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 c...
067: Church Betrayal: The Hidden Wounds Of Spiritual Abuse (with Lianna Chong)
In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran and organizational psychologist Lianna Chong to explore the complex issues surrounding spiritual abuse within church settings. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, the role of whistleblowers, and the resistance to change often encountered in church leadership.
Lianna shares her personal journey and about her research project aimed at creating a validated assessment to help individuals and churches recognize spiritual abuse,.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Abuse and Organizational Psychology
03:01 Understanding Psychological Safety in Organizations
05:49 The Role of Whistleblowers in Church Dynamics
09:06 Resistance to Change in Church Leadership
11:53 The Importance of Listening in Leadership
15:11 Recognizing and Responding to Spiritual Abuse
18:07 Personal Journey into Addressing Spiritual Abuse
20:56 The Impact of Institutional Betrayal
23:59 Healing from Spiritual Abuse and Trauma
26:49 Existential Trauma and Its Effects
30:13 The Challenge of Recognizing Spiritual Abuse
39:24 Understanding Spiritual Abuse and Its Impact
47:57 Recognizing Signs of Spiritual Abuse
55:43 The Complexity of Holding Two Truths
01:01:05 Developing Tools to Identify Spiritual Abuse
01:10:10 Engaging the Community in Research
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066: What Is Spiritual Abuse & How In The World Do We STOP It?!
What is spiritual abuse? How do we stop it and protect people? In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran answers these questions and delves into the complex and often insidious nature of spiritual abuse within church environments.
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Spiritual Abuse
06:55 Identifying the Signs of Spiritual Abuse
29:49 The Dangers of Secrecy in Spiritual Communities
39:15 Recognizing Spiritual Abuse: Key Indicators
41:09 Resources for Identifying Spiritual Abuse
42:08 Disrupting the Cycle of Spiritual Abuse
55:29 Pursuing Healing and Accountability
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065: How to STOP Spiritual Abuse and Church Scandals
How do we stop the seemingly endless line of moral failures, church scandals, and spiritual abuse cases in the Church? That's a question Christians everywhere should be asking.
In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran introduces the Safe Church Pledge from the Spiritual Abuse Institute and shares how this resource gives everyday Christians a voice in this conversation and puts accountability in all of our hands.
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Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Urgency of Addressing Spiritual Abuse
02:55 Introducing the Safe Church Pledge
05:49 Understanding the Safe Church Pledge Framework
09:10 The Pillars of Safe Churches: Transparency, Accountability, and Protection
11:58 Implementing Financial Transparency in Churches
14:48 Conflict of Interest Policies and Their Importance
18:08 The Role of NDAs and Non-Compete Clauses in Churches
37:39 The Impact of Non-Compete Agreements in Churches
44:59 Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Ministry
52:36 The Importance of Transparency in Church Affiliations
01:00:50 Establishing Accountability in Church Governance
01:06:07 Creating Effective Leave Policies for Church Leaders
01:12:25 Implementing Protective Measures for Trauma-Informed Care
01:15:41 Protecting Victims: The Importance of Whistleblower Policies
01:18:59 Independent Investigations: Ensuring Accountability
01:22:24 Staff Care: Supporting Church Employees
01:25:20 Counseling for Pastors: Prioritizing Mental Health
01:28:34 Protection Policies: Safeguarding All Ages
01:32:59 The Safe Church Pledge: A Call to Action
01:41:34 Building Trust: The Future of Safe Churches
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64.5: Narcissism, Hush Money, & Spiritual Abuse: Big Problems in Churches Today!
In the final episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast for 2024, we re-stream part of episode 1 as a reminder of where we've been and where we are going. Narcissism, hush money, NDAs, and spiritual abuse in churches are all on the docket for this round table conversation.
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064: Untwisting Scriptures How the Bible is Misused to Manipulate & Control People
In the final new episode of the Church Disrupted podcast for 2024, host Jeff Cochran welcomes back Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures book series. They discuss the journey of unlearning misconceptions about scripture, particularly the controversial concept of 'dying to self.' Rebecca emphasizes the importance of returning to the Word of God for understanding and encourages listeners to engage in conversations about faith and theology, even when they disagree. The conversation also touches on the role of faith in understanding scripture, the importance of living in freedom rather than striving for holiness, and the importance of empathy in healing trauma, particularly within the church context.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Untwisting Scriptures
02:54 The Journey of Unlearning and Understanding Scripture
06:05 Dying to Self: A Controversial Concept
08:51 Exploring Misunderstandings in Scripture
12:07 The Role of Faith and Trust in Understanding
14:59 Living in Freedom: The Final Part of the Journey
27:27 The Role of Suffering and Empathy in Healing
30:45 Understanding Trauma and the Church's Response
34:35 Misrepresentation of God and Scripture
39:44 Debunking Myths: Dying to Self vs. Following Christ
49:22 Resources for Spiritual Growth and Understanding
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/
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