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b"Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you thought you could trust?\\nIt's a deeply painful experience that can leave you questioning not only the betrayer but also your own judgment. Trust, once broken, seems almost impossible to rebuild. \\nMy guest today, Steve Carter, experienced a series of profound betrayals at a pivotal moment in his life. In 2018, amidst misconduct allegations against Bill Hybels, founder of Willow Creek Community Church, Steve made the difficult decision to step down from his role as a newly minted lead pastor\\u2014a position he once considered his dream job. Shortly thereafter, he faced yet another personal betrayal by his own parents.\\nReeling from the loss of his job, his dream, and his trust in those closest to him, Steve entered a desert season guided by three words he sensed God gave to him: Grieve. Breathe. Receive. Steve's journey through loss is so powerful, so honest, and so deeply healing. Please do not miss this conversation!\\nHere\\u2019s what we cover:\\n\\n2 essential ingredients for trust (12:40)\\n\\nWhy grief is the antidote to cynicism (22:28)\\n\\nConfronting our attraction to patterns of narcissism (28:08)\\n\\nThe anger high vs. the peace of forgiveness (36:25)\\n\\nHow he hangs on to his love for the church (34:03)\\n\\n\\nPurchase Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter here.\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\n\\nHead to factormeals.com/bestofyou50 and use code bestofyou50 to get 50% off!\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\n\\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\n\\nMake the switch and build a starter kit. 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit at notescandle.com/bestofyou.\\n\\n\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious\\u2014Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven\\nEpisode 98: I Shouldn\\u2019t Feel Alone in My Grief\\u2014Why Your Grief Matters & the #1 Most Important Support For Those Who Are Grieving with J.S. Park\\nEpisode 99: I Shouldn\\u2019t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken\\u2014Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night of the Soul with Christopher Cook\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"