THEOLOGY & SCRIPTURE
When Church Hurts
Questioning is not the same as losing your faith.
For anyone questioning, leaving or healing from a controlling faith community, wherever you’ve come from. Learn to recognise the signs of spiritual abuse, read honest stories of leaving and grieving, test claims of “restored truth” against Scripture and church history, and start rebuilding faith in Jesus.
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Rebuilding Faith
Musings On A Kingdom Of One
A personal reflection on youthful dogmatism, end-times certainty and self-righteous judgement, and how time, humility and 2000 years of Christian witness have stretched the edges of the map.
“Restored Truth” Claims
Did John Thomas Rediscover Truth?
Was the Gospel really lost for nearly two thousand years? Examining the claim that a 19th-century movement restored lost truth against Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus and Christ’s promise to build his church.
“Restored Truth” ClaimsRebuilding Faith
Is The Holy Spirit “On Ice”?
Can the Christian life be lived through willpower and discipline alone? A look at the gift, gifts and fruit of the Spirit, Spirit baptism, and a soft cessationist view of the gifts.
Leaving & GrievingRebuilding Faith
From Theism To Christianity: My Journey To Faith
A guest reflection on growing up in a closed religious community, wrestling with disillusionment, unworthiness and the fear of baptism, and finally finding freedom in following Jesus.
Rebuilding Faith
When Faith Heals: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse – Part 2
Can faith heal after it has been used to harm? A guide to recovering from spiritual abuse, when church reform is possible, the Spirit’s healing work and stepping back into community.
Recognising Spiritual Abuse
When Faith Hurts: Recognising Spiritual Abuse – Part 1
How do you know if a church or leader is spiritually abusive? Drawing on Wycliffe, the Reformation and Galatians to name red flags of control and point back to Christ alone.
Leaving & GrievingRebuilding Faith
Keeping The Faith
A personal reflection on faith after being excommunicated, exploring doctrinal certainty, inherited traditions, N. T. Wright’s call to think afresh, and abiding in Jesus with his people.
Leaving & Grieving
Beyond The Pale
A personal reflection on life after leaving a religious community, answering honest questions about fellowship, changing church culture, keeping faith and finding nurture in the wilderness.
Leaving & Grieving
Leaving
A personal reflection on leaving the religious community that shaped a lifetime of beliefs, exploring the difficult process of questioning inherited teachings, challenging religious authority and navigating the consequences of walking away.
Recognising Spiritual Abuse
Majors And Minors | The Danger Of Extremism
What did Jesus mean by straining out gnats and swallowing camels? Exploring Matthew 23, the roots of legalism and how Christians can stay united during the polarising Covid-19 pandemic.
