How Do You Respond When You've Been Hurt? | What Jesus Says About Conflict | Out of Focus Ep. #56

What if your greatest act of worship isn't how you sing... but how you respond when someone wounds you? On this episode of Out of Focus, I sit down with my husband, Mike Lee, to discuss one of the greatest challenges every believer will face: conflict. Whether you've been misunderstood, criticized, betrayed, experienced church hurt, or had someone say something that simply wasn't true about you, Scripture offers a better way to respond than our natural instincts. Together, we unpack what God's Word says about conflict, forgiveness, defending ourselves, waiting on God's timing, and choosing a response that reflects Christ instead of our emotions. In this episode, we discuss: • When should you speak and when should you stay silent? • Is it ever okay to defend yourself? • How do you forgive someone who never apologizes? • What does it mean to "leave room for God"? • How can you move forward without becoming bitter? If you've been carrying hurt, replaying conversations in your mind, or wondering what Jesus would have you do next, I pray this conversation encourages your heart and points you back to Him. Remember, responding like Jesus doesn't mean pretending you weren't hurt. It means trusting God enough to let Him heal your heart while He works in ways you cannot see. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." — Romans 12:21 No matter what you're facing today, don't lose heart. God sees every wound, every tear, and every injustice. Stay faithful. He is still working—even when you can't yet see it. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. 📌 Subscribe so you never miss a real story of redemption, identity, and healing. 👇 RESOURCES & LINKS: COMING SOON: My memoir Out of Focus Instagram:   / _shannon_stewart   Podcast Instagram:   / outoffocuspodcast   Facebook:   / shannonstewartmodel   TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart_ 🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart 📩 Booking inquiries (churches, conferences, collaborations): info@shannonstewartmodel.com #OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #FaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast #RedemptionStory #IdentityInChrist #WomenOfFaith