134: Pushing Back Against Spiritual Anxiety. Guest: Tiffany Yecke Brooks

Apr 8, 2025

49:34

Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss her book Holy Ghosted and searching for a less anxious faith

In this episode, we:

Explore the concept of spiritual anxiety as a trauma response and its impact on individuals raised in legalistic religious environments.
Discuss the influence of religious teachings and cultural pressures on Gen X and millennials’ spiritual experiences.
Examine how control and manipulation manifest in religious communities through various rhetorical techniques.
Highlight the historical presence of spiritual anxiety among church figures and the recognition of healthier ways to engage with faith.
Reflect on the notion of God’s will as a relationship rather than a specific path, encouraging a focus on making thoughtful and intentional decisions.

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