How to Know if You're a Broken Christian

Take the Broken Christian Assessment

Many Christians suffer in secret with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or poor self-worth. The term I have coined to describe them is, broken Christian.

Please understand the term, broken Christian, is not derogatory, critical, or judgmental; I mean no disrespect. “Broken Christian” is only a title to convey the unfortunate situation in which many brothers and sisters in Christ find themselves trapped.

My Broken Christian Assessment is meant to be a tool for those who may, as of yet, still be uncertain regarding why they struggle with particular issues.

Most often, they struggle with these issues as adults, due to the unresolved trauma that occurred in their childhood as a result of some form of abuse.

To determine if you are a broken Christian, simply answer the following questions. Think carefully and answer truthfully. No one will see your answers.

Keep in mind that human beings are complex creatures and it is possible that the results from an assessment like this may not always be 100% accurate. That said, the results of this assessment have shown to be correct more often than not.

Broken Christian Assessment

Question 1 - Are You a Christian?YesNo

Question 2 - Do you tend to struggle with anger? People with anger issues can express outward aggression that includes yelling: physical violence, threats & cursing. They often have difficulty expressing their emotions in a healthy, calm manner and can struggle to find compromise or agreement with others without becoming angry. They may also refuse to speak to others or simply ignore them. It is also possible they will turn their anger inward and harm themselves.YesNo

Question 3 - Do you tend to struggle with anxiety? People who suffer with anxiety often worry a great deal about many things. They may experience ongoing uneasiness, apprehension, and nervousness about events for which the outcome is uncertain. They can have a critical "inner voice" that persuades them to not pursue goals or take on challenges. YesNo

Question 4 - Do you tend to struggle with depression? Depression can include some or all of the symptoms: feeling helpless or hopeless, a loss of interest in activities or others that once provided pleasure, a change in sleeping & eating habits, uncommon irritability & agitation, a sense of worthlessness & self loathing, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, unexplained physical pain. YesNo

Question 5 - Do you tend to struggle with poor self-worth? People who have poor self-worth often feel poorly about themselves, lack confidence, can be socially awkward and can believe themselves to be incompetent and unlovable.YesNo

Question 6 - Do you tend to struggle with perfectionism? People who struggle with perfectionism often believe that no matter what they achieve, it's not good enough.YesNo

Question 7 - Do you tend to over-indulge or are you addicted to: alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, work, tobacco, exercise, food, sex, sugar, pornography, social media, video games, television, movies, shopping or gambling?YesNo

Question 8 - Do you tend to find yourself in relationships with alcoholics or addicts?YesNo

Question 9 - Have you tried church attendance, praying, Bible reading & study, Christian fellowship and yet you still are unable to break free from your issues?YesNo

Question 10 - As a child, did you experience physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, parent divorce, parent abandonment, parent harsh treatment, parent neglect, parent drug addiction, parent alcoholism?YesNo

Question 11 - Do you tend to have a powerful need for control?YesNo

Question 12 - Do you tend to have difficulty following a project through from beginning to end?YesNo

Question 13 - Do you tend to be a workaholic?YesNo

Question 14 - Do you tend to regularly need approval and affirmation?YesNo

Question 15 - Do you tend to become frightened by angry people?YesNo

Question 16 - Do you tend to have difficulty accepting personal criticism?YesNo

Question 17 - Do you tend to struggle with authority figures?YesNo

Question 18 - Do you tend to feel you are somehow different from other people?YesNo

Question 19 - Do you tend to feel isolated?YesNo

Question 20 - Do you tend to keep yourself at a “safe distance” emotionally from other people?YesNo

Question 21 - Do you tend to live your life from the viewpoint of being a victim?YesNo

Question 22 - Do you tend to be super responsible?YesNo

Question 23 - Do you tend to be super irresponsible? YesNo

Question 24 - Do you tend to be impulsive?YesNo

Question 25 - Do you tend to hurriedly lock yourself into a course of action without giving serious thought and consideration to all the possible outcomes and/or consequences?YesNo

Question 26 - Do you tend to find yourself in destructive or abusive relationships?YesNo

Question 27 - Do you tend to be addicted to excitement?YesNo

Question 28 - Do you tend to be compulsive?YesNo

Question 29 - Do you tend to take yourself very seriously?YesNo

Question 30 - Do you tend to love or have strong attraction to people you can rescue?YesNo

Question 31 - Do you tend to find it more preferable to bury or avoid your feelings?YesNo

Question 32 - Do you tend to feel uneasy with other people?YesNo

Question 33 - Do you tend to have difficulty knowing who you really are?YesNo

Question 34 - Do you tend to have difficulty knowing what you really feel?YesNo

Question 35 - Do you tend to have difficulty knowing what you really want?YesNo

Question 36 - Do you tend to be extremely loyal even when the loyalty is undeserved?YesNo

Question 37 - Do you tend to have difficulty with intimate relationships?YesNo

Question 38 - Do you tend to get angry for no apparent reason?YesNo

Question 39 - Do you tend to get sad for no apparent reason?YesNo

Question 40 - Do you tend to have difficulty truly relaxing?YesNo

Question 41 - Do you tend to find it difficult to have a good time?YesNo

Question 42 - Do you tend to find it more preferable to be constantly concerned with others rather than yourself?YesNo

Question 43 - Do you tend to judge yourself without mercy?YesNo

Question 44 - Do you tend to react strongly to changes that you have no control over?YesNo

Question 45 - Do you tend to become uncomfortable if it's not possible to stick to a plan?YesNo

Question 46 - Do you tend to guess at what normal behavior is?YesNo

Question 47 - Do you tend to have difficulty trusting people?YesNo

Question 48 - Do you tend to relate to this statement: don’t think, don’t feel, don’t trust?YesNo

Total Score

If your score is 12 or higher, you are likely still being negatively influenced by your past; you are most likely a broken Christian.

If that is you, please do consider my soulSTEPS to help you.

How to Know if You’re a Broken Christian

by Don Mondell, BCCLC

Take the Broken Christian Assessment

Broken Christian Assessment

Don Mondell