How to Heal When Emotional Pain Won't Go Away

July 28, 2026
00:00 33:40
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Many of us fear that our deepest wounds will permanently define us and we'll never again experience joy. A betrayal. A divorce. A devastating loss. A season that changed everything.

We wonder:

  • Will I ever be okay again?
  • Will I ever trust again?
  • Will I always carry this pain?

In this honest conversation, Carol sits down with her pastor, Jim Kinder, to discuss what healing really looks like and how to live from an identity rooted in Christ instead of an identity rooted in pain.

Jim shares his personal story of walking through betrayal, seeking counseling, leaning on men in his faith community, and ultimately experiencing restoration, a healthy marriage and renewed purpose.

Together, they explore why what is temporary should never define what is eternal.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Why our worst experiences don't define us
  • How betrayal can distort our identity
  • The role healthy community plays in healing
  • What healing does and doesn't look like
  • How counseling and spiritual growth work together
  • How to recognize when you're moving from surviving to healing
  • Building healthy relationships after painful experiences
  • Practical ways to avoid bitterness
  • The first thing someone needs to hear after experiencing betrayal

Find Jim Kinder at Orange Beach Church

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Jennifer Slattery is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
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