Send us a MessageA child in Gothenburg thanks his dad for sharing fruit, and suddenly the whole room remembers what faith is supposed to feel like—sweet, simple, and freeing. From that quiet moment, we trace a sharper line into the places where religion twists: the backlash to the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, the old reflexes of control and fear, and the patterns that turn churches into machines for shame. We name spiritual abuse clearly, not to sensationalise it, but to give language to the wounds many carry: control dressed up as obedience, prosperity pitches that prey on longing, and the silencing of anyone who asks hard questions or tries to leave with their dignity intact.We unpack practical ways to spot danger—legalism, fear-first preaching, information control, and insider–outsider hierarchies—and we hold that up against a healthier, warmer Christianity grounded in relationship rather than rules. Scripture becomes a lifeline rather than a cudgel: the Lord near to the brokenhearted, the Good Shepherd who lays down his life, the promise that bruised reeds won’t be snapped to prove a point. We also talk safeguarding, humility in leadership, and why a nurse’s instincts—care, calm, service—can renew a communion that’s tired of outrage and hungry for mercy.This is a candid, hopeful journey from harm to healing, with space to breathe, pray, and begin again. If you’ve been burned by church, or you love someone who has, you’ll find language, empathy, and simple next steps here. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs gentleness today, and leave a review to help more people find a non‑weaponised, joy‑filled faith.Support the showwww.acornchristian.org Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Facebook!

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