lovelustfridays x The Unlovely Truth | Faith, Hypocrisy, and Spiritual Abuse

Host Jake Deptula and family law attorney Michele Locke are joined by Lori Morrison, a retired private investigator, speaker, author, podcaster, and church safety coach. Lori shares her insights into spiritual abuse, the role of women within religious communities, and offers advice for those seeking guidance in handling church-related disputes. The episode also covers Lori’s journey into private investigation and her continued dedication to helping victims through her podcast, The Unlovely Truth. The conversation emphasizes the gender-based power dynamics prevalent in many faiths and how women need to challenge such oppressive structures respectfully but firmly, highlighting the paramount importance of understanding and asserting one's rights. Jake and Michele also discuss their personal experiences with the Catholic Church, addressing issues such as the hypocrisy observed within religious institutions and how churches handle misconduct accusations. They highlight the problematic nature of internal conflict resolution within churches and discuss the broader issues of abuse and cover-ups in various denominations. links The Unlovely Truth Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlovely-truth/id1490970256 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0oOJagNw54yyATuQ5dI6l0 Lori Morrison https://theunlovelytruth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theUnlovelyTruth https://www.instagram.com/theunlovelytruthpodcast/ Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch www.HaleyGrayResearch.com Additional Links National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/ guest + story | submission information If you have a dating or relationship story to share, want to participate in a discussion here on lovelustfridays, or have a topic you’d like us to cover, contact us below. E-mail | [e-mail] Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ submission link | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear subscription links Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283 RSS feed https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss Want to hear more? Whatever app you’re listening on, just rate us and/or leave us a comment or review. Thank you for your support! topics | #ChurchSafety #SpiritualAbuse #LoriMorrison #PrivateInvestigator #ChurchAccountability #GenderAndFaith #ReligiousReform #AbusePrevention #FaithAndJustice #WomenInChurch #TruthAndHealing #AddressingAbuse #ReligiousHypocrisy #FaithBasedAbuse #TheUnlovelyTruth #ChurchLeadership #ChurchSafetyCoach #EmpowerWomen #ReligiousCommunity #SpeakUpForJustice #SupportSurvivors