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Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network

Surviving the Black Church Podcast

Honest conversations about faith, harm, and healing for Black survivors.

This podcast is part of the Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network and offers stories, education, and tools for recovery. We are here to support your journey back to yourself.

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About the Podcast

This podcast is created specifically for Black survivors navigating the complex terrain of healing from religious trauma and cultic harm. Listeners can expect candid stories, expert insights, and practical tools designed to validate your experience and support your individual recovery journey. By centering Black voices and trauma-informed care, we aim to provide a communal path toward reclaiming your spiritual and emotional autonomy.

Popular Episodes

Sanctification & Holiness Culture in the Black Community

We discuss how holiness culture, sanctification messages, and church control can harm Black survivors—and what it means to move toward freedom, safety, and self‑compassion.

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Mental Health & The Black Church

We talk about how church teachings, stigma, and silence shape Black mental health—and what healing can look like with therapy, community, and safer spiritual spaces.

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The impact of Christian Nationalism & the Black Church

We explore how Christian nationalism has impacted some Black churches, fuels spiritual abuse, and harms Black survivors—and how naming it can be a step toward safety, resistance, and healing.

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Topics We Explore

We dive deep into the complexities of religious harm, offering insights and shared experiences to help you navigate your path to freedom.

  • Identifying the language of Religious Trauma in the Black Church
  • Church Hurt vs Religious Trauma
  • Characteristics of Religious Abusive Leaders
  • Understanding Trauma Bonds
  • Holiness & Sanctification Culture in the Black Church
  • Spirituality and the Black Community
  • Similarities of Narcissistic Families & Narcissistic Religious Leaders
  • Spiritual Abuse in Black Families
  • Faith vs Therapy
  • Mental Health Stigma & The Black Church
  • Survivor Stories Navigating Religious Trauma
  • And More......

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We invite you to take the next step in your recovery. Whether you need to submit a support request, join a healing group, or explore our curated resources, we are here to walk with you after every episode.

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