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Broken to Beloved Podcast

Broken to Beloved
Spiritual Abuse
Religious Trauma
Mental Health
Trauma
Healing
Community Support
Christianity
Christian Nationalism
American Politics
Empathy
Curiosity
Connection
Social Justice
Shame
Church Leadership
Goodness
Safeguarding Practices
Self-Awareness
Attachment Theory
Liberation Theology

Over 58 million adults in the US have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Maybe you’re one of them.The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who’s been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness.

Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker who survived it in 3 different environments and now... more

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Latest Episodes

Has it become clear how deeply you've been hurt?

Spiritual abuse can be so subtle, you don't even know that it's happened...until it's too late. In this episode, I talk with Katherine about her freshly launched book, A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts, and ... more

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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 cl... more

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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 shoul... more

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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 o... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Spearing
Founder of Tears of Eden, a nonprofit supporting survivors of spiritual abuse, and author
Tears of Eden
Episode: 076: Healing From a Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts with Katherine Spearing
Catherine Spearing
Author of A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts
Episode: 075: Revisiting our Values
Hunter Mobley
Author and gifted Enneagram teacher.
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Episode: 073: Rediscovering Identity through Enneagram Virtues with Hunter Mobley
Rachael Clinton Chen
Trauma care practitioner, speaker, and pastoral leader.
Allender Center
Episode: 072: Reclaiming Faith, Hope, and Love After Spiritual Abuse with Rachael Clinton Chen
Chanchal Garg
Speaker, author, executive coach, and conscious leadership facilitator.
Founder of Real Space
Episode: 071: Unearthing Buried Truths and Confronting our Culture with Chanchal Garg
Benjamin Cremer
Author, speaker, and digital pastor with over 20 years of experience in local churches.
Episode: 070: Articulating Your Own Faith After Religious Control with Ben Cremer
Monica DiCristina
Practicing therapist with over 15 years of experience, speaker, podcaster, and writer on emotional healing and mental health.
Episode: 069: You Are Not Your Pain with Monica DiCristina
Megan Febuary
A trauma-informed writing coach and founder of For Women Who Roar.
Episode: 068: How Writing Your Story Can Bring Healing with Megan Febuary
Zach Lambert
Lead pastor and co-founder of Restore, author of 'Better Ways to Read the Bible'
Restore
Episode: 067: Renewing Your Relationship With Scripture with Zach Lambert

Host

Brian Lee
Host and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse, Brian Lee draws from his own experiences in multiple church environments to provide insights and support for healing. As a speaker and coach, he aims to empower individuals who have faced trauma within religious contexts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Helpful and Needed

    A thought, helpful, insightful podcast. In a world full of fast, this podcast brings nuance, space, time, and intentionality. Brilliant questions, highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonicaDiCristina
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointment

    Disappointing that you have a guest that is living a life in opposition to Scrioture.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elsie grace D.
    United States6 months ago
  • So helpful!

    Brian’s and his guests’ words have brought hope and healing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _texas_listener
    United States7 months ago
  • The Whole Church Needs to Heal This

    What an amazing podcast! It is healing just to hear someone acknowledge that spiritual abuse and church harm exists. And it’s tremendously healing that Brian and his guests talk about the practical nuts ’n’ bolts of what to do, how to heal, and how to find

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Wernli
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gratitude

    To find this information in the midst of a crushed spirit is nothing short of a blessing. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skye.jr
    Australiaa year ago

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Overall, the podcast is lauded for its thoughtful and empathetic approach to difficult subjects, offering hope and practical resources for recovery.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions around spiritual abuse and healing, often expressing gratitude for the support and insights shared.
There are mixed feelings regarding specific guests' views; while some find certain ideological aspects troubling, many appreciate the overall focus on compassion and support.
The content has been described as healing, filling a critical gap in conversations about faith-related trauma, and encouraging a sense of community among listeners.

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072: Reclaiming Faith, Hope, and Love After Spiritual Abuse with Rachael Clinton Chen
Q: What does a healthy, embodied spiritual formation look like?
Rachael elaborates on the connection between attachment, trauma, and spiritual formation, emphasizing the need for safety and healthy relationships.
072: Reclaiming Faith, Hope, and Love After Spiritual Abuse with Rachael Clinton Chen
Q: So addressing the harm of spiritual abuse, why?
Rachael discusses being drawn to work with those harmed in faith experiences and the importance of naming spiritual abuse based on her own experiences.
076: Healing From a Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts with Katherine Spearing
Q: How do you define spiritual abuse?
Spiritual abuse occurs when someone deliberately uses God in the Bible to coerce, control, manipulate, oppress, and shame.
071: Unearthing Buried Truths and Confronting our Culture with Chanchal Garg
Q: What do you hope people will take away from your book?
I hope that people will start to ask questions about whether their beliefs are serving them and recognize their own inner wisdom.
071: Unearthing Buried Truths and Confronting our Culture with Chanchal Garg
Q: What is your understanding or definition of spiritual abuse?
Spiritual abuse is when someone uses their power to control or manipulate the spiritual beliefs of another person.

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Content primarily focuses on the journey towards healing from spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and church-related hurt. It addresses the emotional and psychological impacts of such experiences, offering practical resources to help listeners navigate their healing processes. Themes of community, vulnerability, and personal stories are prevalent, creating a supportive space for individuals seeking to understand and recover from their past pains. The discussions often include insights from various experts in psychology, trauma, and spirituality, as well as personal narratives from guests who share their unique experiences of overcoming trauma related to faith and religious institutions.

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Recent guests on Broken to Beloved Podcast include:

1. Katherine Spearing
2. Catherine Spearing
3. Hunter Mobley
4. Rachael Clinton Chen
5. Chanchal Garg
6. Benjamin Cremer
7. Monica DiCristina
8. Megan Febuary

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