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083 - Troy Deals with his Religious Trauma in Singapore (Our Stories Part 31)

Aug 3, 2023

Troy, dealing with religious trauma, continues his journey in Singapore and falls hard for a Chinese woman. He confronts his religious baggage and reflects on his experience with a deceptive progressive church. Troy leaves Singapore, gets married, and explores different spiritual avenues outside Christianity. Living in Southeast Asia exposes him to new cultures and conspiracy theories, leading to reflections on returning to Australia and the intersection of new age spirituality and far-right conspiracy cults.

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Quick takeaways

The speaker's time in Singapore exposes them to a dangerous and exploitative party scene, causing further disillusionment with their faith.

Troy tries to present an outward image of success and happiness but struggles to reconcile his religious trauma and need for approval from the Christian community.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness, exploration, and making choices aligned with personal values in order to find fulfillment after leaving the church.

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The Dark Side of the Glamour

Troy's time in Singapore is marked by a dangerous and exploitative party scene. Wealthy individuals and celebrities frequent these parties and drugs are prevalent. Troy witnesses exploitation of women and experiences a frightening incident in a swimming pool. Despite participating in this glamorous lifestyle, Troy's faith crumbles further, and he realizes that his spiritual beliefs hold no meaning or truth for him anymore.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Religious Trauma and Its Impact

3min

Feeling Alone in Singapore

28min

Deception in a Progressive Church and Closure

5min

Leaving Singapore, Long-Distance Relationship, and a Murder Scandal

5min

Exploring Different Spiritual Avenues

12min

Living in Southeast Asia and the Intersection of New Age Spirituality and Far-Right Conspiracy Cults

19min

Picking up where he left off in Episode 79 - Troy Deals With His Religious Trauma in Korea, Troy journeys to Singapore in search of his next adventure. In this episode, he continues to unsuccessfully park his religious trauma and finds himself in a very glamourous scene in Singapore. He falls hard for a Chinese woman and they return to Australia to start a new life, but Troy is soon confronted by his religious baggage.

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