You’ve been told therapy is the answer to everything. That if you just unpack hard enough, you’ll finally be free. But what if that’s not the full story? This week, Terry Crist joins me to challenge beliefs that cause deeper destruction. He’s seen how long-standing secrets fracture the soul, how the orphan spirit grows in Christian homes, and how many believers never outgrow wounded identity—even into legacy years.
In this conversation, Terry decodes why running away from truth never works, how idolizing therapy can drain godly authority, and why healing is never finished—even if you’ve been in the room for decades. He brings the fight where healing meets holiness—and shows how to refuse lie-lay, stop hiding, and step into belonging. If you’ve ever carried a secret, felt disconnected in the Church, or believed your wounds had an expiry date, you need to hear this episode.
This episode will help you:
- Stop running and confront the secrets fracturing your soul
- Understand and heal the orphan spirit, even in spiritual environments
- Recognize that age doesn’t “outdistance” deep-rooted issues
- Break free from the idolization of therapy and reclaim authority
- Begin the journey from fractured to whole, with spiritual grit
Guest Bio
Terry Crist (ThM, DMin) is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Arizona and Nevada alongside his wife, Judith. He is passionate about community transformation and promotes foster care and family well-being through his work in state government. An avid outdoorsman and gifted communicator, Terry has adventured and preached the gospel in 65 nations.
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Resources Mentioned This Week
- Now You Can Stop Running: Finding the Rest Your Soul Desperately Needs
- Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
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