The Recovering Preacher's Kids

The Recovering Preacher's Kids
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Welcome to The Recovering Preacher's Kids -- a podcast for anyone navigating faith, healing, and identity. We're two preacher's kids having honest conversations about what it looks like to follow Jesus after church hurt, doubt, and everything in between. This is a space for real stories, real struggles, and real healing -- without pressure or pretending. If you've ever questioned your faith, felt stuck, or wondered where you belong -- you're not alone here. ✨ Whether you stayed, walked away, or are finding your way back -- this space is for you. New episodes weekly.

  1. 2d ago

    The Comparison Feast: When Someone Else’s Table Looks Better Than Ours

    Have you ever looked at someone else's life and wondered why their table seems so full of joy, peace, and beautiful things while yours feels messy, exhausting, or just plain ordinary? Why does it sometimes feel like no matter what season of life we're in, we're still wishing we were somewhere else? In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids, Lori and Lisa sit down for an honest conversation about comparison, discontentment, and learning to be thankful for the table God has set before us. From picture-perfect homes and social media expectations to the challenges of motherhood, changing seasons, and life's unexpected storms, we talk about how easy it is to look at someone else's life and believe they have something we don't. But what if we're comparing our behind-the-scenes reality to someone else's carefully arranged table? What if we're so busy trying to make our lives look like everyone else's that we're missing the beauty of what God has given us? We'll talk about learning to recognize how God uniquely made us, resisting the pressure to imitate someone else's life, and finding contentment in the season we're actually living—not the one we wish we had. And through the story of Jesus and Peter in John 21, we're reminded of a question that has a way of getting right to the heart of comparison: “What is that to you? You follow me.” Because maybe the answer isn't to rearrange our table until it looks like everyone else's. Maybe it's to stop looking around long enough to recognize what God is doing right in front of us. Whether your table is beautifully set, covered in clutter, or feels like it's been through a storm, there's room to practice gratitude, love people intentionally, and follow Jesus right where you are. Your life doesn't have to look like someone else's to be a life worth being thankful for. Pull up a chair. Let's talk about it! 💛 LET'S STAY CONNECTED! Enjoying The Recovering Preacher’s Kids? Follow or subscribe to us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss future episodes. If this conversation encourages you, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review. It helps others discover the podcast! 📱 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more honest conversations about faith, church culture, healing, and growing in our relationship with Jesus. 🌐 Visit our website: www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com Know someone who's struggling with comparison or having a hard time being thankful for their current season? Share this episode with them! We're all still learning, still growing, and still recovering—and we're glad we're doing it together. 💛

  2. Oct 26

    Facing the Mask: Fear of Being Found Out

    Have you ever been afraid that if people really knew you—the struggles, the doubts, the things you’re still working through—they might see you differently? Sometimes, the hardest part of struggling isn’t the struggle itself. It’s the pressure to make everyone believe you have it all together. In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids, Lori and Lisa get honest about the masks we wear, the fear of being exposed, and the pressure to look spiritually put together when life behind the scenes tells a different story. Growing up in a ministry family taught us a lot about faith, but it also gave us a front-row seat to the temptation to protect an image instead of being honest about where we really are. Why is it so hard to admit we’re struggling? Why do we sometimes hide the very things God wants us to bring into the light? And what if the freedom we’re searching for doesn’t come from trying harder to look the part, but from trusting the grace of Jesus right where we are? This is an honest conversation about spiritual perfectionism, vulnerability, and learning to stop performing for people when we can rest in the One who already knows us completely. You don’t have to pretend you have it all together to belong to Jesus. You can take off the mask, step into the light, and discover that His grace was never dependent on your ability to keep up appearances. Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about it. 💛 Let’s Stay Connected! If this episode speaks to you, we’d love for you to follow or subscribe to The Recovering Preacher’s Kids on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss a conversation. And if you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating or review! It helps more people find the podcast. Come hang out with us throughout the week! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more honest conversations about faith, church culture, healing, and what it looks like to keep growing in our relationship with Jesus. And don't forget to visit our website at www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com to learn more about the podcast and check out what we're up to. Thanks for being part of this community. We're all still learning, still growing, and still recovering—and we're glad we're doing it together! 💛

