Host Jake Deptula and family law attorney Michele Locke are joined by Lori Morrison, a retired private investigator, speaker, author, podcaster, and church safety coach. 



Lori shares her insights into spiritual abuse, the role of women within religious communities, and offers advice for those seeking guidance in handling church-related disputes. The episode also covers Lori’s journey into private investigation and her continued dedication to helping victims through her podcast, The Unlovely Truth. The conversation emphasizes the gender-based power dynamics prevalent in many faiths and how women need to challenge such oppressive structures respectfully but firmly, highlighting the paramount importance of understanding and asserting one's rights. Jake and Michele also discuss their personal experiences with the Catholic Church, addressing issues such as the hypocrisy observed within religious institutions and how churches handle misconduct accusations. They highlight the problematic nature of internal conflict resolution within churches and discuss the broader issues of abuse and cover-ups in various denominations. 



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The Unlovely Truth

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlovely-truth/id1490970256

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/0oOJagNw54yyATuQ5dI6l0



Lori Morrison

https://theunlovelytruth.com/

https://www.facebook.com/theUnlovelyTruth

https://www.instagram.com/theunlovelytruthpodcast/



Michele Locke

https://www.michelelocke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/



Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher

https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch

www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 



Additional Links 

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788 

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/



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