Have you ever walked away from church feeling confused and heavy — then immediately told yourself you're "just being too sensitive"? That tightness in your chest when certain teachings are mentioned. That knot in your stomach around certain people. You've felt it, but you've pushed it down because good Christian women don't question things like that. Right?

Episode Description

In this episode, Debra helps you finally name what you've been carrying. Because here's the truth: you can't heal what you can't name. This isn't about rejecting faith — it's about healing from harm done in the name of faith. If you've ever felt spiritual discomfort but didn't have words for it, this episode will give you the clarity you've been searching for.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ What religious trauma actually is — and why it's so hard to recognize → Why faithful, loyal Christian women are the LEAST likely to see they're being hurt → The sacred parts of your soul that got trampled — and why it wasn't your fault → Eight common symptoms of religious trauma (and why they don't mean you're broken) → How to start paying attention to what your body is trying to tell you

Healing Truth

You didn't recognize religious trauma because you were BEING good. You were being faithful. You were being loyal. The problem wasn't your heart. These symptoms don't mean you're broken. They mean you've been hurt. And hurt people need healing, not more shame.

Key Quote: "You can't heal what you can't name. And now? You can name it. That's the first step toward healing."

Ready to go deeper?

Do you suffer from religious trauma? Find out! ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com

Read Debra's story and unravel your own. HeIsEnoughBook.com — a redemptive memoir and healing guide.

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About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and creator of the Coming Home Journey. She helps women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. Known for her voice of gentle clarity and truth, Debra walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you put words to what you've been experiencing, would you share it with someone who needs to hear this? A quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women find their way here.

This is soul-level restoration for Christian women healing religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with God. Through addressing generational trauma and helping you trust God completely, we help you recognize what happened and finally discover God's love that was there all along.

You've had the breakthrough. You've glimpsed who you really are. But now what? How do you actually LIVE as this new woman — especially when life gets hard and the old patterns try to pull you back?

Episode Description

In this final episode of The Path Home series, Debra reveals why breakthroughs don't always stick — and what it actually takes to make transformation permanent. This is Phase Five: Growing Your Wings. The caterpillar has dissolved, but the butterfly's wings are still wet. It's time to develop the capacity to fly. If you've ever had a powerful moment of healing and then slipped back into old patterns, this episode will show you why — and how to finally break free for good.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ Why breakthrough isn't the end — it's just the beginning

→ The difference between feeling different and actually living different

→ What "growth codes" are and why they make transformation permanent

→ How to navigate the uncomfortable liminal space between old and new

→ The promise of Philippians 1:6 — He who began a good work WILL complete it

Healing Truth

Transformation isn't a moment — it's a process. And you don't have to do it alone. The God who started this work in you is faithful to finish it. Your wings are growing. And one day soon, you're going to fly.

Scripture: Philippians 1:6 — "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Founder Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If The Path Home series has meant something to you, would you share it with a friend who needs this hope? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that transformation is possible — not just as a moment, but as a way of life.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with God. Through addressing generational trauma and cultivating growth that lasts, we help you trust God completely and finally learn to fly.

Have you ever had a breakthrough that didn't stick? Tried affirmations, prayer, even counseling — and felt better for a while, but then ended up right back where you started? What if the problem isn't you... it's that real transformation happens at a level most approaches never reach?

Episode Description

In Phase Four of The Path Home series, Debra reveals why breakthroughs don't always last — and what actually creates permanent, irreversible transformation. This isn't about trying harder or having more faith. It's about the deeper, more accurate truth meeting the lie at the seed level and dissolving it with love. If you've been stuck in the same patterns no matter what you've tried, this episode will show you why — and what's actually possible when transformation happens at the root.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ The difference between feeling better and actually being different — and why it matters

→ Why affirmations and "trying harder" don't create lasting change

→ How barriers actually dissolve — gently, not through force

→ The "deeper, more accurate truth" that's been waiting underneath the lies

→ What's actually true about you — according to God's original design, not religious trauma

Healing Truth

You're not broken. You've been brilliantly adaptive. The barriers you carry aren't proof that something is wrong with you — they're proof that you survived something difficult. And the deeper, more accurate truth about who you are? It's been waiting for you all along.

