Was That the Enemy or God? Triggers, Fear, and How God Healed What Still Hurt [Summer Throwback]

In this unfiltered Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach and Faith Mentor Melissa Batt opens up about a painful trigger that uncovered a deep, hidden fear—and how God used it for healing.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your pain is spiritual warfare, discipline, or the result of fear creeping in, you’re not alone. Melissa vulnerably walks through what started as a moment at church and ended with a powerful revelation in her quiet time with God.

This episode is for the woman who feels stuck in fear, misunderstood, or unsure whether she’s being attacked or lovingly corrected by God. It’s real talk on how the fear of being misunderstood can keep you in hiding—and how God gently calls us out of it to heal and restore.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00] - Unedited, Unfiltered, Uncomfortable
  Why Melissa felt God prompting her to share this episode before she felt fully ready.

• [01:58] - Triggered by a Church Message
  How one sermon unearthed a deep emotional reaction—and what it revealed about hidden fears.

• [04:05] - Not Offended, Not Convicted—Just Misunderstood
  The powerful distinction Melissa makes between offense, conviction, and emotional triggers.

• [08:24] - Getting to the Root of the Fear
  How God showed her that a decades-old fear was still shaping her reactions today.

• [17:34] - Journal Reflections & Biblical Healing
  Melissa shares raw journal entries, Scripture from Joel and Ezekiel, and how God lovingly corrected her.

• [24:38] - Oversharing, Fear of Man, and Control
  Why the fear of being misunderstood often leads to oversharing—and how God is shifting her approach.

• [31:09] - God's Discipline Is Love
  A powerful reminder that sometimes, God sits us down—not to shame us, but to realign us.

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