My Church Was a Cult and Spiritually Abusive | My Story + Signs to Watch For

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What happens when God leads you into a place you already know could be dangerous? That was my reality. I knew something was off about this church before I even joined. I told God I didn’t want to go because I thought it was a cult. And He told me it would be my training ground. He wasn’t lying. In this video, I’m sharing my full testimony of what it was like being inside a spiritually abusive, cult-like church. Yes, God sent me there, but He didn’t send me to submit myself to spiritual control, manipulation, or fear. I made decisions along the way that opened doors for deeper entanglement, like asking the pastor for covering and guidance. Instead of mentorship, I was thrown into leadership with no support, forced to follow oppressive rules, and discouraged from questioning anything. From freezing in services with no heat while the pastor showed up in a brand new car, to watching scripture get twisted to manipulate our giving, to being kept in church constantly and made to perform worship instead of offering it freely, I saw firsthand how spiritual abuse can wear a religious mask. In this video, I’m breaking down: The emotional and spiritual toll of control masked as leadership The warning dream God gave me What finally pushed me to walk away Signs of a spiritually abusive or cult-like church you should never ignore If you’ve ever felt confused, manipulated, or controlled in a church setting, or if you’ve questioned whether what you experienced was spiritual abuse, this is for you. God will lead you out. And He will use what tried to break you as training ground, too. Stick around for a prayer at the end if you're in a similar place or just trying to process what you’ve been through. You’re not alone Resources: Book on Spiritual Abuse: https://amzn.to/4cxAR9X My Self-Published Book on Abstinence: https://amzn.to/3PwfTgF NJKV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/40m6lLF Christ-Centered Exposition: https://amzn.to/3DIcVDk Soul Care Book: https://amzn.to/4h86kRc Spiritual Authority: https://amzn.to/41YAt0S Experienc