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January Is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month: Learn How to Recognize and Respond
January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the harm that can happen in faith communities.
Jan 12
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The Supporting Cast of an Abusive Church
How Toxic Leadership Teams Enable Narcissistic Pastors and Keep Spiritual Abuse Alive
Dec 31, 2025
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When Faith Feels Like Fear: How Childhood Theology Shapes the Nervous System
Many adults who grew up in church describe a confusing experience later in life.
Dec 17, 2025
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Why Survivors Aren’t Believed: A Deep Dive into Victim Blaming and a Bewitched Episode That Nailed It
I receive messages every single day from survivors who carry stories of harm, confusion, shame, and spiritual betrayal.
Nov 26, 2025
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Sexual Abuse and the Church: A Trauma-Informed Course for Leaders, Survivors, and Congregants
The Church is at a critical place.
Nov 13, 2025
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When the Church Doesn’t See Women with Chronic Illness
For many women living with chronic illness or autoimmune conditions, church isn’t always the safe, supportive place it’s meant to be.
Nov 4, 2025
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The Hidden Truth Behind the Rise of Men in Church and the Decline of Women
Across the U.S., church attendance is shifting in ways few expected.
Oct 17, 2025
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Returning to Church: A Reflective Guide for Survivors in Sacred Spaces
Oct 11, 2025
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