Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People

Have you ever caught yourself reacting in ways you swore you never would—snapping, withdrawing, guilt-tripping, or wanting others to feel your pain? After a toxic or narcissistic relationship, it’s easy to believe the dysfunction stayed with them. But sometimes, the relationship ends… and the patterns don’t.In this episode, we unpack six toxic habits people unknowingly pick up from prolonged exposure to narcissistic behavior—and how to identify and dismantle them before they take root. Healing isn’t just about recognizing what they did to you; it’s about asking the harder question: Did any of it get on me too?If you’re ready for deeper freedom, this conversation may be uncomfortable - but it’s where real transformation begins.Grab your FREE Narcissist Survival Guide👉https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers 👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5e

 6 Clues to Spot an Unsafe “Christian” — Before You Get HurtHave you ever trusted someone just because they seemed safe… only to realize later they were quietly draining your peace, joy, or confidence? Many people who wound us don’t look toxic at first glance—some even wear a Christian label. But behind the smiles and Scripture quotes can hide patterns that God never intended for your life.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the 6 subtle but undeniable clues that reveal when someone is not a safe Christian to let close to your heart. We’ll talk about: • The friend who only shows up for one side of your life • The quiet scorekeeper who makes you feel indebted • The validation-seeker who drains your emotional energy • Hidden jealousy disguised as support • The person who can’t admit their mistakes • And the guilt-tripping behaviors that twist your boundariesThese patterns are easy to miss—especially when the person appears kind, spiritual, or “means well.” But once you learn how to recognize these clues, you’ll never have to say “I didn’t see it coming” again.This episode will help you protect your peace, your spiritual growth, and the garden God is cultivating in your life.And when you’re ready, don’t miss the next episode where I show you the hidden habit that keeps attracting unsafe relationships into your life—and how to break it for good.Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIpu5qUQ-NE&t=2sGrab my new book: 📕Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5eFREE Narcissist Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

Grab my new book: 📕Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5eFREE Narcissist Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

Grab my new book: 📕Breaking the Narcissists Grip - A Christians Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick and Reclaiming Your Life from Takers  👉 https://amzn.to/46hmd5eFREE Narcissist Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

3 Biblical Secrets to Stop Falling for Manipulative Guilt Traps ✨Have you ever walked away from a conversation replaying everything you could’ve, should’ve, would’ve said… if only you realized they were trying to manipulate you? 🤦‍♀️ If you're tired of decoding what people “really mean,” and you want a godly, calm, clear way to shut down manipulative guilt without sounding harsh or feeling guilty — this episode is for you. 🙌Today, you’ll learn: • How to recognize subtle guilt-inducing language 😒 • The biblical mindset that frees you from emotional traps 📖 • And the simple test that exposes manipulation and stops it in its tracks 💥Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Secret #1: Not Every Cry for Relief Is Your Assignment 🚫🧳 Discover why some people aren’t looking for help — they’re looking for someone to enable them. Learn the difference between relief and rehab, and why rescuing manipulators keeps you stuck while blocking God’s work in them.Secret #2: You Are Not the Interpreter of Hints — God Requires Honesty, Not Mind Reading 🧠❌ Jesus said, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Learn how manipulative people use hints, passive-aggressive comments, and guilt to force you into emotional labor God never assigned you.Secret #3: You Are Not Called to Keep Everyone Comfortable 🙅‍♀️🕊️ Biblical peacemaking isn’t people-pleasing. It’s speaking truth, setting boundaries, and letting God handle the fallout. You’ll see how emotional firefighters (that’s you!) end up drained — and how to step out of that cycle.And then… You’ll learn the OK Test — the most effective, biblical way to shut down guilt-tripping, passive-aggressive, manipulative comments instantly. 🔥 No rescuing. No explaining. No fixing. Just a calm, firm “OK.”This episode will empower you to walk in spiritual confidence, emotional clarity, and peace — without falling into manipulation or guilt ever again. ✨👉 Watch next: How to spot a narcissist before they wreck your life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIpu5qUQ-NE&t=2s