Episode 3: Soul Bruises Introduction: Confronting Spiritual Abuse Together As We Journey Towards Healing

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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 listener participation and involvement to this issue.
Christie's personal motivation stems from witnessing far too many loved ones who have experienced spiritual abuse and feeling compelled to speak out against this harm. Inspired by a podcast detailing abusive behavior within a religious community, she was motivated to move from a neutral stance to actively confronting the issue of spiritual abuse head on. This podcast aims to delve into the complexities of this subject, promising an honest examination without minimizing cases of abuse.

In the upcoming episodes, Christie plans to address questions surrounding spiritual abuse by examining its definitions and characteristics and promises to navigate the delicate balance of discussing abuse without blaming the entirety of the church or religion.
The host pledges to vehemently call out cases of abuse without minimizing them and emphasizes support for victims and their healing journeys. Ultimately, the goal is to create awareness, foster empathy, and challenge the audience to actively stand against spiritual abuse, making churches and communities devoid of this harm.
This podcast episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to join the journey of discovery and healing, urging them to be part of the battle against spiritual abuse.

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