  3. Oct 19

    Cobwebs on the Word: When We Twist Truth to Stay Right

    Ever catch yourself twisting scripture just a little bit to fit your own narrative, win an argument, or dodge a conviction? 🤫 You are definitely not alone. In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids, Lori and Lisa dive into a hilarious yet deeply convicting conversation sparked by an ongoing marital tug-of-war over a bathroom rug. That simple disagreement unlocks a much bigger, harder-hitting realization: how easily we let "cobwebs" settle into our understanding of the Bible, leaning on cultural clichés instead of true biblical context. From untangling "Hobby Lobby scriptures" to breaking free from inherited faith and learning how to properly sweep out our mental cobwebs, we’re keeping it real about why we argue with God's word and how to finally start digging into the truth for ourselves. ✨ What we chat about in this episode: 🧶 Why a simple household disagreement over a rug led to a deep spiritual conviction. 📖 The danger of taking popular verses (like Philippians 4:13) out of context to suit our agenda. ⛪ Moving past the "expert syndrome"—why we rely entirely on seminary degrees instead of opening the Word ourselves. 🧹 Practical ways to dust off the mental cobwebs, look at historical context, and give ourselves grace along the way. 👉 Love what you hear? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and drop us a review! 🔗 www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com

  4. Oct 12

    Ghost Stories: Trapped in Rehearsed Arguments

    👻 Ever played out an argument in your head so many times you feel like you deserve an Oscar for Best Dramatic Performance? You’re definitely not alone! In this episode of The Recovering Preacher’s Kids, Lisa and Lori follow up on the “Skeletons in the Closet of the Heart” discussion to confront the ghostly specters taking up residence rent-free in our minds 🧠💥. From replaying middle school bully encounters decades later to shouting in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru 🐔🚗, we’re talking about the endless loop of rehearsed arguments, regret, displaced anger, and what it actually takes to do some spiritual “brain surgery” 🧠✂️. 👻 The Mind-Movie Loop: Why do we replay past confrontations and construct hypothetical clapbacks when we're trying to sleep (or work)? 🛒 Displaced Rage & Traffic Meltdowns: How unaddressed internal arguments lead to throwing grocery store bags and snapping at innocent bystanders. 📂 Filing Cabinets & Brain Surgery: Rewiring neurons, shredding old mental file cabinets, and breaking out of protection mode. 🚘 The Chick-fil-A Blinker Breakdown: Taking real accountability instead of playing the perpetual victim 🎭. 🕊️ True Forgiveness vs. Boundaries: How to stop clinging to past hurts, confess our own part in the drama, and let the Holy Spirit clear out the noise. ✨ Press play to learn how to stop being haunted by your past and start shredding those old argument scripts! Don't forget to Subscribe, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and share this episode with a friend who needs to evict the ghosts in their head! 👇 Drop a comment below: What’s the most ridiculous argument you’ve rehearsed in the shower this week? Let us know! 💬👇

  5. Oct 5

    Skeletons in the Closet of the Heart

    Ever catch yourself lying to yourself just to avoid feeling uncomfortable or admitting you were wrong? In this kickoff to our October series, Lori and Lisa get real and vulnerable about the hidden "skeletons" we keep tucked away in the closets of our hearts. From rehearsing fake arguments in our heads to displacing old hurts onto the people we love today, we’re unpacking why we rewrite stories, pass the blame, and hide our messy parts from God and others. But what happens when we stop hiding and start bringing those hidden fears into the light? In this episode, we talk about: 🚪 The two ways we lie to ourselves and justify our actions 🧠 Why we hold fake arguments in our minds (and take it out on others) 📜 Fear of being "found out" vs. stepping into God's grace 🗝️ How to stop packing away past disappointments and start releasing them 💬 We want to hear from you! Do you rehearse conversations in your head, or are we the only ones? Drop a comment below or connect with us online! 🔗 Connect & Explore More: Visit our website 👉 www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com Don't forget to Follow, Rate, and Share this episode with a friend who needs a little encouragement today! 🎙️✨

