Difficult Relationships - Christian Wisdom for Life's Toughest Ties

Kris Reece Ministries

Difficult Relationships Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to help you navigate difficult relationships and conquer codependency biblically 

  • 16 minutes 48 seconds
    6 Clues to Spot an Unsafe Christian

     6 Clues to Spot an Unsafe “Christian” — Before You Get Hurt

    Have 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 boundaries

    These 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=2s

    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 
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    FREE Narcissist Survival Guide
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    18 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 36 seconds
    3 Signs God is setting you free from the narcissist - compilation

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    10 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 39 seconds
    7 Hidden Ways the Enemy Uses Narcissists Against You

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    5 December 2025, 4:00 am
  • 14 minutes 36 seconds
    3 Biblical Secrets To Stop Falling For Manipulative Guilt Traps

    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

    20 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 36 seconds
    3 Signs God Is Telling You to Walk Away from That Toxic Person

    🎧 3 Signs God Is Telling You to Walk Away from That Toxic Person

    Have you ever begged God for a sign—wondering if you should keep praying for that toxic relationship, or finally let go? Sometimes, the hardest thing isn’t holding on…it’s recognizing when God is whispering, “It’s time to walk away.”

    In this episode, we’ll unpack three powerful spiritual signs that God may be giving you permission to release what’s harming your soul. If you’re torn between faith and freedom and craving real clarity—not just another pep talk—this is for you.

    🌿 What you’ll learn:

    • The spiritual clues most Christians miss when relationships turn toxic
    • How to tell the difference between a test and a true warning from God—so you don’t carry false guilt
    • What real faith looks like when letting go is actually the bravest, most obedient step

    Using a simple garden analogy, we’ll explore how God prunes relationships not to punish, but to protect the harvest He’s growing in you—your peace, calling, and fruitfulness.

    You’ll walk away with the clarity (and spiritual permission) you’ve been praying for.

    👉 Want to go deeper? Learn how to spot spiritual wolves in sheep’s clothing before they enter your life:
     Watch: 5 Clues to Spot a ‘Christian’ Narcissist Before They Wreck Your Life

    Download the FREE Narcissist Survival Guide: krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide

    13 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 40 seconds
    5 Signs the Devil Sent a Narcissist into Your Life On Purpose

    Could the enemy have sent a narcissist into your life on purpose? In this livestream, discover five spiritual signs that your toxic relationship is more than just a test.

    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 
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    FREE Narcissist Survival Guide
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    24 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    22 Years of Brutal Truth on Narcissists & Demons in just 60 Mins COMPILATION

    🔥 22 Years of Brutal Truth on Narcissists & Demons in Just 60 Minutes | Compilation Episode

    What if you could compress over two decades of hard-earned wisdom about narcissists and spiritual warfare into one power-packed hour?

    In this special compilation episode, you’ll hear the most eye-opening insights, biblical revelations, and spiritual strategies gathered from 22 years of walking through, studying, and exposing narcissistic abuse and the demonic forces behind it.

    Whether you’re in the middle of the storm, freshly out, or helping someone else heal, this episode will give you the clarity, boldness, and spiritual fire to stand firm.

    16 October 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 10 seconds
    4 Signs God is Breaking the Narcissists Demonic Hold On You

    🎧 4 Signs God Is About to Break the Narcissist’s Hold on You

    You’ve been praying, fighting, and surviving what feels like a never-ending storm with the narcissist in your life. But here’s the truth: there are clear spiritual signs that God is at work—right now—breaking the enemy’s grip that’s been keeping you trapped.

    In this episode, you’ll uncover 4 powerful signs your breakthrough may be closer than you think—even if the narcissist hasn’t changed at all. God really can set you free, and you’ll learn how to recognize when He’s already moving.

    🌿 Here’s what you’ll discover:

    • Why increased attacks can actually mean your breakthrough is near
    • How God gives supernatural peace even while chaos continues
    • The moment when spiritual fog lifts and you begin to see manipulation clearly
    • How remembering your identity in Christ breaks the narcissist’s power over your mind and heart

    You’ll also learn the biggest mistake people make when they start noticing these signs—and how to trust God’s timing without rushing ahead of His plan.

