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This Little Light of Mine is an LGBTQ+ tale of terror (growing up as a closeted Gay Christian in the Evangelical church) that led to trauma (cPTSD, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, addiction) to what I intend to become triumph. Join me on my healing and recovery journey towards mental health, spiritual health and emotional health as I find my voice by sharing what happened in my life as a Queer Christian where I was taught that I was not allowed to love.
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Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma & Owning Your Soul Identity 3 main show benefits: Reconstructing your faith Owning your sexual identity Healing religious trauma & spiritual abuse to step into your authentic self A podcast for black sheep who want to reconnect with their faith outside of the church and step into their *authentic self* Have you ever found yourself in a dark place questioning God, sexuality & your purpose? If so, that’s exactly where I, Titus Glenn, found myself 2 years a ...
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Owning Your Spiritual Identity: Embracing Personal Experiences while you heal Religious Trauma
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"Owning Your Spiritual Identity: Embracing Personal Experiences" In this enlightening episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Our host shares a personal exploration of what it means to truly own your spiritual identity, emphasizing the importanc…
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"The Joy of Spiritual Community: My take away from Bishop Carlton Pearson's Memorial" In this heartwarming episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we explore the profound impact of finding your spiritual community. Our host shares a deeply personal experience at Bishop Carlton Pearson's memorial servic…
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Healing Religious Trauma: Unlearning Theology, Embracing Diversity, and LGBTQ+ Support with Kelley Minter
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In this powerful continuation of our conversation on "Healing Religious Trauma: Unlearning Theology, Embracing Diversity, and LGBTQ+ Support with Kelley Minter. Together, we explore the profound journey of unlearning theology, address the fear of connecting with others, and delve into Kelley's impactful work in supporting the LGBTQ+ community in th…
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Exploring Religious Trauma: Unlearning Doctrine, Defining the Journey, and Insights from Kelley Minter
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In this enlightening episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we embark on a deep and honest conversation about religious trauma. Our special guest, Kelley Minter, guides us through the process of unlearning doctrine, shares her insights on defining the journey, and explores how she embarked on the path…
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Join us for a short and heartfelt 5-minute podcast as we pause to express gratitude for the foundation of our experiences and the progress we've made on our unique journeys. In this brief moment of reflection, we celebrate the strength we've discovered in our stories and the growth that continues to shape our paths."…
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In this captivating episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we explore the profound significance of sharing your personal story as a catalyst for healing, forging community, and inspiring others. Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of storytelling and its role in the journey of self-disc…
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Symptoms and Solutions: Navigating Religious Trauma with Dr. Cedric Adams" In this enlightening continuation of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we rejoin our esteemed guest, Dr. Cedric Adams, to delve deeper into the complex landscape of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS). Together, we uncover the symptoms o…
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Defining Religious Trauma: Insights and Awakening in the Church" In this enlightening episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we embark on a deep exploration of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) within the context of the church. Our guest, Dr. Cedric Adams, provides a comprehensive definition of RTS and …
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Empowering Recovery: Tools for Addressing People-Pleasing, Boundaries, and Religious Trauma In this transformative episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we delve into essential tools for healing, personal growth, and empowerment. Join us as we explore three key components: overcoming people-pleasing,…
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Episode Title: "Reconnecting Through Music: A Journey of Deconstruction and Rediscovery" In this deeply personal episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," our host embarks on a soul-stirring journey of deconstruction, renewal, and reconnection through the power of music. Join us as we explore the transfo…
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we delve into the art of questioning, challenging, and evolving our faith and beliefs. Join us as we explore the importance of questioning one's beliefs and how it can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of spirituality. K…
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Tools for Empathy and Love: Overcoming Self-Righteousness with Paul Williams In this highly anticipated follow-up episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we rejoin our insightful guest, Paul Williams, for a profound exploration of tools that transcend self-righteousness. Join us on a journey where we d…
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Navigating Religious Trauma: Stories of Breaking the Chains of People-Pleasing and Self-Righteousness with Paul Williams
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Navigating Religious Trauma: Stories of Breaking the Chains of People-Pleasing and Self-Righteousness with Paul Williams In this thought-provoking episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we embark on a transformative journey through the intricate landscape of religious trauma. Join us for a heartfelt a…
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Healing Religious Trauma Triggers: My Personal Journey and Three Essential Tools In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," I share my own journey of healing from religious triggers that stem from childhood faith. Join me as I recount my experiences, struggles, and tr…
