Church Hurt with Ben Sharkey

In a number of videos, podcasts and interviews that I've done, I've unapologetically called the United Pentecostal Church International a cult. But why do I do that and what exactly do I mean by it? Perhaps it's only fair to explain my stance more clearly and concise while explaining why. In this video I go into detail why the UPCI is a cult while using credible resources from experts to define the characteristics of a cult from a sociological and theological understanding. Perhaps some who aren't expecting it may find it thought provoking even. Have you experienced spiritual abuse and want to share your story? E-mail me at drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com Check out Driven by Faith online at www.drivenbyfaith.blog Follow Driven by Faith on social media on the following: Facebook @drivenbyfaith1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Dn... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support [https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support]

In this part we finish our discussion about Briggs personal experiences with spiritual abuse from a church that he and his family poured so much into. We also discuss a certain ministry this church administers called "Fight Club 414" and discuss whether it's a solid ministery or if it is severally lacking in substance and even gospel centered. We will also engage the audience that commented during the LIVE stream of this episode that can be seen on YouTube on the Driven by Faith channel. **WARNING** There is some very heavy discussion in this episode regarding violence so listener discretion is advised. If you have experienced spiritual abuse and would like to share your story on a future stream then message me at drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com. If you're into gaming be sure to check out Briggs at twitch.tv/ABriggsgaming Check out www.drivenbyfaith.blog for more awesome faith based content! Comments or questions? E-mail Driven by Faith at: drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com Follow Driven by Faith on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/drivenbyfaith1/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DnhAvRz0D0Iw7s9EpDaow Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrivenByFaith3?s=09 TikTok: @drivenbyfaith1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/drivenbyfaith01/ Driven by Faith has merch! Check out all the cool stuff at: www.drivenbyfaith.creator-spring.com Want to help support Driven by Faith? Find out how: www.drivenbyfaith.blog/support-the-project/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support [https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support]

In this session I took back the hosting seat from my good  friend, Adam Briggs, to interview him about his experiences with spiritual abuse and how it has affected his outlook regarding churches. This is NOT UPCI related but helps to further show that the issue of spiritual abuse is a problem within the whole body of Christ. If you have experienced spiritual abuse and would like to share your story on a future stream then message me at drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com. If you're into gaming be sure to check out Briggs at twitch.tv/ABriggsgaming Check out www.drivenbyfaith.blog for more awesome faith based content! Comments or questions? E-mail Driven by Faith at: drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com Follow Driven by Faith on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/drivenbyfaith1/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DnhAvRz0D0Iw7s9EpDaow Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrivenByFaith3?s=09 TikTok: @drivenbyfaith1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/drivenbyfaith01/ Driven by Faith has merch! Check out all the cool stuff at: www.drivenbyfaith.creator-spring.com Want to help support Driven by Faith? Find out how: www.drivenbyfaith.blog/support-the-project/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support [https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support]

In this last part of the conversation between Brigg's and Ben, Brigg's continues to interview Ben about his time in the UPCI and they begin to discuss comments from the live stream. If you're into gaming be sure to check out Briggs at twitch.tv/ABriggsgaming Check out www.drivenbyfaith.blog for more awesome faith based content! Comments or questions? E-mail Driven by Faith at: drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com [drivenbyfaith001@gmail.com] Follow Driven by Faith on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/drivenbyfaith1/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DnhAvRz0D0Iw7s9EpDaow [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DnhAvRz0D0Iw7s9EpDaow] Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrivenByFaith3?s=09 TikTok: @drivenbyfaith1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/drivenbyfaith01/ Driven by Faith has merch! Check out all the cool stuff at: www.drivenbyfaith.creator-spring.com [http://www.drivenbyfaith.creator-spring.com/] Want to help support Driven by Faith? Find out how: www.drivenbyfaith.blog/support-the-project/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support [https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support]

Ben and Briggs continue their conversation regarding Ben's experiences with legalism and spiritual abuse while in the UPCI. If you like gaming and maybe even found Briggs entertaining then you can find more of him on twitch at www.twitchtv.com/ABriggsgaming If you want to listen to this interview in it's entirety then you can find it on Youtube! Simply click the link below that will lead you to all links pertaining to Driven by Faith including the Youtube channel! https://instabio.cc/drivenbyfaith [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Finstabio.cc%2Fdrivenbyfaith%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2JP898n7neg-Q-HRg4vUnKqGMnocZgdrTKY2JaJyPyGVftSAuSL7w6_Hg&h=AT0AimoWXqkjLgTNvoRbECesT2QG_2urLHmwPoFSFccy361LXIlPyXHNICkJpHodk9SZTVYjsbYtppDnHYznPhkYACiUwn2NTkdQmP0vidIAxPNS1Wu8D34x2lXWn5ae6fj0] If you want to find out how to support the Driven by Faith project then simply visit www.drivenbyfaith.blog and click on the support tab. Like merch? Driven by Faith has it! simply visit www.drivenbyfaith.creator-spring.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support [https://anchor.fm/churchhurt/support]