07 | Why God's Real Voice Sounds Nothing Like Religious Trauma

"What if I'm being deceived? What if I can't tell the difference between truth and trauma?"

If you've ever been terrified to trust what might be God's voice because of spiritual harm, this episode will change everything.

When you've experienced religious trauma, every spiritual voice starts to sound suspicious. But here's the beautiful truth Debra discovered: God's real voice sounds nothing like the voices that caused harm. Nothing like shame, manipulation, or fear.

In this second episode of our healing pillars series, you'll discover the profound difference between authentic divine guidance and the controlling voices that claimed to speak for God. Through tender storytelling about "the great contradiction"—how something can be filled with love while still causing deep harm—you'll learn to recognize God's true character.

This is Healing Pillar #2: Instill the Truth—where you discover who God really is when no one else is speaking for Him, moving through four powerful milestones that take you from feeling unloved and like a failure to understanding you're exactly who God created you to be.

In this episode, you'll discover: → Why God's voice honors your individuality and invites your whole heart—questions and all → The difference between rigid religious rules and God's life-giving principles → How your "too sensitive, too analytical, too emotional" nature is actually divine design → Why you matter so much that Jesus tailors His approach specifically to you → How to trust God AND trust your own intuition—because He created both

The four milestones you'll explore: • Milestone 5: From "I'm Unloved" → "An Inexpressible Love Heals Me" (Sacred Sorrow) • Milestone 6: From "I'm a Failure" → "I Navigate My Path With Correct Principles" (Divine Principles) • Milestone 7: From "I'm Different (Wrong Way)" → "Discover the True Science of Salvation" (Heavenly Algorithm) • Milestone 8: From "I Don't Matter" → "The Divine Healing Methods of Jesus" (Sacred Parts Restored)

Life-changing truth: God doesn't flinch at your raw emotions. He welcomes your full expression because nothing is too much for Him—not your fury, not your grief, not your questions.

Action Step: Practice bringing your whole heart to God—including your questions and struggles. Notice how this feels different from religious performance.

Healing Truth: Authentic faith isn't about silencing your inner voice—it's about learning to hear God's voice through it.

🎧 Ready to go deeper? → Take the free quiz at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com to discover your personalized healing path and get a bonus 3-part audio series → Grab your copy of He Is Enough at HeIsEnoughBook.com — your redemptive memoir and healing guide plus audiobook, mini-course, weekly reading circles, and support community for just $17 → Join the Coming Home Journey at TheComingHomeJourney.com — experience all three healing pillars in a six-month guided journey to unravel the trauma, instill the truth, and create a new story

Have questions or want to connect? Email Debra at [e-mail]

Coming Up Next: Healing Pillar #3 - "Create a New Story: Permission to Rewrite Your Faith Without Losing God." Discover how to step into the freedom God always intended for you.

Listener Love: If this episode helped you hear God's real voice of love, would you share it with someone who needs this gentle truth? And a quick review on Apple Podcasts helps more women find their way to spiritual healing. 💛

This isn't surface-level faith advice. It's soul-level restoration—designed for Christian women healing from religious trauma who long for inner peace, true connection with God, and trust in His gentle, loving voice.