South Bay Church

Sunday, May 3, 2026

In this vulnerable installment of the Made to Belong series, Pastor David and his wife, Karen, discuss the difference between having spiritual needs met and having relational needs fulfilled. Despite being raised in a devoted missionary household, David shares how childhood trauma and a "survival mode" family dynamic left him "saved, but relationally lost." The conversation explores: The 10 Relational Needs: A breakdown of essential biblical needs like affection, approval, and security. The Impact of Trauma: How unmet childhood needs and past abuse created "relational poverty" and unhealthy expectations in marriage. The Road to Restoration: How Jesus uses community and marriage to bind up the brokenhearted and move individuals from survival to true healing. This talk is a powerful look at how God’s grace doesn't just save our souls, but actively restores our ability to connect, love, and be loved.