71 Best Religious Trauma Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie's cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plathville, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), famous fundamentalist and fundie influencers, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion. For press, sponsorship, and other inquiries, contact ****@gmail.com Join our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Join our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Social Media: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone with all the confusion, grief, hurt, and pain but today we begin to reclaim our stories and find our voices once again because we matter, and being a body behind the bus is not the gospel. more

For the curious & compassionate. Firsthand Survivor Stories of escaping cults, high-control groups & people. The Cults to Consciousness Podcast (and YouTube channel) is Hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. Not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, they aim to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting understanding and accountability. C2C has attracted a kind and engaged community who thoughtfully support their guests. Hit follow to join them on their advocacy mission! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves 'Wait, Was I In A Cult?' If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at ****@wasiinacult.com. We'd love to hear from you. more

Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony 'Nippy' Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series 'The Vow,' Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They're here to help people understand, heal from, and avoid abusive situations one little red flag at a time. Listen in as they share their stories, have frank and unscripted conversations with other survivors and cult experts, and do a deep dive on how devotion can turn to dysfunction. more

Trust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who've been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven's Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more sharing personal stories of how they got in, how they got out, and everything in between. Each week, they invite these guests alongside experts who can dive deep into seductive leaders, the darker aspects of organized religion, and the subtler shades of groupthink and the psychology of influence. Trust Me explores it all with unfiltered honesty, dark humor, and a lot of heart. This isn't a sensationalized deep dive into cults—it's a compassionate, first-person exploration of what it means to believe, to belong, and to break free. At the end of the day, wanting to believe in something bigger than yourself is one of the most human instincts there is. more

Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman's mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries to get help from her equally abusive church environment, she is betrayed and re-abused. Flying Free offers a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented perspective on domestic abuse that protects and honors the voices and autonomy of women. Tune in each week to hear conversations with emotional abuse advocates and fellow survivors who will walk with you on your journey up and out. We hear you. You are not alone. Learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com more

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum. He'll interview the biggest names in this field. more

A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery... more

An ex-fundamentalist sheds light on the dark side of the church… from the pulpit to the pews.

Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. more

Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members that have been shut out by their former communities. The host is an exJW himself, a professional cult recovery coach, and provides insight into the psychology of coercive control and the impacts on those subjected to it through these high control groups. more

A podcast for anyone who has found themself disillusioned or discouraged in their faith journey and who wants to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true. more

A podcast about cults, coercive control and recovery. Formerly called the Sensibly Speaking podcast, in this weekly show host Chris Shelton interviews cult survivors, psychologists and other professionals and specialists about the topics of cult recruitment, retention and recovery. This also includes non-religious cults and extreme political movements including the more divisive elements of MAGA and left-wing culture war issues. There is nothing off-limits but we always try to be respectful of the people involved even if we do not respect the beliefs or actions involved. more

Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he's a massive dick.Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson's works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes. more

Reconstruction after Deconstruction--after leaving destructive religious dogma behind!

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They're not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism. more

Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith.Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren't here to talk you out of or into faith. We just provide a safe place to examine beliefs. Episodes are adapted from RfRx events. more

Feet of Clay Confessions of the Cult Sisters What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors?  Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green).  Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches.   Arranged marriages?  Purity culture virgins?  Religious trauma?  Submission of women and misogyny? Child abuse?  Sexual assault?  Power hungry patriarchy?  Heinous homophobia? Christian nationalism and politics?  Yep, we touch on it all.  Hear stories of escaping evangelicalism, surviving spiritual manipulation, deconstructing fundamentalism and so much more!  Former cult sisters, now turned Exvangelical, tell all with humor and healing, compassion and comedy.  Bi-weekly.   more

Exmormonology is a podcast about healing old wounds, building self trust and embracing who you are becoming. Together we explore what it means to step out of religious trauma, patriarchy and good girl conditioning and return to who you have always been, before the rules, before the silencing, before the doubt. This messy middle, the in between, where healing takes root, boundaries are built and self trust is reclaimed. Here you will find the courage to come home to yourself. Come work with me one on one. Head over to amyloganlife.com more

Descent Into Light courageously unpacks stories often left untold—stories of adults harmed within religious settings, including everything from sexual abuse to the broader reality of spiritual abuse. Co-creators Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble and Sister Danielle Victoria Lussier draw on their experiences to illustrate the broader picture of how adult abuse unfolds in spiritual settings, focusing specifically on the setting of the Catholic Church. www.sistersofthelittleway.com more

