by DrMichelle | Blog, relationships |
For many, the word “father” stirs up feelings of love, protection, and strength. But for others, it’s a word that carries pain, disappointment, or even fear. If your earthly father fell short of what you needed, you’re not alone. Father wounds—the emotional pain caused by a broken or absent relationship with one’s father—can leave lasting scars. These wounds can impact not only how you view yourself but also how you perceive God. Learn how to overcome father wounds and embrace a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God as our Heavenly Father.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Faith |
If you’ve ever found it difficult to relate to God as a loving Father when your own experience of fatherhood has been marked by absence, pain, or unmet needs, you’re not alone. Rev. Jessica Van Roekel shares heartfelt encouragement and practical steps for healing when you’ve been hurt by your earthly father. If this is part of your story, there is hope—God’s heart is tender toward the fatherless, and He invites you to know Him as the perfect Father you’ve always needed.
by DrMichelle | Podcast |
What happens when the people meant to show us love fall short—or even cause harm? If you’ve ever struggled to trust God because of wounds from an earthly father or father figure, this episode offers hope. Dr. Michelle Bengtson and Rev. Jessica Van Roekel share biblical truth and practical insight to help you experience the deep, unchanging love of your heavenly Father—who never fails, never leaves, and always loves perfectly.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Hope |
Whether wounded because of a physically or emotionally absent dad, women carry a wound that demands attention. Kia Stephens knows this firsthand and spent decades addressing this issue in her own life. What she found can be summed up in 3 reasons why women need to talk about father wounds.
by DrMichelle | Podcast |
The world is full of women who have been hurt, neglected, rejected, or abandoned by their father. They may feel like every aspect of their life is affected by that broken trust caused by father wounds. Even their relationship with God can feel tenuous, but there is hope. Join me on the podcast as I talk with Kia Stephens about how to exchange father wounds for God’s perfect love.