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In this week's deeply introspective episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we delve into the profound topic of religious trauma and provide essential insights on recognizing its symptoms and navigating the path to healing. Join us as we explore the following key themes: 1. Symptoms of Religious Trauma…
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In this highly anticipated follow-up episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we continue our profound conversation with licensed therapist Chant Virden. In this installment, we dive deeper into the transformative world of personal development, with a dedicated focus on two vital aspects - self-love and…
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How to Foster Personal Development When Navigating Religious Trauma with Guest Chants Virden
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In this week's enlightening episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we are joined by a special guest, licensed therapist Chant Virden. Together, we embark on an exploratory journey into the realms of personal development, unraveling its essence, significance, and transformative potential. Join us as we…
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Episode Title: Navigating Healing: Conversations with Parents, Empathy, Boundaries, Support Systems, and Forgiveness In this week's enlightening episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," we delve into a powerful toolkit for healing from childhood and religious trauma. Building upon the enlightening conve…
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Navigating Childhood and Religious Trauma: A Conversation with Tyonna Smith In this week's emotionally compelling episode of "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity," join us for a heartfelt conversation with a dear childhood friend, Tyonna Smith. Together, we delve deep into Tyonna's remarkable journey of resilien…
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Welcome to "Unchurching," the podcast designed for black sheep who seek to reconnect with their faith outside of traditional church structures and embrace their authentic selves. In this transformative episode, we delve into the stages of grief and explore practical strategies for processing the grief associated with questioning and grieving religi…
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Episode 1: The Start of My Deconstruction of Faith From the Christian Church Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "Unchurching: Healing Religious Trauma and Owning Your Spiritual Identity" podcast. In this deeply introspective and thought-provoking episode, your host Titus Glenn takes you on a personal journey - a journey of unraveling, question…
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Welcome to "Unchurching," the podcast dedicated to providing a safe haven for black sheep seeking to reconnect with their faith outside of traditional church structures and embrace their authentic selves. In this empowering episode, we delve into the topic of emotional overload stemming from religious trauma, offering practical insights and strateg…
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What to Look Forward to on our Journey.Titus Glenn
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Welcome to "Safe Place," the podcast dedicated to creating a supportive environment where we navigate the complexities of religious trauma and explore pathways to healing and growth. In each episode, we delve into the various symptoms and effects of religious trauma, offering insights, strategies, and personal stories to support listeners on their …
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Welcome to "Safe Place," the podcast where we create a nurturing space for individuals to find themselves, be themselves, and encourage others to do the same. In this episode, we dive into the important topic of religious trauma, shedding light on its impact and offering guidance on how to initiate the healing process. Join us as we embark on a com…
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Welcome to "Unchurching," the podcast designed to support and empower black sheep on their journey to reconnect with their faith outside of traditional church structures and embrace their authentic selves. In this transformative episode, we explore the power of affirmations as a tool to assist and facilitate the healing process from religious traum…
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Welcome to "Safe Place," the podcast where we create a nurturing space for conversations around sensitive and deeply personal subjects. In this particular show, we delve into the profound topic of grief, exploring its complexities and offering insights on how to navigate the healing process. Join us as we embark on compassionate conversations cente…
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Welcome to "Safe Place," the podcast dedicated to providing a nurturing and empowering space for millennials healing from religious trauma. In this transformative episode, we delve into the essential topic of finding confidence in oneself throughout the healing journey. Join us as we are honored to have a special guest, Madam Secretary, who brings …
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Welcome to "Safe Place," where we create a safe place to find ourselves be our selves and then let others do the same. In this episode, we dive deep into three key strategies for managing these difficult experiences and finding your path forward. Join us as we discuss practical tips and insights to help you navigate through the maze of emotions, re…
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Join us in Part 2 In this episode, we dive into the art of forgiveness and how it can lead to healing and freedom after divorce. As a divorced man on a spiritual journey, learning to forgive your ex and yourself can be one of the most challenging but transformative experiences. We discuss how taking ownership of your role in the divorce, changing y…
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In this episode, we dive into the art of forgiveness and how it can lead to healing and freedom after divorce. As a divorced man on a spiritual journey, learning to forgive your ex and yourself can be one of the most challenging but transformative experiences. We discuss how taking ownership of your role in the divorce, changing your perspective on…
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Navigating Life After Divorce: Healing the Ripple Effects on Family, Friends, and Community Part 2
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In this continuation of our series on Navigating Life After Divorce, we dive deeper into healing the ripple effects on family, faith, and community. As someone who has experienced the challenges of divorce firsthand, I share my own journey of healing and growth, and offer practical tips and insights for managing the aftermath of divorce. In Part 2,…
