About this episode
Stuart discusses the manipulation of spiritual authority with journalist Becky Garrison, focusing on religious narcissism and the impact of gaslighting in church settings.
Stuart talks with journalist and author Becky Garrison about Gaslighting for God — a sharp look at how spiritual authority gets used to manipulate, silence, and control. They unpack religious narcissism, why people doubt their own experiences in church settings, and how spiritual language can be used to protect leaders instead of people. This conversation is less about belief and more about power, accountability, and what healing actually looks like after religious harm.
People in this episode
Host: Stuart Delony
Guest: Becky Garrison
Topics covered
- gaslighting
- spiritual authority
- religious narcissism
- manipulation
- healing
- accountability
Keywords
- gaslighting
- spiritual authority
- religious harm
- manipulation
- narcissism
- healing
- accountability
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