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Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People

Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People

Kris Reece 352 episodes Latest Jun 4, 2026

Breaking the Grip Podcast from Kris Reece helps listeners navigate difficult relationships and conquer codependency from a biblical perspective. The show offers guidance on finding faith and freedom from toxic people. Each episode provides practical advice rooted in Christian principles.

Episodes

God Is Revealing the Hidden Cost of Being Honest with a Narcissist Jun 11, 2026 853 God Is Revealing the Hidden Cost of Being Honest with a NarcissistHave you ever been honest in a conversation, only to walk away confused, drained, and questioning yourself?In this episode, we uncover why honesty stops working in toxic relationships and the hidden cost it can carry. From being pulled into codependency, to carrying emotional weight that is not yours, to slowly abandoning parts of y
7 Clues to Spot a “Christian” Manipulator Jun 4, 2026 837 7 Clues to Spot a “Christian” ManipulatorManipulators do not announce themselves. They leave clues.In this episode, we uncover seven key patterns that reveal when you are not just dealing with a difficult person, but someone using subtle control, even through spiritual language. From shifting blame and using guilt, to twisting Scripture and avoiding accountability, these behaviors are designed to
5 Signs God is About to Set You Free From the Narcissist May 28, 2026 2065 FREE Narcissist Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/ Conquering Codependency Biblically Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/conquering-codependency/ 
God Is Revealing the Demonic Pattern Behind the Silent Treatment May 21, 2026 627 God Is Revealing the Demonic Pattern Behind the Silent TreatmentThe silent treatment is not just silence. It is a strategy.In this episode, we uncover the six-stage pattern behind it, from shame and defensiveness to escalation, blame, breakdown, and finally emotional cutoff. What feels like miscommunication is often a predictable system designed to regain control and keep you off balance.You will
This Test Exposes a Christian Manipulator May 14, 2026 972 This Test Exposes a Christian ManipulatorSometimes the most dangerous manipulation sounds loving… even Biblical.That is why so many people get pulled into toxic dynamics without realizing it. What feels like connection, empathy, and spiritual alignment may actually be something far more calculated.In this episode, we uncover how Christian manipulators operate beneath the surface and walk through a
The Demonic Pattern Behind Emotional Abuse (Most Christians Miss This) May 7, 2026 941 The Demonic Pattern Behind Emotional Abuse (Most Christians Miss This)Why does emotional abuse feel so confusing and hard to break free from? It is not random. There is a pattern behind it, and Scripture already reveals it.In this episode, we uncover the three-step pattern of emotional abuse: distortion of truth, erosion of identity, and eventual destruction. What looks like miscommunication or im
Never Explain Yourself to a Narcissist - God Says Do This Instead Apr 30, 2026 840 Never Explain Yourself to a Narcissist: God Says Do This InsteadHave you ever tried to calmly explain yourself, only to have your words twisted, used against you, and thrown back in your face?What feels mature, what feels Godly, and what feels like “clearing things up” may actually be the very thing giving them leverage.In this episode, we break down why explaining yourself to a narcissist always
The Real Reason You Betray Your Own Boundaries Apr 23, 2026 863 The Real Reason You Betray Your Own BoundariesHave you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I just agree to that when I knew better?” Breaking your own boundaries isn’t usually about weakness or lack of willpower.In this episode, we uncover what’s really happening in the moment you cave. Often, it’s not a conscious choice—it’s a nervous system response shaped by past experiences
5 Signs You’ve Lost Yourself in a Toxic Relationship Apr 16, 2026 788 5 Signs You’ve Lost Yourself in a Toxic RelationshipHave you ever looked at your life and thought, I don’t even recognize myself anymore?In this episode, we uncover five powerful signs that you may have slowly lost yourself in a toxic relationship—from constantly monitoring your words to avoid conflict, to feeling confused about who you are and what you truly want. When identity gets shaped by sur
God Says Stop Helping That Toxic Person. Do This Instead Apr 9, 2026 778 God Says Stop Helping That Toxic Person. Do This Instead.Have you ever noticed how toxic people can leave a trail of broken relationships behind them and still believe everyone else was the problem?In this episode, we unpack why toxic people often lack self-reflection, why blame always gets shifted outward, and how these destructive patterns quietly repeat across relationships and even generations
Why Every Hard Conversation Ends with You Apologizing Apr 2, 2026 730 Why Every Hard Conversation Ends with You ApologizingHave you ever noticed that every difficult conversation ends the same way? Nothing gets resolved, the original issue disappears, and somehow you end up apologizing.In this episode, we unpack the hidden dynamic behind that frustrating pattern. You’ll learn why emotionally immature people often deflect hard conversations, how shame and pride fuel
11 Demonic Habits Every Christian Needs to Know About Narcissists Mar 26, 2026 2605 Renew Your Mind Online Course👉 https://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/FREE Narcissist Survival Guide👉 https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/

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