Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People

Kris Reece
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Breaking the Grip Podcast from Kris Reece is a podcast to help you navigate difficult relationships and conquer codependency biblically. Here is where you find faith and freedom from toxic people.

  1. 5D AGO

    7 Lies the Church Taught You About How to Jesus Handled Narcissists

    7 Lies the Church Taught You About How Jesus Handled Narcissists If you’ve ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, saying no, or protecting your peace, it may not be conviction - it may be mis-teaching. In this episode, we expose seven common lies many Christians were taught about how Jesus handled narcissistic, controlling, or deceitful people - and why those teachings quietly keep believers stuck in guilt, exhaustion, and self-abandonment. Using Scripture and cultural context, we unpack what Jesus actually modeled: truth without appeasement, love with boundaries, forgiveness without forced reconciliation, and discernment over religious pressure. From “turn the other cheek” to “submit no matter what,” you’ll learn how these verses are often misused - and how Jesus Himself confronted manipulation, walked away from danger, and protected His mission without sinning. This episode will help you release false guilt, reclaim biblical clarity, and follow Christ without sacrificing your God-given boundaries. 👉 Watch next: How to identify a ‘Christian’ narcissist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_yVi6MX1Is 📕 Get the book: Breaking the Narcissist’s Grip – A Christian’s Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick, and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers 👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e 📘 FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    18 min

  2. FEB 5

    5 Signs God’s About to Judge the Narcissist Who Hurt You

    5 Signs God Is About to Judge the Narcissist Who Hurt You Have you ever watched a manipulator twist reality so convincingly that you wondered when God would finally expose the truth? They may look untouchable for a season - but Scripture shows us that God’s justice is never absent, only unfolding. In this episode, we unpack the biblical pattern behind manipulation through the story of Jezebel - not as a gendered label, but as a spiritual pattern still active today in relationships, families, workplaces, and even churches. You’ll learn the four movements of God’s justice, why His timing feels delayed, and what it actually means when God says, “Enough.” More importantly, we address where many believers go wrong - stepping into battles God never assigned—and how stepping back with wisdom, boundaries, and discernment allows God’s justice to move with precision. This episode isn’t about revenge. It’s about restoration - God repairing what was damaged, uprooting confusion, healing your identity, and giving you peace the manipulator can no longer touch. 👉 Watch next: 5 signs God is telling you it’s time to walk away from a toxic person https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtVufAaibso 📕 Grab my new book: Breaking the Narcissist’s Grip – A Christian’s Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick, and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers 👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e 📘 FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    15 min

  3. JAN 29

    The Hidden Demonic Spirit Behind Narcissists That Most Christians Miss

    The Hidden Demonic Pattern Behind Narcissists That Most Christians Miss There’s a spirit that attaches itself to narcissism—subtle, deceptive, and often undetected even by mature believers. In this episode, KR exposes the spirit of Jezebel, showing how it operates under the guise of charm, spiritual insight, and care, quietly undermining your peace, discernment, and identity. You’ll learn: How this spirit hides in plain sight, presenting as “wise,” protective, or spiritually giftedThe 7 key traits that reveal its influence:Charm – disarming you and gaining emotional accessFalse Prophet Persona – using spiritual language to gain authorityInfluence Hunter – seeking control through position, not connectionEmotional Whiplash – destabilizing your emotions to weaken discernmentThe Untouchable One – avoiding accountability and weaponizing offenseAnointing Assassin – targeting the strong, the gifted, and the calledShadow Operator – isolating you to increase control and deceptionHow Jezebel’s tactics mirror narcissistic patterns, making it hard to spot until significant damage is donePractical strategies to protect your spiritual and emotional well-beingWhy God allows exposure to clarify, protect, and ultimately bring freedomThis episode is essential for anyone navigating relationships where subtle manipulation, spiritual deception, or narcissistic influence is at play. KR guides you through recognizing these patterns before they take root, reclaiming your peace, and guarding your discernment. Resources & Free Gifts: Grab the FREE Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survGet KR’s book: Breaking the Narcissist’s Grip: https://amzn.to/46hmd5eWatch next episode: 4 Signs God is Breaking the Narcissist's Demonic Hold on You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rFe_q4AOcc

    21 min

  4. JAN 22

    THIS is How the Devil Uses a Narcissist to Invade Your Mind

    Renew Your Mind After a Toxic Relationship Online Course 👉 https://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/ FREE Narcissist Survival Guide 👉 https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    56 min

  5. JAN 15

    THIS is how God breaks the Narcissist’s Demonic Hold on Your Mind

    Stop Letting the Narcissist Control Your Mind — In 4 Simple Steps You left the toxic relationship… or at least set firm boundaries. You got some peace back… or so you thought. Before long, old conversations replay in your head, anxiety pops up for no reason, and you feel like they’re still living rent-free in your mind. You’re not weak or crazy — your brain was trained to stay on high alert. In this video, I break the cycle. You’ll learn why toxic people still occupy your thoughts, and how to reclaim your mind with 4 biblical steps: 1️⃣ Reveal — Identify the thoughts and lies they left behind. 2️⃣ Repair — Replace their words with God’s truth. 3️⃣ Redecorate — Fill your mind with peace, Scripture, and presence. 4️⃣ Reclaim — Invite God to dwell and protect your thoughts. Stop living reactively and start thinking clearly again. Your mind is God’s temple — it’s time to take back control. Watch next: 3 Biblical Secrets to Stop Falling for Manipulative Guilt Traps Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

    13 min

  6. JAN 9

    Think You're Free From the Narcissist? These 6 Habits Say Otherwise

    Have you ever caught yourself reacting in ways you swore you never would—snapping, withdrawing, guilt-tripping, or wanting others to feel your pain? After a toxic or narcissistic relationship, it’s easy to believe the dysfunction stayed with them. But sometimes, the relationship ends… and the patterns don’t. In this episode, we unpack six toxic habits people unknowingly pick up from prolonged exposure to narcissistic behavior—and how to identify and dismantle them before they take root. Healing isn’t just about recognizing what they did to you; it’s about asking the harder question: Did any of it get on me too? If you’re ready for deeper freedom, this conversation may be uncomfortable - but it’s where real transformation begins. Grab your FREE Narcissist Survival Guide 👉https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/ Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e

    22 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    6 Clues to Spot an Unsafe Christian

    6 Clues to Spot an Unsafe “Christian” — Before You Get Hurt Have you ever trusted someone just because they seemed safe… only to realize later they were quietly draining your peace, joy, or confidence? Many people who wound us don’t look toxic at first glance—some even wear a Christian label. But behind the smiles and Scripture quotes can hide patterns that God never intended for your life. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the 6 subtle but undeniable clues that reveal when someone is not a safe Christian to let close to your heart. We’ll talk about: • The friend who only shows up for one side of your life • The quiet scorekeeper who makes you feel indebted • The validation-seeker who drains your emotional energy • Hidden jealousy disguised as support • The person who can’t admit their mistakes • And the guilt-tripping behaviors that twist your boundaries These patterns are easy to miss—especially when the person appears kind, spiritual, or “means well.” But once you learn how to recognize these clues, you’ll never have to say “I didn’t see it coming” again. This episode will help you protect your peace, your spiritual growth, and the garden God is cultivating in your life. And when you’re ready, don’t miss the next episode where I show you the hidden habit that keeps attracting unsafe relationships into your life—and how to break it for good. Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIpu5qUQ-NE&t=2s Grab my new book: 📕 Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

    17 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    3 Signs God is setting you free from the narcissist - compilation

    Grab my new book: 📕 Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

    48 min
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