Roy and Lina get personal about spiritual and religious trauma: what faith gave them, where it caused harm, and how to find the sacred again on your own terms.
In this episode, Roy Mong and Lina Guerrero get personal about spiritual and religious trauma.
Roy shares how he came to faith in high school, and how his career in evangelical missions turned into spiritual abuse. And Lina talks about growing up Catholic, the rituals and community that held her together, and the rigidity and hypocrisy that pushed her to start asking questions.
Content note: This conversation explores religious and spiritual trauma and spiritual abuse, and includes some strong language. Both hosts come from Christian traditions, and their stories reflect that lens.
This episode is for educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for therapy or crisis support. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988.
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