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Leaving Christian Science

Leaving Christian Science
Christian Science
Mental Health
Childhood Trauma
Therapy
Mary Baker Eddy
Mormonism
Spiritual Abuse
Narcissism
Quakerism
Emotional Neglect
Women's March
Purity Culture
Evangelical Christianity
Gender Roles
Anxiety
Identity Crisis
Sexuality
Healing
Self-Acceptance
Paganism

This podcast is by a former Christian Scientist (Church of Christ, Scientist as founded by Mary Baker Eddy in the late 19th century), to provide a platform for other former Christian Scientists to tell their personal stories of growing up in and eventually leaving the religion. We'll be discussing childhoods with no medical care, dealing with elderly parents who refuse medical care, and all of the... more

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In this episode, our guest from Season 1, Jodi, returns to talk about her experiences giving birth at home while still in CS. We compare and contrast our birth stories, pregnancies, and parenting philosophies in and out of CS

In this episode, Caito discusses the experience of pulling away from Christian Science while still having parents in it, the grief over her mother's death, and the role art and music played in her deconstruction and recovery

In this episode, Brianna discusses her childhood in Christian Science, her experiences in Sunday School and at Christian Science summer camp, her own health struggles, and the death of her mom due to CS medical neglect

In this episode, Judith discusses her harrowing experience with appendicitis while on a cruise far from home, apocryphal family healing stories (or were they?), and dealing with PTSD

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Hillary Alexander
Host of the show, sharing her own experiences as a former Christian Scientist and moderating conversations with guests about their journeys and challenges after leaving the religion.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Wow can I relate

    I love seeing this out here. I was born and grew up in CS, went to Prin, Cedars, AU summer camps. I was fully immersed in the CS world, till I was 33 and finally got out. I got my sister out too. My mom died as a CS to cancer because she refused to treat it, and my dad is still a CS. I minister to him when he is around. All that to say I'm so glad to see someone out here having so similar experiences I grew up with. Thank you for making me feel so much less alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mustang Vet
    United States9 months ago
  • trickle down talk therapy

    a great way to start processing a life in and then outside of CS. some guests require editing, a lot of editing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cblack243
    Germany9 months ago
  • Thank you.

    Great episodes that are relatable for someone like myself who has left CS. I wish I could talk to everyone from these episodes because these podcasts are the one space I’ve found that makes me feel less alone. Thanks for your content and keeping it real. Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eyescreamsunday
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authenticity and relatability of the stories shared, often expressing gratitude for the community formed through these experiences.
Feedback highlights the emotional support that the show offers, allowing individuals to process their own experiences in leaving faith-based environments.
Some comments mention the need for editing in certain episodes, indicating areas for improvement, but the overall sentiment remains positive.

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Leaving Christian Science: Season 2, Episode 2 - Judith
Q: What experiences led to your realization that Christian Science was not working for you anymore?
Judith shared that after a serious incident involving appendicitis during a cruise where she initially resisted medical help, she realized the limitations of Christian Science after her experience of sepsis and the understanding it was not adequate for her health needs.
Leaving Christian Science: Season 2, Episode 3 - Brianna
Q: Was there a point in your childhood where you started to question or did that come later?
Brianna started to question during her experiences at Camp Cedars and high school, where she encountered beliefs that conflicted with her upbringing.
Leaving Christian Science - Episode 14, Wendy
Q: Do you consider Christian Science a cult?
Yes, very definitely, without hesitation, I do.
Leaving Christian Science - Episode 14, Wendy
Q: At what point did you feel like Christian Science was sort of still having a negative effect and needed to be addressed as such?
It was pretty late in my life, like probably 60, when I read Barbara Wilson's book, Blue Windows, and started to think about my experiences within Christian Science.
Leaving Christian Science - Episode 15, Barbara
Q: Was Mary Baker Eddy a true believer or a con artist?
I think she was a little bit of both; she created a system that made sense to her and gained followers.

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What is Leaving Christian Science about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are invited to hear personal narratives from individuals who grew up in Christian Science, a faith with unique beliefs regarding medical care and health. Episodes cover a range of experiences, including childhoods devoid of medical treatment, emotional and psychological struggles after leaving the church, and the complex family dynamics involved when loved ones remain within this belief system. Highlighting both the personal and communal effects of such an upbringing, the discussions delve into topics like mental health, medical neglect, and the long-lasting emotional scars resulting from the faith's doctrines. Those seeking authentic stories of resilience and recovery, particularly regarding faith transitions, may find this conte... more

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