“Dating With Old Wounds? Here’s How to Start Healing with God”

What if what’s holding you back in love isn’t bad luck—but unhealed pain?

In Episode 7 of the Love Journey Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most powerful steps in the PREPARE for Love framework: resolving past hurts. Because until we let God heal the hidden wounds of rejection, betrayal, or heartbreak, they’ll quietly shape how we date, who we choose, and what we believe we deserve.

Through Scripture, reflection, and personal testimony, Elana shows how healing from the inside out is key to walking into a relationship that reflects God’s best for you.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• How unhealed pain shows up in dating (and how to recognize it)
• The lies heartbreak teaches you—and how to replace them with truth
• How cognitive distortions from past relationships warp your self-worth
• The Scriptures that speak directly to your pain
• 6 practical steps to begin healing emotionally and spiritually.
• A powerful checkpoint challenge and healing prayer to guide your next step

✅ Checkpoint Challenge (Your Weekly Action Step):

1. Journal with God – Ask: “Lord, what lie did I start believing because of my past?”
2. Replace the lie with truth – Find Scripture and declare it daily.
3. Speak this out loud:

“God, I want to live from your truth, not my trauma. Heal what is hidden, rewire what was warped, and help me prepare for the love you have for me.”

💌 Got a Question?

Email your love, dating, or relationship questions to: [email protected].

You may hear your question answered in an upcoming Q&A episode!

📌 Next Steps:

• Missed Episode 6? Listen to “Love Isn’t Enough: Why Alignment Matters”
• Episode 8 wraps up the PREPARE series with a powerful word on boundaries—don’t miss it!
• Share this episode with a sister who’s walking through heartbreak or holding onto unhealed pain.
• Follow me on Instagram @lovejourneyxoxo or Facebook @lovejourneyxo for weekly encouragement and updates.
• Listen on YouTube @lovejourneyxo

Remember:

God’s way isn’t always the quickest… But it is the way that leads to a love that lasts. 💕