Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠<a href="PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal">PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal&nbsp;</a>⁠⁠⁠today!When spiritual authority crosses into control, how do you recognize it&mdash;and why is it so hard to name while you're inside it? &nbsp;In this special edition of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime and Alana take a break from the usual Prayer Through the Psalms series to share a deeply personal interview from their true crime podcast series, Christian True-Crime Junkies. Coinciding with Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month, this is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation exploring Alana's harrowing experience in a Christian cult during her college years&mdash;a story she is sharing in depth for the first time. What began as a faith community rooted in belonging and purpose slowly revealed patterns of manipulation, control, and spiritual abuse. Through Alana's firsthand account, we unpack how high-control religious environments form, why intelligent and faith-seeking young adults are especially vulnerable, and how Scripture, obedience, and "submission" can be weaponized to silence questions and override personal discernment.&nbsp; Whether you have experienced spiritual abuse yourself or simply want to protect your loved ones, we hope you'll join us as we learn to distinguish between a healthy church and a high-control group, ultimately pointing us back to the safety and freedom found in a genuine relationship with Jesus. NOTE: Part 2 of this conversation will air on Tuesday, 1/20 on the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-true-crime-junkies/id1837250927">Christian True-Crime Junkies!</a> podcast, with Part 3 to follow! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of&nbsp;Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers,&nbsp;and other Christian podcasts at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lifeaudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw1aV8jsAWuc5izoF-0lXkGU">Lifeaudio.com</a> Check out our new podcast,&nbsp;Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-true-crime-junkies/id1837250927" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-true-crime-junkies/id1837250927&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw11njyu5wxobCrZIyPAaXjV">Apple</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7viZdI13y7cJCICIWrLnF0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/show/7viZdI13y7cJCICIWrLnF0&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw19EAxD7oMtDVF_n3yI95lx">Spotify</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack&nbsp;<a href="https://prayingchristianwomen.substack.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://prayingchristianwomen.substack.com/&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw2SrGIqtyoApwH5oZiW7A4t">@PrayingChristianWomen</a> On Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrayingChristianWomen/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/PrayingChristianWomen/&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw18Vp8JALQP9ggmIT6fhO44">@PrayingChristianWomen</a> On Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prayingchristianwomen/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/prayingchristianwomen/&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw2cnQ3QpoIKcFctE1cg3mj5">@PrayingChristianWomen</a> On YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PrayingChristianWomen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@PrayingChristianWomen&source=gmail&ust=1757977749362000&usg=AOvVaw3D1lmi43UPiQ5AoLlrQTPv">@PrayingChristianWomen</a> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>.

Podurama

Home

Trending

Personal

Your Podcasts

New Episodes

My Files

Favourite Episodes

Tags (Folders)

Recently Played

Bookmarks

Followed Playlists

Fleeing My Abusive Church: Our Co-Host Shares Her Story

Praying Christian Women

AI Chapters

AI Insights

Reviews