    💬 Plus, we’ll end with a powerful prayer to help you step into freedom and stand firm against the enemy’s tactics.

    👉 Want to go deeper?
     Watch the next episode: The Prayer That Stops the Narcissist’s Tactics Dead in Their Tracks

    Download your FREE Narcissist Survival Guide: krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide

    9 October 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 38 seconds
    Secret Ways ‘Nice’ Toxic People Manipulate You (But Make You Think It’s Your Fault)

    Have you ever left a conversation replaying what you coulda, shoulda, woulda said—only to realize later they were trying to manipulate you? 🤯

    If you’re tired of always interpreting what someone “really means,” and wish you had a godly way to handle manipulative guilt trips without sounding harsh—or carrying guilt yourself—this episode is for you.

    I’ll show you how to:

    • Recognize and shut down subtle guilt-inducing language 👀
    • Apply a simple biblical test that exposes manipulation ⚡
    • Finally stop carrying emotional loads that were never yours to bear 🙌

    🔥 What You’ll Learn:

    1️⃣ Secret #1: Not Every Cry for Relief Is Your Assignment

    • Relief vs. rehab: the difference between helping and enabling 🚫
    • Galatians 6:2 vs. Galatians 6:5—why not every burden is yours to carry
    • Manipulators drop emotional messes and expect you to clean them up—but that’s not your God-given role

    2️⃣ Secret #2: You Are Not the Interpreter of Hints

    • How manipulators use sarcasm, sighs, and guilt-laced hints instead of honest words 😒
    • Jesus’ teaching: “Let your yes be yes and your no be no” (Matthew 5:37)
    • Why refusing to read minds is actually a spiritual boundary

    3️⃣ Secret #3: True Peace ≠ People-Pleasing

    • The difference between peacekeeping and biblical peacemaking 🙏
    • Galatians 1:10—living to please God, not people
    • Why constantly soothing others’ discomfort isn’t kindness, it’s codependency

    Bonus: The “OK Test”

    • The one-word response that shuts down manipulation without over-explaining
    • Real-life examples:
      • “I guess you don’t love me…” → OK
      • “I’ll just sit by myself…” → OK
      • “That’s fine, I’ll wait outside in the cold…” → OK
    • Why this isn’t cold—it’s biblical maturity and freedom

    How to Spot a Narcissist Before They Wreck Your Life
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIpu5qUQ-NE

    FREE Narcissist Survival Guide
    https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/


    2 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 40 minutes 25 seconds
    Narcissists are Catching On - Do THIS Before They Trick You Again

    What if every time you think you’re finally safe from a narcissist, they’re actually one step ahead? 
    In this podcast, I’m going to show you the clear signs they know you're onto them, the sneaky tricks they play to pull you back in and —and give you a new, safer way to avoid falling into their trap.

    FREE Narcissist Survival Guide
    https://krisreece.com/narcissist-surv...

    25 September 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 13 seconds
    7 Hidden Signs Your Adult Child is Toxic

    The 7 Hidden Signs Your Adult Child Is Toxic ⚠️

    What happens when the person showing toxic behavior is your own adult child? In this episode—our most requested yet—we’ll uncover the clear signs your child’s behavior is truly toxic, how you may be unintentionally enabling them, and the undeniable giveaway that you’re being manipulated.

    Parent Traps 🪤
    We’ll explore the two most common traps parents fall into—the “Rescuers” and the “Deniers”—and why both can keep you stuck in painful, unhealthy cycles.

    What You’ll Learn 🧠

    • Manipulation of Emotions – How toxic adult children twist your love and concern to control you
    • Playing the Victim – Why nothing is ever their fault
    • Disrespecting Boundaries – How they guilt-trip or push back against limits
    • Drama & Conflict – The chaos they create to keep attention on themselves
    • Sense of Entitlement – How they expect support without reciprocity
    • Enabling Behaviors – Subtle ways you may be feeding their toxicity

    Scripture reminds us in James 3:16: “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” Recognizing these signs is the first step toward freedom.

    Learn More 📖
    If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more behind their behavior than just poor choices, check out my teaching on the demonic spirits behind narcissism:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7fFjiEKlnI

    Free Resource 🎁
    Download my Narcissist Survival Guide here:
    https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide

    11 September 2025, 9:00 am
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