The Attachment Wounds of Spiritual Abuse

The Allender Center Podcast

The Allender Center

Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Mental Health, Christianity, Trauma, Health & Fitness, Theology

4.6 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Abuse of any kind involves a setup and a breach of trust – and spiritual abuse is no exception.

Whether it stems from personal relationships or institutional settings, spiritual abuse can deeply disrupt our sense of attachment and connection, leaving lasting wounds.

These wounds may have their roots in early developmental trauma, making spiritual abuse feel like an echo of past harm. It’s not just about the betrayal of spiritual abuse in the more recent past—whether during teen years, college experiences, or adulthood—but about understanding how our earliest experiences have shaped our ability to trust and heal.

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0:00.0	Hey friends. Over the past two episodes, we've been checking in with you during this intense election season.
0:13.1	Now that we're a little over a week past the announcement of the results, I know many of us are feeling a lot.
0:20.6	Terror, heartache, anger, betrayal, disappointment,
0:24.8	or perhaps even feeling numb or excited, or vindicated, I guess.
0:30.3	This is a tough season, and for many of our listeners, it's about to get even tougher.
0:36.0	If you feel yourself bristling or wanting to turn off this podcast, please hear me.
0:40.3	We're here to hold space for everyone, no matter where you are right now.
0:45.3	Whether you're feeling hopeful or hopeless, victorious or defeated, you matter to us.
0:51.3	And, as an organization, we are called to confront abuse and to speak truth to
0:57.2	abusive powers, to center and to tend to those most vulnerable to the trauma of abuse.
1:04.1	In this spirit, we're about to begin a two-part series where Dan and I will dive into the topic
1:09.4	of spiritual abuse.
1:16.0	After witnessing the power struggles, the deep divisions, and how often God's name has been wielded to put people in positions of power, my heart aches, and quite frankly, I'm
1:22.4	furious. Now more than ever, we need to feel whole and be reminded of the image of God within us. Now more than ever, we need to feel whole and be reminded of the image of God within us.
1:29.4	Now more than ever, we need one another.
1:32.4	Now more than ever, we need to go about the good work of healing and restoration.
1:37.6	If you've experienced harm where God's name was used to undermine your worth or where it has wounded your community,
1:45.7	please know that here on this podcast and through our work at the Allender Center, we are fiercely committed to contending
1:51.6	with the evil of spiritual abuse, both personally and collectively. We hope these conversations
1:58.0	give you space to grieve, to feel seen, and to find strength as we move together toward healing.
2:04.4	And we'll keep checking in.
2:06.3	We're with you, and we're here for what comes next.
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