Soul Bruises
As a lifelong believer in Christ, I have grown weary of watching harm occur in our spiritual settings. I'm sick and tired of just trying to pretend it isn’t happening or feeding myself the delusional fact that spiritual abuse isn’t a cancer within not only the church setting but also metastasizing to areas outside religious institutions.
This is why Soul Bruises podcast was created. Why this podcast is dedicated to the exposure, education and hopeful eradication of spiritual abuse in all settings. Whether you relate to my experience or have your own views on the topic I hope that you will find the Soul Bruises podcast will offer a fair and comprehensive perspective on the topic.
Whether you're a spiritual leader, member of a church, or don't even have any affiliation with God or the church I want to challenge your assumptions regarding this topic so I hope you tune in.
With each episode I hope you gain a clearer understanding of what spiritual abuse is, how is shows up in religious and other settings, who and what it affects and why it must be addressed in a purposeful and honest way.
Soul Bruises
Episode 1: Soul Bruises Trailer - From Silence to Sanctuary: A Journey through Spiritual Abuse
The "Soul Bruises" podcast, hosted by Christie Hodson, delves into the often ugly and concealed realities of spiritual abuse. It addresses the weariness and sadness that arise from hearing stories of abuse at the hands of spiritual leaders and the troubling absence of accountability for these abusers. The podcast seeks to shed light on the damage hidden behind the veils of religion, faith, and dogma.
Through candid conversations, powerful stories, and the wisdom of those who have experienced spiritual abuse, "Soul Bruises" aims to educate its listeners about what spiritual abuse looks like and how it manifests in various aspects of our lives. It's a sanctuary of trust, a place of learning, and a platform for elevating the voices of survivors who have been silenced for too long.
The podcast is dedicated to building safe havens within religious spaces, homes, communities, and personal lives. It is committed to reclaiming the peace and solace that spirituality can provide and promoting decency and kindness toward fellow humans.
"Be Human, Be Kind, Be Both."
Are you weary of constantly hearing stories of abuse at the hand of a spiritual leader? Are you saddened by the significant absence of accountability by many of those spiritual abusers? Does it frustrate you when the system surrounding these abusers either enables them, stays silent or, even worse, helps to cover up the abusive actions? Perhaps you have been a victim of spiritual abuse and unjustly blamed for it and told you were the problem? Or are you observing from the outside, wondering why these religious people who proclaim God's love engage in acts of abuse or minimize these acts to be just church hurt? If these questions resonate with you, then you are who this podcast is for. Welcome to the Soul Bruises Podcast. I am your host, Christie Hodson, and it is a pleasure to have you join me today in this space. We are about to embark on a journey together, one that uncovers the heartbreaking realities that often stay concealed in the shadows of spiritual abuse. The aim of the Soul Bruises Podcast is to serve as a sanctuary of trust and a place of learning and understanding, all the while shedding light on the pervasive damage that hides behind the veils of religion, faith and dogma. Throughout each episode, I will unravel the intricate layers of spiritual abuse by diving deep in how spiritual and religious beliefs have been misused to cause pain and still fear and assert dominance over another human being. Soul Bruises will not only strive to bring awareness, but also to educate, equipping those who listen with the knowledge of what spiritual abuse looks like and how it manifests in the world around us. Prepare for open and candid conversations, empowering stories and the invaluable wisdom we can gain from those who have walked this path before us. Together, we will learn how to build safe havens within our religious spaces, our homes, our communities and our own personal lives. One of my greatest commitments will be focused on elevating the voices of the survivors that have been silenced for far too long. So join me as we take steps towards reclaiming the peace and solace that spirituality can bring and the decency and kindness we need to be bestowing on our fellow humankind. I am personally dedicated to forging a path where spiritual abuse finds no refuge. Thank you for being here. My presence truly matters.
Christie Hodson:Soul Bruises first episode will debut on December 1st of 2023. This date holds profound personal significance for me, as it is my late father's birthday. His kindness and compassion towards others have taught me invaluable lessons on how to treat others with respect and empathy. With this release date, I wanted to honor his legacy of kindness. Subscribe to the podcast now to get new episodes when they are released. You can contact me through email at soulbruises@gmail. com or on Instagram@soulbruises2023. Together, let's embark on this transformative journey toward healing, one episode at a time. Until we connect again. Be human, be kind, be both.
