The Never Settle Life Podcast

74. My Story Pt. 3 Life Inside High-Control, High-Demand Religion


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Welcome to Season 4 of NSL! In this open-hearted episode, Kim shares part 3 of her story + what it was like growing up + living inside of an Evangelical Baptist church in the South for 75% of her life.


This episode is dedicated to those who are also deconstructing their faith + are looking for support + empowerment along their journey. This experience would go on to shape every facet of Kim's life which had a major impact on her physical + mental health. The experience ultimately led to eating disorders, anxiety disorder, C-PTSD, divorce, rejection from her support systems + more. She begins her story in this thought-provoking episode by sharing:


  • What it was like trying to keep up with the demands of a high-control religious group
  • If you're a Believer, here's what you need to know...
    • The damaging impact the religion had on every facet of her life from a very young age
      • Navigating salvation + the fear of Hell
        • What it was like living under strict rules, no sex before marriage, purity culture, + more
        • In this episode, we're just getting started! Stay tuned for the second half of this episode + Part 4 of Kim's story of life inside a high-control, high-demand religion when we discuss her personal stories in greater detail, how she left the faith 8 years ago, + how she's doing today.


          To hear Part 1 of Kim's story go here.

          To hear Part 2 go here.


          Resources for deconstructing your faith:

          • When Religion Hurts You book
          • @religious.harm.recovery
          • @happywholeway
          • The Moral Combat Podcast
          • @drlauraeanderson
          • @christianswhocursesometimes
          • @deconstructingthemyth
          • @yourfavoriteheretics
          • @ex__christian
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