Today, Devi shares a conversation that she leads at the Mental Wealth Expo discussing the profound impact of religious trauma and the courageous work of reclaiming personal agency and trust. Devi shares the stage with Dr. Teddy Reeves, Senior Curator of Religion at the Smithsonian, and Carl Lentz, a former pastor and current strategist at Transformation Church. The conversation focuses on defining religious trauma, recognizing its effects, and finding pathways for healing. The guests discuss various forms of harm inflicted in religious contexts and offer practical advice for those struggling with these experiences. They emphasize the importance of finding personal connection with the divine outside traditional frameworks and encourage listeners to explore their spiritual identity with compassion and autonomy. The episode aims to provide tools for understanding, healing, and rediscovering a relationship with God that is true, expansive, and grounded in personal agency.

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Exploring Religious Trauma with Carl Lentz and Dr. Teddy Reeves