Church Disrupted
Taking on church hurt and spiritual abuse one conversation at a time. If you’ve been hurt by the church, you’re not alone. Together, we can heal. Together, we can bring about change. It’s time to take a stand!
*Church Disrupted is a production of the Spiritual Abuse Institute. Learn more about our work at: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/
Latest episodes
Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 22min
004: Modern-Day Lepers: When Leaving the Church Means Losing Your Community
Former Jehovah's Witnesses, Jacob and Sarai Miller, discuss the challenges of leaving a church and losing community. Topics include high-control environments, emotional turmoil, feelings of unworthiness, and the addictive nature of seeking validation. They share personal experiences navigating religious trauma, gender inequality, and finding strength outside toxic church dynamics.
Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 4min
003: When Hiding Hurts: Church Hurt, Spiritual Abuse, & the Importance of Speaking Out!
Exploring the impact of hiding church hurt and spiritual abuse, emphasizing the importance of speaking out for healing. Delving into emotional suppression, validation, and confronting emotions in church communities. Addressing the significance of accountability in church settings and exploring modern dynamics. Highlighting the power of curiosity and speaking out against abuse to support victims. Uncovering spiritual abuse within church leadership and the importance of transparency for healing.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 2h 20min
002: Exposing Toxic Gaslighting Phrases in the Church
Exploring toxic gaslighting phrases in the church, this podcast sheds light on manipulation tactics, gaslighting in church settings, and the impact on mental well-being. It addresses disparities in pastor wages, accountability issues in church leadership, and the importance of standing up against abuse. The conversation emphasizes recognizing gaslighting, confronting manipulation, and fostering healing and growth within the church community.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 2h 8min
001: Hush Money, Narcissists, and Spiritual Abuse in the Church (and Why NOW is the time to do something about it!)
In this podcast, they tackle issues like hush money, narcissism, and spiritual abuse in the evangelical Church. They discuss how these problems show up in churches and what to do when you encounter them. The hosts emphasize the importance of healing, community, and addressing behaviors that do not align with Jesus' teachings. They also explore the preoccupation with image in the modern church, the dangers of prioritizing church metrics, and the definition and characteristics of spiritual abuse.
Jul 22, 2023 • 2min
Church Disrupted Trailer
Church Disrupted launches in August 2023 to stand against church hurt and spiritual abuse one conversation at a time. WARNING: These conversations will be 100% real and aren’t for the faint of heart. If you’re TIRED of CHURCH HURT and SPIRITUAL ABUSE, then this is the perfect podcast for you. It’s time to heal. It’s time. It’s time to move forward from church hurt. It’s time to end spiritual abuse!
