This week on Finding God, we’re dismantling the fear-based belief that God is watching and waiting to punish us. If you’ve ever carried the weight of shame, guilt, or spiritual anxiety, this episode is for you. Keana W. Mitchell offers a trauma-informed, biblically grounded conversation about the true nature of God’s love one rooted in grace, not retribution.

We’ll explore how distorted theology can shape our emotional lives, and how healing begins when we embrace the truth: God is not against you. He’s for you. Always.

💡 In This Episode:

• Why fear-based theology keeps us spiritually stuck
• How trauma can distort our view of God’s character
• Scriptural truths that reveal God’s grace and gentleness
• A guided reflection on spiritual safety and emotional healing
• Affirmations to help you walk in freedom and divine love

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👉 Link to PDF: Why God isn't wanting to punish you

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Let the music minister to your spirit as you reflect on God’s grace and your worth.

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🎧 Episode Summary

In this powerful and reflective episode, Keana explores the heart behind our spiritual devotion:

Are we serving God out of love or out of fear?

She unpacks how our childhood experiences, religious conditioning, and emotional wounds can shape the way we relate to God. Through trauma-informed insight and biblical reflection, Keana invites listeners to examine their motivations and begin a journey toward freedom, intimacy, and authentic worship.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How fear-based obedience can mask spiritual insecurity
• The difference between reverence and religious anxiety
• How childhood trauma and parental dynamics shape your view of God
• Why love not fear is the foundation of true relationship with God
• How to begin shifting from performance to presence

🧘‍♀️ Reflective Questions:

• When you think about serving God, do you feel peace—or pressure?
• What messages did you receive about God growing up?
• Do you believe God delights in you—or merely tolerates you?

📝 This Week’s Challenge:

Take 10 minutes each day to sit in silence and ask:

“God, how do You see me?”

Write down what you hear, feel, or sense. Let love rewrite the narrative.

📣 Resources

• 🎧 Listen to past episodes of the Finding God Podcast for more healing-centered reflections: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=a5c11d5d7fbf42f1

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Spiritual abuse is often subtle, masked by scripture, tradition, or authority—but its impact is deeply personal and profoundly damaging. In this episode, Keana W. Mitchell gently unpacks what spiritual abuse looks like, how to recognize its signs, and why naming it is the first step toward healing.

Whether you’ve felt silenced in your faith community, manipulated by religious leaders, or shamed in the name of God, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. Keana shares real-life examples, biblical insight, and trauma-informed guidance to help you discern truth from control—and begin reclaiming your spiritual voice.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What spiritual abuse is and what it isn’t
• Common signs and patterns to watch for
• Why healing begins with naming the harm
• Steps to rebuild trust in your faith and yourself

Who It’s For:

• Survivors of religious trauma
• Listeners questioning their faith experience
• Anyone seeking a safe, loving relationship with God

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