23 Best Spiritual Abuse Podcasts

1. Flying Free

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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...MORE Host Natalie Hoffman
Producer/Network Natalie Hoffman
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 38KInstagram 18.2K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Sons of Patriarchy

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What happens when biblical patriarchy, christian nationalism, and a theology of authority and submission become the pillars of a movement? Scores of abuse stories in marriages, schools, churches, families, and more. Though these ideas have filtered throughout the United States for decades, they found a home in Moscow, Idaho, through the ministry and work of Doug Wilson. From there, they have influenced churches across the United States, and across the world. In this series, you'll hear from experts on all aspects of these movements, and the stories of abuse from those who survived...MORE Producer/Network Peter Bell
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 881 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Bodies Behind The Bus

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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 Hosts Jay Coile, Johnna Harris
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 509Twitter 1.5KInstagram 4.7K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Church Disrupted

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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 Producer/Network Jeff Cochran
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Broken to Beloved Podcast

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Over 58 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 Host Brian Lee
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Moving Forward Talk Show

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The Moving Forward podcast is for individuals seeking healing and recovery from the lasting impacts of spiritual abuse. Focused on navigating life after leaving high-demand groups, the podcast delves into the journey of overcoming trauma and finding a renewed sense of balance and well-being. With a keen understanding of the challenges posed by such experiences, the hosts bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge.Moving Forward provides a safe and empathetic space for listeners to explore their own paths to healing...MORE Hosts Jennifer Collins, Kristi, Emily Arndt
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. REST: Recovering from Spiritual Trauma

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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.  Thankfully we are now on a journey toward true soul rest. We welcome your feedback and stories.  You can reach us at ****@gmail.comMORE Host Emily Shepherd
Producer/Network Emily Shepherd
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Fkd Up By Faith

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Join theologian Jude Mills for conversations with people who've been f****d up by their faith. Be prepared for stories of church harm, religious alienation and spiritual abuse, but also for beautfiful stories of hope, healing, reconciliation and forgiveness. In the bonus series 'UNFKD' Jude tackles theological (and adjacent) ideas that are harmful, misunderstood or... just plain wrong! Content is unapologetically progressive. Conservatives probably won't like it.MORE Producer/Network Jude Mills
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Call for Convent Reform

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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 ****@wordpress.org.MORE Host Alycia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Burning Butterflies

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Two women share their story of escaping spiritual abuse and toxicity while finding hope in Christ!
Hosts Melissa Anne, Amanda Turnbull
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Soul Bruises

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 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...MORE Producer/Network Christie Hodson
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Unchurched

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Where Truth Breaks Tradition.Conversations that expose the toxic systems within institutional religion and highlight the real stories of people healing from church hurt, religious trauma, and spiritual abuse while navigating faith deconstruction. Like, Subscribe and share for Weekly Episodes every Sunday 9 pm EST Honest conversations on healing, autonomy, and reclaiming your spiritual identity.Work With Edna J...MORE Estimated listeners
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13. Shit My Pastor Said

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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...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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14. Descent Into Light

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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.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Mega Holy

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We expose the 'reasonable-sounding' evangelical practices that cause real, lasting harm. Not the obvious extremes everyone already condemns, but the everyday church teachings wrapped in scripture and sold as love - purity culture that destroys healthy sexuality, 'biblical' counseling that enables abuse, accountability systems that create anxiety disorders, and submission theology that traps women in dangerous marriages.Each episode unpacks how these normalized practices work, why they seem defensible (even caring), and the actual psychological and social damage they cause...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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16. Grit in the Wild

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Welcome to 'Grit in the Wild,' dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from spiritual abuse, high-control groups, & religious trauma. Join us as we delve into our personal stories and life lessons for finding a path forward. Each episode offers a safe space to confront the pain, while focusing on resilience & hope. We'll uncover ways to peel back the layers of complexity, reclaim our power, & make new meaning. Whether you're just starting to process your own experiences or navigating this for decades, our conversations aim to offer support and a felt sense that you're not alone.MORE Hosts Adam Short, Melissa Short
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Wrestling Lions Podcast™

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Exposing abuse. Seeking Justice. Reviving Lives.The Wrestling Lions Podcast™ confronts spiritual and sexual abuse in Christian ministries with unapologetic honesty. Hosted by Ron Bloomingkemper Jr., it exposes corrupt systems, amplifies survivor stories, and equips listeners with tools to confront evil and build healthy communities.MORE Email ****@wrestlinglions.org
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18. When Church Hurts: Healing from Spiritual Manipulation. Breaking free, rebuilding faith, & reclaimi

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Have you been hurt by the church but still long for a genuine relationship with God? Do you wrestle with religious guilt, fear-based teachings, or the wounds of spiritual abuse? You're not alone.Welcome to When Church Hurts: Healing from Spiritual Abuse, a podcast for Christian women seeking freedom from controlling religious systems while holding onto their faith...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. Wake Up and Win Podcast

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Hosted by Blaise and Christina Forêt, The Wake Up and Win Podcast is a space where faith meets fearless truth-telling.We tackle the hard conversations the Church often avoids—spiritual abuse, toxic leadership, cover-ups, and the misuse of prophetic authority. Through interviews with survivors, whistleblowers, and reformers, we expose darkness, advocate for the wounded, and call the Church back to the heart of Jesus.​Whether you're deconstructing, rebuilding, or just seeking clarity, this podcast offers unfiltered honesty, theological depth, and a whole lot of hope.​Subscribe and join ..MORE Estimated listeners
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20. Uncertain

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Groundbreaking podcast pioneering pivotal conversations about Spiritual Abuse.Interviews with authors, artists, experts, and story tellers to validate the experience of survivors of Spiritual Abuse, providing practical insights for the recovery journey. Your host is Katherine Spearing, a Certified Trauma Recovery Practitioner with nearly a decade of previous experience working in the evangelical church. This is the affiliate podcast of TearsofEden.org , a nonprofit for community and understanding in the aftermath of Spiritual Abuse. Find us on Instagram @uncertainpodcastMORE Host Katherine Spearing
Producer/Network Katherine Spearing
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 50Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Freedom from Spiritual Abuse The Podcast

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Freedom from Spiritual Abuse The Podcast tackles the tough topics of religious trauma and spiritual abuse and explores how they present themselves in faith environments.
Producer/Network Natalie Kember
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Instagram 3.4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Roys Report

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Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church.
Host Julie Roys
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 791 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The Angela Rose Show

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Unveiled stories of courage from survivors of religious abuse.
Host Angela Rose Martin
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact