Broken to Beloved Podcast

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Over 58 million adults in the US have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Maybe you’re one of them.The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who’s been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness. Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker who survived it in 3 different environments and now works to advocate for others who have been wounded by the church and her leaders, and to provide practical tools for awareness and safeguarding against future abuse.

  1. 080: The Harm of Spiritual Bypassing with Peridot Reed

    2D AGO

    080: The Harm of Spiritual Bypassing with Peridot Reed

    Have you ever needed a hug but got a spiritual platitude instead? In this episode, we discuss spiritual bypassing—what it is, how to identify it, and what to do when we’ve experienced it. I am joined by Peridot "Peri" Gilbert-Reed, Ph.D., a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. She has conducted extensive research on spiritual bypassing and shares her findings with us, along with several examples of what it sounds like. If you've experienced the intentional or unintentional harm of someone minimizing or demonizing your pain, listen in. Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨  Peridot Gilbert-Reed, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist as well as a supervisor in both areas. She received her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a concentration in theology from Liberty University. Her research focuses on spiritual abuse and spiritual bypass (as received by another person). Her research, combined with her own lived experience with spiritual abuse, provides a unique lens into spiritual trauma and its impact. She is an adjunct professor for Liberty University. Website | Instagram | Facebook Links & Resources 🔗 988 Crisis HotlineWounding Words: A Phenomenological Study of How Individuals Experience Receiving Spiritual Bypass | Dissertation by Peridot Reed, 2023"Don't Spiritually Bypass Your Church-Hurt Neighbor" | Article by Peridot Reed with Christianity TodaySupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    47 min
  2. 079: Joining Our Mission with Brian Lee

    NOV 4

    079: Joining Our Mission with Brian Lee

    Why does Broken to Beloved exist? And what difference does it make? Over the last 2 years since we were founded as an organization, we've worked to provide quality resources for you to move toward healing and wholeness. And through programs like our Annual Summit, Cohorts, Book Club, and this Podcast, we've seen over 60,000 of you engage with us! Thank you. Thank you for being here, for your time, and for trusting us to continue working to create these programs for you. And, we need your help. As we move to close out 2025, we're hoping to raise $7,000 in one-time donations and $3,100 in monthly donations. Giving Tuesday is December 2, and this is your invitation to join us in supporting our mission. Donations make up almost 30% of our annual income, and we truly can't survive without you and your support. You are the heroes that allow us to continue this work. Last year, it only took 55 people to help us raise over $10,000! This year, we're hoping a few more of you will join us reach our goal. We're looking for: 5 donors at $100/month20 donors at $50/month40 donors at $25/month60 donors at $10/monthWould you consider becoming one of our 125 heroes by clicking here to support our mission? If you can give more, less, or want to give a one-time donation, you can also set that up here.  Get the full show notes here. 📄 Support the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    9 min
  3. 078: Seeking Hope in Anxious Seasons with Sara Billups

    OCT 28

    078: Seeking Hope in Anxious Seasons with Sara Billups

    How do you find hope when there are a million reasons to worry? In this episode, Sara shows us ways to recognize and calm our anxieties around our bodies, churches, and politics. We talk through her latest book, Nervous Systems, which is full of spiritual practices for those seeking personal and collective peace. If you have been taught negative connotations around your anxiety, in this conversation, Sara helps reframe and normalize it—believing that Jesus meets us there with hope, not demand. We also talk about the anxious reality that many people with spiritual abuse face when re-entering the church or community. Sara shares how she has moved from suspicion and cynicism to slowly trusting again.  Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨  Sara Billups is a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Christianity Today, Aspen Ideas, and others. Sara writes Bitter Scroll, a monthly Substack letter and co-hosts the podcast That’s the Spirit. She earned a Doctor of Ministry in the Sacred Art of Writing at the Peterson Center for the Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary. Sara works to help wavering Christians remain steadfast through cultural storms and continues to hope for the flourishing of the Church amid deep political and cultural division in America. Her second book, Nervous Systems, will be released November 4, 2025, from Baker Books. Website | Instagram | Bitter Scroll Substack Nervous Systems by Sara Billups | Amazon | BookshopOrphaned Believers by Sara Billups | Amazon | BookshopSimilar Episodes You Might Like: 077: Seeking Wholeness in Low Seasons Justin McRobertsSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    56 min
  4. 077: Seeking Wholeness in Low Seasons with Justin McRoberts

