Dry as the desert. Lacking all moisture. Usually used when describing an extremely hot day, or really overcooked food. Gives the same feeling as when particularly dry food gets caught in your throat.
church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.