Betrayed and Abandoned, But Not By God with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

What happens when the person you trust most is living a double life?

In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Elizabeth Urbanowicz (Founder of Foundation Worldview) reveals a story she rarely shares publicly: the devastating collapse of her engagement to a youth pastor following a public scandal. From being blamed for the betrayal by her own church leaders to facing the ongoing, quiet struggle of singleness at 40, Elizabeth explores how she navigated a "spiral" of rejection and spiritual confusion.

If you’ve ever felt like God’s timing is unfair or that your community has failed you in your darkest hour, this episode is a roadmap for clinging to truth when your world falls apart.

 IN THIS EPISODE:

The Double Life: The night Elizabeth’s world shattered just before her engagement.

Institutional Failure: Why church leadership told her to "put her big girl pants on" instead of offering comfort.

The Logic of Faith: Why Elizabeth couldn’t "quit" God, even when she wanted to.

The Ache of Singleness: Finding joy and an eternal perspective while navigating life alone at 40.

The "Box Top" Analogy: How a biblical worldview helps us place the "painful puzzle pieces" of our lives.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction to Elizabeth Urbanowicz

5:30 - The Betrayal: A Youth Pastor’s Secret

8:45 - When the Church Chooses the Abuser

12:15 - "In Faithfulness You Have Afflicted Me"

18:00 - The Reality of Long-Term Singleness

25:00 - Why Apologetics is a Safety Net for the Heart

31:00 - Practical Habits: The "Feet Hit the Floor" Rule

38:00 - Defining a True Biblical Worldview

44:00 - The "Box Top" Analogy for Suffering

50:00 - Final Encouragement: Romans 8:28-29

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Foundation Worldview: https://foundationworldview.com/podcast

 How Does God Use Suffering For Our Good? by Clay and Jeannie Jones - https://a.co/d/069iRpq2

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