Episode 134 - Spiritual Abuse: God Told Me To Manipulate You

Spiritual Abuse: God Told Me To Manipulate You 🎙️ Is “God said so” being used to control people? In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph get real (and a little spicy) about spiritual abuse—what it is, how it shows up in churches, and why it’s often ignored, downplayed, or misunderstood. From cults and controlling pastors to Bible stories that might not mean what you think they mean, we’re breaking down how faith can be twisted into fear—and why it’s time to talk about it. This episode tackles: • What spiritual abuse actually is 🙅‍♂️ • Whether cults and false religions fall into that category 🔍 • How church leaders (yes, even Joseph) might cross the line • What healing can look like when you’ve been hurt by people who claimed to speak for God ✨ This is for anyone who’s ever questioned the church—but still wants to believe. 🔔 Follow us on SoundCloud and wherever you listen 👍 Like the episode if it resonates 📤 Share it with someone who needs to hear it 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/huJyyJpF6pY 🌐 Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ 📱 Find us: Locals and X @wheniheardthis | IG & FB @wheniheardthispodcast Also streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchHurt #ChristianPodcast #FaithDeconstruction #ReligiousTrauma #WhenIHeardThis