#084: Angry at God? Why People from Broken Families Struggle Extra

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#084: Angry at God? Why People from Broken Families Struggle Extra in Their Relationship with Him | Sr. Miriam James Heidland

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Have you rejected God? Do you really struggle in your relationship with him? If you’re from a broken family and that’s true, you’re not strange. In fact, it’s really common. Why? From a young age, our parents represent God to us. If their example wasn’t good, it leaves us with a distorted image of God. As a result, we reject him or struggle extra in our relationship with him. We discuss that and more: How Sr. Miriam began drinking at age 12 and became an alcoholic as a D1 athlete3 common barriers that prevent you from healingTough questions like, “Why would God allow our families to fall apart?” and “Why doesn’t God make his love more obvious?” Buy Sr. Miriam’s Book: Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation Buy Joey’s Book: It’s Not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents’ Divorce Shownotes

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