Ep.130 How Do You Trust God After Church Hurt? With Courtney Reissig

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt let down by your church — and wondered how to protect your kids' faith in the process? In this powerful episode, Candace Nassar sits down with author, high school English teacher, and mom of four boys Courtney Reissig to talk about her new book Someone to Believe In and what the Gospel of John teaches us about finding real hope when people and institutions disappoint us. Courtney gets honest about navigating church hurt, the weight of broken trust in ministry, and how she kept pointing her kids to Jesus — even when faith felt hard. Together, they unpack why confession matters, how God meets us in our most broken moments, and why our children are more resilient than we think. If you're a mom trying to raise kids with deep, lasting faith in a world full of disappointment, this episode is for you. You'll walk away encouraged to anchor your family's trust in God's Word — not in people — and reminded that Jesus is always, always faithful. Chapters 00:00 Meet Courtney Reissig: Faith, Motherhood & Ministry 02:11 Why Someone to Believe In Was Written for Hurting Christians 05:49 Why the Gospel of John Feels So Personal in Hard Seasons 09:52 How Do You Keep Trusting God When Faith Feels Hard? 14:54 Healing from Church Hurt: What Do You Do After Betrayal? 19:35 Where Is Jesus When Life Feels Unfair? 20:12 Why Does God Allow Pain, Brokenness & Suffering? 24:26 How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Broken World 28:05 Helping Your Kids Keep Their Faith After Church Hurt 32:18 Finding Hope in Jesus When Life Feels Heavy Resources Interested on Leading a MomQ Gathering? Learn more MomQ 5-Minute Bible Habit Free Resource Get Courtney's Book "Someone to Believe In" : Amazon , Christian Books , lifeway Courtney Reissig resources Support the show Discover more about MomQ