Ep. 30 Assault w/ Liz Szporn

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In this powerful episode of Evolve Thru God, Angela sits down with Liz Szporn—a businesswoman, mother, and survivor—who shares the deeply personal story of how her early faith was shattered by sexual abuse at a Christian camp and how, decades later, she found her way back to God.

 

Liz opens up about the betrayal she experienced as a teenager at the hands of a camp director, the institutional cover-up that followed, and the long legal battle her family fought to expose the truth. But this is not a story of victimhood—it’s one of radical healing, spiritual reclamation, and courageous advocacy.

 

Through tears, laughter, and raw honesty, Liz recounts the winding road that led her to reconnect with God—not in church pews, but in nature, music, and daily prayer with a trusted circle of women. Her story is a profound reminder that even in our darkest seasons, redemption is possible—and that God never stops reaching for us.

 

If you or someone you know is a survivor, this episode will serve as both a balm and a beacon.

 

🌱 Lessons We Learn from Liz

1. Spiritual Abuse Leaves Deep Wounds—but They Can Heal Liz’s assault didn’t just harm her body—it severed her connection to God. Rebuilding that relationship required time, honesty, and an entirely new spiritual framework outside traditional religion.
2. God Doesn’t Abandon Us—Even When People Do Despite being silenced and shamed by those in positions of power, Liz’s story reminds us that God remains faithful. Her divine reconnection came through unexpected channels: poetry, music, and sacred community.
3. Telling the Truth Is a Form of Spiritual Warfare Breaking the silence wasn’t just personal healing—it was a public act of justice. Liz’s willingness to speak out carved a path for other survivors to reclaim their voice and power.
4. Forgiveness and Faith Are Not One-Time Events Liz’s spiritual journey was nonlinear. Her faith was not restored in a single moment, but through many quiet ones—often accompanied by tears, laughter, and relentless honesty with herself and God.
5. Sacred Sisterhood Can Be Salvation The daily group prayer Liz participates in became a lifeline. True healing often happens not in isolation, but in safe, spiritually grounded community.
6. There Is Glory in the Grit Liz’s life testifies that redemption doesn’t erase the pain—it transforms it into purpose. Her story encourages us to find the divine even in life’s messiest places.

___________________________________ WHO IS LIZ SPORN?

 

Liz Szporn is a Sr. Guide at Profit First Professionals. She supports the transformation of accounting, bookkeeping and coaching firms. She particularly loves increasing profitability in these firms by working on increasing confidence in advisory services, marketing content and strategy to increase client engagement starting at the beginning of the sales cycle. 

Liz has 20+ years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur with a track record of financial success and strong leadership skills. In addition to being a Guide, Liz is a co-host on the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, with Mike Michalowicz and Ron Saharyan. 

She also founded Your Business Matters, a business consulting and advisory firm and co-founded Leaderally, a professional development firm for educators, where she produced and delivered curriculum, workshops and presentations focused on communication, management and strategy.  Liz lives in New Jersey with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethszporn/