“Understanding Church Hurt: What Are We Talking About?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E1)

April 4, 2025

Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 4, 2025

In this episode, we begin a brand-new six-part miniseries on a topic that touches more people than we often realize — Church Hurt. For many, painful experiences connected to the church have left deep wounds, strained relationships, and even shaken faith. But what exactly do we mean when we say “church hurt”?

Robert, Chance, and Brad take a thoughtful and compassionate look at:

Defining church hurt — Is it the same as disappointment? Abuse? Conflict? Sin?
Recognizing the wide range of experiences that fall under this term.
The difference between personal offense and genuine spiritual harm.
Why this is an important conversation for the church today.

We invite you to listen with an open heart as we seek understanding and prepare to walk through this sensitive subject biblically and practically in the episodes ahead.