An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left. more

Sunday School Dropouts is a podcast hosted by trained therapists Dr. Laura Anderson and Andrew Kerbs. Both Andrew and Laura grew up in high control religion and spent years trying to live up to the rules and standards until one day, they couldn't do it anymore. They spent our lives aspiring to be true followers of God and all they got from it was religious trauma.So now, they're taking our lived experiences along with their education, training, and work with clients to create this podcast a podcast that goes beyond deconstruction and focuses on the unique aspects healing and recovery for folks coming out of high control religions, cults, fundamentalism, purity culture and those with religious trauma. Each episode they will be talking with other experts, mental health practitioners, coaches, advocates, therapists and folks who have survived fundamentalist systems, to learn from their experiences and offer resources and support for healing. more

This podcast is dedicated to all you ex-JWs out there looking for guidance on navigating life after leaving the Jehovah's WitnessIts host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former JW with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a high control religion. Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and rebuilding a life after leaving a cult more

Spiritual Trauma has been defined as occurring when a person's religious experience is stressful, degrading, dangerous, abusive, or damaging. I am a mother joined by my adult daughter as we discuss our family's story of recovering from spiritual trauma. In each episode of REST we will share our experience of 17 years in a church community with a high-control culture within the denomination of the OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church). Thankfully we are now on a journey toward true soul rest. We welcome your feedback and stories. You can reach us at ****@gmail.com more

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 works to advocate for others who have been wounded by the church and her leaders, and to provide practical tools for awareness and safeguarding against future abuse. more

The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie  to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.  more

Hosted by Rhonna RickmanAfter leaving Remnant Fellowship Church and Weigh Down Ministries, former leader and staff member Rhonna Rickman shares her story of breaking free from control and rediscovering faith.Through honest conversations and ex-member stories, The Way of Escape reveals how fear and manipulation can masquerade as faith and how grace, truth, and love lead to real freedom in Christ.'God is faithful... he will also provide the way of escape.' (1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV)Disclaimer: The views shared in this podcast are personal to the host and guests. They reflect individual experiences and opinions. The podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not affiliated with any organization mentioned. All references to people or groups are based on personal recollection and public record. more

We invite you to join our journey to re-discovering God and Christianity in the wake of traumatic religious experiences. more

Taking on church hurt and spiritual abuse one conversation at a time. If you've been hurt by the church, you're not alone. Together, we can heal. Together, we can bring about change. It's time to take a stand!*Church Disrupted is a production of the Spiritual Abuse Institute. Learn more about our work at: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/ more

In Session with Ashley B. is a therapist-led podcast for the moments we feel seen, heard, and believed — where real conversations happen. 🌻 Each episode explores listener questions and real-life experiences around trauma, mental health, religious harm, faith deconstruction, and nervous system regulation, with nuance, curiosity, and care. Hosted by Ashley Buckner, LMFT, licensed therapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner in Utah and California. This podcast is educational and reflective in nature and is not a substitute for therapy. more

Sarabeth is a survivor of over 25 years of abuse within a cult masquerading as a baptist church. Each episode she explores topics that have to do with reconstructing faith after abuse, hurt, and doubt. www.reconstructingyourfaith.com more

Mormonism gave you a complete universe, with charts, diagrams, and a plan for everything. Leaving can dismantle all of it at once. Postmormon Postmortem is hosted by Hannah and Jess, two women who left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and wanted more honest conversations about what comes after. We cover Mormon history, doctrine, culture, true crime, institutional harm, religious trauma, and the messy work of rebuilding a life outside the church. Whether you're freshly out, years removed, or trying to understand someone you love, you're in the right place. more

The Exodus Brothers discuss growing up in Evangelical Christianity, their eventual deconstruction from religion, issues with the Bible and their journey towards healing. more

We exist for those impacted by religious trauma by providing support for prevention of victimization and revictimization, creating a safe space to ask questions and to heal. more

Surviving the Black Church Podcast is a podcast that sheds light and brings awareness to religious trauma and dismantles oppressive systems within the Black church. more

This unholy trinity of friends can't turn water into wine, but they can turn religious trauma into captivating content. Come along for a bumpy ride as they interview, curse and laugh their way through the wild and crazy journey of leaving religion.  more

Reconstructing religion for the hurting with theology that doesn't hurt.

