Broken to Beloved Podcast

This episode contains some explicit language and political content. It does not reflect the views of Broken to Beloved and is not an endorsement of any political view or side.

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head when it comes to what church leaders say and what they do? Have you experienced the cognitive dissonance of condemning behavior one moment then defending it the next?

When it comes to politics, race, sexuality, gender roles, there seems to be no shortage of cultural moments that capture a modern-day view of conservative evangelicalism. More often known for what they’re against than what they’re for, or for who they exclude rather than include, it’s no surprise that so many have become disillusioned with the American church.

Tim offers his own story of trying to reconcile his faith with the words and actions of his local church, and how it led to the unintentional creation of The New Evangelicals, a digital-first organization that aims to hold space for marginalized individuals, advocate for accountability in evangelical spaces, and help people explore the Christian tradition beyond fundamentalism.

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Episode Resources and Links
The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
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Episode 5: Finding Liberation and Reclaiming Agency Through a New Story with Cait West

"By giving voice to the cognitive dissonance required to be a woman under the patriarchy, you robbed it of its power." — Barbie

What does it take to break free from a life controlled by religious patriarchy? Cait shares her journey of awakening to the abuse and control she experienced growing up, and the long and courageous process of reclaiming her agency and voice.

Throughout the conversation, Cait discusses the challenges of writing about trauma, the importance of therapy in her healing journey, and her approach to portraying complex family dynamics with grace. She also reflects on the nature of liberation, both personal and collective, and how she maintains boundaries to avoid falling back into harmful patterns. If you’re looking for insights into the power of storytelling, the ongoing work of healing, and the pursuit of freedom from oppressive systems, this one’s for you.

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Guest Spotlight

Cait  is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre and Hawai`i Pacific Review, among others. As an advocate and a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement, she serves on the editorial board for Tears of Eden, a nonprofit providing resources for survivors of spiritual abuse, and co-hosts the Survivors Discuss podcast.

Website | Substack | Instagram | TikTok

Get RIFT: Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy at Bookshop.org | on Amazon
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CW/TW: depression, suicidal ideation

According to chaplain J.S. Park, people are ready for the conversation around grief and loss. Since you're here, I'm going to assume you're one of them.

I feel like I’ve been swimming in the waters of grief, loss, and lament for years now, and this conversation was a breath of fresh air after feeling like I was drowning in denial and dismissal.

We talk about what it’s like swimming in those deep waters for extended periods of time, the effect it can have on us and those around us, and how to keep going when things can seem hopeless.

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Episode Resources and Links:
The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon
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Get As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve at Bookshop.org  |  on Amazon
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Have you ever felt pushed to the margins of a community? Made to feel like you don’t quite belong? Whether it’s for your politics, sexual identity, faith (or lack of it), or for naming bad behavior, we are made to feel “othered” for a wide variety of reasons.

In this week’s episode, artist and author Jenai Auman talks about her experience of being othered, and how she chose to name her experience and find a way forward. We talk about her new book, why and how it was written, and about reclaiming spaces for ourselves.

Learn how to reclaim your autonomy and agency. Hear the ways creating and fostering beauty help to mend our fractures. Make space to welcome yourself and the othered.

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• Othered at Bookshop.org | on Amazon

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Episode 2: Embracing Death and the Hope of Wholeness with Lore Wilbert

Death is not always the end. In fact, it’s often a beginning and the doorway to a resurrection. Brian and Lore share the importance of embracing both death and life, the connection to nature, finding peace in the present moment, and navigating change and transformation. They also touch on the significance of liminal spaces and the process of shedding old layers to make way for new growth and discuss themes of grief, healing, and finding beauty in brokenness.

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Episode Resources and Links:

• "Centering Prayer" by Andrew Peterson on Sanctuary Songs by Porter’s Gate
• How to Walk Into A Room by Emily P. Freeman
• "To Think of the Life of a Man" by Wendell Berry
• "Heavy" by Mary Oliver

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Get The Understory  on Amazon | at Bookshop.org
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Have you ever wondered how to find your way back into healthy relationships after abuse and trauma? By providing clear steps to Name, Frame, and Brave our experiences, Dr. Alison Cook offers practical wisdom to move toward healing and wholeness.
We talk about the unique challenges of leaving toxic spaces and environments when they involve family or our livelihood, ways to set boundaries, and to remain curious to our internal world.

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Episode Resources and Links
How to Walk Into A Room by Emily P. Freeman on Bookshop.org | on Amazon
Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter on Bookshop.org | on Amazon
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Guest Spotlight

Website  |  The Best of You Podcast  |  Instagram  |  Facebook

• Get I Shouldn’t Feel this Way at Bookshop.org | on Amazon
• Get The Best of You at Bookshop.org | on Amazon
• Get Boundaries For Your Soul at Bookshop.org | on Amazon

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The Broken to Beloved Podcast officially launches NEXT WEEK!

Join us this season for weekly episodes each Tuesday, starting July 2. Our first guests include Lore Wilbert, JS Park, Jenai Auman, Tim Whitaker, Cait West, and many more.
 
My hope for this podcast is to provide practical resources through compassionate conversations to grow in trauma awareness, set up safeguarding practices to prevent or avoid future trauma, and move toward healing and wholeness.

We’ll be kicking things off with episode one with the one and only Dr. Alison Cook, therapist, host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast, and author o
f several books, including her latest, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way.

Subscribe and follow the show so you don’t miss an episode. Join us as we move toward healing and wholeness. Together. I’ll see you soon.

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Welcome to the Broken to Beloved Podcast! 

Hosted by Brian Lee, this is a place for deep and meaningful conversations around spiritual abuse and religious trauma that move you toward healing and wholeness.

First, we’ll kick things off with Dr. Alison Cook, therapist, author of Boundaries for Your Soul and I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, and host of “The Best of You” podcast. You’ll get to hear from amazing guests like Lore Wilbert, JS Park, Jenai Auman, Tim Whitaker, Laura Barringer, Chuck DeGroat, and lots more.

And, you'll hear more of what we’re trying to accomplish and what we’re doing here at Broken to Beloved.

New episodes will drop every Tuesday starting July 2, and you can find it anywhere  you listen to podcasts. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you’re feeling generous, leave us an early rating and review.

Let’s move toward healing and wholeness. Together.

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Broken to Beloved is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to provide those wounded by spiritual abuse and religious trauma with practical resources moving toward healing and wholeness, and to provide pastors and church leaders with resources to grow in trauma awareness and implement safeguarding practices. Get more information or give a tax-free donation here.
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