Church Disrupted

044: The Dangers Of Spiritual Fathers, Church Red Flags, & Manipulative Spiritual Language


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In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran is joined by Chris and Tori Custer, who share their experience of spiritual abuse and cultish behavior. They break down common red flags and warning signs of toxic church environments, emphasize the need for humility and self-reflection in church leadership, and discuss what biblical forgiveness really looks like. They also take a hard look at the dangers of spiritual fathers and other often weaponized spiritual language.

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Chapters
00:00 Recognizing Red Flags and Warning Signs
09:09 The Paradox of Christianity: Humility and Self-Reflection
32:59 The Power of Prophetic Words and Intimacy with God
37:48 The Awakening: Recognizing Abuse and Manipulation
40:38 Seeking Outside Perspective and Finding Freedom
41:37 Seeking Outside Counsel and Therapy
43:57 Red Flags of an Unsafe Church
46:12 The Dangers of Idolizing Spiritual Fathers and Mothers
50:30 Power Dynamics in Spiritual Relationships
01:23:21 The Role of Spiritual Fathers and Mothers
01:31:51 The Warped View of Discipleship
01:44:00 The Daily Practice of Forgiveness
01:48:46 Navigating Forgiveness After Abuse
01:59:21 Flamekeepers: Purifying and Reforming the Church

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