Healing in Community: Life After Religious Trauma
Description
Welcome to Season 2 of the Moving Forward Talk Show! In this episode, Jennifer, Kristi, and Emily reconnect after a break to share honest stories about life after leaving the "Message" — a high-control religious group centered around William Branham.
They discuss everything from church transitions, parenting, and spiritual rediscovery to eschatology trauma, discerning God's voice, reclaiming agency, and rethinking church authority. Whether you're fresh out of a high-control group or years into your healing, this episode offers deep insight, shared laughter, and heartfelt support.
Topics include:
- Leaving unhealthy churches and finding new faith communities
- Understanding the Holy Spirit apart from control
- Women's agency in religion and life
- Real-life “flashback” stories that shaped their healing
- Community support, parenting, and moving forward