Best Narcissistic Abuse Bible Podcasts (2025)

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468: LEVEL UP! Zach Windahl on the Unified Story of Scripture, Why "Belong Before You Believe" Fails, and How to Study Scripture When You're Bored or Confused 1:18:48

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You love Jesus, and you want to love the Bible, but most days, life crowds it out. And when you do open the text, it can feel confusing, disjointed, even offensive; so you reach for personalities who make it feel easier. The problem is that celebrity clarity often replaces biblical clarity. This week on Win Today, Zach Windahl—creator of The Bible …

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Essential Validation for Caregiving as the Ultimate Loving Act It Is 31:15

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I, Beth, felt so validated when I read the book Prodepence: Moving Beyond Codepedency. I wasn't co-dependent. I was doing my best to love the addict I was married to and hold my family together in spite of the bad advice I had been given. I breathed a sigh of relief. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is caring for a loved one in the throe…

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A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts: Spiritual Abuse and Life on the Other Side (with Katherine Spearing) 44:41

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If you've been the victim of spiritual abuse--experienced in a wide variety of forms--it is imperative for you to gain the language, or vocabulary, to be able to describe what exactly happened to you. Moreover, education is one of the most critical aspects on the recovery journey. Author Katherine Spearing, with her new book A Thousand Tiny Paper C…

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A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts: Spiritual Abuse And Life on the Other Side (with Katherine Spearing) 44:42

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If you've been the victim of spiritual abuse--experienced in a wide variety of forms--it is imperative for you to gain the language, or vocabulary, to be able to describe what exactly happened to you. Moreover, education is one of the most critical aspects on the recovery journey. Author Katherine Spearing, with her new book A Thousand Tiny Paper C…

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467: Bored with Bible Study? Faith Womack on How to Wrestle with the Tension of Scripture, The Mistakes Pastors and Teachers Make When Teaching the Bible, and Building a Faithful Hermeneutic 1:10:44

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There's a difference between loving the Bible and learning how to read it. For many, study has felt complicated, clinical, or—worst of all—boring. Some of us were discipled by personalities instead of passages; others learned to chase quick application while skipping context. This week on Win Today, Faith Womack, author of No More Boring Bible Stud…

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Get 8 Hours Back In Your Week 38:32

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In this inspiring episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kelly Leardon—founder of Walk Like Warriors and certified Director of Operations—to talk about time management, burnout prevention, and the life-changing gift of Sabbath rest. Kelly opens up about her former 75-hour workweeks while raising four kids and attending sem…

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Breaking Free from Mom Burnout: Emotional Hygiene with Kristin Cogan 41:34

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In this powerful episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with licensed therapist and mom of five Kristin Cogan to explore the concept of emotional hygiene and how it can transform motherhood from overwhelming to joyful. Kristin opens up about her own journey of having four kids under four and feeling like she was drowning despite appearing to have it all to…

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466: When Pain Gets Wasted. Shawn Johnson on Stewarding the Middle Season of Life, How Bitterness Erodes Trust, and Why We Settle for Temporary Rest Instead of True Peace 1:07:14

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There's a way to live that squanders pain while your heart hardens and your trust thins. Things like numbing, retelling the wound, and calling it wisdom. This week on Win Today, Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of Attacking Anxiety, joins me to explore how people waste pain and how to steward the middle seasons when nothing…

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Revealing Exactly How We Asked Our Husbands To Move Out 34:04

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Beth and Robin share exactly how it came to asking their husbands to move out of the family home. While we do not endorse separation or divorce, we also know that it comes to that for safety of self and the family at times. We do not cast stones, we have been in that position and both of us are now divorced. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instag…

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Understanding the 5 Triggers of Addiction and Finding Freedom Through Faith 51:04

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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Audrey and Blaine Rindlisbacher to discuss a topic often hidden in shame: pornography and sexual addiction. Blaine courageously shares his journey from childhood struggles through nearly four decades of addiction, revealing how he finally found lasting freedom through …

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Restart and Restore: Surviving Manipulative Cults and Relationships (with Rachel Bernstein) 46:51

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This week I'm joined by my friend Rachel Bernstein, host of the IndoctriNation Podcast and author of a brand-new book entitled Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation. Rachel's book, along with a companion notebook for journaling and self-reflection, are super helpful resources for those of us who come out of high-control relig…

