The Importance of Institutional Sin

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I think I'm just in the constant habit of taking the worst experiences of my clients and finding the path forward from it So that is good news to me. Well, that's the next topic hope what personal practice Sustains your own sense of hope. Yeah. And so if we've landed on the perversion it means we're on On the scent we're on the trail of the good That's I like that I like that bringing that in.

We examine the phenomena of spiritual abuse with the help of Dan Koch, researcher, therapist, and host of the podcast, You Have Permission. Both Curtis and Dan share how their own lives have been affected by spiritual abuse, and then together address questions such as, “Why can it be difficult to spot? What kind of impact does it leave? What makes spiritual abuse distinct from other kinds of abuse?” The conversation connects important theological insights - including the nature of institutional sin and redemption - with practical advice for victims, their loved ones, and current leaders of Christian organizations.

Dan Koch’s Spiritual Harm and Abuse Scale Clinical Screener

Dan’s You Have Permission Podcast

Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse: Creating Healthy Christian Cultures by Dr. Lisa Oakley

Further resources on spiritual abuse from The Allender Center at the Seattle School