REST: Recovering from Spiritual Trauma

Emily Shepherd

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Spiritual Trauma has been defined as occurring when a person's religious experience is stressful, degrading, dangerous, abusive, or damaging. I am a mother joined by my adult daughter as we discuss our family’s story of recovering from spiritual trauma. In each episode of REST we will share our experience of 17 years in a church community with a high-control culture within the denomination of the OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church). Thankfully we are now on a journey toward true soul rest. We welcome your feedback and stories.  You can reach us at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com

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Recent episodes

  • Christian Modesty: It’s Not About Covering UpOct 12, 2026 · 33 min
  • When Christians Choose Suicide: Carol’s StorySep 14, 2026 · 31 min
  • Guest Interview | Dr. Ann Maree Goudzwaard on domestic & spiritual abuseJul 12, 2026 · 53 min
  • Guest Interview: Stephanie Chernyavskiy & Abuse in the OPC | Part 3Jun 20, 2026 · 30 min
  • Guest Interview: Stephanie Chernyavskiy & Abuse in the OPC | Part 2Jun 17, 2026 · 28 min
  • Guest Interview : Stephanie Chernyavskiy & Abuse in the OPC | Part 1Jun 13, 2026 · 41 min
  • Tithing: Our Family's Story of RegretMar 18, 2026 · 34 min
  • Should Christians TITHE?Mar 2, 2026 · 31 min
  • Guest Interview | Mike Adams on Sundays and SabbathsFeb 9, 2026 · 56 min
  • Guest Interview | Theresa Garcia Robertson on abuse in the OPCJan 26, 2026 · 43 min

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