From the Cult to the Pulpit: Surviving Religious Abuse & Finding the Real Jesus | Edwin Harris

Download the Good Talk Takeaway Guide! https://mailchi.mp/tiffanydsantana/edwinharris Join the Confident Communicator Challenge for Women! https://bit.ly/confidentcommunicatoraccess Help me keep this podcast going! Support Good Talk! https://buymeacoffee.com/goodtalkwithtiffany Episode Summary What happens when “church” is used to control instead of care? Pastor and author Edwin Harris shares a gripping, redemptive journey—from childhood brainwashing and public whippings inside a cult, to a police rescue, to healing, pastoring, and helping others process church hurt. This conversation dives into spiritual abuse, grief, identity, authentic faith, and the kind of community that rebuilds a life. Why this episode matters: Unpacks how spiritual manipulation can hide behind Scripture Offers a grounded path from trauma to freedom and purpose Encourages listeners navigating church hurt or faith deconstruction Shows how healthy shepherding differs from control and fearGet Edwin's book From the Cult to the Pulpit: https://a.co/d/daPWGcUFind out more about Descriptive Pen at http://descriptivepen.comFollow Edwin on Instagram @pastoredwinharris