In this episode, Dr. Daynette Snead Perez explores the reasons women leave the church and how to find community and belonging outside traditional church settings. She emphasizes that faith is about relationships, not just attendance, and discusses the importance of feeling needed, seen, and known within a community. The conversation highlights the emotional journey of stepping away from church and the ongoing connection to faith and God.
Takeaways
Leaving church can be about loss of community, not faith.
Faith is about relationships with God and others.
The church is the people, not the building.
Many who leave still love Jesus and identify as Christian.
Feeling needed, seen, and known is essential in faith communities.
Honest conversations can lead to healing and understanding.
The church is the body of Christ, not just a building.
Each person's story is critical to the body of Christ.
God meets us in personal spaces, not just in church.
Your presence matters in the community.
You are still part of the body of Christ, even if you step away.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Leaving the Church
02:43 Understanding the Loss of Community
05:41 The Importance of Being Needed, Seen, and Known
08:28 The Role of the Church in Our Lives
10:47 Outro to Podcast.mp4
Takeaways
Leaving church can be about loss of community, not faith.
Faith is about relationships with God and others.
The church is the people, not the building.
Many who leave still love Jesus and identify as Christian.
Feeling needed, seen, and known is essential in faith communities.
Honest conversations can lead to healing and understanding.
The church is the body of Christ, not just a building.
Each person's story is critical to the body of Christ.
God meets us in personal spaces, not just in church.
Your presence matters in the community.
You are still part of the body of Christ, even if you step away.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Leaving the Church
02:43 Understanding the Loss of Community
05:41 The Importance of Being Needed, Seen, and Known
08:28 The Role of the Church in Our Lives
10:47 Outro to Podcast.mp4