So Good Sisterhood Julie Mullins

I was hurt in Church. Now what? In this episode, you will hear how to honor Jesus and His Church, and walk through the stages of forgiveness. 

So Good Moments: 


3 steps to take when dealing with Church hurt. 
How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget.
How to honor the various stages of forgiveness.
The dangers of deconstructing your faith. 
What a healthy Church looks like.
Thoughts on celebrity culture…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

Why is it important to process your hurt within your real-life community? 
How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?
What are some ways we can guard ourselves against the enemy preying on us during a vulnerable time of hurt?
What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?
In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and the Church?

Resources: 
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda
Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. 
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin
How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt 
How to Find a Christian Counselor
TikTok Theology Series
Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It
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If you’ve been a Christian in Church long enough, you’ve experienced the sting of being hurt in Church. Well, today, we are going there! In this episode, we are going to talk about the messiness and the beauty of biblical community and how to manage your expectations.

So Good Moments: 


The difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse.
How the enemy robs the Church of a full and abundant life.
Why we need to expect more from believers but also manage our expectations. 
The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. 
Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.
The 3 stages of biblical community…and more!

Discussion Questions: 


What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?
Why do you think it’s important as believers to make people feel seen, heard, and loved?
Have you ever caught yourself diminishing, discounting, or denying your hurt or someone else’s hurt? What could you do differently next time?
Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage? 
What are some ways you can manage your expectations for biblical community?

Resources: 
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda
Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. 
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin
How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt 
How to Find a Christian Counselor
TikTok Theology Series
Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
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How do you make others feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, you’ll hear how to listen well and love through the long haul.

So Good Moments: 

How to develop accountability and healthy relationships. 
How biblical community helped Pastor Lisa Duvall heal from childhood trauma. 
Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri’s 7 guiding principles for new leaders.
How to create a “mentoring memoir.” 
Tips for when you want to ask someone to mentor you.
How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker approaches people she wants to grow with…and more!

Discussion Questions: 


What stood out to you from this episode? 
Nicole shared 7 guiding principles for new leaders who want to move up—which one stood out to you as something to work on? 
Pastor Lisa talked about how being planted in the church helped her heal. What benefits have you experienced from being planted? 
Is there a deficit area in your life that you can ask someone to mentor you in?
Pastor Lisa mentioned an awkward moment in her early days of ministry. What’s an awkward moment that taught you something? 

Resources: 
Leadership Qualities
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Are you surrounded by people but still feel lonely? In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of community and how to pursue the right relationships in your life.

So Good Moments: 

How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker builds biblical community in her life. 
How Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri defines who she’s on mission with and who she’s on mission for. 
What vulnerability really is and how to steward someone else’s vulnerability. 
Obstacles to deep relationships and how to overcome them. 
What to say when someone overshares…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

What encouraged you from this episode about building intentional community in your life?
In what ways is the Church able to be the solution to the epidemic of loneliness?
What are some obstacles in your life that prevent you from pursuing life-giving relationships? What are some ways you can overcome those obstacles?
Do you have times of “white space” away from your phone? How does that time replenish you? 
Pastor Lisa joked about how she’s going to be Latin when she gets to Heaven. What other culture do you admire and why? 

Resources: Leadership Qualities 
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How do you find grit when you want to quit? In this episode, Bianca Juárez Olthoff shares what you need to develop faith and resilience. 

So Good Moments: 

The three Ps you need to have grit.
How Bianca’s failures helped her find resolve about her calling.
What the Apostle Paul’s life shows us about perseverance.
The power of believing that you and your calling are enough. 
Why comparison is robbing you of joy…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

What’s one way you’ve kept a resilient perspective?
How have you pivoted when life went a different direction than planned? 
How have you kept purpose amidst the pain? 
Do you have a tool like Google Calendar to keep organized? What are your best tips?
What inspires you about the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry journey?

Resources: 
Grit Don’t Quit
We’re Going There podcast
Bianca’s Instagram
Good Morning America Interview
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How do your friends impact your future? In this episode, you will hear how intentional friendships fuel your purpose and your faith.

So Good Moments: 

Why it’s important to have a legacy perspective with your faith.
How accountability can be life-saving and life-changing.
The power of longevity in friendships and friendships on mission.
What the book of Job shows us about being a good friend.
The regular podcast guest who used to be a competitive hip-hop dancer…and more!

Discussion Questions: 


What’s a fun fact about you that only a close friend would know?
Why is it important to have a legacy perspective with our faith?
How do you make sure the right people are running alongside you and in your inner circle? 
What are some ways we can fight for the right friendships and relationships? 
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? (It can be light-hearted or serious.)

Resources: 
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*Please Note: This episode contains content about dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health providers. Remember, seeking help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise.