In this episode of Grace for Breakfast, host Iviana Bynum engages in a rich conversation with Brenda Seefeldt Amodea, a multifaceted pastor, author, and speaker. Brenda shares her transformative journey of faith that began at 15 years old and discusses leading Larger Story Church, a unique hybrid church that meets to intentionally include conversations as part of worship. Brenda shares her upcoming Bible study 'Trust Issues with God,' which is aimed at exploring and nurturing trust in one's relationship with God despite life's challenges. In this interview, Brenda also reflects on the importance of community in spiritual growth and how her church adapts to modern needs by meeting online and fostering intergenerational wisdom. In this interview, we talk about: Dealing with church hurtEmbracing the unknownThe significance of grace as unearned love.  Subscribe to Grace for Breakfast on Substack for ad-free episodes and more: ivianabynum.substack.com   Connect with Brenda Seefeldt Amodea: Her Website Instagram  Facebook Linkedin  Book a Discovery Call: Learn how I use AFT and other tools to help you end the cycle of people-pleasing, fear of judgment, & rejection after dealing with trauma, abuse, or neglect. Purchase the Envision Workshop: A self-examination tool to uncover the hidden blocks keeping you from success and coach yourself to the next level. Sign up for insider-only updates: Where I share very intimate insider-only stories, lessons, and insights on how to overcome people-pleasing, fear of judgment, pain from rejection, and develop stronger faith.