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Finding God

Finding God

By: Keana W. Mitchell
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Where is God? Is God Real? Does he love Me? Does God really care about me? If you have found yourself wondering about the existence of God, then this podcast is for you. My name is Keana W. Mitchell and I a singer, songwriter, relationship coach and podcaster who found God after losing my religion and focusing on my relationship with God. So, join me each week Friday as I embark on a journey through interviews and music to find out how people found God.

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Episodes
  • How Fear Based Theology Affects Your Mental Health

    How Fear Based Theology Affects Your Mental Health
    Mar 19 2026

    🎧 Episode Summary:

    In this powerful episode of the Finding God Podcast, host Keana W. Mitchell explores how fear-based theology belief systems rooted in shame, punishment, and conditional love can deeply impact your mental and emotional well-being. Building on last week’s episode, Relearning God’s Character, Keana unpacks the psychological toll of viewing God through a lens of fear and control, and offers a path toward healing through truth, grace, and spiritual safety.

    You’ll learn how fear-based theology can lead to anxiety, religious OCD (scrupulosity), depression, and even PTSD-like symptoms. Through biblical examples, psychological research, and trauma-informed insight, Keana contrasts fear-driven faith with the liberating power of love-based theology.

    This episode also includes therapeutic healing exercises rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and spiritual reflection to help you begin releasing fear and embracing the truth of God’s unconditional love.

    🧠 Topics Covered:

    • What fear-based theology is and how it shows up in everyday life
    • Mental health disorders linked to fear-based religious beliefs
    • Biblical examples of fear-based vs. faith-based theology
    • CBT-inspired healing exercises for spiritual and emotional restoration
    • How to reframe your view of God through love, not fear

    ✨ Healing Exercises Included:

    • Thought Reframing with Scripture
    • Safe Imagery Practice
    • Affirmation Journaling
    • Forgiveness Visualization

    🎵 Featured Song:

    “Have I Told You Lately” by Unique-ly Chosen A gentle, soul-soothing reminder of God’s love and presence. Listen now on the Finding God Podcast YouTube channel.

    📲 Connect with Keana:

    • Instagram: findinggod2
    • Website: keanawmitchell.com
    • YouTube: Finding God Podcast - YouTube
    • Link to song on Sound Cloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/pfLl5mvMeOmiPKmESB


    💬 Call to Action:

    If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s healing from spiritual trauma. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast, it helps others find this safe, nurturing space.
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    19 mins
  • When the Church Hurts You: Naming Spiritual Trauma

    When the Church Hurts You: Naming Spiritual Trauma
    Mar 12 2026
    Episode SummaryThis episode explores what happens when the place meant to nurture your soul becomes the source of your deepest wounds. Keana unpacks the reality of spiritual trauma, why it’s often hard to name, and how the body, mind, and spirit respond when harm is done in the name of God. Drawing from the work of leading trauma experts, this conversation helps listeners understand their experiences with clarity, compassion, and without shame.What We Cover in This EpisodeWhat spiritual trauma is and why it’s often misunderstoodHow church hurt impacts the body, emotions, and nervous systemWhy naming the harm is the first step toward healingThe difference between God and harmful religious systemsHow spiritual trauma affects identity, trust, and connectionGentle reflection questions to help listeners explore their own experiencesInsights from Leading Psychologists & Trauma ResearchersThis episode integrates wisdom from respected voices in trauma science:Dr. Diane Langberg — Spiritual trauma as harm done in the name of GodDr. Judith Herman — Trauma as a violation of trust that overwhelms copingDr. Bessel van der Kolk — Trauma’s imprint on the body and nervous systemDr. Stephen Porges — Polyvagal Theory and why spiritual triggers feel so intenseDr. Kristin Neff — Self‑compassion as a foundation for healingThese perspectives help listeners understand that their reactions are not spiritual failures they are human responses to harm.Key Signs of Spiritual TraumaAnxiety or panic in church settingsFear-based relationship with GodShame or guilt tied to religious teachingsHypervigilance around pastors or authority figuresEmotional numbness or shutdown during prayer or worshipConfusion about what is “God” versus what is “church conditioning”Reflection Questions from the EpisodeListeners are invited to gently explore:What parts of church once felt safe but no longer do?What beliefs created fear instead of freedom?When did your body first signal that something was wrong?What parts of your story have you minimized or dismissed?What would it feel like to tell the truth about your experience?A Compassionate ReframeKeana reminds listeners that:You are not weak for being hurt.You are not disloyal for naming what happened.You are not betraying God by acknowledging harm.God is not the trauma you experienced.Healing honors your dignity and your relationship with the divine.Resources MentionedThe Body Keeps the Score — Dr. Bessel van der KolkRedeeming Power — Dr. Diane LangbergTrauma and Recovery — Dr. Judith HermanPolyvagal Theory — Dr. Stephen PorgesSelf‑Compassion Research — Dr. Kristin NeffClosing EncouragementYou are not alone. Your story matters. Naming spiritual trauma is not the end of your faith it’s the beginning of healing, clarity, and reconnecting with God in a way that is safe, grounded, and true.📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://www.facebook.com/FindingGod 👥 Facebook Group Finding God Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingGod 📸 Instagram Keana W. Mitchell https://www.instagram.com/findinggod2 🎧 Listen to Finding God on RedCircle https://redcircle.com/shows/190efd66-2f1a-4c5f-861e-40ab89d4c41b 📧 Email paperanthementertainment@gmail.com 🎵 Music Feature — Unique-ly Chosen New Music Coming Soon!!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/finding-god/donations
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    13 mins
  • How to Worship God without Fear

