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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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All Episodes & Show Notes

066: Integrating Theology and Psychology in Parenting with Meaghan Hampton Aug 05, 2025

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...

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063: A Rebellion of Care with David Gate Jul 15, 2025

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...

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062: Unpacking Our Church Camp Baggage with Cara Meredith Jul 08, 2025

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...

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061: Healing After Spiritual Trauma with Dr. Hillary McBride Jul 01, 2025

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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054: Navigating Abuse in Faith Spaces with Pete Singer (Summit Sessions) Jun 06, 2025

This conversation is from our 2025 Annual Summit.

Get 30% OFF an All Access Pass from any of our Annual Summits now through the end of August. Use code PODCAST30 to take advantage of this offer today...

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052: Office Hours with Brian Lee May 27, 2025

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...

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051: Exploring Legal Options and Outcomes for Survivors with Melissa Hogan May 20, 2025

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...

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050: Seeing Our Brokenness as a Bridge, Not a Barrier with Michael Cusick May 13, 2025

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 ...

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049: Confronting Clergy Abuse and Institutional Betrayal with David Pooler May 06, 2025

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,...

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