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TW: Purity culture, spiritual warfare, cult dynamics, abuse, drugs

This week, we sit down with Danielle (she/her) as she traces her religious path from Presbyterian roots to a high-control “house church” steeped in spiritual-warfare theology and her eventual deconstruction from evangelical culture.

She describes recognizing how spanking doctrine, political partisanship (especially during the Trump era), and her pursuit of a psychology degree set her down the path of deconstructing from her faith.

Now identifying as agnostic, Danielle focuses on compassion, nuance, and intellectual honesty. She builds community through genuine friendships outside church walls and celebrates life without needing divine justification.