Use sound history to critique, rethink, and rebuild faith. A safe haven for anyone deconstructing evangelicalism, ex-evangelicals, or anyone spiritually restless. Hear from people who make valuable contributions to the conversation about deconstruction, spirituality, restorative justice, and rebuilding faith with love as a foundation. more

My Sister's Take is a conversation between sisters Rose and Sefa, who were born and raised inside a high-control religious group before leaving everything they had ever known.Each week, they unpack the experiences that shaped them—from spiritual abuse, family dynamics, and life inside a controlling community to the complicated process of rebuilding identity, relationships, and purpose after leaving.Some episodes revisit stories from their own lives. Others explore the people, beliefs, and systems that influenced their upbringing. more

There is a question you have probably never said out loud. Maybe you have never let yourself think it all the way through, because it feels dangerous. It goes something like this. I love God. So why does it feel like this now?You were faithful. You served, you believed, you stayed, even when it cost you. And somewhere along the way, the closeness you once felt turned into distance. The joy turned into a tiredness that sleep does not touch. The place that should have felt like home became one more room where you had to perform and hold it together. And worst of all is the part you carry alone, the quiet fear that maybe, after everything, the problem is just you.Sweet friend, it is not you. And you are so far from the only one.I am Debra Shafer, and welcome to Healing Religious Trauma for Christian Women. Let me tell you why it carries that name, because I think you will see yourself in it. There was a woman in the Bible named Hadassah, before the world renamed her Esther. She was hidden, an orphan in exile, living where no one saw her or honored her faith. To survive, she tucked her true self away, not because she was weak, but because she was wise. Then came the day she could not stay hidden any longer, and with trembling courage she stepped into the light and changed everything. I believe there is a Hadassah in you, too. A part that learned, long ago, that silence felt safer than truth. A part just beginning to stir and whisper, maybe it is finally safe to come out. Maybe there is more.Here is what is waiting for you. Every week, you will sit with teaching that finally gives you words for what happened to you. We gently untangle the fear, the shame, and the endless performing, and trace the way back to a God who was always safe, always tender, and never once stopped loving you. The real God, not the fearful one you were handed. You will learn to trust Him again, to rest instead of striving, and to hear His voice for yourself without bracing for punishment.And then there are the Hadassah Files, the part that makes my whole heart full. Here you listen in as a real woman, one of us, finally says out loud the things she has never told anyone, and the questions you were too afraid to ask are met with love instead of judgment. You will hear women walk the whole road in their own voices, from hiding, to the first safe person who believed them, to the slow return to themselves. And every week, in real and tender voices, you will hear the truest thing of all. You are not alone. You never were.You will never be asked to leave your faith here. You will be welcomed home to it. And you will discover that your sensitivity was never a flaw, your questions were never rebellion, and the quiet ways you learned to survive were never yours to be ashamed of.You cannot heal what you cannot name, so start gently. Take the free quiz at ReligiousTraumaQuiz.com and put words to what you have carried so long. The moment you finish, a gift opens just for you, free, no card, no catch. My book, a warm circle of women who understand, and a real taste of the Coming Home Journey, the deeper path I walk women through.So take a deep breath, sweet friend. You do not have to perform here. You do not have to have it figured out. You only have to be willing to begin. You were hidden a long time, but not forever. Maybe this is your such a time as this.The kettle is always on for you, friend.ABOUTDebra Shafer is a spiritual healing coach for Christian women who knows, from the inside, what it is to love God and still feel far from Him. She spent years as the faithful one, holding it together while quietly coming apart, until she saw it was never her faith that was failing, only the fear-bound version she had been handed. Now she walks women home to the God they always hoped was real, helping loyal Christian women heal from religious trauma without leaving their faith. Around here, the tea is hot and no question is off limits. more

They said it with a smile to appear playful.They would call us family, so we would bind ourselves tighter, while their power sat firmly in the center. They cried at the end of a long day, 'We are the luckiest people in the world to have this job!' as we trudged back into another twelve-hour shift.Shit My Pastor Said is a space to expose, name, and process the spiritual abuse and manipulation we've carried for too long. This isn't just about venting, it's about reclaiming. Together we'll: Laugh at the absurdity of what was said to us. Cry at the weight of what we endured. Inspire one another as we move toward healing.Because sometimes the best way to start mending wounds is by naming them out loud. more

Latinx centric conversations on exiting evangelicalism, deconstruction, and religious trauma.