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Restart and Restore: Surviving Manipulative Cults and Relationships (with Rachel Bernstein) 46:52

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This week I'm joined by my friend Rachel Bernstein, host of the IndoctriNation Podcast and author of a brand-new book entitled Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation. Rachel's book, along with a companion notebook for journaling and self-reflection, are super helpful resources for those of us who come out of high-control relig…

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465: Stop Ignoring Your Body! Justin Whitmel Earley on Embodied Discipleship, Resisting Body-Idolatry, and How Sleep Rebuilds Your Soul 1:12:18

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There's a way to discuss spiritual growth that ignores the body, and a way to treat the body like a god. Both break you. This week on Win Today, Justin Whitmel Earley joins me to recover a practical theology of the body: why your habits, hormones, posture, screens, meals, and sleep are discipling your soul every day. We confront the twin errors of …

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You’re Not Their Savior: Discovering Who You Are in Christ 43:29

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In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Steve Rotermund, author of "God's Imperfect Plan is Perfect," for an honest and transformative conversation about codependency, addiction, and finding true identity in Christ. Steve's story breaks the mold of typical addiction narratives—as a husband, father of seven,…

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Finding Joy and Identity Through Life's Biggest Challenges with Monica Ocejo 34:52

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In this inspiring episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Monica Ocejo, a Mexican-born fashion designer, breast cancer survivor, and author of "Between Threads and Tortillas." Monica shares her powerful journey of transformation—from immigrating to the United States with dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer, to fa…

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464: When the Marriage Is OVER. Lysa TerKeurst on Narcissistic Abuse 101, Ending Self-Betrayal, and Why Unhealthy People Never Meet a Boundary They Like 49:53

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There's a moment when "endure it" becomes "end it," not because you stopped believing in God's power to heal, but because refusing to betray your God-given boundaries is how you stop betraying yourself. This week on Win Today, Lysa TerKeurst joins me to confront the realities so many live in silence: when it's biblically wise to end a marriage, how…

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How to be a Fit Witness for Christ in Spirit, Soul, and Body: The Whole Person Package 49:31

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In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction Podcast, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Dr. Laurette Willis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower. Dr. Laurette shares her incredible testimony of overcoming 22 years of New Age practices, alcoholism, smoking, and emotional eating that began at age six. From gr…

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We're Excited To Actually Unveil Our Authentic Selves 23:48

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Who are Beth and Robin? Who were they created to be? We share more about who we actually are in this episode. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyequalsstrengthpodcast/ Beth Contact information: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089464266376 Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bethbrunkcoaching/ Website:…

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Lessons From Pain: Creating Space for Prayer, Peace, and Purpose 31:21

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In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lalonna West, award-winning educational leader and author of Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery. Lalonna shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a 25-year marriage to her high school sweetheart and how God transformed her…

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Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship (with Stacie Rae) 57:44

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I'm joined this week by my very good friend Stacie Rae from Canada. Herself a survivor of a narcissistic relationship, Stacie now empowers those who are seeking not only to identify what narcissism is, but how to escape and rebuild their lives after leaving it all behind. Stacie works as a mentor and life coach providing, in her words, courses and …

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Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship (with Stacie Rae) 57:45

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I'm joined this week by my very good friend Stacie Rae from Canada. Herself a survivor of a narcissistic relationship, Stacie now empowers those who are seeking not only to identify what narcissism is, but how to escape and rebuild their lives after leaving it all behind. Stacie works as a mentor and life coach providing, in her words, courses and …

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463: Why Life Really Begins at 40. Mark Batterson on The Danger of Half-Present Living, Delayed Obedience, and Why We Need to Fall in Love with Gradual Progress 1:00:19

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There's a way to move through your forties that looks busy but stays small, a way to talk about calling while postponing obedience, and a way to live half-present in the present while telling yourself you're being "wise." This week on Win Today, Mark Batterson joins me to reclaim the middle decades as the beginning, not the end, and to confront why…

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From Self-Reliance to Spirit Reliance: Living Abundant and Free 37:00

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In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction podcast, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kathleen Johnson—author, speaker, and Spirit-led teacher known as "Scripture Girl"—to explore what true surrender really means. If you've ever felt trapped by control, fear, or addictive patterns, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Kathle…

