.jpg)
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
24 episodes
Episode 24 - Interview with Artist & Author David Hayward (The Naked Pastor) - Capturing Truth in a Single Frame
FYI: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS A SMALL SECTION OF EXPLICIT CONTENT IN REGARDS TO SEXUAL ABUSE.*FOR VIEWING PODCAST - YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK (Advantages: Artwork is shown when it is being described)
.jpg)
Episode 23 - My Response to the Documentary: "Evil Influencer - The Jodi Hildebrandt Story"
SHOW NOTES:Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMjsVQIepZwDark Truth Behind Netflix’s ‘Ev...
Episode 22 - Your Nervous System Is Not Sinning; It Is Protecting You! - Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn through Spiritual Abuse
FREEZEYouTube Video of Bobi Gephart confronting Pastor John Lowe II (13:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Sh2-PeefoFIGHTY...
Episode 21 - Interview with Pastor Kayleigh Clark - Restoring the Flock: God’s Blueprint for Healing After Collective Trauma
In this podcast episode with our guest, Pastor & scholar Kayleigh Clark we explore how collective trauma reshapes churches, why language and listening matter, how sometimes the first step of finding healing a church is about asking th...
Episode 20 - Interview with Pastor/Chaplain Kristy Hodson - Breaking Out Of The Cage: Rebellion, Misplaced Loyalty and Authentic Faith - Part 3 of 3
What happens when your spirituality becomes a battleground? When your voice, appearance, and very humanity are treated as problems to be fixed rather than gifts to be celebrated?Pastor and Chaplain, Kristy Hodson takes us deep into her j...
Episode 19 - Interview with Pastor/Chaplain Kristy Hodson - Breaking Out Of The Cage: Rebellion, Misplaced Loyalty and Authentic Faith - Part 2 of 3
What parts of yourself have you cut off to fit into someone else's spiritual mold? In this raw and revealing conversation, Pastor Kristy Hodson shares her journey through a high-control religious environment where authenticity was often sacrifi...
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)
What happens when your loyalty to God becomes twisted into a weapon against your own soul? In this deeply insightful exploration of distorted loyalty, we unravel how spiritual abuse manipulates our noblest virtues into chains of obligation and ...
Episode 16 - Misplaced Loyalty: Are We Loyal to Christ, or Our Tribe?
Misplaced loyalty in religious settings occurs when commitment to institutions trumps truth, justice, and human dignity. This harmful dynamic enables spiritual abuse by silencing those who recognize problems, creating environments where manipul...
Episode 15 - Your Mind Is Not Their Property: How High Controlled Groups Manipulate Thought - Spiritual Abuse Tactics & Behaviors 5 of 12 (Part 2)
Show Note Links:Allender Center: https://theallendercenter.org/Allender Center Podcast: https://theallendercente...
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
This episode explores:* The troubling dynamics of indoctrination, thought suppression, and mind control within spiritual communities. * We emphasize the importance of nurturing critical thinkin...
Episode 12 - DARVO - The Manipulative Tactics Abusers Use To Avoid Responsibility
Wade Mullen's RESTORE 2022 conference talk that mentions DARVOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I-w6rPMy5M&t=1933s Rachel Denholl...
Episode 11 - Untangling the Web of Spiritual Authority - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behavior 4 of 12 - Authority, Spiritual Authority & Distorted Loyalty
Spiritual abuse can shatter faith and trust in devastating ways. Imagine an environment where authority becomes a tool for manipulation rather than guidance. In this episode of Soul Bruises, we tackle the harrowing reality of spiritual abuse wi...
Episode 10 - BONUS EPISODE - Can We Skip to the Good Part?
What if the pain you thought was just "church hurt" was actually something much more severe? Today on the Soul Bruises podcast, we return from our hiatus to confront the unsettling reality of spiritual abuse head-on. We explore why it's critica...
Episode 9 - Dismantling the Illusion of Sacred Coercion - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behavior 3 of 12 - Control
Ever felt the discomfort of a conversation that doesn't seem right in a spiritual setting? I, Christie, pull back the curtain on the darker side of faith communities, spotlighting the fine line between spiritual guidance and coercive cont...
Episode 8 - What Is The Deadliest Toxin In A Church Soil? - Spiritual Abuse Tactic & Behaviors 2 of 12 - Power
Have you ever considered the profound impact of power within your spiritual community? This episode pulls back the curtain on the often-invisible abuse of power, where control and authority can distort faith's nurturing environment. With the wi...
Episode 7: BONUS EPISODE - What Is The Missing Stair?
Have you ever navigated a staircase, wary of that one perilous step you know to skip? That's the essence of the 'missing stair', an analogy we explore in a special bonus episode of Soul Bruises, which casts light on the often unseen perils with...
Episode 6: Dissecting the Shadows of Religious Facades - Spiritual Abuse Tactics & Behaviors 1 of 12 - Deception & Lies
Step behind the curtain of spiritual trust with me as we unearth the dark intricacies of deception that plague the paths of the faithful. This Soul Bruises episode peels back the layers of deceit woven into the fabric of spiritual communi...
Episode 5: An Oxymoron Defined
Have you ever felt the heavy burden of spiritual abuse within a faith community? Our journey into the shadows of spiritual manipulation begins here, where I hope to guide you through the often-misunderstood realm of spiritual abuse. ...
Episode 4: Unspoken Soul Wounds
As we start on this journey, I'd like to echo the words of Elie Weisel: "Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." With this episode, we're raising our voices against an oppressor ...
Episode 3: Soul Bruises Introduction: Confronting Spiritual Abuse Together As We Journey Towards Healing
This introductory episode of Soul Bruises sets the stage for the podcast's mission—to uncover the reality of spiritual abuse, understand its impact on individuals, and discuss ways to combat it. Your host, Christie emphasizes the importance of ...
Episode 2: Soul Bruises Disclaimer - A Sensitive Exploration and Call to Action
Spiritual abuse can be a very sensitive topic! I felt it necessary to give a disclaimer, for anyone that might find the information shared on this podcast, to be triggering . I do not want to cause any further trauma to anyone. ...
Episode 1: Soul Bruises Trailer - From Silence to Sanctuary: A Journey through Spiritual Abuse
The "Soul Bruises" podcast, hosted by Christie Hodson, delves into the often ugly and concealed realities of spiritual abuse. It addresses the weariness and sadness that arise from hearing stories of abuse at the hands of spiritual leaders and ...