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December 7, 2024 43 mins
Host Jake Deptula and family law attorney Michele Locke are joined by Lori Morrison, a retired private investigator, speaker, author, podcaster, and church safety coach. 

Lori shares her insights into spiritual abuse, the role of women within religious communities, and offers advice for those seeking guidance in handling church-related disputes. The episode also covers Lori’s journey into private investigation and her continued dedication to helping victims through her podcast, The Unlovely Truth. The conversation emphasizes the gender-based power dynamics prevalent in many faiths and how women need to challenge such oppressive structures respectfully but firmly, highlighting the paramount importance of understanding and asserting one's rights. Jake and Michele also discuss their personal experiences with the Catholic Church, addressing issues such as the hypocrisy observed within religious institutions and how churches handle misconduct accusations. They highlight the problematic nature of internal conflict resolution within churches and discuss the broader issues of abuse and cover-ups in various denominations. 

links

The Unlovely Truth
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlovely-truth/id1490970256
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0oOJagNw54yyATuQ5dI6l0

Lori Morrison
https://theunlovelytruth.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theUnlovelyTruth
https://www.instagram.com/theunlovelytruthpodcast/

Michele Locke
https://www.michelelocke.com/
https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher
https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch
www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 

Additional Links 
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788 
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline
https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

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