Scripture: Romans 12:2 — "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you understand why nothing has worked before — and what real transformation looks like — would you share it with someone who's been stuck in that same cycle? A quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that lasting change is possible.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and the ability to trust God completely. Through addressing generational trauma and cultivating the deeper truth, we help you experience God's love and transform your identity from the inside out.

Have you ever felt like something invisible was blocking you — like no matter how hard you tried, you kept hitting the same wall? What if the problem isn't your faith... it's something you've never been able to name?

Episode Description

In Phase Three of The Path Home series, Debra reveals the 12 Hidden Barriers that might be quietly running the show in your life — and why you can't heal what you can't name. These aren't character flaws. They're survival strategies that once protected you but are now blocking your growth. And religious trauma amplifies every single one. This episode will help you finally see what's been invisible — and that's where freedom begins.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ What hidden barriers actually are and why they feel like truth instead of beliefs

→ The 12 Hidden Barriers and which ones might be operating in your life

→ How religious trauma adds layers of spiritual shame, fear, and guilt to these patterns

→ Why naming the barrier is the first step to freedom — and how seeing it "operationalized" changes everything

→ What it means when you can't unsee something — and why that's actually good news

Healing Truth

You can't heal what you can't name. But once you name it — once you see how it's been running the show — it loses its invisible power. You're not broken. You've been brilliantly adaptive. And now you're ready to let go of what no longer serves you.

Scripture: John 8:32 — "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Founder Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you finally name what's been blocking you, would you share it with a friend who's been feeling stuck? A quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that they're not broken — they've just been bumping against something they couldn't see.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with a safe, loving God. Through addressing generational trauma and naming the hidden barriers, we help you trust God completely and step into the freedom He's always had for you.

Who is the woman I've been talking to in every episode? Her name is Hadassah — and today, for the first time, I'm pulling back the curtain to let you meet her.

Episode Description

In this special bonus episode, Debra introduces The Hadassah Files — an intimate, behind-the-scenes series about the woman at the heart of everything she does. Discover the biblical story of Hadassah who became Esther, the meaning of her name (the myrtle tree — resilient, fragrant, thriving even after drought), and why you might recognize yourself in her story. If you've ever felt invisible, unheard, or alone in your faith journey... this is for you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ The biblical story of Hadassah — the woman who learned to hide in order to survive

→ The meaning of her name: myrtle tree — resilient, fragrant even in hard places, thriving after damage

→ Who the modern Hadassah is and what she carries

→ Why you might recognize yourself in her story

→ The truth: You're not broken — you're resilient, and you're still here

Do you have religious trauma? Take the quiz at: ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com Personalized results, real clarity — completely free.

Walk the path home: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com — 50% Off Pricing ends January 1st.

This is The Hadassah Files — special bonus episodes from the Healing Religious Trauma for Christian Women podcast. More intimate. Behind the scenes. If you've ever felt invisible, unheard, or alone in your faith journey... these are for you.

Have you ever frozen when someone asked you what you want? Do you feel guilty for having desires — like wanting something for yourself makes you selfish or unspiritual?

Episode Description

In Phase Two of The Path Home series, Debra reveals why hope has to come BEFORE deep healing can happen — and why most women with religious trauma have lost touch with their own desires. If you've spent years giving to everyone else while your own soul slowly starved, this episode will show you: that's not humility. That's harm. And it's time to reconnect with the dreams God planted in you before anyone told you they were wrong.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ Why you freeze when asked "What do you want?" — and what that reveals

→ How religious trauma taught you that desire itself was dangerous

→ The truth about Psalm 37:4 and your God-given desires

→ Why becoming who you're meant to be isn't selfish — it's faithfulness

→ How to start planting seeds of hope even when dreaming feels scary

Healing Truth

Your desires are not the enemy. They're not "your flesh." God planted them in you for a reason — and reconnecting with them might just be the most honest prayer you've prayed in years. You have permission to want.

