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April 14, 2026

Title: WHAT IF THE CHURCH HURTS YOU?
Topic: Book Review

Discussed by Timothy St. John
with Biblical Counseling Coalition (www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org)

Part 1 of 3

Church is to be a hospital for the lost, the wandering, and the hurt. But what if the church becomes a place of harm and hurt?

Today, Pastor Timothy St. John offers hope, encouragement, and advice that we all can use – whether for ourselves or for a loved one. Pastor St. John serves on the council board for the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) and also serves as the Counseling Pastor at Lighthouse Community Church.

Click here to order a copy of Timothy St. John’s latest book: “After Church Hurt”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the local church meant to be a place for healing to occur and for help to be found in the care of a good shepherd?

Why did Timothy write “After Church Hurt”? Timothy explains the purpose of the book and what church hurt looks like.

Can church hurt leave long-lasting emotional scars?

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Title: PART 2 OF 3 - WHAT IF THE CHURCH HURTS YOU?
Topic: Book Review

Discussed by Timothy St. John
with Biblical Counseling Coalition (www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do many who have been hurt wonder if they will ever be safe in a church again?

Is there a difference between church conflict and church hurt? Timothy believes that church conflict can actually be a good thing to strengthen the church and its members, while church hurt can and will leave people angry and bitter with a hardened heart toward God.

How can someone who is struggling to process their hurt begin to heal?

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Title: PART 3 OF 3 - WHAT IF THE CHURCH HURTS YOU?
Topic: Book Review

Discussed by Timothy St. John
with Biblical Counseling Coalition (www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can someone discern whether it’s time to leave their church or stay and work towards reconciliation? (Proverbs 9:7-8)

How can we help a friend or loved one heal? Timothy reminds us to listen and move slowly. After all, it is very difficult for someone to open up and speak about church hurt. We need to be the shoulder to cry on and the ears to just listen.

What are some of the mistakes that we sometimes make when trying to be supportive? Timothy urges us to not try and fix the situation, especially too quickly.

How should we approach church hurt in a way that is both compassionate and rooted in Scripture?

Click here to order a copy of Timothy St. John’s latest book: “After Church Hurt”.

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