"My Mom Told Me Satan’s Not Real" with Jennifer Bartley

Jennifer Bartley talks about her transformative journey from Southern Baptist upbringing to healing after a profound shift in beliefs and complete deconversion.

On this episode of the Unburdened podcast, we have Jennifer Bartley, a therapist from Nashville, Tennessee, who shared her profound journey through spiritual trauma and her subsequent healing process. Jennifer, originally deeply rooted in the Southern Baptist community, experienced a significant shift in her beliefs which led to a complete deconversion.

Jennifer detailed her experiences at Southern Baptist Seminary, her intense involvement in church activities from a young age, and the eventual questioning that led to her faith crisis. She discussed the complexities of handling this transition while being a mother and a wife, emphasizing the difficulties and the strategies she employed to rebuild her sense of community and personal belief system outside of the church.

Jennifer’s story is not just one of loss and struggle but also of empowerment and recovery. She uses her experiences and now specializes in helping individuals navigate religious trauma and spiritual deconstruction.

We discussed: 

• Shifting parenting approaches post-faith deconstruction, prioritizing open dialogue, belief freedom, and offering alternative life lessons for children.

• Jennifer’s strategies for creating new family traditions and discussing important life topics without religious influence.

• Intentionally seeking out and investing in supportive relationships post-faith transition.

• The complexities of faith changes, and finding ways to live authentically and meaningfully post-deconstruction.

To learn more about Jennifer Bartley:

Website: https://www.daybreaktherapyservices.com/ 

Learn more about the Unburdened podcast: 

Instagram: @theunburdenedpodcast

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Unburdened

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