Episode 241: Both Hurt and Healed by the Church
Bare Marriage
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Escaping a Cult-Like Faith Community
The chapter explores the author's upbringing in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church, depicting it as a cult with authoritarian figures enforcing legalistic rules and abusive behaviors. It narrates the speaker's journey of breaking free from the toxic environment and finding healing and redemption through a supportive and accepting church community, ultimately leading to a transformation in their faith and relationship with Jesus.
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