In this raw and necessary episode of The Backslider Diaries,T, J, and Lance sit down to unpack the difficult reality of abuse within faithcommunities. From personal experience and broader patterns, we break down themany faces of religious harm—childhood abuse, sexual misconduct, grooming,physical and emotional control, financial exploitation, and culturalmanipulation. No sugarcoating. No excuses. Just truth. If you've ever feltgaslit, silenced, or shamed in the name of God—this conversation is for you.Because faith should never be a weapon.

⚠️ Content warning: This episodediscusses sensitive topics including various forms of abuse. Listenerdiscretion is advised.

🎵 Opening music by The Demigs: • Black Valley Fight 🎵 Closing music by The Demigs: • Monochrome Blues

🌐 Resources: https://adultchildren.org – for support, healing, and recovery

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They promised healing. They delivered a show. In this episode, we dive into the dark underbelly of faith healing—where staged miracles, emotional exploitation, and spiritual manipulation rake in millions. From televangelist theatrics to tent revival cons, we expose how desperate people are preyed upon in the name of God. This isn't just deception—it's a system built on false hope and fat wallets.

We talk the grift, the guilt, and the god-complex behind miracle ministries—and why the truth is often buried under a mountain of money and microphones

In this one, we dive into how political polarization—especially the rise of MAGA ideology—has created rifts in families across the U.S., and how it's become closely tied with modern evangelical culture. We share stories of strained relationships, lost connections, and the emotional cost of navigating belief systems that collide at the dinner table.

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