Hurt and healed by the Church
- Author
- Shannon Payton
- Published
- Fri 20 Sep 2024
- Episode Link
- https://shannypantsshow.com/
Episode with Ryan George
Host: Shanny
Guest:Ryan George
Episode Title: Hurt and healed by the Church: Ryan George's Journey of Hope
In this powerful episode, host Shanny sits down with Ryan George, author and survivor of an abusive childhood rooted in religious trauma. Ryan shares his deeply personal story of resilience after facing unimaginable challenges, including the shocking revelation of his father's predatory behavior as a pastor.
What would you do if you learned from a podcast that your dad—a pastor—was a serial sexual abuser? For Ryan, this wasn’t a hypothetical scenario; it was a painful reality that forced him to confront the faces behind the stories he had heard. As he delved into the dysfunction and abuse within the cult of his youth, Ryan recognized that such predatory behavior was often woven into the very fabric of his former faith.
Rather than allowing this trauma to destroy his spirit, Ryan found solace in a different understanding of Jesus—one that is tender and redemptive. In his new book, *Hurt and Healed by the Church*, he recounts how he separated his faith from the harmful doctrines of American fundamentalism. Through candid reflections, Ryan illustrates the mental shifts and restorative relationships that guided him toward healing from church trauma and spiritual manipulation.
If you've experienced church hurt or are grappling with your faith in light of past abuse, Ryan’s insights offer a path to rebuild your faith without feeling like you’re abandoning it. His story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that unorthodox redemption is possible.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the reality of abuse within religious institutions
- The journey of separating faith from harmful beliefs
- Finding healing and restoration after church trauma
- The importance of community and supportive relationships in recovery
- How rebuilding faith can lead to a more compassionate and loving understanding of spirituality
Resources Mentioned:
- Ryan George’s new book: *Hurt and Healed by the Church*
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