Surviving and thriving after the 2x2 cult Hosted by cult survivor advocate, Laura McConnell Conti Survival stories from the high control, fundamentalist Christian group, known by various names such as Truth, 2x2s, Friends and Workers, The Fellowship, Nameless House Church, Church without a Name. Here we will refer to it as the Truth 2x2's - a combination of the name it is commonly known as in Australia and NZ (the Truth) and 2x2's (2 by 2's) which it is commonly called in US and Canada. A warning that this podcast contains mention of CSA, SA, FV, Coercive Control, Spiritual and Religious Abuse and Trauma. Please go gently and ensure its the right time for you to listen. You can save episodes, pause episodes, come back later. Don't upset yourself unnecessarily. Show Notes: Links to my work: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truth2x2survivor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramc.au/ Website: https://www.lauramcconnell.com.au/ Substack: https://substack.com/@fierceladyfeminist Links to Support: LBH good trauma informed, cult sensitive therapists and support are hard to find. Please persist and try to find one that works for you. If you're in a tough spot right now, please know you're not alone. Here are some links to AU NZ supports and therapists which might be useful. https://www.thereligioustraumacollective.com/ - Cult and Trauma informed therapists in AU NZ. As an Australian CSA survivor, the best support I've accessed at my lowest points, has been through Survivor Hub https://www.thesurvivorhub.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A queer-led podcast unpacking LGBTQ+ identity, mental health, and healing from religious trauma — hosted by Jafeth Jacobs. Grounded in lived experience and academic research, this show explores the real, complex issues queer people face every day. From deconstructing faith and surviving toxic theology to navigating relationships, chosen family, shame, recovery, and personal growth — no topic is off-limits. Whether you're healing from fundamentalism, exploring your queer identity, or simply looking for validation and community, this podcast offers honest conversations, emotional support, and a safe space to feel seen. If you're LGBTQ+ and searching for solidarity, self-acceptance, and meaning, this podcast is for you. more

Welcome to Cult Diaries, a podcast where courageous voices come together to share the raw, real stories of life after cults. Hosted by an ex-Jehovah's Witness who knows firsthand the journey from control to liberation, each episode dives into personal experiences of those who have broken free and are ready to tell all. Here, we believe these stories deserve to be heard—not only to shine a light on hidden truths but to empower others to know they, too, can rebuild their lives and find freedom. Join us for honest conversations, resilience, and a shared journey toward reclaiming identity and hope more

Proudly On Record is a storytelling podcast documenting LGBTQ+ stories told in our own words and on our own terms. Hosted by Elise and Kari, we sit with LGBTQ+ folks (and the occasional ally who earned their spot) across generations to talk about identity, healing, joy, survival, faith, love, and the lives we're building now. Our conversations explore the long-term effects of religious trauma, journeys of deconstruction, and finding yourself again. We also center celebrations of chosen family, finding acceptance, and the growth that comes from living life as your true authentic self. Proudly On Record is rooted in memory and resistance. It exists to place queer voices on record, where we cannot be dismissed or rewritten. We are here for those who believe our stories are the most powerful tool we have. May we never be erased. New episodes every Wednesday. Music Credit: VAAMP more

'How to Leave a Cult' combines the gripping biography of cult survivor Brooke Walker with essential education on cult dynamics. Uncover the true story of how she escaped the clutches of a small church in Arizona and gain insights into the psychological tactics used by these groups. Beyond storytelling, the podcast provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs and offers support for those on the journey to recovery. Explore the dark side of charismatic leaders and find empowerment in the process of healing and rebuilding post-cult. Join us on this enlightening and compassionate exploration of the world of cults. more

The Restoration Room, centered around rebuilding, healing, mental health, and spiritual recovery—especially for those navigating wounds from toxic church culture or personal brokenness. Each episode weaves together real talk, biblical truth, and restorative insight. more

🎙️ Welcome to the When Love Interrupts Podcast!Join Charity and Travis as they journey through the process of healing from religious trauma. This is a safe space for honest, unfiltered conversations about what we've been taught and what we're learning to let go of.Together, we'll unpack Church hurt, Purity Culture, politics in faith spaces, cult dynamics, the journey of embracing and affirming the Queer community within Christianity, and much more. Nothing's off the table... we're here for the messy, the meaningful, and the moments when love interrupts everything we thought we knew.  more

Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood. Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection. Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma & Cult Recovery Links: Website - www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au Facebook - www.facebook.com/anchoredcounsellingservices Instagram - www.instagram.com/anchoredcounsellingservices more

