Expanded Perspectives
Listen to what awakens your Soul—
follow your own path and trust yourself.
Recommended Reading & Listening
The below resources are a starting point to help you find what resonates within you—a place to find your inner wisdom.
This is a beginning to your journey. You have permission to question and you have the freedom to forge your own path to healing.
Reading
Reading
Dr. Eitan Bar
Dr. Elaine Pagels
- The Gnostic Gospels
- Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
- The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans, and Heretics
- Revelations: Visions, Prophesy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation
Dr. Bart Ehrman
- Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why
- Lost Christianities: The Battle for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew
- Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible
Dr. Michael S. Heiser
- The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural World View of the Bible
- Reversing Herman: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Message of Jesus Christ
- Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why it Matters
Dr. David Bentley Hart
Dr. Lisa Miller
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Dr. Eben Alexander
Dr. Marie Hoffman
Marshall Davis
William G. Duffy
Jim Palmer, Former Megachurch Pastor
Keith Giles, Former Pastor
Michael Singer
Listening & Podcasts
Listening & Podcasts
DECONSTRUCTION & HEALING FROM SPIRITUAL ABUSE
- The New Evangelicals Podcast – Hosted by Tim Whitaker, this podcast explores deconstruction, faith shifts, and church trauma with honesty and compassion.
- The Messy Spirituality Podcast – Focuses on grace, authenticity, and healing for those who feel disillusioned by organized religion.
- Exvangelical – Hosted by Blake Chastain, this podcast features interviews with those who have left Evangelicalism and are reclaiming their faith or spirituality.
- Faith Unleashed with Keith Giles – Addresses leaving fundamentalism and rediscovering Jesus outside of toxic church systems.
- Dirty Rotten Church Kids – Two former church kids share their humorous yet insightful take on leaving Evangelicalism and embracing freedom.
- Bodies Behind the Bus – Provides a platform for individuals to reclaim their narratives and shed light on the epidemic of abuse within Western evangelical spaces.
- The Liturgists Podcast – Covers spirituality, faith shifts, and deconstruction with intellectual and emotional depth.
- Almost Heretical – A deep dive into biblical interpretations and theology that challenge harmful church teachings.
- Heretic Happy Hour – Engages in open and irreverent discussions on deconstruction, theology, and grace.
- Reclaiming My Theology – Explores how theology has been used to harm and how to reclaim a faith that aligns with love and justice.
- The Deconstructionists Podcast – Explores faith deconstruction while still embracing Jesus in a more mystical, love-centered way.
MYSTICAL CHRISTIANITY & CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS
Cynthia Bourgeault – The Wisdom Way of Knowing
A modern Christian mystic and contemplative teacher, Cynthia explores Centering Prayer, non-dual Christianity, and The Gospel of Thomas.
- Podcast: Guest appearances on Turning to the Mystics and The Liturgists.
- Books: The Wisdom Jesus, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening
Richard Rohr – Another Name for Every Thing
Franciscan priest and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Rohr speaks on non-dual Christianity, mysticism, and Divine Love.
- Podcast: Another Name for Every Thing (with the Center for Action & Contemplation).
- Book: The Universal Christ
YouTube Channels
YouTube Channels
These channels can be incredibly empowering for those who are healing from spiritual abuse, moving beyond restrictive belief systems, and embracing a higher consciousness rooted in love and freedom.
AARON ABKE
Raised in a devout Christian home as the son of a pastor, Aaron was deeply immersed in Evangelical theology from a young age. He later became a worship pastor himself, passionately seeking to deepen his relationship with God. However, after experiencing a profound spiritual awakening, he began to question the fear-based doctrines he had been taught.
Aaron Abke focuses on spiritual awakening, consciousness, and non-dual teachings through a blend of Christian mysticism, metaphysics, and the Law of One. His content resonates with those who are deconstructing religious belief systems while still seeking a deep and authentic connection with God, Christ, and the higher self. His YouTube channel and podcast are great resources for shifting from fear-based religion to love-centered spirituality.
DANNY MOREL
Danny Morel is a transformational coach and speaker who focuses on spiritual growth, self-healing, and abundance. He often discusses breaking free from limiting beliefs, including those rooted in religious trauma, and stepping into personal empowerment and Divine Love. His approach blends mindset, spirituality, and practical tools for inner transformation.
