🎧 Episode Summary This week, Keana W. Mitchell invites listeners into a powerful conversation about spiritual restoration and emotional clarity. Many of us were taught distorted versions of God’s character angry, distant, or conditional. These misrepresentations, whether through fear-based theology, religious trauma, or misused scripture, can deeply affect our mental health and spiritual intimacy. In this episode, Keana explores how relearning God’s true nature kind, loving, and just can transform our emotional well-being and deepen our relationship with Him. Through biblical examples, psychological insights, and trauma-informed healing exercises, you’ll be guided back to the heart of a God who whispers grace, not fear. 🔁 Last Week’s Recap Last week’s episode, “Healthy Giving vs. Financial Abuse in the Church,” unpacked how spiritual manipulation around money can distort our view of generosity and God’s provision. Keana explored the difference between peace-led giving and coercive tactics, laying the groundwork for this week’s deeper dive into God’s character. 📖 What You’ll Learn • How distorted views of God affect mental health and spiritual connection • Biblical stories where God revealed His true character • How mercy and justice coexist in God’s love • Clinical research on the emotional impact of misrepresenting God • Five healing exercises to help you rediscover who God is to you • How understanding God’s love can lead to emotional safety and spiritual intimacy 🛠️ Healing Exercises Included Each practice is paired with a scripture for reflection: 1. God Image Journal – John 14:9 2. Scripture Meditation – Psalm 103:8 3. Prayer of Reintroduction – Jeremiah 24:7 4. Lyric Reflection – Zephaniah 3:17 5. Character Collage – Exodus 34:6 📥 Download the full healing guide in the show notes 🎶 Song of the Week “God’s Love” by Unique-ly Chosen This song is a declaration of divine kindness, mercy, and justice. 🎥 Watch the lyric video in the show notes 📥 Healing guide available for download 🧠 Research Highlight According to NeuroLaunch (2025), fear-based religious teachings can contribute to emotional dysregulation and obsessive behaviors. A study in the Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health found that secure attachment to a loving God correlates with lower anxiety and higher emotional resilience (Smith & Exline, 2023). 🔗 Resources & Links • 🎶 Watch the lyric video for “God’s Love” by Unique-ly Chosen • 📄 Download the Healing Exercises PDF • 📺 Subscribe to the Finding God Podcast on YouTube • 📩 Join the Email List for Weekly Healing Tools 💬 Connect with Keana • Instagram: @findinggod2 • Website: www.keanawmitchell.com ✨ If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s ready to meet God again for who He truly is. Relearning His character isn’t rebellion, it’s restoration. #FindingGodPodcast #GodIsKind #FaithHealing #SpiritualRestoration #TraumaInformedFaith #GodsLove #UniqueLyChosen #KeanaWMitchell Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

In this week’s episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores a topic that’s often overlooked in faith spaces: the difference between healthy giving and financial abuse. Prompted by recent controversy surrounding Bishop Marvin Winans and a viral moment involving public correction over a donation amount, Keana dives into the emotional, spiritual, and financial impact of coercive giving practices. This episode offers biblical clarity, trauma-informed insight, and practical tools to help you discern when giving is spirit-led and when it’s being weaponized. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • The biblical roots of giving in both the Old and New Testaments • How to recognize healthy giving vs. financial manipulation • Real-life examples of spiritual coercion and financial boundary violations • What Scripture says about generosity, stewardship, and spiritual integrity • Signs of financial abuse in church settings • How to heal and set financial boundaries without guilt or fear 📖 Scripture Highlights: • 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart…” • Proverbs 11:25 – “A generous person will prosper…” • Matthew 23:14 – “You devour widows’ houses…” • Micah 3:11 – “Her priests teach for a price…” 🧠 Expert Insight: Dr. Diane Langberg, Christian psychologist and trauma expert, writes: “Spiritual abuse often includes financial exploitation, leaving victims emotionally depleted, physically strained, and spiritually confused.” Keana reflects on how financial abuse distorts your view of God, damages trust in community and erodes your sense of worth. 🧘‍♀️ 5 Healing Exercises to Reclaim Your Power: 1. Financial Truth Journal – Reflect on your giving history and motivations 2. Boundary Affirmation Practice – Rebuild your confidence in saying no 3. Scripture Reframing – Replace guilt with grace through God’s Word 4. Giving Reset Ritual – Pause giving to rediscover your “why” 5. Safe Stewardship Plan – Create a budget that honors both your faith and your needs 📥 Download the full healing guide in the show notes. 🎶 Song of the Week: “Hallelujah” by Unique-ly Chosen This week’s featured song is a powerful declaration of spiritual freedom. “Hallelujah” invites listeners to release shame, reclaim their voice, and celebrate the God who sees the heart—not the wallet. It’s a healing anthem for anyone who’s ever felt pressured, overlooked, or spiritually manipulated. 🎥 Watch the lyric video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mYa2N81wR84 📥 Download the healing exercises PDF in the show notes: 💬 Final Reflection Giving is sacred but it should never come from fear, shame, or pressure. You are not your tithe. You are not your bank account. You are a child of God, and your worth is not for sale. 🎧 Click the link to listen to the podcast on Spotify!!! https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=ffde46a60bc74bef Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

