Episode 53 – Feeling Like a Victim: When It’s Not Abuse (Part 1) Have you ever felt overlooked, passed over, or rejected — certain you were the right one for the opportunity, but someone else got it? In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond shares four personal stories of moments he felt like a victim… only to realize later that God had a different race marked out for him. From faking a fall in a junior high cross-country race to being passed over for ministry roles and church jobs, Jon explores what’s really going on inside our hearts when we feel “not chosen.” These moments often trace back to childhood hurts, old rejections, and the insecurities that still whisper to us today. You’ll learn how to recognize the victim mindset, replace it with God’s truth, and run your race — not for the applause of people, but for the glory of God. Plus, Jon teases next week’s episode, where he’ll tackle the difficult but necessary topic of spiritual abuse — what it is, what it isn’t, and how to begin healing. Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 19:3, Ecclesiastes 11:4, Philippians 2:3-4, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Luke 16:10, Hebrews 12:1-2 Links: 📧 [email protected] 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify