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Exvangelical Promise Backlund discusses her experiences with deception in religion and offers insights on recovery.

Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it. GOSPEL OF LIES book VIDEO of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

People in this episode

Host: The Thinking Atheist

Guest: Promise Backlund

Topics covered

• exvangelical
• recovery
• lies
• religion
• personal experience

Keywords

• exvangelical
• Gospel of Lies
• Promise Backlund
• religion
• recovery
• lies
• personal story

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Books & works: GOSPEL OF LIES

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