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Faith Rehab

Faith Rehab

Written by: Steve McNitt Heidi Brandt & CJ Mateo
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The Faith Rehab podcast brings real talk about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith. We are a safe place that exists to bring comfort and community to those who have been hurt by the imperfections of the church. We create a safe space for people to experience genuine Christian acceptance and community, no matter where they are on their journey. We help people repair their relationship with Jesus and His followers, if they can. We help people find hope and experience community wherever they are on their path.


We talk openly about spiritual disappointment, church conflict, leadership failures, doubt, and the process of rebuilding trust. These conversations are not about attacking faith — they are about restoring it. We work to create a safe space to talk about church hurts and trauma without getting stuck there. We believe faith can survive questions. We believe healing takes time. And we believe honesty is healthier than pretending.


We help people answer the “now what?” questions in their spiritual journey. We work to have people tell us, and inspire us, by talking about how they got through it and found their sanity.


In short, we talk to real people and share real stories about:


— What hurt?
— What’s helped?
— Where ya headed?


Join us as we explore together, search together, scream together, cry together, and learn to live together as imperfect people. Join those of us who are just trying to be real, no matter what that looks like right now. Faith Rehab is about restoration, not rebellion. It is about transformation, not perfection.


If you’ve ever felt spiritually confused, burned out, or unsure where you belong in church culture, this space is for you.


Welcome to the conversation.


www.faithrehabpodcast.com
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© 2026 Faith Rehab Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ep. 4 - Do You Have Church Hurt?

    Ep. 4 - Do You Have Church Hurt?
    Apr 14 2026

    Not all church hurt comes from scandals, abuse, or headline-worthy moments. Sometimes it’s subtle. Quiet. Hard to name.

    In this episode of Faith Rehab, we move beyond our personal stories and start unpacking what church hurt actually looks like in real life.

    We talk about:

    • The hidden symptoms of church hurt most people miss
    • Why you might feel anxious, guarded, or disconnected in church
    • How judgment, lack of grace, and “Christian answers” can push people away
    • The difference between guilt and shame—and why that matters
    • Why vulnerability feels safer outside the church sometimes
    • The role of therapy, safe people, and real conversations in healing

    This one gets real. From divorce and affairs to small group struggles and trust issues, we dive into the messy middle of faith and pain.

    If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable, unseen, or judged in church… this episode might help you finally put words to it.

    Faith Rehab is a podcast about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith.

    We create a safe space for honest conversations about spiritual disappointment, doubt, and the process of finding hope again—without pretending or having all the answers.

    Co-hosts: Steve McNitt, Heidi Brandt & CJ Mateo
    Produced by: CJ Mateo

    Contact us at Faithrehabpodcast@gmail.com
    — we’d love to hear your story.
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 3 - Steve: I Was Pushed Out of the Church I Loved

    Ep. 3 - Steve: I Was Pushed Out of the Church I Loved
    Apr 3 2026

    In this episode of Faith Rehab, we sit down with Steve McNitt to hear his personal story of church hurt—what happened, how it impacted him, and what helped him move forward.

    Steve shares the painful experience of being pushed out of a church he loved, navigating betrayal, leadership conflict, and the emotional weight of losing something that once meant everything to him. At the same time, his family faced an even deeper challenge—his son’s battle with leukemia—which reshaped his perspective on faith, pain, and what truly matters.

    Through it all, Steve opens up about anger, grief, and healing—and why he never let people’s actions redefine who God is.

    Faith Rehab is a podcast about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith.

    We create a safe space for honest conversations about spiritual disappointment, doubt, and the process of finding hope again—without pretending or having all the answers.

    Co-hosts: Steve McNitt, Heidi Brandt & CJ Mateo
    Produced by: CJ Mateo

    Contact us at Faithrehabpodcast@gmail.com
    — we’d love to hear your story.
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 2 - CJ: Church Hurt as a Preacher’s Kid

    Ep. 2 - CJ: Church Hurt as a Preacher’s Kid
    Mar 25 2026

    In this episode of Faith Rehab, we sit down with our producer CJ Mateo as he shares his story of growing up as a third-generation pastor’s kid—and how that shaped his view of church, leadership, and faith.

    From church planting and busy ministry life to seeing behind the scenes of how church really works, CJ opens up about how the “magic” of church slowly faded and was replaced with frustration, unrealistic expectations, and subtle church hurt.

    But this isn’t just a story about disappointment—it’s about perspective.

    If you’ve ever wrestled with church hurt, disappointment, or questions about leadership—this one’s for you.

    Faith Rehab is a podcast about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith.

    We create a safe space for honest conversations about spiritual disappointment, doubt, and the process of finding hope again—without pretending or having all the answers.

    Co-hosts: Steve McNitt, Heidi Brandt & CJ Mateo
    Produced by: CJ Mateo

    Contact us at Faithrehabpodcast@gmail.com
    — we’d love to hear your story.
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    39 mins
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