Broken to Beloved Podcast
Over 92 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.
Episodes
89 episodes
091: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope After Religious Trauma with Tia Levings
What does it mean to own yourself after years of being told your body, voice, and choices belonged to someone else? Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tia Levings as she unpacks the concept of auto...
090: A Slow Road Toward Faith with AJ Swoboda
After spiritual abuse, how do you separate the voice of Jesus from the voices that harmed you? In this conversation with theologian and pastor A.J. Swoboda, we explore why slowing down — not speeding up — is the key to rebuil...
089: Reimagining Faith Through Reconstruction with Tiffany Yecke Brooks
So I’ve deconstructed. What now?In her latest book, “To Rebehold the Stars,” author and professor Tiffany Yecke Brooks guides us into a hopeful path of reconstruction. Drawing on Dante, psychology, and spiritual formation, she inv...
088: Carrying the Weight of Hope with Heaviness with Shannan Martin
In this episode, neighbor and author Shannan Martin shares her “counterweights” practice—how we move forward by carrying life’s heaviness with equal measures of rest, joy, and community. Together, we explore how to navigate the burdens we carry...
087: Identifying, Addressing, and Healing from Misogyny with Dorothy Greco
Have you ever heard people using a word that sounds important and like something you should already know about?Misogyny can feel like one of those words, and this week, we’re talking with author and journalist Dorothy Greco about ...
086: Season 4 Trailer
We’re back for Season 4 of the podcast next week!I can’t wait to share these conversations with some of the incredible guests you just heard like Tiffany Brooks, Dorothy Greco, Shannan Martin, and lots more.A huge thank you to our...
085: Season 3 Wrap
That's a wrap on Season 3 of the podcast!We're so grateful for each of you taking the time to listen and engage with our episodes, and I hope you've found these conversations to be helpful and hope-filled.We'll be back next...
084: The Consequences of Christian Parenting "By the Book" with Marissa Burt, Kelsey McGinnis, and Meaghan Hampton
Were you raised (and maybe harmed) in a Christian household that did parenting "by the book?"Maybe you were a parent who was looking for resources to parent "the right way," Regardless of intent, research and time have shown the h...
083: Megachurch Culture and Christian Nationalism with Scott Latta
Is there a link between the rise of megachurches, Christian Nationalism, and spiritual abuse?In this conversation with journalist and author Scott Latta, he exposes surprising findings from his research on how "successful" evangel...
082: Twelve Steps Toward the Life God Has for You with Ian Morgan Cron
Do you feel broken beyond repair and just want life to be...better?In this episode with Ian Morgan Cron, we talk about the use of the 12 steps—not just for managing common addictions, but for general well-being. You'll enjoy his p...
081: Making Polyvagal Theory Practical with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Are you looking for practical ways to heal from spiritual trauma?In this episode with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, a licensed psychologist, you'll learn how to regulate, rebalance, and rewire your nervous system without having to relive ...
080: The Harm of Spiritual Bypassing with Peridot Reed
Have you ever needed a hug but got a spiritual platitude instead?In this episode, we discuss spiritual bypassing—what it is, how to identify it, and what to do when we’ve experienced it. I am joined by Peridot "Peri" Gilbert-Reed,...
079: Joining Our Mission with Brian Lee
Why does Broken to Beloved exist? And what difference does it make?Over the last 2 years since we were founded as an organization, we've worked to provide quality resources for you to move toward healing and wholeness. And through...
078: Seeking Hope in Anxious Seasons with Sara Billups
How do you find hope when there are a million reasons to worry?In this episode, Sara shows us ways to recognize and calm our anxieties around our bodies, churches, and politics. We talk through her latest book, Nervous Systems, w...
077: Seeking Wholeness in Low Seasons with Justin McRoberts
What if your anxiety and depression aren't going away any time soon?Many have been taught that depression means you're broken, that sadness is a lack of faith, or that anxiety is a sign of weakness. This can feel hopeless, especia...
076: Healing From a Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts with Katherine Spearing
Has it become clear how deeply you've been hurt?Spiritual abuse can be so subtle, you don't even know that it's happened...until it's too late. In this episode, I talk with Katherine about her freshly launched book, A Thousand...
075: Revisiting our Values
How can you know what to expect from Broken to Beloved?Have you ever wondered how we make decisions or what guides our thought process? Have you wanted to know if you'll ever fit in or belong in this community?In this week's episo...
074: Fall Updates with Brian Lee
Hey, it's Brian with a few short updates for you about this fall.We've made the difficult decision to cancel our Gathering for this year, and to steward our time, energy, and resources into our most impactful programs.If you regis...
073: Rediscovering Identity through Enneagram Virtues with Hunter Mobley
Has spiritual abuse caused you to feel like you've lost part of your identity?One of the most common things I hear from the spiritual abuse community is that they feel like they don't know who they are anymore. Without organized r...
072: Reclaiming Faith, Hope, and Love After Spiritual Abuse with Rachael Clinton Chen
Is healing from spiritual abuse actually possible?The worst part of spiritual abuse is that it attempts to destroy your personhood, sense of safety with others, and imagination of a good God. It can feel like you are broken beyond...
071: Unearthing Buried Truths and Confronting our Culture with Chanchal Garg
Could spiritual abuse be more universal than we think?In this eye-opening conversation with author and speaker Chanchal Garg, she shows that it doesn't matter what faith background you find yourself in; the underlying themes of sp...
070: Articulating Your Own Faith After Religious Control with Ben Cremer
Have you ever felt like you are disobeying God or being rebellious when you think independently about your faith? For those who have been taught black-and-white answers about Christianity, stepping into the gray can feel unne...
069: You Are Not Your Pain with Monica DiCristina
What are the stories your pain is telling about you?So often, we internalize ourselves as the problem when pain comes into our lives. However, in this episode, Monica DiCristina, the author of Your Pain Has a Name, helps us see ...
068: How Writing Your Story Can Bring Healing with Megan Febuary
After spiritual abuse, one of the first questions survivors ask is, "How did I end up here?"If you have found yourself asking a similar question, writing can be an incredible way to discover that answer. In this episode, I speak with Meg...
067: Renewing Your Relationship With Scripture with Zach Lambert
Is reading scripture hard for you?Understandably, weaponized scripture makes it hard to want to pick up the bible ever again. But if you are at a place where you want to renew your relationship with scripture, in this episode, pastor and...
