428. How to Overcome Religious Trauma

428. How to Overcome Religious Trauma

From The New Evangelicals Podcast by Hosted by Tim Whitaker

May 4, 2026 · 50 min · Season 1 · Episode 428

About this episode

Tim Whitaker discusses religious trauma and healing with psychotherapist SC Neely.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages with psychotherapist SC Neely about her new book 'Healing Sacred Wounds' and explores religious and spiritual trauma, its impact on mental health, and pathways to healing. They discuss how childhood religious environments shape adult beliefs, the neurological effects of trauma, and practical steps for recovery. SC Nealy's Website | ⁠Lgbtcounselingdmv.com⁠ Chapters 05:55 The Impact of High Control Religions 12:08 Navigating Parenting and Religion 23:20 Navigating Trauma and Resilience 28:59 Building Healthy Relationships and Community 37:42 From Victim to Survivor: Redefining Identity 43:44 LGBTQ+ Counseling and Community Support ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice. If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Whitaker

Guest: SC Neely

Topics covered

  • religious trauma
  • mental health
  • healing
  • childhood beliefs
  • LGBTQ+ support

Keywords

  • religious trauma
  • mental health
  • healing
  • childhood religion
  • LGBTQ+ counseling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lgbtcounselingdmv.com

Books & works: Healing Sacred Wounds

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