{"product_id":"book-1gfi","title":"After Church Hurt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCounselor Timothy St. John offers compassion and hope to individuals who have experienced hurt in emotionally and spiritually damaging church cultures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe local church is meant to function as a healing and helping community that cares for God's people. But what if, instead of grace and care, someone experienced harm and hurt? When the church becomes a place of abuse and silence, the pain leaves people spiritually disoriented and alone. These individuals may wonder if they will ever feel safe around God's people again. Instead of running to God and his people, they run as far away as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. John defines church hurt as any unrepentant sin that is minimized, normalized, or promoted by a church culture and its leadership. In \u003ci\u003eAfter Church Hurt, \u003c\/i\u003ehe invites sufferers into the gentle care of their Good Shepherd, offering hope, clarity, and guidance for healing in his grace. Through real-life stories, biblical insights, and practical tools, this book provides a path to understanding church hurt, embracing grace, and courageously moving toward a healthy community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelps sufferers process their emotions\u003c\/b\u003e and reflect on their painful experiences through the lens of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides practical advice\u003c\/b\u003e for finding a new church, assessing its culture, and rebuilding trust in relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquips counselors and helpers\u003c\/b\u003e for walking alongside those who have been wounded by their churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONE Audiobooks","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51225308299568,"sku":"BD1gfi","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1gfi-Square-cover.jpg?v=1774564285","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1gfi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}