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Finding God

Finding God

Written by: Keana W. Mitchell
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Where is God? Is God Real? Does he love Me? Does God really care about me? If you have found yourself wondering about the existence of God, then this podcast is for you. My name is Keana W. Mitchell and I a singer, songwriter, relationship coach and podcaster who found God after losing my religion and focusing on my relationship with God. So, join me each week Friday as I embark on a journey through interviews and music to find out how people found God.

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Episodes
  • Rebuilding Your Relationship with God After Trauma

    Rebuilding Your Relationship with God After Trauma
    May 14 2026
    Episode Summary

    In this deeply compassionate episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana explores what it truly means to rebuild your relationship with God after experiencing trauma. Whether your trauma came from childhood, relationships, church environments, or spiritual abuse, this episode offers a gentle, grounded path back to connection with God — without pressure, guilt, or shame.

    Keana breaks down how trauma affects your view of God, your ability to trust, and your spiritual practices. Drawing from leading trauma psychologists like Dr. Judith Herman, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Stephen Porges, and spiritual trauma expert Dr. Diane Langberg, she explains why trauma survivors often struggle with prayer, worship, Scripture, and spiritual identity — and why these struggles are normal.

    You’ll also hear powerful biblical examples of people who experienced trauma — Elijah, Hagar, David, Job, and Mary Magdalene — and how God met each of them with gentleness, presence, and restoration.

    Finally, Keana shares trauma‑informed healing techniques to help you slowly and safely reconnect with God at your own pace.

    What We Cover in This Episode✨ Recap of Last Week’s Episode
    • How to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse
    • Why spiritual bypassing harms survivors
    • Insights from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk & Dr. Diane Langberg
    • How trauma impacts safety, identity, and connection
    ✨ How Trauma Affects Your Relationship With God
    • Trauma’s impact on your image of God
    • Why prayer, worship, or Scripture may feel triggering
    • How the nervous system interprets spiritual environments
    • Common thoughts trauma survivors experience about God
    ✨ What Trauma‑Affected Faith Looks Like in Real Life
    • Feeling numb during prayer
    • Avoiding church or spiritual spaces
    • Feeling guilty for not “feeling close to God”
    • Internal conflict between wanting God and fearing God
    ✨ Biblical Examples of Trauma & Reconnection
    • Elijah’s burnout and God’s gentle care
    • Hagar’s abandonment and God’s presence
    • David’s emotional honesty
    • Job’s questioning and God’s response
    • Mary Magdalene’s restoration
    ✨ Healing Techniques for Rebuilding Your Relationship With God
    • Gentle spiritual practices
    • Somatic grounding
    • Reframing your image of God
    • Naming your truth without shame
    • Finding safe spiritual community
    • Trauma‑informed therapy options
    Key Takeaways
    • Trauma can distort your view of God — but it does not change God’s heart toward you.
    • Your spiritual struggles are trauma responses, not spiritual failures.
    • God meets you with gentleness, not pressure.
    • Rebuilding your relationship with God is possible — slowly, safely, and at your own pace.
    Submit Your Questions

    Have a question or topic you want covered on the podcast?

    Email Keana at keanawmitchell@gmail.com.

    Share This Episode

    If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be healing from trauma and longing to reconnect with God.

    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast


    🌐 Website

    https://emoryrose.bandzoogle.com


    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

    https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod

    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b


    📧 Email

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    🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen

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    22 mins
  • Breaking Free from Legalism in the Church

    Breaking Free from Legalism in the Church
    May 7 2026

    In this powerful and healing episode, Keana explores what legalism looks like in the church, how it distorts our view of God, and how to break free from fear‑based faith. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn God’s love, perform perfectly, or follow endless rules to be accepted, this conversation will help you breathe again.

    Keana gently unpacks the emotional and spiritual impact of legalism, explains why so many believers struggle with shame and anxiety around God, and offers a path back to a relationship rooted in love, grace, and freedom. This episode builds on last week’s message “Religion Cannot Save You, But God’s Love Can” and continues the journey of rediscovering God’s heart beyond religious pressure.

    You’ll also receive five healing exercises to help you unlearn harmful beliefs, reconnect with God’s love, and rebuild your identity on truth instead of performance.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • What legalism actually is and what it is not
    • How legalism shows up in church culture and teaching
    • The emotional and spiritual wounds legalism creates
    • Why legalism replaces relationship with rules
    • How to separate God’s character from harmful religious expectations
    • Practical steps to break free from fear‑based faith
    • Five healing exercises to help you reconnect with God’s love
    Five Healing Exercises Included
    • “God Is Love” Reframing Practice
    • Inner Child Compassion Prayer
    • Scripture Detox Exercise
    • Nervous System Reset for Spiritual Triggers
    • Identity Rebuilding Journal Prompts
    Reflection Questions
    • What beliefs about God were shaped by fear instead of love
    • Where have I confused religious performance with spiritual connection
    • What parts of my faith feel heavy, pressured, or shame‑based
    • What does spiritual freedom look like for me now
    • What is one legalistic belief I’m ready to release
    Final Encouragement

    Legalism may have shaped your view of God, but it does not define who God is. God is not the author of fear. He is the source of freedom. You don’t have to earn His love. You just have to receive it.

    📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast

    🌐 Website

    Emory Rose

    https://keanawmitchell.com

    📘 Facebook Page

    Finding God

    https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod

    👥 Facebook Group

    Finding God Community

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod

    📸 Instagram

    Keana W. Mitchell

    https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2

    🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle

    https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b

    📧 Email

    paperanthementertainment@gmail.com

    🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen

    New Music Coming Soon!!!


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    17 mins
  • How the Church can Support Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

    How the Church can Support Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
    Apr 30 2026
    This week’s episode is one of the most important and tender conversations we’ve ever had on the Finding God Podcast. We’re talking about how to support survivors of child sexual abuse in the church with honesty, compassion, and a trauma‑informed, faith‑centered lens.This episode is for survivors, parents, church leaders, and anyone who wants to help create safer, healthier, more accountable faith communities. We explore the emotional, psychological, and spiritual impact of abuse, how to respond when a child discloses, and what true support looks like in the eyes of God.✨ Episode OverviewIn this episode, Keana breaks down:The long‑term effects of child sexual abuseHow abuse in the church creates “double trauma”The A.R.E.S. framework (Adverse Religious Experiences Scale) created by Dr. Laura Anderson and Kyle J. HowardHow ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impact a child’s health, relationships, and spiritual developmentWhat survivors need most from parents, churches, and communitiesHow to support healing on both a personal and spiritual levelWhat to do when a child discloses abuseHow to make a report and protect the child moving forwardThis episode is gentle, non‑graphic, and deeply validating.🔁 Recap of Last Week’s EpisodeLast week, we explored grooming and manipulation tactics in the church — how offenders build trust, break boundaries, and use spiritual authority to gain access to children. This week builds on that foundation by focusing on what happens after the harm and how we can respond with wisdom, accountability, and compassion.🧠 Understanding the Impact of Abuse in Faith SettingsFeaturing insights from leading trauma experts:Dr. Bessel van der Kolk — trauma lives in the bodyDr. Judith Herman — recovery requires safety, remembrance, and reconnectionDr. Jennifer Freyd — betrayal trauma theoryDr. Dan Siegel — how trauma affects the developing brainWe discuss how abuse in the church affects a child’s:Emotional healthPhysical healthRelationshipsSense of selfAbility to trust GodAbility to trust spiritual authority📘 A.R.E.S. — Adverse Religious ExperiencesCreated by Dr. Laura Anderson and Kyle J. Howard, the ARES framework helps identify harmful religious experiences that often compound trauma after abuse.🌱 Free Resources from the Spiritual Trauma InstituteThe Spiritual Trauma Institute offers additional free resources for survivors and supporters, including:Articles on spiritual abuseHealing guidesEducational videosCommunity support toolsAccess their free resources here: 👉 Religious Trauma InstituteThis website offers both paid and free resources. This is a good resource because they offer free resources that would be valuable to survivors of spiritual abuse.🌱 ACEs & Long‑Term EffectsWe break down the CDC’s ACEs research and how child sexual abuse impacts:HealthChronic illnessAnxiety, depression, PTSDSleep issuesEmotional dysregulationRelationshipsTrustAttachmentBoundariesSelf‑worthSpiritual LifeFear of GodConfusion about faithDifficulty engaging in churchFeeling spiritually “broken”💛 Healing on a Personal & Spiritual LevelKeana explores:Personal HealingTrauma‑informed therapyEMDRSomatic healingSafe relationshipsRebuilding self‑trustSpiritual HealingSeparating God from harmful peopleReframing damaging teachingsAllowing space for doubtTrauma‑informed pastoral careRebuilding faith slowly and safely🏡 What Churches & Parents Can DoChurchesMandatory reportingTransparent child safety policiesTrauma‑informed trainingTwo‑adult rulesZero tolerance for secrecyPublic support for survivorsParentsBelieve your child immediatelyStay calmReassure them it’s not their faultAvoid leading questionsSeek trauma‑informed therapyMaintain routines and safety📊 Why Believing Children MattersResearch shows:Children rarely lie about abuseBeing believed reduces PTSDValidation increases healingSupportive adults are a protective factorBelief is not optional — it is lifesaving.🚨 What To Do If a Child Discloses AbuseKeana walks through:Immediate ResponseStay calmThank themBelieve themAvoid pressing for detailsReportingContact Child Protective ServicesCall law enforcementUse your state’s child abuse hotlineYou do NOT need proof — only reasonable suspicionAfter the ReportProvide emotional supportMaintain routinesSeek trauma‑informed therapyEnsure safety from the offender💬 Final EncouragementSurvivors: what happened to you was not your fault. Parents and leaders: your response can change a child’s life. The church can be a place of safety — but only when we choose truth, accountability, and protection over silence.📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod 👥 Facebook Group Finding God Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod 📸 Instagram Keana W. Mitchell ...
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