Videos tagged with Spiritual Abuse

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show investigates allegations of corruption within religious institutions, featuring guest Nathan Apffel. Discussions cover the CIA's involvement in creating the IRS church qualification checklist, financial misconduct including border tunnels and misuse of 501(c)(3) funds, and the controversial concept of tax-free parsonages. The episode highlights a pattern of institutional distrust and lack of accountability, drawing parallels to other major institutions.

This content details a survivor's account of childhood sexual abuse by a priest, exploring the profound psychological and spiritual impact. The guest discusses how this trauma led to feelings of abandonment by God and a long-term avoidance of religious institutions, despite a Catholic upbringing. The interview highlights the lasting effects of abuse by a trusted religious figure.