Reflections of The Father’s Heart

In this conversation, Austin Noll, author, podcast host and Grief Recovery Specialist discusses his experiences growing up in a fear-based church environment and the impact it had on his relationship with God. He shares how the church's control and shame-based practices affected his view of himself and God. Austin also highlights the lack of freedom to question and the conflation of church authority with God's authority. Overall, Austin's journey highlights the need for a more grace-centered and empowering approach to faith. In this conversation, Austin and Sandi discuss the journey of unraveling from unhealthy religious teachings and the process of healing. They explore the challenges of conforming or pushing against the beliefs imposed by parents and religious institutions. Austin shares his personal journey of questioning and deconstructing his faith, highlighting the importance of differentiating between unhealthy ideas and healthy beliefs. He emphasizes the need to trust oneself and one's discernment, as well as the understanding that God is bigger than the box we put Him in. 
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Curtis Reed, an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist and Transition Coach, shares his journey of healing and growth. He grew up in a broken home with addicted parents and experienced a toxic and dysfunctional environment. After hitting rock bottom, he found faith and joined a church community that initially provided support and transformation. However, he later discovered the destructive nature of the church's leadership culture, which prioritized performance and control over genuine connection and growth. Curtis learned to separate God from the toxic practices and denounce the harmful behaviors while still loving the people. He emphasizes the importance of healthy boundaries and self-care in spiritual communities. In this conversation, Sandi Derby and Curtis Reed discuss the toxic environments they experienced in a church organization. They talk about the systemic problems that were never addressed, the harm caused to young people, and the pressure to conform and stay silent. They also discuss the process of healing and differentiating between the organization and God. Curtis emphasizes the importance of prioritizing inner healing and separating God from the toxic environment. 
Contact Curtis at: curtis@healtattheroot.com
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In this conversation, Sandi shares her personal journey of encountering the Father's heart and the transformative power of His love. She discusses her background of abuse and addiction, and how God intervened in her life. Sandi emphasizes the importance of healing and sanctification in the Christian journey, and the need to reflect the Father's heart in our interactions with others. She also highlights the profound ways in which God works in the lives of people from different backgrounds and beliefs. The conversation concludes with an invitation to join Sandi on this journey of discovering the depths of the Father's heart.
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