Broken to Beloved Podcast

How can you know what to expect from Broken to Beloved?Have you ever wondered how we make decisions or what guides our thought process? Have you wanted to know if you'll ever fit in or belong in this community?In this week's episode, I hope to clear all of that up for you by telling you about our seven Core Values, all gathered in one place.📝 Get the full show notesLinks & Resources 🔗 Support our mission with a monthly donationRead about Our ValuesRead “Responding in Reactionary Times” on SubstackApply for the THROUGH CohortSimilar Episodes You Might LikeEpisode 066: Integrity and Theology with Meaghan HamptonEpisode 063: A Rebellion of Care with David GateEpisode 061: Healing After Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBrideEpisode 036: Burning a Path to Renewal with Erin MoonEpisode 003: Making a Space for Everyone with Jenai AumanSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Hey, it's Brian with a few short updates for you about this fall.We've made the difficult decision to cancel our Gathering for this year, and to steward our time, energy, and resources into our most impactful programs.If you registered, you should already have received an email about next steps. If you have not received an email, please reach out to us at info@brokentobeloved.org.Applications for the THROUGH Cohort are now open, and limited scholarships are available. Apply today for our 8-week program.If this podcast or our other programs have been helpful to you, would you consider becoming a monthly partner? Our goal is to raise $5,000 in monthly support, and we're about a fifth of the way there. Here's what we currently need:5 supporters at $100/month15 supporters at $50/month50 supporters at $25/month80 supporters at $10/month95 supporters at $5/monthIf you're able to join us, it would mean the world, and would go to directly support our mission to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse. You can set up a monthly donation here.Finally, we've hit 50K downloads! And it's all thanks to you, our listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Consider leaving a rating, review, or comment for us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or sharing with a friend.I'm so grateful for you listening and for being here.Get the full show notes and links here. 📄Links & Resources 🔗Apply for the THROUGH CohortSet up a monthly donationSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Has spiritual abuse caused you to feel like you've lost part of your identity?One of the most common things I hear from the spiritual abuse community is that they feel like they don't know who they are anymore. Without organized religion, a sense of community, and all of the structures that once held you up, it's easy to feel lost or inherently broken. However, on this episode, Hunter Mobley, Enneagram teacher and author of Letting Go, Finding You, shares ways that you can rediscover who you've always been. He takes us through the nine enneagram types and shares contemplative spiritual disciplines that may feel like safe, accessible ways to hold on to your faith after deconstruction.[paste Buzzsprout embed code]Get the full show notes and links here. 📄Guest Spotlight ✨ Hunter is a gifted Enneagram teacher, author, attorney, and former pastor who brings deep insight and compassion to his work. He apprenticed under renowned Enneagram teacher Suzanne Stabile and now teaches alongside her and her husband, Joe Stabile, at their teaching center in Dallas, Texas. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hunter combines his diverse professional experiences with a heartfelt approach to spiritual growth. In 2020, Hunter authored 40 Days on Being a 2, part of the Enneagram Daily Reflections series, offering heartfelt insights for those with a Type Two personality. And recently published his new book, Letting Go, Finding You, which explores the Enneagram’s transformative power in helping individuals release limiting patterns and embrace their true essence.Links & Resources 🔗 Website | Instagram | FacebookLetting Go, Finding You by Hunter Mobley | Amazon | BookshopTry Softer by Aundi Kobler | Amazon | BookshopThe Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron, Suzanne Stabile | Amazon | BookshopSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

In this discussion, Rachael Clinton Chen, a trauma care practitioner and speaker dedicated to healing from spiritual abuse, shares her insights on reclaiming faith, hope, and love. She emphasizes that healing is possible even after profound harm, highlighting the importance of healthy attachments and spiritual formation. Rachael explores how curiosity and play can enhance spiritual growth, the significance of storytelling in the healing process, and the power of community in reforming one’s relationship with divine trust.

Could spiritual abuse be more universal than we think?In this eye-opening conversation with author and speaker Chanchal Garg, she shows that it doesn't matter what faith background you find yourself in; the underlying themes of spiritual abuse are universal. Chanchal shares her story of spiritual and sexual abuse in a South Asian context and talks openly about her experience in her debut memoir, Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths We Bury. She hopes survivors—across faith backgrounds—can find themselves beneath the false narratives they inherit from their families, cultures, and systems.You'll hear how:Cultural context shapes our understanding of identityNavigating dual identities can be challengingSurrender can be a complex processNaming can be a powerful act of reclaiming identitySelf-compassion is crucial for personal growthGet the full show notes and links here. 📄Guest Spotlight ✨ Chanchal is a speaker, author, executive coach and conscious leadership facilitator.For over seven years, she has facilitated Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business’ most popular elective course on interpersonal dynamics, impacting over 500 future business leaders. As the founder of Real Space, a thriving six-figure coaching business, she guides leaders to transcend cultural and societal constraints, harnessing their personal power in both work and life.Chanchal is the author of Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury. Her expertise has been showcased through speaking engagements, including Lululemon’s International Women’s Day event, and podcasts such as She Has the Mic and The Healing Place.Website | Instagram Links & Resources 🔗Unearthed by Chanchal Garg | Amazon | BookshopThe Wisdom of Your Body by Dr. Hillary McBride | Amazon | BookshopIMPACT Personal Safety websiteSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Ben Cremer, an author and digital pastor with over 20 years in church leadership, dives deep into the complexities of faith in this conversation. He challenges the rigid binary thinking often found in religious contexts, advocating for a more nuanced understanding. Ben emphasizes the importance of hearing marginalized voices and differentiating true prophets from false ones. He explores the impact of church politics on personal belief, encouraging a supportive community to foster growth and connection. This insightful dialogue is a journey toward reclaiming the Gospel of Jesus.

