When Spiritual Abuse Happens at Church, with Josh Patterson (Part 1)
This week, I’m joined by podcaster Josh Patterson, who courageously shares the first part of his story while still in the middle of the struggle. Josh has experienced spiritual abuse twice at the hands of church leadership. The first wound came as a teenager when his family was shunned from their church. Years later, it happened again while he was serving on pastoral staff. These experiences left deep marks, and Josh is still walking the long road of recovery.
I am grateful for his willingness to speak while the story is still unfolding. Nothing is tied up neatly, justice has not yet arrived, and the pain is still being worked through. Yet Josh is confident that God has not stopped working. In this episode, he shares what happened and how these experiences have shaped his life. His honesty invites us into the reality of healing in progress, where faith meets ongoing hurt and hope remains alive.
Connect with Josh:
Josh Patterson’s podcast:
https://www.joshuagpatterson.com/rethinking-faith
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