PODCAST

Faith Through the Messy Middle

Episode 2- Triggered, Defensive, and Tired: What’s Really Being Exposed?

AIRS ON SPOTIFY PODCASTS ON 2/16/26 at 6 AM CST

SHOW LINK>> https://open.spotify.com/show/5QtKEs0udcFFeDk7ESKR3S?si=3c060d44fdd645ec

In this episode of Faith Through the Messy Middle, Miranda and Jamie unpack what’s really happening beneath our emotional reactions—especially the ones that catch us off guard.

Feeling triggered doesn’t mean you’re failing. Often, it means something deeper is being revealed.

Together, we talk honestly about defensiveness, emotional exhaustion, and why certain situations provoke stronger reactions than others:

• Rather than shaming emotional responses, this conversation reframes them as invitations—opportunities for self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth.

Drawing from Scripture, this episode explores:

• the difference between conviction and defensiveness

• why emotional maturity is part of discipleship

• and how the Holy Spirit gently exposes areas that need care—not condemnation

If you’re tired of reacting, tired of being misunderstood, or tired of feeling stuck in the same emotional cycles, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope for real change.