Hurt by Man Healed by God: How God Restores What People Break

By Chad Sutton

Hurt by Man, Healed by God

What happens when the place meant to bring healing becomes the source of pain?

Hurt by Man, Healed by God is a raw, faith-filled journey through church hurt, broken trust, divorce, leadership failure, and the slow but powerful restoration that only God can bring. Written from lived experience, this book speaks directly to the wounded heart-the one that still believes in God but struggles with people, institutions, or faith communities that caused deep pain.

Through twelve deeply personal chapters, Chad Sutton walks readers through:

Early church experiences that shaped identity and faith

The difference between religion and true relationship with God

How church hurt follows us into adulthood

Divorce, loss, and rebuilding faith from the ground up

Leadership failures and learning to trust God again

Finding God's presence in wilderness seasons and broken places

Moving from pain to purpose, and from isolation to healing

Each chapter includes reflection questions and Hope From God's Word, featuring Scripture that invites readers to pause, process, pray, and encounter God in their own healing journey.

This book is not written to shame the church or excuse sin. It is written to separate God from the people who misrepresented Him-and to remind readers that:

God is not like the ones who hurt you

Your pain does not disqualify you

Healing is possible, even after deep spiritual wounds

Your story is not over

Whether you've stepped away from church, struggled with faith after betrayal, walked through divorce, or simply carry silent wounds from your past, Hurt by Man, Healed by God offers hope, clarity, and a path forward.

This is a book for:

Those hurt by church or spiritual leadership

Christians rebuilding faith after disappointment

Anyone longing to experience God apart from religion

Readers seeking restoration, truth, and grace

God still heals.

God still restores.

And He is not done with you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GK8XT6KK
• ISBN13: 9798245504292
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"