    OCT 21

    077: Seeking Wholeness in Low Seasons with Justin McRoberts

    What if your anxiety and depression aren't going away any time soon? Many have been taught that depression means you're broken, that sadness is a lack of faith, or that anxiety is a sign of weakness. This can feel hopeless, especially when the strongest prayers and medicine don't cure your condition. In this conversation with Justin McRoberts, we explore the concept of wholeness and challenge the idea that health is the absence of negative emotions and experiences. He talks about his latest book, co-written with Scott Erickson, In The Low: Honest Prayers for Dark Seasons, and how he has learned to embrace anxiety and depression. Your heart will stir as you hear his story and compassion for those stuck in the low, especially those who have lost their faith community due to spiritual abuse. Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨  Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. For over 20 years, Justin has helped artists, ministers, and entrepreneurs find their way and solve problems in their creative processes. When he's not writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find him as the host of the At Sea Podcast. He lives in the East San Francisco Bay Area. Website | Instagram | Podcast Links & Resources 🔗 In the Low by Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson | Amazon | BookshopIn the Absence of the Ordinary by Francis Weller | Amazon | BookshopSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    54 min
  5. 076: Healing From a Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts with Katherine Spearing

    OCT 14

    076: Healing From a Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts with Katherine Spearing

    Has it become clear how deeply you've been hurt? Spiritual abuse can be so subtle, you don't even know that it's happened...until it's too late. In this episode, I talk with Katherine about her freshly launched book, A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts, and how to find life on the other side of spiritual abuse. We talk about the systems where religious control can be found, the process of leaving fundamentalist spaces, how to honor your emotions and see your body as your friend, the difference between singleness and loneliness, and how to diversify your community. This is a must listen for anyone seeking hope for healing. Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨  Katherine is the founder of Tears of Eden, a nonprofit supporting survivors of spiritual abuse, and the former executive producer and host of the groundbreaking podcast Uncertain, a podcast that pioneered pivotal conversations around Spiritual Abuse. She also is a Certified Trauma Recovery Practitioner working primarily with clients who have survived cults, high-control environments, spiritual abuse, and sexual abuse. Katherine is a huge advocate for the power of art to help us on our healing journey. She participates in improv theater both as a performer and coach and is the author of one novel. She has been a guest on a number of podcasts, including IndoctriNation and A Little Bit Culty, is the author of several nonfiction articles, and writes regularly at katherinespearing.com and tearsofeden.org. Links & Resources 🔗 Website  |  Tears of Eden  |  Instagram  |  Newsletter A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts by Katherine Spearing on Amazon | BookshopContinued Conversation with Heather GargisBITE Model of Authoritarian Control PDF download by Steven HassanSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    48 min
  6. 075: Revisiting our Values

    OCT 7

    075: Revisiting our Values

    How can you know what to expect from Broken to Beloved? Have you ever wondered how we make decisions or what guides our thought process? Have you wanted to know if you'll ever fit in or belong in this community? In this week's episode, I hope to clear all of that up for you by telling you about our seven Core Values, all gathered in one place. 📝 Get the full show notes Links & Resources 🔗  Support our mission with a monthly donationRead about Our ValuesRead “Responding in Reactionary Times” on SubstackApply for the THROUGH CohortSimilar Episodes You Might Like Episode 066: Integrity and Theology with Meaghan HamptonEpisode 063: A Rebellion of Care with David GateEpisode 061: Healing After Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBrideEpisode 036: Burning a Path to Renewal with Erin MoonEpisode 003: Making a Space for Everyone with Jenai AumanSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    22 min
  7. 074: Fall Updates with Brian Lee

