S7E8: The one where your kid is let down by church - with Natalie Thomas Runion

What happens when a child or teenager is let down by the church? When they suffer church hurt? Will they walk away from God forever - or is it possible to parent them for faith through this painful season? Our guest today is Natalie Thomas Runion, author of Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry when you have a Million Reasons to Walk Away. Natalie was a pastor's daughter, then later a pastor herself. She has experienced first-hand how the church can be a hurtful place, but brings a message of hope and healing that, in Christ, forgiveness and spiritual growth are possible. Besides authoring her book, Natalie writes the Raised to Stay Instagram account, hosts the Raised to Stay podcast and is a worship leader and songwriter. She and her husband live with their two daughters in Kentucky. Links from the episode: - Natalie’s website https://natalierunion.com/ - Follow Natalie/Raised to Stay on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raisedtostay/ - Check out ‘Raised to Stay’ book: https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/raised-to-stay/ We’re so grateful for Natalie’s wisdom in this episode. In order to keep inviting excellent guests onto this podcast, we rely on donations from those who listen. To give a one-off or regular gift, go to https://www.brf.org.uk/donate/ Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.