This week on Finding God, we’re dismantling the fear-based belief that God is watching and waiting to punish us. If you’ve ever carried the weight of shame, guilt, or spiritual anxiety, this episode is for you. Keana W. Mitchell offers a trauma-informed, biblically grounded conversation about the true nature of God’s love one rooted in grace, not retribution. We’ll explore how distorted theology can shape our emotional lives, and how healing begins when we embrace the truth: God is not against you. He’s for you. Always. 💡 In This Episode: • Why fear-based theology keeps us spiritually stuck • How trauma can distort our view of God’s character • Scriptural truths that reveal God’s grace and gentleness • A guided reflection on spiritual safety and emotional healing • Affirmations to help you walk in freedom and divine love 📥 Free Resource Download this week’s free PDF: Healing Exercises – Releasing Fear, Embracing Grace This companion guide includes journaling prompts, affirmations, and a prayer meditation to help you process the episode and deepen your healing journey. 👉 Link to PDF: Why God isn't wanting to punish you 🎶 This Week’s Featured Song: “Devotion” by Unique-ly Chosen This week’s episode is paired with a powerful new track from the Finding God Podcast music collective, Unique-ly Chosen. Watch the official music video now https://youtu.be/5-I8EfhMCE8 Let the music minister to your spirit as you reflect on God’s grace and your worth. 🔔 Subscribe & Share If this episode speaks to your heart, share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are not beyond grace. Subscribe for weekly episodes that center healing, faith, and emotional clarity. Click the link below to subscribe to the Finding God Podcast on Spotify!!! https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

🎧 Episode Summary In this powerful and reflective episode, Keana explores the heart behind our spiritual devotion: Are we serving God out of love or out of fear? She unpacks how our childhood experiences, religious conditioning, and emotional wounds can shape the way we relate to God. Through trauma-informed insight and biblical reflection, Keana invites listeners to examine their motivations and begin a journey toward freedom, intimacy, and authentic worship. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • How fear-based obedience can mask spiritual insecurity • The difference between reverence and religious anxiety • How childhood trauma and parental dynamics shape your view of God • Why love not fear is the foundation of true relationship with God • How to begin shifting from performance to presence 🧘‍♀️ Reflective Questions: • When you think about serving God, do you feel peace—or pressure? • What messages did you receive about God growing up? • Do you believe God delights in you—or merely tolerates you? 📝 This Week’s Challenge: Take 10 minutes each day to sit in silence and ask: “God, how do You see me?” Write down what you hear, feel, or sense. Let love rewrite the narrative. 📣 Resources • 🎧 Listen to past episodes of the Finding God Podcast for more healing-centered reflections: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=a5c11d5d7fbf42f1 • 📄 Download this week’s PDF devotional guide with journaling prompts and scriptures: 📖 Devotional Guide for Are You Serving God out of Fear or Love (7).pdf • 💬 Join the conversation on Instagram @KeanaWMitchell and share your reflections using #FindingGodPodcast: (8) Instagram . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

Spiritual abuse is often subtle, masked by scripture, tradition, or authority—but its impact is deeply personal and profoundly damaging. In this episode, Keana W. Mitchell gently unpacks what spiritual abuse looks like, how to recognize its signs, and why naming it is the first step toward healing. Whether you’ve felt silenced in your faith community, manipulated by religious leaders, or shamed in the name of God, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. Keana shares real-life examples, biblical insight, and trauma-informed guidance to help you discern truth from control—and begin reclaiming your spiritual voice. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What spiritual abuse is and what it isn’t Common signs and patterns to watch for Why healing begins with naming the harm Steps to rebuild trust in your faith and yourself Who It’s For: Survivors of religious trauma Listeners questioning their faith experience Anyone seeking a safe, loving relationship with God · Join Me on social media!!!! · Facebook: · Finding God | Facebook · Facebook Group: · Finding God | Facebook · Instagram: · Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos · Listen to Finding God on Spotify: · https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

In this week’s episode of Finding God, Keana W. Mitchell explores one of the most foundational questions in faith: Are you practicing religion or living in relationship with God? With honesty and spiritual insight, Keana unpacks the difference between following a set of rules and cultivating a personal, transformative connection with the Creator. Listeners will learn: • What defines religion: structure, tradition, and external behaviors • What defines relationship: intimacy, trust, and spiritual dialogue • Why religion can feel easier but often leaves us spiritually dry • Why relationship is harder but essential to knowing God’s heart • How understanding God’s character requires more than ritual it requires presence Keana also shares personal reflections and practical ways to assess where you stand in your spiritual walk. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still feel disconnected from God, this episode will speak directly to your soul. 🎶 Song of the Week: “Heart Beats for You” by Uniquely Chosen This week’s featured song is Heart Beats for You by Uniquely Chosen a tender, worship-infused track that captures the longing and intimacy of a true relationship with God. With heartfelt lyrics and a stirring melody, it reminds us that God’s love isn’t distant or conditional it’s personal, present, and pulsing with grace. 🔍 Reflection Prompt Keana invites listeners to reflect on these questions: • Do I feel pressure to perform for God or freedom to be honest with Him? • Am I following rituals or pursuing connection? • What does my heart say when I’m alone with God? 🔜 Next Week’s Episode Preview Next week, Keana will be addressing a topic that’s often hidden but deeply impactful: How You Can Tell If You’ve Been Spiritually Abused. She’ll unpack the signs, share personal insights, and offer guidance for healing and reclaiming your spiritual voice. If you’ve ever felt manipulated, silenced, or shamed in the name of faith this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe, share, and join us for a conversation that could bring clarity, freedom, and restoration. Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Elizabeth Bristol talks about how she was able to find God during a time when she was running away from God. Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