  6. Sep 28

    Letting Go of Resentment: Egypt, Unpacked Baggage, and Moving Forward

    Are you holding onto old baggage that keeps you stuck in past hurt? In this FINAL EPISODE of our Letting Go series, Lori and Lisa tackle one of the hardest topics yet: Letting Go of Resentment. Drawing lessons from Egypt and Miriam, we dive into how past decisions, unresolved choices, and spiritual fatigue hold us back from experiencing true freedom in Christ. It is time to unpack the heavy baggage, stop making decisions from old wounds, and start moving forward into grace! 🌿✨ In this episode, we cover: 🧳 Unpacking the Past: How resentment acts as heavy, unnecessary baggage in your spiritual walk. 📜 Lessons from Miriam & Egypt: What biblical history teaches us about letting go of old mindsets. 💡 Breaking the Cycle: Practical steps to stop making choices based on past hurts and start choosing grace over overthinking. 🙌 Finding Freedom: How to move forward into healing, peace, and spiritual growth. 🔔 DON'T MISS AN EPISODE!Make sure to Follow, Rate, and Hit the Bell Icon right here on Spotify so you never miss new conversations on faith, healing, and life as a recovering preacher's kid! 🎧✨ 🌐 Connect With Us:Visit our official website: www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com

  7. Sep 21

    Letting Go of Expectations: Slinky Dog, Guardians of the Galaxy and Control

    Are you constantly holding onto control, dreading the next unexpected twist in life? In this episode of the Letting Go series, Lori and Lisa dive deep into how unmet expectations fuel our anger, anxiety, and "Chicken Little" worst-case thinking. Using a fun look at theme park rides, they break down the stark difference between riding Slinky Dog Dash—where you can clearly see the track ahead—and Guardians of the Galaxy, where you’re spinning in the dark. Discover what happens when our plans don't line up with reality, how biblical figures dealt with broken expectations, and how to find true peace by surrendering the steering wheel and simply taking the next right step. Don't forget to hit the Follow button so you never miss an episode! For more resources, show notes, and updates, visit our website at www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com.

  8. Sep 14

    Letting Go of Fear: Who Told You That?

    What does crabgrass growing through a pool liner have to do with fear, control, and trusting God? More than you might think. 😂 In the first episode of our Letting It Go series, Lori and Lisa get real about the fears we carry—and the ways fear can convince us that we have to control everything to feel safe. From imagining the absolute worst-case scenario to looking at Abram’s willingness to leave everything familiar and follow God, we talk about why surrender can be so difficult, what control has to do with fear, and what it really means to stop fighting and trust God with what we can’t control. And somewhere along the way, we land on a question that might make you stop and examine some of the fears you’ve been carrying: Who told you that? 🍂 This fall, we’re letting go—one thing at a time. If this conversation resonated with you, follow The Recovering Preacher’s Kids on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the rest of the series. And if you’re enjoying the show, leave us a review—we’d love to hear what you’re learning, laughing about, and letting go of. For more from RPK, visit www.therecoveringpreacherskids.com.

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Welcome to The Recovering Preacher's Kids -- a podcast for anyone navigating faith, healing, and identity. We're two preacher's kids having honest conversations about what it looks like to follow Jesus after church hurt, doubt, and everything in between. This is a space for real stories, real struggles, and real healing -- without pressure or pretending. If you've ever questioned your faith, felt stuck, or wondered where you belong -- you're not alone here. ✨ Whether you stayed, walked away, or are finding your way back -- this space is for you. New episodes weekly.

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    The Recovering Preacher's Kids
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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