Are cults and false religions forms of spiritual abuse?

Is it faith—or control in disguise?

In this clip from the full episode Spiritual Abuse: God Told Me To Manipulate You, Nate and Pastor Joseph ask one of the hardest (and most timely) questions in modern Christianity: Are cults and false religions just organized spiritual abuse?

We’re not pulling punches. From Bible verses to personal stories, this short segment breaks down how manipulation, fear tactics, and religious authority can turn something meant for good into something deeply harmful.

💬 Featuring: Nate Robinson & Pastor Joseph
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