Best 40 Spiritual Abuse Podcasts

Sinners are often people who believe they deserve every little thing they desire, and hurting others along the way…well that's just road kill.  On a small scale it's scary, but on the scale these people have done it it's down right evil.Preachers, church, your faith are your most trusted source of comfort…but what happens when that world is shattered…Season 1 of Seven Deadly Sinners took on the world of Televangelists and cultish child sexual predator, Warren Jeffs. Seasons 2 and 3 of Seven Deadly Sinners, we're traveling to the depths of hell, expanding our realm and covering Preachers, Cult Leaders and Religious Organizations linked to horrific crimes...and some of these cases involve leaders who kidnap, rape and murder the ones who trust them the most.   What if, after leading you in prayer, he lures to the bedroom. What it the same preacher who captures your heart, kidnaps your child.What if, the priest serving you communion used those same hands to dispose of a corpse.These Preachers committed heinous crimes - right under …your…. nose.. - with a bible next to their bed - and a cross around their neck. Rachael O'Brien is the host of Seven Deadly Sinners, and she guides you on this hellish journey of deception all under the guise of Faith. Subscribe and listen on @applepodcasts  Now Let's close our eyes, bow our heads and buckle up. 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

Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he sits down with brave survivors who are shedding light on decades of physical, mental, and sexual abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement. 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

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

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

Your story holds power. It's a testament to resilience, courage, and hope. On The Your Story Matters Podcast, with Branon Dempsey, we explore the journey of healing from trauma, narcissistic abuse, and life's most challenging moments.Through insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and expert guidance, we help you reclaim your voice, rediscover your worth, and embrace the truth: your story matters.This is your space to heal, grow, and find community. Whether you're starting your journey or walking boldly in freedom, every episode is here to remind you—you're not alone.Tune in, and let's reclaim life together.? https://linktr.ee/BranonDempsey more

Welcome to 'Living Cult Free: The Podcast,' where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time.This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, An Everyday Cult, listen to Season One, Episodes 1-6. To check out helpful conversations with Dr. Steve Hassan about the Influence Continuum and the BITE model, head over to Season Two, Episodes 7 - 12.  more

Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements. 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 info@wasiinacult.com. We'd love to hear from you. more

A podcast about cults, extreme belief, and manipulation from two hosts who've actually lived it. Hosted by Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth.Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or manipulation? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at Trust Me Pod @gmail.comINSTAGRAM:@TrustMePodcast@oohlalola@meaganelizabeth11TWITTER:@TrustMeCultPod@ohlalola@baberahamhicksTIKTOK:@TrustMeCultPodcast 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

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

Cult survivor stories. Hi! I'm Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty. 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

Speaking of Cults is the podcast all about cults, from their anatomy to recovery from the experience. Join host and cult survivor Chris Shelton and his guests as they explore coercive control, how predators operate at all levels in our society, how to spot them and how to recover. more

Hi everyone! Welcome to the God Attachment Healing Podcast. I'm your host, Sam Landa. This podcast is dedicated to Christians who want to understand why they relate to God in the way they do. I explore how our early childhood relationship with our parents--specifically with how they met or did not meet our needs--influences how we relate to ourselves, the church, and to God. Because much of the pains and struggles of life are intertwined in these three areas, I discuss with my guests how we can find healing from the pain, confusion, doubt, and anger experienced in these relationships. If you're interested in learning more about your attachment style and how to heal from the pain you've experienced in the relationships mentioned above, then this podcast is for you. Welcome to the show! I'm happy you're here! more

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

Sexvangelicals is a podcast about the sex education the church didn't want you to have, hosted by Julia and Jeremiah, two licensed and certified sex therapists. more

A platform where people can share their stories, their experiences, THEIR TRUTH

We encourage Christian Asian mental health by erasing shame and stopping stigma in order to advance compassion and care for every person. more

Bringing Hope and Healing to Targets of Abusive Leadership in Christian Organizations. Giving voice to our blogs! more

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prophetesstamaramartin789/subscribeBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/prophetesstamaramartin789/subscribeBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/prophetesstamaramartin789/subscribeBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/prophetess/subscribeMy Podcast is to give My Testimony of the Abuse [ Why do you Abuse Me ] I suffered as a Child and in my Teens , and Adult years and the Addictions and the sins the Lord brought me out of ( to help Men, Women , and Children to come out of any form of Abuse' John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.' . In Jesus Name [Mental , Physical , Emotional and Verbal Abuse !] I'm here to help you come out . Etc... more