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The Life-Changing Difference Between Surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Becoming Free 54:20

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Join Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction podcast as she welcomes Annette Chesney, a Christian coach, speaker, and seasoned recovery professional who equips women healing from narcissistic abuse—especially those called to lead. In this eye-opening conversation, Annette breaks down the complex topic of narcissism into an easy-to-understand spectr…

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462: Stop Lying to Yourself! Kevin Boehm on Why Life Happens For Us, Not To Us, Destroying the Self-Help Blueprint, When Fear Looks Like Wisdom, and Why Food Is a Peacemaker 1:05:04

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This week on Win Today, esteemed restaurateur Kevin Boehm joins me to name the subtle drift from hope to heaviness: how fear hides under the guise of practicality, how the self‑help blueprint promises control but delivers unease, and why your plate of food may be less incidental than you think—it could be a peacemaker for your soul. We dismantle th…

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A Mother’s Battle of Faith: Trusting God When Your Child Is Addicted 50:14

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Join host Tanya Gioia for a powerful conversation with Pat Domangue, women's minister and Bible study author, as she shares her gut-wrenching journey through her daughter Jade's five-year battle with drug abuse. Pat opens up about the darkest moments of fear, the faith crisis that nearly broke her, and the transformative moment when her mother-in-l…

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Admitting to Truth Over Years 19:23

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Beth and Robin talk about how Beth expierenced trickle disclosure over 23 years. Beth shares her journey to healing. She also shares how a CSAT therapist helped her and why everyone who has experienced betrayal trauma should find one to work with. Promised resources to find a CSAT https://iitap.com/search/custom.asp?id=4662 https://apsats.org/pages…

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Living Slow, Living Sent: Rhythms of Faith in a Fast-Paced World 54:57

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In this episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with Addie Ott—author, creative entrepreneur, and founder of gentle and lowly co.—to explore how to find quietness, maintain identity in Christ, and experience God’s presence in everyday moments. Addie shares her journey of slowing down in a fast-paced world, offering practical wisdom for connecting with God a…

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Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories (with Cynane Shay) 1:09:24

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This week's conversation features Cynane Shay, who goes by the name "Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat" on social media. She's an expert on the subject of Christianity and conspiracy theories, which is incredibly timely given the current situation regarding religion and politics in today's world. You may be familiar with evangelicals who embrace such cons…

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Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories (with Cynane Shay) 1:09:25

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This week's conversation features Cynane Shay, who goes by the name "Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat" on social media. She's an expert on the subject of Christianity and conspiracy theories, which is incredibly timely given the current situation regarding religion and politics in today's world. You may be familiar with evangelicals who embrace such cons…

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461: When Fake Faith and Cynicism Collide. Bethel Music's Paul and Hannah McClure on The Road from a Soft to a Cynical Heart, Healing the Orphan Spirit, Fake Faith, Why Faith Isn't Certainty, and Dumping ... 1:07:11

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There's a kind of faith that performs instead of worships, and eventually, that kind of faith breaks down. This week on Win Today, Paul and Hannah McClure from Bethel Music join me to talk about the slow drift from softness to cynicism in the life of a believer. We talk about the orphan spirit, fake faith that looks right but can't hold weight, and…

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The struggle to be still and listen to the voice of God in a noisy world 43:29

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In this deeply moving episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Catholic singer-songwriter and recording artist Lorraine Hess for an honest conversation about navigating life's darkest moments through faith. Lorraine shares her unique journey into ministry music, releasing her first album at 40 after earning a master's in pastoral …

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God Can Turn Any Mess Into a Message: Cherie & Nicole’s Story 56:48

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Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with the inspiring Twins Realty team—Cherie Walters and Nicole Juarez, identical twins who turned personal struggle into powerful testimonies of faith and financial independence. In this deeply personal conversation, they share how they moved from being “benchwarmers” in their faith to active participants in G…

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Resources for a Domestic Violence Exit Plan 19:49

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Beth and Robin talk about resources to use in escaping domestic violence safely. We include resources that we didn't know were available to us in hope that others will leave sooner than we did. We also speak to those who maybe witnessing domestic violence and being support people to those experiencing it. Resources for leaving domestic violence: ht…