When faith is used to silence, control, or end conversations, something has gone wrong. In this episode, Dr. Greg exposes spiritual narcissism—the hidden way woundedness disguises itself as holiness and quietly breaks relationships from the inside out.

Key Topics:

Why spiritual maturity does not automatically include emotional maturity
How faith can unconsciously be used to shut down dialogue
Why boundaries can be an authentic act of mercy
How real healing requires integration, not just more prayer or effort
How spiritual language can become a shield against vulnerability rather than a path to communion
Why grace perfects nature but does not bypass psychological woundedness
Why marriage is not a chain of command but a mutual gift of self
How authority language can become a warning sign instead of a virtue
Why feeling confused, guilty, or silenced in a "faithful" relationship signals deeper misalignment

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Related blog articles:
Being Human episodes on Narcissism:
- Ep. #261: Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary
- Ep. #68: "I'm Not Narcissistic, You're Narcissistic!"
- Ep. #67: An Antidote to Narcissism
- Ep. #21: A Look at Narcissist Personality Disorder
Being Human Ep. #201: Is Leadership of the Family a Man's Job?
Being Human episodes on Parts Work:
- Ep. #49: Internal Family Systems & External Family Tensions
- Ep. #47: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends
Pastores Dabo Vobis (St. John Paul II) – On human formation as the foundation of spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral growth
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