EP 019: Surviving Spiritual Abuse, Suicide, & Depression with Isaac Chambers

Isaac’s Mic Drop Moment: ”I was like, ‘Okay, I'm loving God. I'm doing everything right according to the Bible and I'm still ending up in mental hospitals. So something's not checking out. I'm not a genius, but I don't think that this is how this is supposed to go. And so that's when I began to deconstruct.” – Isaac

What happens when you’ve done everything right—followed the rules, checked the religious boxes, stayed inside the lines—and you still end up suicidal, broken, and abandoned? In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Isaac Chambers walks us through the depths of legalism, depression, spiritual abuse, and near-death moments… and how God didn’t just show up—He invaded the darkness.

From being handcuffed and hospitalized, to meeting a man who just might’ve been heaven-sent, to rebuilding his life after losing his marriage, business, and health, this is more than a testimony. It’s a divine dismantling of the lies religion told us—and a prophetic call to rebuild on truth.

This one is for every listener who's ever wondered: “Does God actually like me... or is He just stuck with me?” Isaac’s story proves what religion tries to erase: God doesn’t tolerate you—He chooses you.

Key Takeaways:

~ Depression isn’t a flaw in your faith.

~ Legalism teaches perfection. God teaches connection.

~ Deconstruction isn’t destruction.

~ God doesn’t show up with lightning bolts—He shows up in bunkmates with pushups.

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