Have you ever left a conversation feeling dismissed, unseen, or even hurt—and wondered if protecting your heart makes you a “bad Christian”? In this powerful episode of our Boundaries Series, Kaitlyn speaks directly to the woman navigating grief while trying to honor God and protect her peace.
With authenticity and grace, she shares her own story of wrestling with people-pleasing and the turning point where God reminded her: “You’re allowed to protect your heart.” You’ll discover biblical truths, practical scripts, and soul-honoring wisdom for responding when others don’t respect your boundaries. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around setting limits or felt misunderstood in your grief, this episode will remind you that your healing matters to God—and you don’t have to apologize for guarding your peace.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- Why protecting your peace is not only okay—but biblical
- How to respond with grace and clarity when others ignore your boundaries
- When it’s time to step back and create distance for your healing
- “Keep your heart with all vigilance…” (Proverbs 4:23) is a call to protect your emotional and spiritual well-being
- You can set boundaries without guilt—Jesus did it, and so can you
- Use clear, compassionate language like: “I’m focusing on healing and not available for conversations that dismiss my grief”
- Repeated boundary violations may require distance—and that’s not unloving, it’s wise
- God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He wants your healing more than your performance
- Become an Insider (Join the Weekly Newsletter): https://bit.ly/GrieveWithChristNewsletter
- Join the Community: Faith-Based Grief Support for Women
- Online Therapy: https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=5198
- Follow on Instagram: @CoachKaitlynBuck
- Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com
Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.
❤️ Kaitlyn
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