Welcome Natalie Runion, author and creator of the Raised to Stay community. Leaders
and laypeople are leaving churches across America in droves. Following the heartbreak
of being hurt by her church, Natalie buried her dream of Christian ministry and wrestled
with her faith. But God never abandoned her. Today, she encourages people to stick
with the church during hard and hurtful seasons of ministry. She invites people to
acknowledge “the hurt and the hard” so they can move toward “the hope and the
healing.” Today Natalie and I talk about how we can raise “stayers.” Natalie is back
working in ministry as she and her husband Tony are raising two daughters
Conversation Keys:
How do you feel about the church we are attending right now?
What role does church play in your life?
What are the things you love about church and what things frustrate you?
Hope for Healthy Relationships:
There is no junior Holy Spirit in our kids. Our kids have discernment and need to see us model
honesty and honor.
Find Natalie here.
Get Natalie’s book Raised to Stay here.
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go back and listen to ourvery first episode where
Jessica talks with Pastor Brian about tips for families trying to find a church home.
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