Summary

Content warning: This video discusses spiritual abuse, church trauma, and emotionally unsafe faith environments. Please care for your heart as you watch. 💛

Have you ever left a Bible study feeling smaller, more confused, or secretly afraid of God? In this video, I’m sharing as a counselor how spiritual abuse quietly sneaks into Bible studies and small groups – often disguised as “accountability,” “submission,” or “being biblical.”

We’ll walk through:

• Subtle ways Scripture gets twisted to control, shame, or silence you
• Red flags in Bible study culture: no questions, no disagreement, no boundaries
• How “accountability” can turn into spiritualized bullying
• What your body is telling you when a group is not safe
• What a truly healthy, trauma-informed Bible study actually looks and feels like

If you’ve ever thought, “Something felt off, but I couldn’t name it,” my hope is that this gives you language, clarity, and permission to trust your discernment and your nervous system.

You are not “weak,” “rebellious,” or “unspiritual” for feeling harmed in a Christian space. Your story matters. God is not threatened by your boundaries or your healing process. 🌿

If this resonated with you, you can simply comment: “That was me.” You don’t have to share details to be seen.

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You are worthy of safe people and safe spaces — even in Bible study.