I Left My Toxic Church...Now What?

After experiencing spiritual abuse, some people decide to give up on church altogether, while others quickly throw themselves into searching for a new congregation. Before you step back into church life, there are a few important things to consider to protect your healing and ensure a healthier, safer spiritual environment.

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Five Reasons People Struggle to Find God

There are many reasons why some people choose not to believe in God. Often, these reasons are deeply connected to negative or painful experiences within church communities. This post explores five common reasons why individuals decide to stop believing in God, while also offering one positive reason that encourages faith.

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How to Reclaim Your Church from Spiritual Abuse

You are a leader in your church and spiritual abuse has just been exposed. What do you do? How do you “clean house” and get your church back on track? This post offers you a guide for the process.

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How to Recover From Spiritual Abuse, by F. Remy Diederich

When you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, it can be so devastating you may not feel like you will ever recover. But God is faithful. He can renew your spirit if you give him the opportunity. This post will give you some direction to let that happen.

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Spiritual Abuse Checklist, by F. Remy Diederich

Sometimes a checklist is necessary to confirm what we suspect is true. Here is a concise 20-point spiritual abuse checklist to help you identify whether you are involved in a spiritually abusive church or organization.

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