This week's guest is a fourth-generation Christian Scientist. Lauren Hunter is a freelance writer, consultant, and entrepreneur. She is the author of "Leaving Christian Science, 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ". Lauren shares with Rachel her story of leaving the church and describes the religious trauma that followed. Lauren also talks about her work with The Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists, along the way, she provides some insightful and concise background on the history of Christian Science and its founder Mary Baker Eddy.

Before You Go: Rachel explains the concept of spiritually advised neglect and the damage it can do both physically and mentally.

You can learn more about Lauren and find her book here:

https://www.laurenhunter.net/

Learn more about The Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists here:

https://ffcsministry.org/

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