Spiritual Bypass THB #26 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed The Redeemed Backslider podcast

Spiritual Bypass THB #26 Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed

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Have you ever been told to "just pray more" when facing depression? Or heard "God has a plan" when grieving, leaving you feeling worse instead of comforted? You're not alone, and there's a name for this phenomenon: spiritual bypass.
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed shares her groundbreaking research on how Christians use scripture and religious language to avoid processing psychological pain. While often well-intentioned, this practice prevents genuine healing and can leave lasting wounds. As a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D. focused on spiritual abuse and spiritual bypass, Dr. Gilbert-Reed brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this sensitive topic.
We explore the difference between healthy faith and harmful avoidance, examining how phrases like "do not be anxious about anything" can be weaponized against vulnerable people. Dr. Gilbert-Reed explains how spiritual bypass occurs most commonly in three contexts: home, church settings, and ministry workplaces, and she provides practical guidance for recognizing when it's happening to you.

To reach Dr. Reed, you can visit her website at www.peridotreed.com

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Chapters

1. Introducing Dr. Peridot Gilbert-Reed (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Spiritual Bypass (00:03:01)

3. The Research Behind Spiritual Abuse (00:10:42)

4. Trusting Yourself as a Christian (00:20:33)

5. Grief, Forgiveness, and the Healing Process (00:34:25)

6. Depression in Christian Contexts (00:47:17)

7. Setting Boundaries in Religious Settings (01:01:02)

8. Holding Space for Pain and Emotion (01:16:30)

9. The Path to Healing and Redemption (01:24:39)

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