    SEP 30

    074: Fall Updates with Brian Lee

    Hey, it's Brian with a few short updates for you about this fall. We've made the difficult decision to cancel our Gathering for this year, and to steward our time, energy, and resources into our most impactful programs. If you registered, you should already have received an email about next steps. If you have not received an email, please reach out to us at info@brokentobeloved.org. Applications for the THROUGH Cohort are now open, and limited scholarships are available. Apply today for our 8-week program. If this podcast or our other programs have been helpful to you, would you consider becoming a monthly partner? Our goal is to raise $5,000 in monthly support, and we're about a fifth of the way there. Here's what we currently need: 5 supporters at $100/month15 supporters at $50/month50 supporters at $25/month80 supporters at $10/month95 supporters at $5/monthIf you're able to join us, it would mean the world, and would go to directly support our mission to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse. You can set up a monthly donation here. Finally, we've hit 50K downloads! And it's all thanks to you, our listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Consider leaving a rating, review, or comment for us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or sharing with a friend. I'm so grateful for you listening and for being here. Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Links & Resources 🔗 Apply for the THROUGH CohortSet up a monthly donationSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    10 min
  8. 073: Rediscovering Identity through Enneagram Virtues with Hunter Mobley

    SEP 23

    073: Rediscovering Identity through Enneagram Virtues with Hunter Mobley

    Has spiritual abuse caused you to feel like you've lost part of your identity? One of the most common things I hear from the spiritual abuse community is that they feel like they don't know who they are anymore. Without organized religion, a sense of community, and all of the structures that once held you up, it's easy to feel lost or inherently broken. However, on this episode, Hunter Mobley, Enneagram teacher and author of Letting Go, Finding You, shares ways that you can rediscover who you've always been. He takes us through the nine enneagram types and shares contemplative spiritual disciplines that may feel like safe, accessible ways to hold on to your faith after deconstruction. [paste Buzzsprout embed code] Get the full show notes and links here. 📄 Guest Spotlight ✨  Hunter is a gifted Enneagram teacher, author, attorney, and former pastor who brings deep insight and compassion to his work. He apprenticed under renowned Enneagram teacher Suzanne Stabile and now teaches alongside her and her husband, Joe Stabile, at their teaching center in Dallas, Texas. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hunter combines his diverse professional experiences with a heartfelt approach to spiritual growth. In 2020, Hunter authored 40 Days on Being a 2, part of the Enneagram Daily Reflections series, offering heartfelt insights for those with a Type Two personality. And recently published his new book, Letting Go, Finding You, which explores the Enneagram’s transformative power in helping individuals release limiting patterns and embrace their true essence. Links & Resources 🔗  Website | Instagram | Facebook Letting Go, Finding You by Hunter Mobley | Amazon | BookshopTry Softer by Aundi Kobler | Amazon | BookshopThe Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron, Suzanne Stabile | Amazon | BookshopSupport the show ————— We need your help. Your gift of just $25 will make a big difference and help us continue this work. Donate today. ————— Sign up to receive our weekly Podcast Newsletter with new episodes, updates, exclusive discounts, and more! Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Leave us a rating and review on Apple or on Spotify. This all helps us to grow and continue providing quality content for you and our community of listeners. ————— As an Amazon and Bookshop.org affiliate, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    45 min
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Over 58 million adults in the US have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Maybe you’re one of them.The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who’s been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness. Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker who survived it in 3 different environments and now works to advocate for others who have been wounded by the church and her leaders, and to provide practical tools for awareness and safeguarding against future abuse.

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  • Creator
    Broken to Beloved
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
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    © 2025 Broken to Beloved
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