Finding My Conservative Christian Voice
September 15, 2025
Speaking Up in Today’s World
Being a Christian has never been easy, but in today’s culture, speaking up feels especially risky. Conversations often turn charged, and opinions can divide families, friendships, and communities. Therefore, many believers choose silence because they fear backlash or rejection. I understand that fear—because for me, finding my voice has been a lifelong struggle.
My Childhood: Silenced Early On
As a young girl, I learned that women and children should be seen and not heard. Speaking up never felt safe. When I tried, people called me “too emotional” or “disrespectful,” so I learned to stay quiet.
At my mother’s home, the instability pushed me to keep the peace. At my father’s home, structure existed, yet I still carried the ache of feeling like the “red-headed stepchild” longing for acceptance.
In those spaces, I developed deep people-pleasing tendencies. If I stayed quiet, agreeable, and unnoticed, I could avoid conflict. However, that silence robbed me of my voice.
Adulthood: A Different Kind of Fear
As an adult, speaking up remains difficult—though for new reasons. I fear saying the wrong thing, upsetting someone, or being misunderstood. Old wounds surface when others reject my words, and I feel that familiar sting of disapproval. Sometimes, I even doubt my confidence and hold back.
Even so, God continues to teach me grace. Slowly, He shows me that my worth does not depend on others’ approval. As a result, in recent years, I’ve begun not only to grow in confidence—but to truly find my voice.
The Cost of Silence
Silence may feel safe, but it binds us. For me, silence fueled old wounds and blocked me from living fully in the truth God placed on my heart. For the church, silence leaves a world desperate for hope with no light to see. When we stay quiet, confusion grows. In the same way, when we hide our testimonies, we miss the chance to point others to Christ.
Choosing Courage
That’s why I choose courage, even when it costs me. I’ve decided to live openly as a conservative Christian, not because it’s easy, but because it’s necessary.
2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
And Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14–16: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Light never hides—it shines. And so must we.
Encouragement for Readers
I know what it feels like to be silenced, to doubt yourself, to fear rejection. However, I also know the freedom of finding your voice and the power of speaking truth with love. God doesn’t ask us to have it all together—He simply asks us to be faithful.
So, I leave you with this question: Where are you struggling to find your voice as a Christian today? Let’s walk this out together.
Disclaimer:
The reflections shared in this post are part of my personal story and faith journey. While I am a graduate counseling student working toward licensure, I am not a licensed counselor at this time. The content on this blog is intended solely for encouragement, education, and spiritual reflection—it is not professional counseling, therapy, or medical advice.
If you are facing challenges with your mental health, relationships, or emotional well-being, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area. If you ever feel unsafe or in crisis, call 911 or dial 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.). You are not alone—help is available, and there is always hope.
With grace and light,
Jess
