Have you ever felt church hurt — and wondered how to protect your kids’ faith in the process?
In this powerful episode, Candace Nassar sits down with author, high school English teacher, and mom of four boys Courtney Reissig to talk about her new book Someone to Believe In and what the Gospel of John teaches us about finding real hope when people and institutions disappoint us.
Courtney gets honest about navigating church hurt, the weight of broken trust in ministry, and how she kept pointing her kids to Jesus — even when faith felt hard. Together, they unpack why confession matters, how God meets us in our most broken moments, and why our children are more resilient than we think.
If you’re a mom trying to raise kids with deep, lasting faith in a world full of disappointment, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away encouraged to anchor your family’s trust in God’s Word — not in people — and reminded that Jesus is always, always faithful.
Chapters
00:00 Meet Courtney Reissig: Faith, Motherhood & Ministry
02:11 Why Someone to Believe In Was Written for Hurting Christians
05:49 Why the Gospel of John Feels So Personal in Hard Seasons
09:52 How Do You Keep Trusting God When Faith Feels Hard?
14:54 Healing from Church Hurt: What Do You Do After Betrayal?
19:35 Where Is Jesus When Life Feels Unfair?
20:12 Why Does God Allow Pain, Brokenness & Suffering?
24:26 How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Broken World
28:05 Helping Your Kids Keep Their Faith After Church Hurt
32:18 Finding Hope in Jesus When Life Feels Heavy
Resources
Book: Amazon, Christian Books, Lifeway
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