What is religious trauma, and why do some therapists refuse to work with clients who use that language? In today’s episode, Jeremy speaks about his experiences with therapists who felt the need to defend their faith in session, and we are joined by Josh Foster, LCPC to discuss the complicated intersection between evangelical Christianity and ethical psychotherapy.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 11:11

Part One: 11:11 – 50:09

Part Two: 50:09 – 1:28:44

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Show Notes:

• Support the Secular Therapy Project
• Jeremy Magin: Website
• Josh Foster: Website / Email
• Religious Trauma Syndrome