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. 3d ago

    5 Signs God is About to Set You Free From the Narcissist

    FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/  Conquering Codependency Biblically Online Course https://krisreece.com/conquering-codependency/

    34 min

  2. May 21

    God Is Revealing the Demonic Pattern Behind the Silent Treatment

    God Is Revealing the Demonic Pattern Behind the Silent Treatment The silent treatment is not just silence. It is a strategy. In this episode, we uncover the six-stage pattern behind it, from shame and defensiveness to escalation, blame, breakdown, and finally emotional cutoff. What feels like miscommunication is often a predictable system designed to regain control and keep you off balance. You will learn how to recognize the pattern in real time, stop reinforcing it, and respond with clarity, strength, and biblical wisdom. If you have ever found yourself overthinking, reaching out to restore peace, or feeling like you somehow became the problem, this will help you see what is really happening and how to break free. Watch next: 3 Signs God Is Trying to Remove Someone From Your Life  Get deeper support here: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    10 min

  3. May 14

    This Test Exposes a Christian Manipulator

    This Test Exposes a Christian Manipulator Sometimes the most dangerous manipulation sounds loving… even Biblical. That is why so many people get pulled into toxic dynamics without realizing it. What feels like connection, empathy, and spiritual alignment may actually be something far more calculated. In this episode, we uncover how Christian manipulators operate beneath the surface and walk through a simple test that can expose the dynamic almost instantly. You’ll learn:  • Why manipulation often feels like a normal conversation at first  • How subtle “roles” get assigned without you realizing it  • The 3 key phases of manipulation: connection, confusion, and control  • How your words, emotions, and reactions get used as leverage  • Why you may feel destabilized, unsure, and disconnected from your own discernment Most importantly, we break down the 5-second test that reveals everything. When you stop explaining, stop defending, and simply stay silent, the script breaks. What happens next will tell you whether you are in a healthy relationship… or someone else’s performance. This episode will help you recognize the difference between true Christian character and performative spirituality, so you can step out of confusion and back into clarity. If you’ve been questioning yourself, over-explaining, or trying to make sense of a relationship that never quite adds up, this will give you the language and discernment you’ve been missing. Next Episode: How God Exposes Spiritual Narcissism: The 3 Predictable Phases That Follow https://krisreece.com/2026/02/26/how-god-exposes-spiritual-narcissism-the-3-predictable-phases-that-follow/ Free Resource: Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    16 min

  4. May 7

    The Demonic Pattern Behind Emotional Abuse (Most Christians Miss This)

    The Demonic Pattern Behind Emotional Abuse (Most Christians Miss This) Why does emotional abuse feel so confusing and hard to break free from? It is not random. There is a pattern behind it, and Scripture already reveals it. In this episode, we uncover the three-step pattern of emotional abuse: distortion of truth, erosion of identity, and eventual destruction. What looks like miscommunication or immaturity may actually be something designed to keep you confused and off balance. You will learn how to recognize this pattern, break agreement with the lies, and begin reclaiming your God-given identity with clarity and confidence. If you have felt like you are losing your voice, your peace, or your sense of self in a relationship, this will help you understand why and show you what to do next. Next episode: Biblical Justice: What God Will Do With the Narcissist When He’s Had Enough  Take the free quiz to uncover your people-pleasing patterns: https://krisreece.com/?s=people+pleaser+quiz

    16 min

  5. Apr 30

    Never Explain Yourself to a Narcissist - God Says Do This Instead

    Never Explain Yourself to a Narcissist: God Says Do This Instead Have you ever tried to calmly explain yourself, only to have your words twisted, used against you, and thrown back in your face? What feels mature, what feels Godly, and what feels like “clearing things up” may actually be the very thing giving them leverage. In this episode, we break down why explaining yourself to a narcissist always backfires and reveal the hidden dynamic at play. You are not having a conversation… you are stepping into a courtroom where you are the defendant, and the verdict has already been decided. You’ll learn:  • Why your words get reframed and used against you  • How the focus shifts from their behavior to your character  • Why even silence can be twisted into guilt  • The spiritual pattern behind this cycle of confusion and control Most importantly, we’ll walk through what God actually says to do instead. Scripture does not call you to endless explanation, self-defense, or emotional exhaustion. It calls you to discernment, wisdom, and at times, complete disengagement. If you’ve been stuck trying to prove your heart, clarify your intentions, or finally be understood, this episode will help you step out of the courtroom and into truth. Next Episode: Biblical Justice: What God Will Do With the Narcissist When He’s Had Enough Free Resource: Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    14 min

  6. Apr 23

    The Real Reason You Betray Your Own Boundaries

    The Real Reason You Betray Your Own Boundaries Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I just agree to that when I knew better?” Breaking your own boundaries isn’t usually about weakness or lack of willpower. In this episode, we uncover what’s really happening in the moment you cave. Often, it’s not a conscious choice—it’s a nervous system response shaped by past experiences where conflict, disappointment, or rejection felt unsafe. When pressure rises, your body may default to compliance even when your mind knows the boundary is right. You’ll learn why insight alone doesn’t fix the pattern, how shame keeps the cycle going, and practical ways to retrain your responses so you can hold boundaries without becoming cold or defensive—all while staying rooted in biblical truth. Watch the next episode: https://krisreece.com/2024/06/28/5-clues-to-spot-a-narcissist-christian/ Grab your free Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    14 min

  7. Apr 16

    5 Signs You’ve Lost Yourself in a Toxic Relationship

    5 Signs You’ve Lost Yourself in a Toxic Relationship Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I don’t even recognize myself anymore? In this episode, we uncover five powerful signs that you may have slowly lost yourself in a toxic relationship—from constantly monitoring your words to avoid conflict, to feeling confused about who you are and what you truly want. When identity gets shaped by survival instead of conviction, confusion and emotional exhaustion often follow. You’ll also learn how to distinguish normal relationship compromise from unhealthy dynamics—and how Scripture points us back to the identity God gave us from the beginning. If you want to learn how to recognize unsafe dynamics before they distort your identity, watch the next episode: https://krisreece.com/2025/12/18/spiritual-manipulation-in-christian-relationships-6-subtle-warning-signs/ Grab your free Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    13 min

  8. Apr 9

    God Says Stop Helping That Toxic Person. Do This Instead

    God Says Stop Helping That Toxic Person. Do This Instead. Have you ever noticed how toxic people can leave a trail of broken relationships behind them and still believe everyone else was the problem? In this episode, we unpack why toxic people often lack self-reflection, why blame always gets shifted outward, and how these destructive patterns quietly repeat across relationships and even generations. You’ll also learn why trying harder to explain, reason, or help rarely changes the dynamic. Scripture reminds us that we are not called to manage someone else’s lack of repentance. Instead, we are called to recognize the fruit in someone’s life and guard our hearts. If you want to learn how to spot manipulation hiding behind spiritual language, watch the next episode: 5 Clues to Spot a Narcissist Christian - Kris Reece Grab your free Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    13 min
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