What are the stories your pain is telling about you?So often, we internalize ourselves as the problem when pain comes into our lives. However, in this episode, Monica DiCristina, the author of Your Pain Has a Name, helps us see that simply naming our pain can reveal our true selves hidden beneath it.She invites us into an investigative process of getting curious about what our pain is saying and the meaning we make of it. You will learn about helpful starting points when your pain feels complex, the importance of being your own friend, exploring your family of origin, and how to offer tenderness towards the brilliant ways you've survived.Get the full show notes and links here. 📄Guest Spotlight ✨ Monica DiCristina has been a practicing therapist for over fifteen years. She is also a sought-after speaker, podcaster, and writer on topics of emotional healing and mental health. Combining her extensive therapeutic knowledge with creativity, empathy, storytelling, and her deeply rooted faith, she is passionate about walking alongside those who are unraveling their difficult experiences and providing a path for them to do the brave and sacred work of transformation and healing.Website | Instagram | Substack | PodcastLinks & Resources 🔗Your Pain Has a Name by Monica DiCristina |Amazon | BookshopOther Episodes You May LikeEpisode 001: Navigating Toxic Systems and Maintaining Agency with Dr. Alison CookEpisode 039: Compassionate Awareness and Soft Words for Hard Days with Aundi KolberSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

After spiritual abuse, one of the first questions survivors ask is, "How did I end up here?"If you have found yourself asking a similar question, writing can be an incredible way to discover that answer. In this episode, I speak with Megan Febuary, the author of Brave the Page. She shares how to go back to your earlier life scenes using a trauma-informed approach to fill in the missing pieces that may have drawn you to broken systems or relationships. Megan offers several tips to help you write your truth in a way that is honoring to your body and helpful in your search for healing.Get the full show notes and links here. 📄Guest Spotlight ✨ Megan Febuary is a trauma-informed writing coach and the founder of the global storytelling platform and literary magazine For Women Who Roar. Called a leading expert in creative recovery, Megan received her MA from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, where she focused her research on the body as a storyteller.Website | Instagram | SubstackLinks & Resources 🔗Brave the Page by Megan Febuary | Amazon | BookshopPicture This by Lynda Barry, cartoonist & educator | Amazon | BookshopOther Episodes You May Like061: Healing After Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBride040: Making Sense of Your Story by Engaging Past Pain with Adam YoungSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Zach Lambert, Lead Pastor and co-founder of Restore in Austin, Texas, dives deep into renewing the relationship with scripture. He shares his personal journey and insights from his book, 'Better Ways to Read the Bible.' Zach discusses the impact of harmful interpretations of scripture and emphasizes the importance of reading with healing and wholeness in mind. He explores how vulnerability and mentorship can reshape faith perspectives, while advocating for a holistic understanding of the gospel that promotes social justice and radical inclusion.

Did you know that much of the advice Christian parents have been taught over the years doesn’t align with what we know about child development?In this episode, I speak with therapist and author Meaghan Hampton about parenting from a Christian and psychology-informed approach. We address how much of our stories of spiritual trauma are rooted in how we were raised, and why it’s important to explore our past with compassion and curiosity. You will learn about the harm that fundamentalist parenting can cause, how deconstruction from harmful parenting approaches can be a sign of spiritual health, tips on being a more curious and present parent, the value of co-regulation, and more. This is a great episode for anyone interested in learning a parenting approach consistent with the example of Jesus and what children need for healthy development.Get the full show notes and links here. 📄Guest Spotlight ✨ Meaghan is a Christian therapist, writer, and parenting educator passionate about integrating faith, psychology, and neuroscience to support families on their journey toward healing and wholeness. In her clinical work, Meaghan walks alongside children, teens, and adults as they navigate anxiety, trauma, relational wounds, and nervous system dysregulation—always with a trauma-informed and Christ-centered lens.Website | Instagram Links & Resources 🔗Resource for Co-regulationThe Big Feelings Book by Meaghan Hampton | AmazonFlourishing Homes and Families Instagram | AmazonSupport the show————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. —————As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.