49 | Church Hurt: What Ezekiel 34 Teaches About Corrupt Leadership (Part II)

Sometimes the deepest wounds don’t come from enemies—they come from leaders.

From people we trusted to guide, protect, and care for us.

In Ezekiel 34, God doesn’t stay silent about failed leadership. 

He grieves it. 

He exposes the heartbreak of shepherds who stop shepherding, and the devastating impact that neglect has on His people.

This message unpacks God’s heart toward the scattered and the wounded—the ones who still love Him but no longer feel safe among His people. 

It’s not a message of condemnation, but compassion.

Because when shepherds fail, God doesn’t abandon His sheep… He goes after them Himself.

In this episode, we'll explore:

✅ Why spiritual neglect breaks God’s heart

✅ How failed leadership leads to “scattered sheep”

✅ What God’s response reveals about His relentless love

✅ How the church can reflect His compassion for the wounded

✅ Why God’s heart for the scattered must become our mission for restoration

If you’ve ever been hurt by leadership, or if you lead in any capacity yourself, this message will meet you where you are—with both grace and truth.

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