Held. Healed. Looking back over my life, I see the evidence of God's presence. I have always been held. In recent years, I began a journey of healing. Healing takes time. I have come so far and there is so much to learn. Join me as I share my story and the stories of others who are held and healed. I am surrounded by a village of fellow warriors. We are using our voices to raise awareness and advocate for survivors. We will explore the realities of sexual abuse, domestic violence and spiritual abuse and glean from resources that will bless you on your healing journey. more

Religious order abuse is a problem in the Catholic Church that is too often not exposed for fear of reprisal, cover-up, or a false sense of 'scandalizing' the Church. Ignoring the problem does not make it go away. Some Catholics who left everything to follow God are suffering under the thumb of superiors who have used their role to manipulate, torment, and abuse those they are called to serve as Christ served. If you are a former member of a religious community and you are looking for resources, or would like to get your story out, please contact Alycia at conventreform@wordpress.org. more

Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to child trafficking. In the process, spiritual beliefs that have nurtured creativity and meaning are transforming into memes of a quickly-globalizing paranoia. Conspirituality Podcast attempts to bring understanding to this landscape. A journalist, a cult researcher, and a philosophical skeptic discuss the stories, cognitive dissonances, and cultic dynamics tearing through the yoga, wellness, and new spirituality worlds. Mainstream outlets have noticed the problem. We crowd-source, research, analyze, and dream answers to it. more

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

Weekly podcast featuring teaching from Pastor Chris, interviews with experts, and stories from survivors.

The Real Talk Real Women show is a valuable resource for individuals who have experienced abuse or toxic relationships and are looking for support and guidance on their healing journey. The show features strong and powerful women who have overcome their own challenges and are now helping others do the same. Gemma Serenity has a diverse and extensive background in education and personal development. She uses her experiences and expertise to help others build confidence, self-love, and success in various areas of their lives. The mission of this show is to raise awareness about abuse and provide support for individuals who have experienced it, by making a positive impact in the world. more

We're just here to laugh and process our experiences. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are unique to the host and guests. As ExMormons there tends to be a lot of trauma we experience but this is a place to retell our stories with a humorous twist. more

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

Pandora's Box, hosted by Kaleah LaRoche, is a journey into the hidden, the feared, and the forgotten parts of ourselves. In this podcast we explore the sacred path of self-reclamation, healing, and rising after setbacks. Through raw conversations, spiritual insights, and soul-deep wisdom, we open what was once locked away: the shadows, the wounds, the truth — and most importantly, the hope that remains after the storm. more

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

For some, church is pretty simple. For others, it can be pretty complicated. So if faith and spirituality is a 'heck yes' but church is a 'hell no', welcome to Unchurchable - the place where we are able to participate in faith in our own way whether it is taking on taboo topics or exploring the unknown. After all, an examined faith is a strong one. more

Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma & Owning Your Soul Identity3 main show benefits:Reconstructing your faithOwning your sexual identityHealing religious trauma & spiritual abuse to step into your authentic selfA podcast for black sheep who want to reconnect with their faith outside of the church and step into their *authentic self*Have you ever found yourself in a dark place questioning God, sexuality & your purpose?If so, that's exactly where I, Titus Glenn, found myself 2 years ago. After painfully ending a 14-year-long marriage, I found myself in a spiritual awakening; the darkest night of the soul. I was utterly lost.Through a transformative journey of self-discovery, counselling, and spiritual work, I've emerged from that darkness and am now on a mission to help black sheep seeking to reconnect with their faith outside of traditional church settings. In Unchurching, you'll gain spiritual tools, clarity and the confidence to heal your religious trauma, spiritual abuse & claim your own identity in 2 weekly episodes. If you're ready to embark on this path of spiritual growth & transformation, simply scroll up and click 'Follow.' more

Welcome to 'It All Works Out,' the self-help podcast that inspires you to embrace life's challenges with optimism. Each week, we share uplifting stories, practical tips, and insightful discussions that empower you to let go, move on, and trust the journey.From mindfulness and resilience to the law of assumption, our diverse topics will equip you with tools for personal growth. Whether you're facing struggles or seeking motivation, join us for candid conversations that remind you that everything will work out in the end. more