“It’s the same playbook”: Abuses of Power
“It’s the same playbook!” I recently found myself saying this during a discussion regarding an ongoing incident among folks within the exvangelical community. First, some backstory for those who may…
Religious Trauma in the Oval Office
What does the recent visit of Ukrainian President Zelensky to the Oval Office have to do with religious trauma? By now, you’re probably aware that Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of…
Spiritual Abuse Tactics (My Lived Experience)
One of the most prominent factors in spiritual abuse is the misuse of spiritual power to control. Survivors of spiritual abuse may describe their experience as feeling like their life…
The Church Rejected Me
The title of this post came from a statement made by someone in a recent conversation about spiritual abuse and religious trauma. The concept of being rejected by the church…
From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”
If you haven't read my posts about the "too much" messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one.…
Deconstruction is Sexy?
A short clip of a popular pastor in conservative, evangelical Christian circles recently made the internet rounds. In this clip, he states "deconstruction... and leaving the faith has become some…