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When spiritual authority crosses into control, how do you recognize it—and why is it so hard to name while you're inside it?

 
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—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. 

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 Christian True-Crime Junkies!podcast, with Part 3 to follow!

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Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

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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!
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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&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757977749362000&amp;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&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757977749362000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19EAxD7oMtDVF_n3yI95lx">Spotify</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century.

Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

Praying Christian Women

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

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

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