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Counter Culture Mama Podcast with Danielle VenablesAuthor: Danielle Venables
The Counter Culture Mama Podcast is for women who refuse to conform. Hosted by Danielle Venables, this show is a raw, real-time look into what it means to raise a family, nurture a marriage, and build a business that honors your values in a world thats lost its way.Here, we talk about faith, family, freedom, and the new kind of motherhood emerging one rooted in conviction, simplicity, and strength. Expect honest conversations, unfiltered reflections, and countercultural truths about womanhood, leadership, motherhood, marriage, and purpose.Whether youre navigating business from home, raising kids to think critically, or redefining what having it all really means, this podcast will challenge, ground, and remind you that youre not alone in walking the narrow path.Keywords: Christian motherhood, countercultural parenting, values-based business, faith-driven moms, motherhood podcast, marriage and motherhood, truth-based living, family freedom, biblical womanhood, entrepreneur mom podcast Language: en-us Genres: Business, Christianity, Entrepreneurship, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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113. Overcoming Religious Shame, Healing From Church Hurt, and Finding Your Way Back to Jesus
Episode 113
Friday, 21 November, 2025
Ever been told to obey first and feel later? I grew up equating faith with performance, penance, and shame—and it kept me far from the church. Today we get honest about church hurt, the weight it puts on our hearts, and the quiet ways it can block a real relationship with Jesus. This is a story about moving from condemnation to conviction, from checking boxes to living in grace, and from isolation to a community that actually helps you heal.We revisit a striking childhood memory of face-to-face confession and the pressure to produce the “right” sins, then contrast that with what Scripture shows: a God who seeks us, leaves the ninety-nine for the one, and calls us into a personal relationship. We explore repentance as a heart posture, not a transaction; the gentle, persistent work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification; and how inner transformation naturally reshapes habits—like my slow shift away from drinking—not from fear, but from desire to draw closer to God.Along the way, we name the difference between legalism and love, offer practical first steps for those wary of returning to church, and share what a healthy, Bible-centered community looks like: honest, humble, and grounded in grace and truth. If past experiences have made you hide, there’s room to breathe here—and a seat at the table with your name on it. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find their way back to freedom.Ready to explore church without shame? Check out Lakepointe Church Online. Join the live services on YouTube at 4:00 & 5:30pm CST every Saturday (I'll be greeting and praying with you in the comments at the 5:30 services most weeks! Come say hi!), and 9:30 & 11:00am CST every Sunday.Send us a text www.seedsoflightoracle.com/ipw Want to add a new passive income stream to your business that aligns with your values of health, family, and conscious wealth? Click here. Connect with Danielle Substack | YouTube | Website -To invite Danielle to be a guest on your podcast, fill out this form.To apply to be a guest on this show, click here.
