Naming Spiritual Abuse and Its Impact on Faith

October 12, 2023
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What is Spiritual abuse and how do you know if you have experienced religious trauma? This two-part interview with Dr. Charles Kiser explores the subtle yet significant ways unhealthy church cultures impact our experiences of God, self, and others. Today’s episode discusses and defines terms from Charles’ book Trauma-informed Evangelism that help put language to the stories and lived experiences of moral injury, spiritual abuse, and spiritual trauma. We will identify and distinguish the experiences that have left so many people hurting and harmed by toxic forms of spirituality and provide supportive encouragement to those walking through the recovery process. 

Resources: 

https://www.charleskiser.com

https://www.storylinecommunity.com

Trauma-informed Evangelism 

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A northerner by heart and southerner by choice, Carley currently calls Virginia her home. After completing her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, Carley began to develop a passion for integrating the principles of counseling practice with the foundation of Christian theology. In addition to her clinical work, Carley is passionate about discussing topics of faith, theology, psychology, and everything in between on her social media platforms:

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