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193: The “Strong Woman” Lie That’s Breaking Us In Small Churches | with Dee Bryce

193: The “Strong Woman” Lie That’s Breaking Us In Small Churches | with Dee Bryce

Update: 2025-09-09
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Women have often been told to be strong, hold it together, and do it all for everyone else. But the truth? That version of “strength” is quietly breaking us — and it’s breaking our small churches too. In this episode, we name the lie, call out the pressure, and talk about a better way to live and serve.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Why the “do it all” mindset isn’t holy at all
  • How invisible labor is crushing women in small churches
  • The hidden cost of always being “the strong one”
  • Why burnout isn’t a failure, but a warning sign
  • What strength looks like when it finally stops breaking you  - lighter, freer, and actually livable


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193: The “Strong Woman” Lie That’s Breaking Us In Small Churches | with Dee Bryce

193: The “Strong Woman” Lie That’s Breaking Us In Small Churches | with Dee Bryce

Laurie Graham