    How to Worship God without Fear
    Mar 5 2026
    In this week’s episode of the Finding God Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores what it truly means to worship without fear for those healing from religious trauma, spiritual manipulation, or environments where worship felt pressured or unsafe. This gentle, trauma‑informed conversation guides listeners back to the heart of worship: connection, honesty, and safety in God’s presence.Keana begins with a grounding moment, then revisits last week’s episode on reconnecting with God after religious trauma. Drawing from leading trauma researchers like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Stephen Porges, and Dr. Diane Langberg, she explains how trauma affects the nervous system and why worship can feel overwhelming even when the desire to connect with God is strong.Through powerful biblical examples — David, Elijah, Hagar, Mary Magdalene, and the disciples Keana shows how God consistently meets people in fear with gentleness, not pressure. The episode then explores what worship without fear looks like in real life and offers practical steps for creating spiritually safe, grounding worship practices.This episode is a compassionate reminder that God’s presence is not a place of fear, but a place of refuge.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy worship can feel unsafe after religious traumaHow trauma affects the body’s ability to feel spiritually safeInsights from leading trauma psychologists (van der Kolk, Porges, Langberg)Biblical stories of people who found safety in God’s presenceWhat worship without fear actually looks likeGentle, practical steps to begin worshiping safely againEncouragement for reconnecting with God at your own paceKey TakeawaysGod’s presence is a place of safety, not pressureTrauma can make worship feel overwhelming — and that’s normalHealing requires gentleness, not spiritual performanceWorship can be quiet, slow, and deeply personalGod meets you where you are, not where others expect you to beSmall moments of connection matter and build over timeScripture ReferencesPsalm 23; Psalm 34 — David finding refuge in God1 Kings 19 — Elijah encountering God’s gentle whisperGenesis 16 & 21 — Hagar meeting “El Roi,” the God who sees herJohn 20 — Mary Magdalene and the disciples finding peace in Jesus’ presenceScholarly References (General Citations)van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score.Porges, S. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory.Langberg, D. (2015). Suffering and the Heart of God.Support the MinistryIf this episode encouraged you, consider supporting the Finding God Podcast through the donation button on RedCircle. Your support helps keep these spiritually grounded conversations going.🌿 Core Scriptures That Teach Healthy Giving1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 — Giving should never be forced“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” This is the clearest biblical statement against manipulative or pressured giving. Healthy giving is chosen, not coerced.2. 2 Corinthians 8:12 — Give according to what you can, not what you can’t“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” This verse rejects teachings that demand giving beyond your means or equate poverty with disobedience.3. Proverbs 3:27 — Give when it is within your power“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Healthy giving respects your capacity and boundaries.4. Luke 6:38 — Giving is relational, not transactional“Give, and it will be given to you… For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” This is about generosity as a heart posture, not a formula to manipulate God.5. Matthew 6:1–4 — Giving should be private, not performativeJesus warns against giving to impress others and teaches that God honors giving done in sincerity.6. Acts 20:35 — Giving is about helping the weak“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” This frames giving as compassion, not obligation.🌿 What These Verses Reveal About “Healthy Giving”Across Scripture, healthy giving is:Voluntary — not pressured or guilt‑drivenJoyful — not fearfulProportionate — based on what you can givePrivate — not performativeCompassion‑driven — not transactionalAligned with your heart — not forced by leadersThis directly contradicts financial manipulation, spiritual coercion, or teachings that tie God’s love or blessing to how much you give.🌿 A Deeper Layer: What Healthy Giving ProtectsThese verses protect:Your autonomyYour emotional safetyYour financial boundariesYour relationship with GodYour ability to give from love, not fearThey also affirm that God never asks you to harm yourself to prove your devotion.📬 Contact Information for Keana W. Mitchell — Finding God Podcast 🌐 Website Emory Rose https://keanawmitchell.com 📘 Facebook Page Finding God https://...
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