Send Me Questions on Attachment When faith and harm collide, the quiet question under the surface is often the hardest: why would God allow this? We sit down with therapist Carley Marcouillier to name moral injury, trace the subtle red flags of spiritual abuse, and map a steady, humane path back to safety and a secure attachment to God. This is not a takedown; it’s a toolkit for survivors, friends, and leaders who want to cultivate healthier, more honest communities. We unpack how control, consequence, compliance, and culture can bend a church toward fear, and how spiritual learned helplessness teaches people to distrust the Spirit’s voice within them. From dress codes to stage access to who gets believed, we show how shame and threat seep into the body and shape a fear-based image of God. Then we pivot toward repair: creating real safety (even if that means stepping back from church for a season), telling the truth in front of empathic witnesses, grieving what was lost, and reconstructing a faithful imagination of God’s heart. Along the way, we revisit the Bereans’ discernment, explore language that helps men bridge head and heart, and offer simple attachment markers—feeling seen, safe, and soothed by God—as guides for your next step. What emerges isn’t perfection, but a way forward: bodies that don’t brace at Scripture, leaders who welcome questions, and communities that practice rupture and repair. If you’ve wondered whether your discomfort is a warning light, or if you’ve asked why and felt dismissed, you’ll find clarity, validation, and practical next moves here. If this conversation serves you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the red flag you’ll watch for next—your story might be the mirror someone else needs. Follow and connect with Carley on IG @carleymarcouillier and also @edenholisticcounseling_lyh for more helpful information. Support the show FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @godattachmenthealing FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK: God Attachment Healing MY HOPE FOR YOU I hope these episodes bring you closer to Christ and encourage you in your walk with Him. Meditating on Scripture, Being committed to prayer, and Seeking Christian community are all essential to helping us learn more of who He is and who He made us to be. ABOUT ME 👇 I have been a Christ-follower for the last 20+ years of my life, and have seen the Lord's grace, strength, and faithfulness through it all. He led me to pursue a degree in higher education and has given me a gift for the field of counseling.
