Fear of Being Misunderstood: Getting to the Root of a Wound That’s Been Holding You Back

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt opens up about a deeply personal revelation—how a recent church message triggered a decades-old wound rooted in the fear of being misunderstood. As a Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor, Melissa walks listeners through the real-time process of digging deep, journaling with God, and uncovering the root of emotional pain that’s been quietly influencing her ministry, conversations, and confidence.

Through tears, prayers, and Scripture, Melissa shares how this fear has shown up in her life through oversharing, people-pleasing, and hesitating to take bold action. She also explores how God used a painful moment from the past to lovingly discipline her and realign her heart with His purpose.

This episode will speak to anyone who has ever felt silenced, misjudged, or unsure about stepping into their calling. If you’ve been wrestling with emotional triggers, fear of man, or a need to be fully understood, this message is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00] – Why This Episode is Unscripted & Raw Melissa shares her hesitation to hit record and why this message couldn’t wait—God asked her to share before the healing was “complete.”

• [03:04] – Triggered at Church: What Happened She describes how a message at church stirred something deep and how God used that moment to point her toward healing.

• [08:24] – Recognizing the Real Issue: Fear of Being Misunderstood Melissa explains the difference between being offended, convicted, or triggered—and how this moment exposed a fear she didn’t know was still present.

• [14:13] – The Root Memory: 20 Years Ago in Church Ministry A painful church encounter from two decades ago resurfaces, revealing where the fear of being misunderstood began.

• [17:34] – A Journal Entry with God & the Book of Joel Melissa reads from her journal and shares Scripture that God used to confirm His love, discipline, and restoration in her life.

• [23:43] – How Fear of Man and Control Go Hand in Hand She vulnerably shares how this fear impacts her ministry decisions and how she’s learning to surrender the outcome to God.

• [29:58] – The Beauty of God’s Discipline Melissa reflects on how God allowed her to be “sat down” for a season—not to shame her, but to protect and grow her.

• [33:15] – A Prayer for You She closes the episode with a heartfelt prayer for anyone walking around with emotional wounds, asking God to bring clarity, healing, and courage to take the next step.

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