📝 Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Keana opens up about the deeply personal and often painful process of deconstructing faith and how it can become the doorway to finding God more intimately than ever before. If you’ve ever questioned the teachings you grew up with, felt disillusioned by church culture, or wondered whether God is still with you during spiritual confusion, this episode is for you. Keana shares her own journey of deconstruction during the pandemic, how she began to peel back layers of fear-based theology, and what she discovered about God’s love, grace, and presence in the process. This isn’t about walking away from faith it’s about walking toward a God who is bigger than religion, kinder than shame, and closer than you think. 💡 What You’ll Learn • What deconstruction really means (and what it doesn’t) • Why questioning your beliefs can be a sacred act of trust • How to hold space for grief, doubt, and healing • Practical ways to reconnect with God outside of traditional structures • Encouragement for those who feel spiritually lost or alone 🧠 Heart Work Prompt “What beliefs about God were rooted in fear, shame, or control? What would it look like to release those and rebuild your faith on love?” Listeners are invited to journal, pray, or reflect on how their view of God has changed and how they can begin to rebuild with grace. 📲 Connect with Keana • Instagram: @findinggod2 • Website: keanawmitchell.com • Email: info@keanawmitchell.com 🔔 Subscribe & Share If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with someone who’s on their own journey of faith and healing. Subscribe to Finding God for weekly encouragement, honest conversations, and spiritual renewal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

🌿 Episode Overview In this heartfelt episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores a topic that many believers struggle with but few feel safe enough to talk about—church hurt. Whether it stems from judgment, exclusion, leadership failures, or spiritual manipulation, church hurt can leave deep emotional and spiritual wounds. Keana shares her own insights and experiences, offering a compassionate and faith-centered approach to healing. She discusses how to process pain without losing your faith, how to rebuild trust in spiritual communities, and how to reconnect with God beyond the walls of a church. 💬 What You’ll Learn • What church hurt is and how it manifests emotionally and spiritually • Why it’s okay to acknowledge your pain and take space to heal • How to separate God’s love from human failures • Steps to rebuild your relationship with God after spiritual trauma • Encouragement for those who feel disillusioned or disconnected from their faith community 🛠️ Resources & Reflection • Scripture Focus: Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” • Reflection Questions: o What specific experiences have shaped your view of church and faith? o How can you begin to redefine your spiritual journey in a way that feels safe and authentic? • Action Step: Journal your feelings about church hurt and write a letter to God expressing your hopes for healing. 🙏 Final Thoughts Healing from church hurt is not only possible—it’s sacred. God sees your pain, and He’s not afraid of your questions or your doubts. This episode is a gentle invitation to begin again, with grace, honesty, and hope. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe Tune in on your favorite podcast platform and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Chandrika talks about how she was able to find God while not wanting to die a Christian. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast, my guest Magan Martin talks about how she was able to find God at camp and how this encounter with God has helped her grow in her relationship with God. To find out more about Finding God go to https://keanawmitchell.com Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Elizabeth talks about how she was able to find God while actively running away from God. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast, my guest Chris Richards talk about how he was able to find God in his addiction. To find out more about Finding God go to https://keanawmitchell.com Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Stephanie Van Allen talks about how she was able to find God while trusting him during uncertain times. Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Gigi Renee talks about how she was able to find God without going to church. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast, my guest John talks about how he was able to find God in difficult circumstances. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast, relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell talks about spiritual abuse, how you can tell if you are being spiritually abused, and what you can do to begin to heal from spiritual abuse. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com If you have questions about spiritual abuse feel free to contact Keana W. Mitchell at anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Dr. Sheniqua Johnson talks about how she was able to find God without going to church. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Mark talks about how he was able to find God by being able to forgive. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com

In this episode of the Finding God podcast my guest Beth talks about how she was able to find God during a disappointing time in her life. To find out more about Finding God go to Emory Rose (keanawmitchell.com) Join Me on social media!!!! Facebook: Finding God | Facebook Facebook Group: Finding God | Facebook Instagram: Keana W. Mitchell (@findinggod2) • Instagram photos and videos Listen to Finding God on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/022Zht5DjU1i3k7BAeHaTW?si=8c728b93da5d43c2 If you would like to either be a guest on Finding God or submit music to the podcast, please send an email to anaekmusic@outlook.com