{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Messages","title":"Too Much Pain To Participate","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/16925f4e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1372,"description":"Although people come through the doors of a church for many different reasons, one of the most common motivations/draws/aspirations is the belief that the church is a place of refuge, hope, and healing care through the storms of life. A place where one’s heart will be safe. But what happens when the place that was supposed to be a refuge, turns into the source of your pain? When those you thought you were in heart-to-heart community with, turn and trample your heart underfoot? When you are misunderstood, neglected, used, and even abused by those claiming the name of Jesus – both community and leaders alike – it can feel like it’s time to tap out. Is there any real hope for the church to be a genuine community of healing and love – in the midst of pain and broken trust? Once wounded, how are you ever supposed to risk your heart again?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ftfPMj7zX9FDHEXoYH3XgNVG21Q20qgBqI1ROSfc9Do/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2NDUyLzE2OTg2/ODg5ODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}