Darren M. Slade

Dr. Darren M. Slade, a historian and director of the North American Committee on Religious Trauma Research, shares his journey from fundamentalism to skepticism. He discusses his unsettling experiences at Liberty University and the dangers of confirmation bias within seminary training. The conversation dives into how religion intertwines with politics, the tactics used by high-control groups, and the impact of betrayal trauma after leaving faith. Slade also offers insights for survivors and highlights the work of the Global Center for Religious Research.