Spiritual Gaslighting: When They Use God to Make You Doubt Yourself
Have you ever brought a concern to someone in your faith community — and instead
of being heard, you were handed a Bible verse? Told your doubt was faithlessness?
Made to feel that your pain was the problem, not what caused it?
That is spiritual gaslighting. And in this episode, we name it.
In this first episode of our 2-part series on gaslighting and perception,
licensed counselor and author Elisha walks you through:
✦ What spiritual gaslighting actually is — and how it differs from healthy
spiritual correction
✦ The 3 most common forms: scripture weaponization, divine authority claims,
and peace as silencing
✦ The neuroscience behind why it works — and why you are NOT weak for missing it
✦ A theological reframe rooted in Proverbs 14:15 and 1 John 4:1 — because discernment is a gift God gave you, not a sin to repent of
✦ A guided somatic check-in to help your nervous system settle after this
material
✦ A closing prayer for everyone whose perception has been silenced in the
name of faith
NEXT WEEK → Part 2: "3 Signs You're Not Crazy: How to Trust Your Perception
After Gaslighting"
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🕊️ FREE RESOURCE — The S.T.A.R.T. Guide
A somatic regulation guide designed for survivors navigating faith-based
trauma. Download free at: https://elishas-space.onpodium.com/
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📖 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED
• Proverbs 14:15
• 1 John 4:1
• 1 Kings 19 (Elijah under the juniper tree)
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👩⚕️ ABOUT ELISHA
Elisha is a counselor, author, and founder of Restoring You Christian
Counseling. Elisha's Space exists at the intersection of clinical psychology
and Christian faith — for women who are done with "just pray more" and ready
for real healing.
📍 Website: https://www.restoringyouchristiancounseling.com/
▶️ SUBSCRIBE for Part 2 — dropping next week
👇 COMMENT below: which of the 3 forms have you experienced most?
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. If you are in crisis, please contact a licensed
mental health professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
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