The Spiritual Abuse Podcast
Just two guys talking about life after spiritual abuse. It’s a real thing that we used to sweep under the rug. Time to bring it out to the open! If you have a story you’d like to share, message us on Twitter @abuse_podcast or email us at theSpiritualAbusePodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
Deconstruction is a dirty word in church circles. It is framed as the gateway to deconversion, heresy, etc. While deconstruction can lead to an abandonment of the faith, it can also nourish one's broken, existing faith to grow into something much stronger and more beautiful. In this episode, we dive into what deconstruction is, provide some real world examples and locate where we are on our deconstruction journeys, hopefully conclu...
It is becoming glaringly obvious the western church has some major problems. Boundless wealth. Countless scandals. A footprint of spiritual malpractice. The church is broken.
In this episode, we humbly discuss what we believe are some major problems in the western church. And we paint a picture of what we believe the Church should look like, and what it will hopefully become in the future.
Many times churches, although meaning well, present archetypes of what a Christ follower looks like to emulate and reflect. But far too many times this simple desire to provide examples to follow can encroach on someone's individuality and even pressure them to overwrite their God-given personality. This pressure only increases the further one becomes committed to a certain church and accepts more and more responsibility. 30 years ...
Trauma is a reality for many people, and there are varying degrees of trauma. While the road to healing varies from person to person, we all must start by first admitting we have been traumatized. In this episode we get raw, real and deep. If you have experienced any level of church hurt, this might resonate with you.
We wanted to take a pause on the interviews and provide some resources and coping mechanisms we employ on our spiritual abuse recovery. Spiritual abuse is real and it is no less than traumatic. We hope these resources and what we have learned so far on our journey help you on your road to healing.
Now an ex-pastor, Grant served at the same congregation for over 20 years. The spiritual abuse within the congregation became so unbearable for Grant that he finally decided to resign. Adding to a church culture that was ultimately toxic and driven by fear, Grant describes some within the congregation as "two-faced," and he is still recovering from the turmoil to this day. Grant's story is unique. It shows that spiritual abuse stem...
Have you ever found yourself repeatedly putting yourself out there, only to find yourself alone? Have you dedicated your life, passion and strength to something, only to be treated as a "cog" in the system? Did you ever feel not part of the group, no matter how available you made yourself to be? Samuel knows what this feels like, and it has had marked impact on his mental health.
Christian has worked with almost 10 churches over the past 7-8 years. He has a career as a worship pastor. In this episode, we discuss what a spiritually healthy church looks like, and we dive deep particularly into a church that abused both him and his now wife, Stephanie. The abuse was so suffocating at times that it almost destroyed their relationship, their joy and their hope.
Adam's been through a lot--a lot. His childhood spirituality could be likened to a jolting rollercoaster, tossed in many directions and gripping to hold on. In this episode, we describe some moments within this tumultuous childhood that were especially damaging spiritually, mentally and emotionally and how these events affect him even to this day.
In this episode we discuss Joseph's experience with spiritual abuse right in the middle of also fighting mental illness. This episode describes how culture can be an unspoken vehicle by which an abuser can crush a soul.
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