RESTORATION: Healing from Spiritual Abuse w/ Anna Vaughn (Biblical Truths & Next Steps)

RESTORATION. If you’ve been hurt by people in the church and asked, “God, where are You in all this pain?”—this conversation is for you. Today, author Anna Vaughn shares her story from Caught in the Crossfire: how subtle gaslighting, manipulation, and control crept into a ministry she loved… and how the Lord led her into healing, RESTORATION, and freedom in Christ.

Anna grew up loving Jesus and serving in ministry. Over time, the joy turned into anxiety and panic attacks as spiritual abuse surfaced—“break them down, build them up”—a cycle designed to control. The turning point? A simple, Spirit-led word from her dad: “If you never do anything in ministry again, God still loves you.” That truth shattered the lie that her worth depended on performance. From there, Anna walked through inner healing, discerned narcissistic control, found accountability, and—when God’s grace for that place lifted—she left. God didn’t end her story. He restored it.

💡 You’ll learn:

1. How to spot spiritual abuse (isolation, intimidation, one “voice of God,” no accountability).
2. What healing looks like (inner healing, forgiveness, truth replacing lies, community again).
3. How to rebuild trust with Jesus and His Church—without ignoring red flags.

Emotional breakthrough: Anna remembered who she is in Christ—already loved, already enough (Romans 8:37). She stopped striving to be accepted and started living from acceptance.

If you’ve been wounded by church leaders or culture, don’t give up. There are healthy, humble communities where Jesus is central and accountability is real. Watch this episode to recognize the patterns, reclaim your voice, and let the Good Shepherd restore your soul.

👉 One strong reason to watch: God is not finished with your story—He turns wounds into testimonies of RESTORATION.

Watch: https://youtu.be/Widw04GKWJw

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