Please note: This episode contains mentions of non-consensual outing, authoritative manipulation, spiritual abuse, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. Christopher Doran joins the podcast to share his story of joining a recovery group in a megachurch only to find betrayal, manipulation, and a severe lack of clarity on the topic of LGBTQ+ participation in the church. Read Chris' full story at this link. Visit churchclarity.org to find information on churches' actively enforced policies regarding women in leadership and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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