Joining me are Nikki G and Jonathon Carrington, the two co-hosts of the Surviving the Black Church Podcast and founders of the Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network. We have a great conversation about the unique experiences black survivors of religious trauma and Christian Nationalism and how to start recognizing and healing from it.

Learn more about Nikki and Jonathon's work:

Surviving the Black Church Podcast

Black Religious Trauma Recovery Network

@survivingtheblackchurch

Licensed mental health counselor, Michelle F. Moseley joins me for a conversation about the symptoms of religious trauma and some healing strategies for survivors. Michelle is a counselor based in North Carolina and offers clinical training for therapists.

https://michellefmoseley.com/

@therapy_with_michelle

This episode features Dr. Graham B. Walker, the Zeller's Chair of Theology and Philosophy at the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Our discussion centers on the evolution of theological views regarding suffering, trauma, and the meaning of the cross.

This episode features Krispin Mayfield, a therapist, author, and podcaster specializing in religious trauma and attachment. Our conversation explores the psychological and developmental impacts of growing up in high-control religious environments, specifically focusing on white Evangelicalism in the United States.

Learn more about Krispin's work at https://www.strongwilledproject.com/.

I'm back after a long break, interviewing cult intervention specialist and founder of People Leave Cults, Ashlen Hilliard. Learn more about her work here: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/

In this episode I interview a close friend, Cody Moncrief, who navigated church as a neurodivergent, introverted queer person growing up in the south.

This week I'm interviewing licensed therapist and author, Dr. Mark Gregory Karris about his new book, The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self. See more about Mark's work here: https://markgregorykarris.com/

I'm interviewing my own sister, Twyla Axelson, who's also a therapist and a mom of two. We're discussing how parents can raise children in religious communities without perpetuating religious trauma. Learn more about Twyla's work here: https://doubleoakcounseling.com/