Church Hurts And is a donor-supported ministry led by Dr. John Bash. We create space for honest conversations about:
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Church hurt
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Spiritual struggle
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Leadership burnout
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And what comes next
Because healing doesn’t start with pretending—it starts with telling the truth.
John has spent decades in ministry—and has walked through his own story of pain, loss, and rebuilding. Today, he serves both:
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People who have been hurt by the church
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Leaders who are quietly carrying the weight of it
His work is simple: listen, guide, and help people find their way forward. John serves as a shepherd with Standing Stone Shepherds, a ministry dedicated to caring for pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders who are discouraged, burned out, or hurting. His work is centered on listening, encouraging, and helping leaders find their footing again—so they can continue in healthy, sustainable ministry.
The Church Hurts And podcast is a place for honest conversations about faith, pain, and what it means to keep going when things don’t make sense.
Each episode explores real stories and real questions—about church, spirituality, doubt, leadership, and recovery.
We don’t avoid the hard topics. We lean into them, with the belief that honesty is where healing begins.
If you’ve ever felt disillusioned, frustrated, or unsure where you belong, this is a place where you can listen, reflect, and begin to re-engage your spiritual life.
Talking People with & without the Sin
Identity 2.0
Who Are You? Identifying Identity
Identity 2.0
What Are You Doing? Life Plans
Watch and Listen
Conversations and talks on church hurt, leadership, faith, and healing.
John Bash has spent years engaging in meaningful conversations around faith, leadership, and the realities of church hurt. Through podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and guest appearances, he brings a thoughtful and experienced voice to topics many people struggle to talk about openly. If you’re looking for a speaker or guest who can address the complexities of faith, pain, leadership, and restoration with honesty and depth, John would be honored to be part of that conversation.
In "The Forgotten Friar Trilogy," John Craig isn’t just running from the stake—he’s running toward destiny. From the Inquisition’s flames in Rome to Edinburgh’s royal intrigue, he stands beside Knox in the pulpit of St. Giles and maneuvers through Mary, Queen of Scots’ castle. Now imagine that same man, settled in the palace with a residence of his own, penning the King's Confession that would define Presbyterianism. From hunted friar to architect of a faith—this is the journey you won’t forget.
This work exists because people choose to support it. Your giving helps:
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Reach people navigating church hurt
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Support pastors and leaders in crisis
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Create honest conversations that lead to healing
