Talk about the multisite Mega Church and you will get A LOT of STRONG opinions. Some think the multisite mega church is a scam. Others think it is great. Some think the mega church is evil, while others love it and believe it's the answer to growing the church in North America. A bevy of recent mega church scandals have only added to the confusion and frustration. In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran and Vicki May take a deep dive look into the good, bad, and ugly of...

There's a reason you should not trust your pastor, and it's Biblical! Unfortunately, most Christians are unaware of this and believe they are supposed to trust their pastor implicitly. Many Christians today falsely believe it's dishonoring to ask your pastor questions. Unfortunately, that viewpoint couldn't be farther from Biblical truth! The truth is you can question on your pastor and show more honor by doing so! In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran, Shawn Reece,...

People today have A LOT of opinions of the Church; unfortunately, most are not very good. WHY?! Culture has a negative view of the church because we are missing something vital! And what we are missing might surprise you. The good news is that what the church is missing is easy to find and put into practice. It just takes intentionality and commitment. Sadly, without it, we are in trouble. In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran and the crew discuss the one thing that...

In Episode 006 of the Church Disrupted Podcast, we expose the common lies that people believe about church hurt and spiritual abuse. These lies keep us stuck in the cycle of abuse and unable to heal or move forward. The truth is we need to recognize these lies before we can begin moving toward healing. We also highlight the difference between church hurt and spiritual abuse, and how both can have a significant impact on individuals. We show you how to get support and also mention a couple...

The Church is NOT a building. It's NOT an event. And it's DEFINITELY NOT an organization or business. The Church IS the people of God! And when the real Church shows up, there's no greater force for good in the world. Sadly, though, most people think of things like politics, judgment, big organizations, manipulation, and abuse when they think of the church. These bad actors are giving a bad name to Christians everywhere and harming the reputation of God's church and Christianity in culture....

It happens all too often. You leave a church, and when you do the community you had and the spiritual family you had around you acts like you no longer exist. Sometimes they're antagonistic, and at other times they are just apathetic. This is one of the hardest (and most painful) parts of leaving a church because it feels like you lose so much in the process. In episode 004 of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jacob and Sarai Miller share their story of leaving the Jehova's Witnesses and losing...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Church Disrupted Podcast, where we discuss the topic of "When Hiding Hurts." In this episode, we delve into the difficult decision of whether to speak out about church hurt, religious trauma, or spiritual abuse, or to remain silent to protect individuals, ministries, and the peace. We explore the consequences of hiding and the harm it can cause, both to ourselves and to others. Our conversations are real and authentic, but we want to remind our sensitive audience...

Gaslighting is one of the most misused tools to shut people down and shut them up. In the church, these gaslighting phrases get overlooked because they sound spiritual. The truth is they are just ways to control people, their actions, and the narrative around abusive behaviors. Jesus listened to hurting people, and we must learn how to listen. In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, we'll show you how to recognize gaslighting (especially in spiritual settings) and how to respond in...

Church Disrupted launches in August 2023 to stand against church hurt and spiritual abuse one conversation at a time. WARNING: These conversations will be 100% real and aren’t for the faint of heart. If you’re TIRED of CHURCH HURT and SPIRITUAL ABUSE, then this is the perfect podcast for you. It’s time to heal. It’s time. It’s time to move forward from church hurt. It’s time to end spiritual abuse!