Escaping an Unhealthy Church System – Our Story & Some Next Steps - EP79

What this episode covers

You’ve recognized that your church is unhealthy—now what? Leaving a high-control religious environment can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. In this episode, Justin and Tiffany share some of their personal journey of walking away from Oneness Pentecostalism and provide practical, emotional, and spiritual steps for those who are ready to leave. This episode will help in knowing how to prepare for challenges, set boundaries, and navigate relationships with family, friends, and church leadership. Most importantly, there will be encouragement and a reminder that faith isn’t found in a building or a system—it’s found in Christ. If you’re questioning your place in an abusive church, this episode is your roadmap to freedom.For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. - Galatians 5:1 ESVLast Week: Questioning Your Church? 5 Signs It Could Be Unhealthy with Ralph Brickley - EP78Playlists:Examining PentecostalismThe Church BuildingHoliness StandardsThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyAbuse In The PulpitPodcast Playlist⁠ - YoutubeShow Links:Nathaniel Urshan - “have you lost your mind?!”Aaron Bounds - “lost for eternity”Nathaniel Urshan - “why, why, why??”Matthew Tuttle - “I rebuke you, Satan”Terry Shock - “a spirit of questioning”Nathaniel Haney - “out from under the protection”Responsible Faith (Deanna Jo) - 5 Tips for Leaving a Church or Religious OrganizationCharles Robinette - “get yourself a pastor”Yorn Andreas - “willful choice not to be in church”Happily Ever Aftermath - EP5Did We Backslide - EP10Bitter or Better - EP13Recovering Your Identity After Leaving - EP30Rethinking the “Will of God” - E32Being Demoralized By A Pentecostal Church - EP59Resources:DivideTheWord.blogResponsible Faith - YouTubeSpiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic FaithBook: The Subtle Power of Spiritual AbuseBooks: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church PracticesBook: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness PentecostalismBook: Free: From Legalism to GraceConnect with us!⁠⁠⁠⁠http://graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us an email!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramDISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

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