Spiritual Manipulation Part 4: They Called it God But it Was Control: Healing the Trauma

🎙️ They Called it God – But it Was Control: Healing the Trauma
Spiritual Manipulation Series – Chapter 4 | The Coach Mel Show

Some of the most damaging things ever said over your life may have sounded spiritual.
They quoted Scripture.
They spoke in soft voices.
They said they were guiding you in the Lord.

But in reality… they were controlling you.
Guilting you.
Engineering your choices through fear, shame, and pressure.

And they called it God.

In this powerful chapter, we’re untangling the difference between sincerely held spiritual beliefs and intentional spiritual manipulation—and we’re naming what’s been unnamed in so many lives.

If you’ve ever been told that God would punish you for setting boundaries...
If you were raised to believe obedience was holiness, even when it meant erasing yourself…
If you’ve been guilted into staying silent, staying married, or staying small in the name of faith…

You are not alone.
You are not crazy.
And this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about:

What spiritual manipulation is—and what it isn’t

10 red flags to watch for in church, parenting, and relationships

The difference between indoctrination and malicious control

How to begin healing from fear-based theology

Why God is not disappointed in you—and never was

🧠 Clarity is freedom.
And the more you know the heart of God, the easier it becomes to spot the counterfeit.

🎁 Download the FREE Workbook:
They Called it God – But it Was Control: Healing the Trauma
Includes reflection prompts, an affirmation, a sorting table, and a prayer to re-learn God’s voice.
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