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Broken to Beloved Podcast

Broken to Beloved
Spiritual Abuse
Healing
Mental Health
Religious Trauma
Trauma
Community Support
Trauma Recovery
Deconstruction
Christianity
Christian Nationalism
Community
Attachment Theory
Healing and Wholeness
Church Leadership
Spiritual Trauma
Empathy
Connection
Agency
American Politics
Trauma-Informed Care

Over 92 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

What does it mean to own yourself after years of being told your body, voice, and choices belonged to someone else? Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tia Levings as she unpacks the concept of autonomy as both a psychol... more

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After spiritual abuse, how do you separate the voice of Jesus from the voices that harmed you? 

In this conversation with theologian and pastor A.J. Swoboda, we explore why slowing down — not speeding up — is the key to rebuilding a durable, honest ... more

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So I’ve deconstructed. What now?

In her latest book, “To Rebehold the Stars,” author and professor Tiffany Yecke Brooks guides us into a hopeful path of reconstruction. Drawing on Dante, psychology, and spiritual formation, she invites us to reimagi... more

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In this episode, neighbor and author Shannan Martin shares her “counterweights” practice—how we move forward by carrying life’s heaviness with equal measures of rest, joy, and community. Together, we explore how to navigate the burdens we carry and t... more

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Recent Guests

Tia Levings
New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife; memoirist on Christian patriarchy, fundamentalism, and religious trauma
Author, Speaker
Episode: 091: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope After Religious Trauma with Tia Levings
AJ Swoboda
Lead pastor of Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon and associate professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University; author and Slow Theology podcaster
Faith Center (Eugene, OR); Bushnell University; Slow Theology Podcast
Episode: 090: A Slow Road Toward Faith with AJ Swoboda
Tiffany Yecke Brooks
Lead and contributing writer for multiple books on faith reconstruction and deconstruction
Author and Professor
Episode: 089: Reimagining Faith Through Reconstruction with Tiffany Yecke Brooks
Shannan Martin
Author of Start with Hello and The Ministry of Ordinary Places; community advocate
Author and community organizer in Goshen, Indiana
Episode: 088: Carrying the Weight of Hope with Heaviness with Shannan Martin
Dorothy Greco
Author and journalist discussed on the episode
Episode: 087: Identifying, Addressing, and Healing from Misogyny with Dorothy Greco
Marissa Burt Franks
Novelist, editor, teacher, and co-host of At Home with the Lectionary and In the Church Library podcasts
Episode: 084: The Consequences of Christian Parenting "By the Book" with Marissa Burt, Kelsey McGinnis, and Meaghan Hampton
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Musicologist, educator, and correspondent for Christianity Today
Christianity Today
Episode: 084: The Consequences of Christian Parenting "By the Book" with Marissa Burt, Kelsey McGinnis, and Meaghan Hampton
Scott Latta
Award-winning journalist and author of Gods of the Smoke Machine
Episode: 083: Megachurch Culture and Christian Nationalism with Scott Latta
Ian Morgan Cron
Best-selling author, psychotherapist, enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and host of the podcast Typology.
Episode: 082: Twelve Steps Toward the Life God Has for You with Ian Morgan Cron

Host

Brian Lee
Host of Broken to Beloved Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 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 States9 months ago
  • Disappointment

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elsie grace D.
    United Statesa year ago
  • So helpful!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _texas_listener
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years 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
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for being a safe space that validates pain and provides practical healing steps.
Many feel hopeful after episodes that acknowledge spiritual abuse and offer concrete guidance.
Some listeners criticize episodes when guests imply problematic conduct or accountability gaps, indicating interest in stronger safeguards and alignment with scriptural boundaries.

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087: Identifying, Addressing, and Healing from Misogyny with Dorothy Greco
Q: Would you help us by giving us a definition for misogyny?
Dorothy explains a robust definition that includes the systemic belief that men's power and interests are prioritized over women's, which shapes laws, policies, and daily interactions, not just overt hatred.
082: Twelve Steps Toward the Life God Has for You with Ian Morgan Cron
Q: How do you help point or, you know, guide direct people away from these disordered things?
By encouraging them to recognize their desires and separating their identities from their past traumas, while using the 12 steps as a framework for transformation.
080: The Harm of Spiritual Bypassing with Peridot Reed
Q: What can individuals do when they recognize spiritual bypassing happening to themselves or others?
They should acknowledge their feelings, set boundaries, and seek further support or professional guidance when necessary.
080: The Harm of Spiritual Bypassing with Peridot Reed
Q: How do you define spiritual bypassing?
Spiritual bypassing is using spiritual ideas or practices to avoid dealing with emotional pain and psychological issues, either on ourselves or as a narrative imposed on others.
084: The Consequences of Christian Parenting "By the Book" with Marissa Burt, Kelsey McGinnis, and Meaghan Hampton
Q: What alternatives do parents have other than spanking?
Parents can explore a wide array of resources focused on emotional regulation, coaching frameworks, and parenting strategies that prioritize connection over discipline.

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A trauma-informed, healing-centric show focused on spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and pathways to wholeness. Episodes thread together personal narratives, therapeutic frameworks, and practical steps for safety, boundaries, and recovery, often involving clinicians, authors, and advocates who address cultish dynamics, accountability, and community support. Notable strengths include a steady emphasis on actionable tools, real-life healing stories, and a commitment to resource-building like cohorts and summits that expand support beyond listening. A strong fit for listeners seeking validation, concrete guidance, and community as they navigate leaving or reimagining faith-based environments.

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2. AJ Swoboda
3. Tiffany Yecke Brooks
4. Shannan Martin
5. Dorothy Greco
6. Marissa Burt Franks
7. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
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