Healing Father Wounds with Rosann Coulon

How can we heal father wounds?

In this heartfelt episode, host Tina Yeager sits down with Rosann Coulon—author and founder of Leaving a Well Ministries—to tackle the sensitive yet vital topic of healing father wounds. Rosann shares her personal journey growing up as a pastor’s daughter and facing the pain of her father’s struggles with chronic illness and addiction. Together, Tina and Rosann delve deep into how our relationships with our earthly fathers shape our perceptions of God, often leading to trust issues, shame, and struggle within our faith. You’ll learn practical steps for recognizing hidden wounds, the importance of honest conversations with God, and how to find your true identity in your heavenly Father. If you or someone you love is seeking freedom from past hurts, this episode offers hope, resources, and encouragement for your path to healing.

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll discover in this episode:

1. Why Our Earthly Fathers Shape Our View of God
Rosann shares her moving personal journey as a pastor’s daughter whose relationship with her father changed due to illness and addiction. She candidly reveals how this affected her trust—not just in her dad, but in God and even in her marriage.

2. Recognizing Hidden Father Wounds
We talked about subtle signs that you may have unresolved father wounds—like feeling distant from God, pulling away from trustworthy people, struggling with prayer, or experiencing discomfort with the idea of God as “Father.” Rosann offers practical advice on honest self-reflection and the power of admitting those struggles as the first step to healing.

3. How Father Wounds Impact Our Identity
Do you ever feel defined by what your parents did or said? Rosann and I chatted about the shame and identity struggles that stem from parental wounds—and how embracing our true identity as God’s beloved children brings freedom and healing.

4. Practical Steps Toward Healing
Rosann urges anyone feeling “stuck” to seek support—through Christian counseling, open prayer, or journaling. She reminds us that healing isn’t instant but starts with allowing God to redefine our identity and trusting Him for the journey.

5. The Power of Forgiveness
Whether your father’s wounds were intentional or not, forgiveness is essential—not just for them, but for your own peace. Rosann’s story is a testament to the freeing power of choosing forgiveness and asking God for strength to keep moving forward.

Free Resources & More Support! Rosann has crafted beautiful resources to support you:

• Get the first chapter FREE of her devotional, 40 Days to God My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God (download here)

• Access a 31-day prayer journal and other healing tools on her website

Find more encouragement on Instagram at @RosannCoulon, and if you or someone you know needs extra support, don’t hesitate to check out Leaving a Well Ministries.

You’re Not Alone
Whatever your story looks like, remember—you’re not defined by your wounds or your earthly relationships. There is a loving Father in heaven ready to restore, heal, and lead you into your true identity.

We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant.

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