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Feeling Welcomed Was My Worst Nightmare, Really? | Episode 83

Published 9 days ago • 1 min read

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​August 18, 2026

Hey Reader,

It's not that I dreaded going to church, but I thought I did. Was it conversing with people? Feeling judged? Or worse than that... welcomed?

In this episode, I'm telling you all about why I almost didn't accept an invitation to church, and why that hard-fought "yes" was the best decision I've made for my spiritual life.

From "I think I'm an atheist," to "I will live faithfully to God forever," my faith life has been wild. I kept showing up to church, questioning if I believed. But it wasn't hearing the Word from a pastor that brought me back to God; it was SEEING the Word lived out in my life.

If you're wanting to go back to church, dreading the idea, or hoping to invite someone to attend, this episode has something for you, wherever you fall in that lineup.

Now, go be MIGHTY mom,

P.S. — Have you joined our free Facebook group yet? We would love to have you over there. I recently learned they have an app called "Forums" that allows you to view groups WITHOUT being on Facebook and let me tell you... it's a gamechanger! Join us over there and jump into the discussion.

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ASH DION

Host of "God, Really?" Podcast

Hi, I’m Ash. Mom of two, wife, and completely obsessed with Jesus. I grew up believing I was a good Christian, until watching my child suffer led to my faith unraveling. God showed up in my son's hospital room and I couldn't run faster into His arms. But don't take my word for it. Take His. If you are ready to find your faith and grow with God, then let's go God-seeking.

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