Losing Your Church & Finding Your Tribe
Episode: Ep 45
Episode Overview
Podcast Introduction (00:01 - 00:40): Christy Busby introduces her podcast, “F.A.T.E.,” where she discusses topics from atheism to enlightenment.
Guests Introduction (00:40 - 01:11): Christy welcomes her sister Amy Prestridge and guest Charity Mohorn, whose conversations will revolve around spiritual awakenings, near-death experiences, and personal transformations.
Charity’s Background (01:11 - 03:23): Charity shares her upbringing in the Church of Christ, emphasizing how it shaped her life and the struggles she faced as she sought personal autonomy.
Near-Death Experience (09:41 - 12:57): Charity recounts her near-death experience during a heart surgery, describing a state of being in the spirit world, which she refers to as “the void.”
Realization of Unity and Light (21:54 - 25:05): In her experience, Charity learns that “there are no shadows where spirit is,” symbolizing unity and the absence of division in the spirit realm.
Leaving Organized Religion (27:48 - 33:24): She discusses the challenges and fears of leaving the church, addressing the control it had on her life and the significant loss of her social network.
Facing Loneliness (50:27 - 56:12): Charity talks about the deep-seated fear of loneliness associated with leaving her prior religious community and how it contrasts with finding a new supportive community.
Transformation Through Knowledge (1:02:04 - 1:04:42): Charity expresses her journey of learning from various spiritual paths and the importance of discovering one’s authentic self beyond religious confines.
Cultural Shifts (1:16:01 - 1:27:29): The discussion touches upon the transformations within society regarding organized religion, particularly in light of recent events and the rising need for personal spirituality over institutional dogma.
Support for Others (1:30:14 - 1:39:32): The conversation concludes with encouragement for those feeling trapped in restrictive religious environments; stressing the importance of sharing experiences to foster understanding and authenticity.