Listen "Why Christianity Feels Toxic (The "Distortion" Theory)"
Episode Synopsis
Why does Christianity sound so toxic?If you've ever felt that Christianity sounds harsh, judgmental, or controlling, you're not alone. 30% of religious people report experiencing religious trauma from toxic church environments.But what if I told you there's a theory that explains why?It's called The Distortion Theory.In this episode, I'm introducing a framework that explains why Christianity sounds so different from what it's supposed to be. As an audio engineer, I've learned that a clean signal can sound completely different, even unrecognizable, when it's pushed through a distorted delivery system.The same thing has happened to Christianity.The Christianity you've heard has been distorted. It's been pushed through a broken delivery system that added shame, fear, and control that weren't in the original message.In this episode, we'll cover:✅ Why Christianity sounds toxic (it's been distorted in the delivery)✅ What got added that wasn't in the original (shame, fear, control)✅ How to identify the distortion (the audio engineer method)✅ What the clean signal actually sounds like (the original message)✅ How to hear Christianity without the distortionIf you've been hurt by toxic Christianity, legalism, or religious trauma, this episode is for you.WATCH THE VISUAL VERSION:This episode includes visual diagrams showing (The "Distortion" Theory) in action.👉 Watch on YouTube: [YOUTUBE LINK]Be Part of the Conversation: Subscribe to the podcast Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK] Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]
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