Soul Bruises
As a lifelong believer in Christ, I’ve grown weary of witnessing harm within spiritual settings. I’m tired of pretending it isn’t happening or convincing myself that spiritual abuse isn’t a serious issue—one that not only plagues the church but is also spreading beyond religious institutions.
This is why the Soul Bruises podcast was created. It’s dedicated to exposing, educating, and ultimately working toward the eradication of spiritual abuse in all its forms. Whether you can relate to my experiences or bring your own perspective to the table, I hope Soul Bruises offers a balanced and thorough exploration of the issue.
Whether you’re a spiritual leader, a member of a church, or someone with no connection to God or religion, I challenge you to reconsider your assumptions about spiritual abuse. I encourage you to tune in.
With each episode, I hope you gain a clearer understanding of what spiritual abuse is, how it manifests in religious and non-religious settings, who it affects, and why it’s crucial to address it with honesty and purpose.
Episodes
Episode 24 - Interview with Artist & Author David Hayward (The Naked Pastor) - Capturing Truth in a Single Frame
Episode 23 - My Response to the Documentary: "Evil Influencer - The Jodi Hildebrandt Story"
Episode 22 - Your Nervous System Is Not Sinning; It Is Protecting You! - Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn through Spiritual Abuse
Episode 21 - Interview with Pastor Kayleigh Clark - Restoring the Flock: God’s Blueprint for Healing After Collective Trauma
Episode 20 - Interview with Pastor/Chaplain Kristy Hodson - Breaking Out Of The Cage: Rebellion, Misplaced Loyalty and Authentic Faith - Part 3 of 3
Episode 19 - Interview with Pastor/Chaplain Kristy Hodson - Breaking Out Of The Cage: Rebellion, Misplaced Loyalty and Authentic Faith - Part 2 of 3
Episode 18 - Interview with Pastor/Chaplain Kristy Hodson - Breaking Out Of The Cage: Rebellion, Misplaced Loyalty and Authentic Faith - Part 1 of 3
Episode 17- Soul Cuffs: How Churches Turn Devotion Into Chains (Distorted Loyalty)
Episode 16 - Misplaced Loyalty: Are We Loyal to Christ, or Our Tribe?
Episode 15 - Your Mind Is Not Their Property: How High Controlled Groups Manipulate Thought - Spiritual Abuse Tactics & Behaviors 5 of 12 (Part 2)
Episode 14 - Interview with Dr. Janja Lalich - Understanding Cults & Bounded Choice
Episode 13 - Breaking the Chains of Indoctrination & Thought Suppression - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behavior 5 of 12 (Part 1) - Indoctrination & Thought Suppression
Episode 12 - DARVO - The Manipulative Tactics Abusers Use To Avoid Responsibility
Episode 11 - Untangling the Web of Spiritual Authority - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behavior 4 of 12 - Authority, Spiritual Authority & Distorted Loyalty
Episode 10 - BONUS EPISODE - Can We Skip to the Good Part?
Episode 9 - Dismantling the Illusion of Sacred Coercion - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behavior 3 of 12 - Control
Episode 8 - What Is The Deadliest Toxin In A Church Soil? - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behaviors 2 of 12 - Power
Episode 7: BONUS EPISODE - What Is The Missing Stair?
Episode 6: Dissecting the Shadows of Religious Facades - Spiritual Abuse Tactics & Behaviors 1 of 12 - Deception & Lies
Episode 5: An Oxymoron Defined
Episode 4: Unspoken Soul Wounds
Episode 3: Soul Bruises Introduction: Confronting Spiritual Abuse Together As We Journey Towards Healing
Episode 2: Soul Bruises Disclaimer - A Sensitive Exploration and Call to Action
Episode 1: Soul Bruises Trailer - From Silence to Sanctuary: A Journey through Spiritual Abuse