

The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who’s been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness.
I’m your host, Brian Lee, and I’m so excited to share these conversations with you.
This is a place for deep and meaningful conversations around spiritual abuse and religious trauma. I want to provide you with language to name your experiences and validate your stories, and to give you practical tools that move you toward healing and wholeness.
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Did you know that much of the advice Christian parents have been taught over the years doesn’t align with what we know about child development?
In this episode, I speak with therapist and author Meag...
How can we resist the overwhelming loneliness and despair of our time?
In this episode, I speak with author and poet David Gate about his debut collection of poems and essays titled Rebellion of Care...
What happens at church camp? And what happens when what happens at church camp doesn't stay there, but follows us for the rest of our lives?
Most people think of campfires, silly songs, skits, deep t...
What is spiritual trauma? How is it different from religious trauma? And what can I do if I, or someone I know, experienced it?
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of spiritual trauma and...
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In this final episode of Season 2, I'm "opening up my office," which is currently covered with my kids' toys and the smell of fresh-cut peonies and coffee. Have a seat and get cozy as I share what’s n...
Very few victims of abuse seek out a lawyer for money—most are looking for something else. They want safety, justice, and agency over an impossible situation.
In this episode, I speak to Melissa J. H...
How do you restore a relationship with God after spiritual abuse?
It makes sense that you might struggle with the idea of being held and loved by God after experiencing spiritual abuse, or any other ...
CW/TW: This episode is centered largely around the topic of Clergy Sexual Abuse (CSA) and its effects. Please be gentle with yourself. If it feels like too much at any point, please feel free to stop,...