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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. APR 2

    Why Every Hard Conversation Ends with You Apologizing

    Why Every Hard Conversation Ends with You Apologizing Have you ever noticed that every difficult conversation ends the same way? Nothing gets resolved, the original issue disappears, and somehow you end up apologizing. In this episode, we unpack the hidden dynamic behind that frustrating pattern. You’ll learn why emotionally immature people often deflect hard conversations, how shame and pride fuel these interactions, and why accountability keeps slipping out of reach no matter how calm or careful you try to be. Once you see the two forces driving these conversations, you’ll stop blaming yourself for dynamics you were never meant to fix—and begin recognizing when you’re not even playing the same game. If you want to learn the one behavior that makes you far more difficult to manipulate, watch the next episode: How Bible Verses on Controlling Emotions Help You Outsmart Manipulators Grab your free Narcissist Survival Guide: https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

    12 min

  6. MAR 26

    11 Demonic Habits Every Christian Needs to Know About Narcissists

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    43 min

  7. MAR 20

    6 Demonic Tactics Narcissists Use to Break You Down

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    39 min

  8. MAR 12

    The Demonic Strategy Sabotaging You....(Even If You Think You've Moved On)

    The Demonic Strategy Sabotaging You (Even If You Think You’ve Healed) You can leave a toxic relationship and still live inside the survival decisions you made to endure it. That’s why some people pray, forgive, set boundaries—and yet still feel blocked, guarded, or unable to fully trust again. In this episode, we expose a hidden spiritual strategy that quietly sabotages healing: inner vows. These are silent promises made in pain to protect yourself—promises that feel wise but actually keep fear, control, and self-reliance in place. You’ll learn how self-protection can masquerade as maturity, why Scripture warns against vows made in fear, and how these agreements become spiritual strongholds that block intimacy with God and others. We break down four common inner vows, how to recognize if you’re living from one, and how to pray to break them so true healing—not just survival—can begin. 👉 Watch next: 4 Signs God Is Exposing the Narcissist and Setting You Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4signsexposingnarcissist 📘 Grab your FREE Narcissist Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/ Freedom doesn’t come from surviving.  It comes from surrender.

    11 min
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