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Join us as we explore the ripple effects of divorce on Family, Faith, and community. As a divorcee, I understand the challenges of navigating these areas, and I want to share my experience and stories with you. Through our conversations, we'll examine ways to manage the emotional, social, and spiritual effects of divorce, and how to build a new lif…
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In this episode, host Titus Glenn continues his story of divorce and personal growth, sharing his insights on how to move forward after the end of a marriage. Titus offers practical advice for those navigating the challenges of divorce, including tips for managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and seeking support from friends, family, or a …
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Join host Titus Glenn as he shares his personal story of divorce and how it challenged his faith and personal growth. Titus opens up about how he met his former partner, the challenges they faced as a couple, and the decision to end their marriage. He discusses the role that spirituality played in his marriage and divorce, and shares his observatio…
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In this episode Titus tells the story of the heart beat of this podcast. Through stories from his life he narrates how he got to the point to offer this Safe Place. Check out the Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/imsafehereTitus Glenn
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Hello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's special episode entitled PAUSE. This episode is special to me because I'm trying on some of the things that I've been the learning and sharing this season. I'm taking time to listen to my body, being gentle with myself, a…
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Hello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's story episode entitled Grief, Loss, Hope, Love One of the more surprising things I discovered during my time in rehab was the duality of recovery. Yes, recovery is learning to stop or let go of behaviours and actions that…
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In today's episode, I'm joined with the incredible mother and son team, Candace & Riley. Candace and Riley are going to share part of their journey of unconditional love, acceptance, courage, strength & hope, and how they made a decision to come out as a family in the middle of the pandemic. It is conversations like this and humans like Riley and C…
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Your perceived challenge with addiction isn’t the problem. You are not the ‘problem’. It’s what happened to you that has caused this ‘problem’. The Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACEs) is population-based clinical evidence that shows that the major factor underlying addiction in adults is childhood trauma. It is proven that those who suffer fr…
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By sharing his own personal experience with religious trauma and evolution towards leaving fundamentalism behind, Andrew Pledger was fired from his campus job and expelled from Bob Jones University. Join our conversation as Andrew shares how his art gave him a unique opportunity to explore how religious trauma has impact his life and how he started…
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Hello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you are able to join me for today's story episode entitled Complex Trauma. I need to take a deep breath as I introduce today's episode. This was one of the hardest episodes that I've had to write in the last year. As I took the time to go back through my jo…
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"The sexy thing in the #exvangelical world right now is destruction. That's the easiest path, just shoot flaming arrows at the thing, tear it apart, poke holes in it. Destroying something is deeply satisfying the moment, especially when there is a lot of hurt. Deconstruction has a lot more intention behind it, it's much more careful in its explorat…
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Looking back, I can now describe my time in treatment as the most difficult, most exposed, and most rewarding time of my life. I started to pull the wool back from my eyes and began to see how my approach to 'strength' hurt me, hurt others around me, and nearly cost me my life. While in treatment I learned how many of my addictive behaviours and an…
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Are evangelical churches safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ humans? How can a space that may be considered 'unsafe' transform into a welcoming and affirming space? Is it possible to create a safe space for all people? In today's episode, I'm joined with James Sholl, my personal friend and Senior Pastor of Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto. James helps us e…
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Christmas survival tips for LGBTQ Christians This year has been a doozie for so many of us. And if you're anything like me the holiday season usually amplifies any feelings of loneliness, disconnection, or otherness that I may have swirling around in my head. I know that I'm not alone on this one. For many Queer people of faith, the holiday season …
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Hello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you were able to join me for today's story episode entitled Rehab. In today's episode, I'm taking you on the road with me to Philadelphia where I'm about to check into the trauma-informed rehab facility where I will be living for the next 30 days. Parts of …
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Hello and Welcome to This Little Light Of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm really glad that you are able to join me for today's interview episode. Today I'm joined with David Laskovski who is joining our conversation on mental health and will be helping us delve a little deeper into the topic of suicide. David developed the HELP model, that pr…
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Hello and welcome to This Little Light of Mine, my name is James Powell and I'm so glad that you were able to join me for today's story episode entitled Coming out again. In today's episode I walk you some of the uncomfortable yet necessary events that followed my big decision to JUMP! from S02E05. I'm putting my decision to attend an in-patient tr…
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I'm joined with Bonnie Violet. Bonnie is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist, digital chaplain and host of 'A Queer Chaplin' and 'Splintered Grace' podcasts. In today's interview episode Bonnie and I will be talking about the recent Netflix conversation therapy documentary, titled 'Pray Away'. We'll be talking what we found, helpful, hu…
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