The Faith Rehab podcast brings real talk about church hurt, healing, and rebuilding faith. We are a safe place that exists to bring comfort and community to those who have been hurt by the imperfections of the church. We create a safe space for people to experience genuine Christian acceptance and community, no matter where they are on their journey. We help people repair their relationship with Jesus and His followers, if they can. We help people find hope and experience community wherever they are on their path. We talk openly about spiritual disappointment, church conflict, leadership failures, doubt, and the process of rebuilding trust. These conversations are not about attacking faith — they are about restoring it. We work to create a safe space to talk about church hurts and trauma without getting stuck there. We believe faith can survive questions. We believe healing takes time. And we believe honesty is healthier than pretending. We help people answer the 'now what?' questions in their spiritual journey. We work to have people tell us, and inspire us, by talking about how they got through it and found their sanity. In short, we talk to real people and share real stories about: — What hurt? — What's helped? — Where ya headed? Join us as we explore together, search together, scream together, cry together, and learn to live together as imperfect people. Join those of us who are just trying to be real, no matter what that looks like right now. Faith Rehab is about restoration, not rebellion. It is about transformation, not perfection. If you've ever felt spiritually confused, burned out, or unsure where you belong in church culture, this space is for you. Welcome to the conversation. www.faithrehabpodcast.com ****@gmail.com more

We're a community of curious minds with a shared mission: to create a space where voices that have been traditionally marginalized in religious spaces can be heard. Though Alycia Erickson and Christine Mendoza come from different backgrounds and experiences, they share a common goal: to explore religion beyond rejection. more

Alissa's Awake: Ex-Jehovah's Witness Women Speak Out is a powerful podcast amplifying the voices specifically of women who have left the Jehovah's Witness religion. Hosted by Alissa, this series dives deep into real stories of religious trauma, shunning, purity culture, control, and the painful, yet empowering journey of waking up and walking away.Through in-depth interviews and anonymous stories, former Jehovah's Witnesses share what life was really like inside the organization, what led them to question their faith, and how they are rebuilding after leaving a high control religion. Some guests bravely appear on the show, while others choose anonymity for safety but every story matters.From disfellowshipping and family estrangement to deconstruction, therapy, and healing from spiritual abuse, no topic is off limits.If you're navigating life after leaving Jehovah's Witnesses, healing from religious trauma, questioning your beliefs, or supporting someone exiting a controlling faith, this podcast offers validation, community, and hope.You are not alone. Your story deserves to be heard. more

Beyond Belief: Tales of Religious Exodus is a podcast by Freidom Fighter that explore the personal journeys and experiences of people who have left fundamentalist religions. Hear from people who have deconstructed their region, high-control upbringing, and dogmatic beliefs, hailing from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist denominations. Raw and unedited, the podcast is an invitation for you to share your story as you are, with a focus on your journey around healing, making sense of your past, and finding meaning outside of religion. Learn more at freidomfighter.com/podcast more

Introducing the What The Church? podcast, I'm the host Jacqui Cousins. I'm a Public Health Practitioner specialising in institutional harm.This podcast is focused on improving health and spiritual care for people who have experienced religious harm. I interview people with a lived experience, and health and spiritual care providers who are committed to religious trauma recovery. Each person's story improves our understanding of religious trauma, and their insights will empower us to deliver health and spiritual care in a safe and trauma-informed way. What The Church? believes breaking free from coercive religious practices is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of church communities. Join us for the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

RE3 is a podcast about the journey out of cult/cult like Christianity, NAR/Hyper Charismatic beliefs and into biblical Christianity. After experiencing the hurt, disappointment, and frustration from years of not really understanding the faith I professed - the Bible offered the clarity that changed everything. For many, it's time to rethink popular teachings and evaluate movements within the church. There are connections between false Christian movements & teachers of the past and today - and a lot of uncomfortable questions need to be asked. The podcast is for people that find themselve more

 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. more

Join our Hosts, Heather and Tamara as they feature guests that have survived 'Religious Trauma' and the stories about that trauma and how they survived. more

Fighting religious abuse with critical thinking and comedy! Go behind closed doors with Danny & Maya into the wild world of the Jehovah's Witnesses and similar cult like groups. What do they REALLY believe? Should we laugh, cry, or run in fear?? This show actively supports exJW and exMormon communities, and those healing from religious trauma. We see you, we believe you, and we're here for each other. Join our ethical cult 'WooWoo-BS' for just $5 a month and grab your free stickers and a handwritten thank you note at godcrimes.com! Send us your stories! ****@godcrimes.com Get social! instagram.com/godcrimespod more

Unveiled stories of courage from survivors of religious abuse.

