Here it is - the second episode of UNFKD. The bonus series to FKD UP BY FAITH in which I explore theological (& related) ideas. Specifically, those which are harmful or misunderstood or just plain wrong!

Here, I tackle the contentious topic of spiritual abuse. Content warnings apply for the subject matter, although I do not discuss any specific cases.

If you are a Fkd Up By Faith listener, you will know that the podcast explores ways in which people have been harmed in religious, spiritual or faith contexts. This kind of harm often spills over into what we might call spiritual abuse. So if you'd like to know more about why I bang on about this subject, have a listen!!!

References

Diederich, F. Remy. “What Is Spiritual Abuse?” F. Remy Diederich, 28 Feb. 2015, www.readingremy.com/blog/2015/02/28/what-is-spiritual-abuse.

Johnson, David, and Jeff VanVonderen. The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse. Baker Books, 1 Oct. 2005.

Living Without Abuse. “Religious and Spiritual Abuse | Lwa.org.uk.” LWA, lwa.org.uk/understanding-abuse/abusive-relationships/spiritual-abuse/.

Oakley, Lisa, et al. Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse : Creating Healthy Christian Cultures. London, Society Of Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2019.

Oakley, Lisa, and Kathryn Kinmond. Breaking the Silence of Spiritual Abuse. Basingstoke, Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

The Church of England. “4.2 Spiritual Abuse.” The Church of England, 2021, www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-e-manual/safeguarding-children-young-people-and-vulnerable-adults/42.

Thirtyone:eight. “Spiritual Abuse - a Position Paper.” Thirtyoneeight, 2018, thirtyoneeight.org/media/4upcux21/spiritual-abuse-position-statement.pdf.

Music

"Better Day" and "Chill Lofi Beat" from Penguinmusic on Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/users/penguinmusic-24940186/

Sources of Support - UK

https://thirtyoneeight.org/blogs/supporting-survivors