DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, Carl Lentz and his wife Laura share their journey of healing and restoration after Carl's moral failures and departure from Hillsong Church. They candidly discuss Carl's time in rehab, where he confronted childhood trauma, addiction issues, and learned tools for recovery. Laura also talks about her intensive therapy experience at Onsite, which helped her find her voice and identity.
The couple opens up about the pain of losing close friendships, the disappointment from the Christian media's coverage of their situation, and the difficulties their children faced. However, they express gratitude for the people who remained by their side and for the opportunity to rebuild their lives and marriage on a foundation of honesty and acceptance.
Carl and Laura share their perspectives on moving forward, emphasizing that there is no 'comeback' but rather a rebirth into a new chapter. They express contentment in their current season and a desire to use their story to help others heal and find hope.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Carl Lentz and Laura Lentz prioritized their healing and restoration after Carl's moral failures, focusing on their marriage and family.
- Carl confronted childhood trauma and addiction issues through intensive rehab, while Laura found her voice through intensive therapy.
- The couple lost many close friendships but found gratitude for those who remained, accepting the relationships that ended.
- They express disappointment with the Christian media's coverage but take responsibility for their actions.
- Carl and Laura reject the idea of a 'comeback' and embrace a new chapter and rebirth, content in their current season.
- Their story serves as a testament to the power of honesty, acceptance, and intentional work in the healing process.
- The couple aims to use their experiences to help others find hope and healing, sharing their vulnerabilities openly.
- Carl emphasizes the importance of restoration as a husband and father, rather than a return to ministry.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I came home with such clarity, and we went through every question. It was the first time I'd felt like I had help for myself. Like, someone saw me, someone knew me, and someone was, like, pushing me to be a better person and to really use my voice.“ by Laura Lentz
- “People talk about the word restoration. Here's what I wanted. To be restored to your husband and their dad. So I'm good, right? People always put the word to the words to ministry on the back of restoration, to ministry. And I believe it does the whole word a disservice.“ by Carl Lentz
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Lights On with Carl Lentz
B-Side
6/5/24
It's time to turn the lights on. Welcome to episode 2!!! The last four years have been a whirlwind of heartbreak, devastation, healing, & restoration. I, Carl Lentz, am beyond excited to have a space where we can all turn on the lights & address our darkness.
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