Unchurched : Where Truth Breaks Tradition is a podcast exposing toxic religious systems, spiritual control, and the hidden wounds of church hurt. Through honest conversations and real stories, we explore religious trauma, faith deconstruction, spiritual abuse recovery, and what it means to rebuild faith outside harmful systems. This is not about walking away from truth—it's about healing, questioning, and reclaiming what was lost. For those deconstructing, recovering, and redefining faith on purpose. more

Welcome to The Liberated Porch Podcast with your host, Kit Morgan, a queer and trans religious trauma educator, licensed clinical social worker, and therapist. Sexuality and gender can be complicated when you came from a religious background that restricted the relationship you had to your body and desire.Kit explores in solo and guest episodes about how to become unrestricted and find sexual and gender liberation after experiencing religious trauma. Each episode will explore liberation-oriented methods of religious trauma recovery. Through storytelling, research, and skills-building, Kit and their guests are here to help you discover the person who was stifled by religious teachings to give up your identity. more

Welcome to The Deconstruction Room, a space where faith gets honest.Here, a former pastor and missionary sits down with two of his former students to unpack the beliefs that shaped them, the wounds they carry, and the questions they were once too afraid to ask. Together, they dive into the reality of religious trauma, the impact of toxic Christian culture, and what it looks like to rebuild a relationship with God on their own terms. more

I'm a pastor taking responsibility for what we got wrong. If you walked away feeling heart-sick or crazy, this is your proof that you weren't wrong to leave.You Still Belong is a podcast for the survivors of church hurt, spiritual gaslighting, and the 'visceral glitch' of modern religion. Hosted by Dr. Nathan McWherter, this show is a safe harbor for those who are done with the institution but still hungry for Jesus.We explore the intersection of neuroscience, theology, and spiritual recovery. From the biology of disgust to the 'boxes of belonging' that create others instead of co more

An ex-vangelical / deconstruction podcast dedicated to exploring the Falwell dynasty in Lynchburg, Virginia, presenting a transgender person's insider view of the religious trauma she continues to unpack from her own upbringing in the culture of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University. Reach us at ****@proton.me!Violet's other creative work can be found on her poetry website .Her first poetry chapbook (2nd edition forthcoming) Buckling in the Bible Belt: A Queer Coming of Age can be found on Amazon. more

Three ex-vangelical women finding humor in their trauma.Margot, Alexa and Tuesday discuss deconstructing, cults, purity culture, religious trauma, and growing up in (and leaving) the evangelical church while finding ways to laugh about the horrors.Tune in every Sunday for a new episode!Please email us with your comments, stories, 'prayer requests and praise reports' at: ****@gmail.cominstagram.com/sorryiwasevangelicalpod more

Unholier Than Thou is for anyone who has ever questioned the beliefs they were told they weren't allowed to question.We unpack religion, religious trauma, deconstruction, cult dynamics, purity culture, spiritual abuse, and the cultural beliefs that shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.Through raw conversations, personal stories, and thought provoking interviews, we explore what happens when you stop accepting inherited beliefs as unquestionable truth. We talk to survivors, former believers, therapists, authors, pastors, spiritual seekers, and people who have walked away from the systems that once defined them.This isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about giving you permission to ask better questions.Question the narrative. Challenge the paradigm. Expand your perspective.If you're ready to think for yourself, you're in the right place.Welcome to the conversations you weren't supposed to have.#exvangelical#deconstruction#religioustrauma#SpiritualAbuse #FaithDeconstruction #MentalHealthMatters #CrimeAndConsequences more

Welcome to Squirrel Brain Stories, the raw, unscripted memoir of Angela's journey through one of the most controlling and obscure religious cults (The Peach House Cult) in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Angela (former member) and her friend Adria, this podcast goes beyond sensationalism to investigate the mechanics of manipulation. This is a deep dive into shattered identity, the devastating cycle of authoritarian control, and the difficult path to finding personal freedom—from the chaos of the cult house to the quiet trauma of recovery. more

This podcast discusses experiences of sexual abuse, religious trauma, purity culture, and emotional neglect. These converstations are honest and direct, but never graphic. Listener discretion is advised. more