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Religious Trauma Episodes

March 13, 2024

Weaving Together Beauty From Brokenness: An Artist's Journey Of Traum…

If you're feeling the weight of past trauma and struggling to find healing, then you are not alone! Many individuals have tried traditional methods of healing without finding the relief they seek. Instead of finding validation and empowerment through conventional …

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Feb. 7, 2024

Predator Pastors and Darvo Tactics: Seeing Through the Fog of Gasligh…

Uncover the shocking truth behind a pastor's arrest and the toxic systems in faith communities. Join me as we delve into a Twitter thread that reveals the dark underbelly of abuse, manipulation, and cover-ups within religious...

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Jan. 31, 2024

When Pastors Become Dictators: Inside the Leadership Industrial Compl…

In the pursuit of becoming a great leader, Lance Ford found himself immersed in the fervor of the mid-90s Seeker church movement. However, his journey took an unexpected turn as he began to notice discrepancies between the te...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Johnna Harris Part 2: Defunding Injustice and Redirecting SBC Donatio…

Join us as we dive into the hidden world of spiritual abuse within church communities, uncovering shocking revelations and the urgent need for justice. What happens when the very institutions meant to provide solace and support become complicit in perpetuating …

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Oct. 25, 2023

Naghmeh Panahi: From Darkness to Freedom and Her Inspiring Road to Re…

In the depths of despair, Naghmeh Panahi's story holds an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless. From the war-torn streets of her homeland to the foreign shores of America, she battled not just with oppression, but ...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerme…

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of silence and shame, burdened by the weight of your pain and the fear of speaking out, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to suppress the trauma, the wounds of abuse …

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May 24, 2023

Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Sec…

Discover the unexpected twist in Dr. Scot McKnight's journey toward creating a more literal Bible translation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the New Testament. Are you ready to slow down, think, and immerse yourself …

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April 26, 2023

Change: Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better and Redefining Gi…

Sheila Wray Gregoire on She Deserves Better: Redefining Women's Worth Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of sex, marriage, and the impact of messaging on girls' lives in this episode of A World of Difference. Host ...

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Jan. 18, 2023

Best of 2022: Dr. Wade Mullen on Spiritual Abuse, Red Flags to Spot i…

Dr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing Yourself From Its Power . Dr. Mullen is a world renowned expert on abuse in the church. He served ten years …

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Jan. 12, 2023

Best of 2022: Our Story Part 1, Lori and Jason Adams-Brown Share Thei…

In this podcast episode Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse and betrayal at Echo.Church and Saddleback Church, while remaining hopeful that God will bring restoration, reconciliation and resurrecti...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Become a patron of this podcast, and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon. **********Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of abuse especially in a faith-b...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Become a patron of this podcast , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon . ********** Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of ...

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