Scripture: Psalm 37:4 — "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode gave you permission to want again — to dream again — would you share it with a friend who needs this? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that their desires aren't wrong — they were just buried.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and true connection with God. Through addressing generational trauma and nurturing God's love, we help you trust God completely and become who you were always meant to be.

Do you love God deeply but still feel an invisible wall between you and Him? Have you been serving faithfully for years, but something inside you keeps holding back—and you can't figure out why?

Episode Description

In this first deep-dive episode of The Path Home series, Debra reveals why safety has to come FIRST before real healing can happen. Religious trauma doesn't just wound once—it leaves aftershocks of fear, shame, and guilt that keep running in the background. And often, the problem isn't your faith—it's that someone gave you a version of God that wasn't true. This episode will help you understand why you've been struggling to trust, and what has to be in place before transformation can take root.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ Why your struggle to trust God isn't a faith problem—it's a safety problem

→ How religious trauma installs patterns of fear, shame, and guilt that shape everything

→ What spiritual safety actually looks and feels like (hint: your doubts don't mean you don't love God)

→ Three powerful agreements that create the conditions for transformation

→ Why preparing the soil has to come before planting any seeds

Healing Truth

You can't trust someone you don't feel safe with. And having hard questions while loving God deeply isn't contradiction—it's courage. Safety isn't weakness. It's wisdom. And it's the foundation everything else is built on.

Scripture: Psalm 91:1 — "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Founder Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you understand why safety has to come first, would you share it with someone who needs this truth? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that healing is possible—without losing their faith.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and the ability to trust God completely. Through addressing generational trauma and nurturing true connection, we help you experience God's love in the deepest way. Strengthen your relationship with a safe, loving God.

Have you been praying, reading, maybe even going to counseling—but still feel stuck? Like something invisible is holding you back from God, but you can't name what it is?

Episode Description

In this series-launching episode, Debra shares how God revealed a healing framework she didn't even know she was using—and introduces the five phases of healing from religious trauma. If you've been trying to heal through willpower or "just having more faith" and still feel distant from God and yourself, this episode will show you why: You're not the problem. You just didn't have the path. This is the beginning of The Path Home series—a 6-part journey through the phases that lead to lasting, permanent healing.

In this episode, you'll discover: → Why "trying harder" and "praying more" isn't working—and what to do instead → How religious trauma installs false beliefs that become invisible barriers → The moment God revealed a complete healing framework in just 30 minutes → An overview of the 5 phases of healing from religious trauma → Why you can't heal what you can't name—and how to start naming it

Healing Truth

You're not broken. You just didn't have the path. And sweet friend, the path exists—and you don't have to walk it alone. The garden has been waiting for you. The soil is ready. And the God who began a good work in you will carry it to completion.

Ready to go deeper?

Discover your personal healing path: Take our free Religious Trauma Assessment at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and uncover which of the 12 hidden barriers might be shaping your relationship with God, yourself, and others. You'll receive a personalized report plus my complete Essentials Starter Kit—including my book He Is Enough, Truth Over Tradition mini-course, live reading circles, and access to our supportive community—all completely FREE.

Transform your story completely: Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com—a six-month guided experience to unravel religious trauma, instill God's truth, and create your new story alongside women who truly understand. 50% Off Founder Pricing ends January 1st—this is your last month to join at half the investment. Prices double next year.

About Debra

Debra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women and the creator of the Coming Home Journey—a gentle, soul-level pathway to help women untangle religious trauma, rebuild trust in God, and find peace without walking away from their faith. As the founder of the Healing Religious Trauma Circle, Debra brings together decades of experience in personal ministry, Biblical psychology, and trauma-informed mentoring. She knows what it's like to love God deeply while wrestling with fear, shame, and silence. Known for her voice of gentle clarity, healing, and truth, she now walks women home to the God they always hoped was real.

Listener Love

If this episode helped you finally see that there's a path forward, would you share it with someone who needs this hope? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women discover that they're not the problem—they just need the path.

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, spiritual healing, and the ability to trust God completely. Through addressing generational trauma and nurturing true connection, we help you experience God's love in the deepest way. Strengthen your relationship with a safe, loving God.