James Powell
James Powell with Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella
Toxic Jesus
Toxic Jesus
Toxic Jesus
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Join James Powell and Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella as they discuss 'Toxic Jesus' and the journey from religious trauma to spiritual healing.
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James Powell
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Religion & Spirituality
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Toxic Jesus: Marc-Henri's Journey from Faith to Healing
When we become present and intimate with our own hidden pain, we have the opportunity to heal, to grow, to flourish and to thrive.
Ever felt trapped by the beliefs you were raised with? In this episode of 'This Little Light of Mine', James Powell sits down with Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella to chat about his eye-opening book, 'Toxic Jesus: A Journey from Holy Shit to Spiritual Healing'. Marc-Henri's story is one of deep faith, painful questioning, and ultimately, profound healing. Raised in Europe as the son of a charismatic Pentecostal minister, Marc-Henri endured public faith healings meant to cure his leg impairment.
Despite the church's claims of divine intervention, no real healing occurred, leaving him feeling lost and angry. Marc-Henri takes us through his journey of deconstructing the toxic beliefs he was taught and reconstructing a healthier spirituality. He speaks candidly about how meditation helped him find peace and rethink his experiences with the evangelical church. These 'toxic Jesuses', as he calls them, have been used to manipulate and control people for centuries.
By confronting his hidden pain, Marc-Henri found a path to healing and growth. The episode also touches on the importance of therapy in dealing with religious trauma. Marc-Henri dreams of a new generation of therapists who are well-versed in both psychological and spiritual abuse. He and James discuss emotional literacy, healthy spirituality, and the paradoxes within the divine.
If you're grappling with your own spiritual journey or seeking to understand the impact of religious trauma, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.