• EP 22: Breaking Free: Escaping the Exclusive Brethren – A Journey of Courage and Resilience

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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EP 22: Breaking Free: Escaping the Exclusive Brethren – A Journey of Courage and Resilience

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  • In this profound episode, Craig Shoemaker interviews Craig Hoyle, who shares his harrowing yet inspiring story of growing up in the Exclusive Brethren, a fundamentalist Christian sect known for its strict separation from the outside world. Craig reveals the deeply controlled environment he was born into, the struggles of questioning authority, and the internal conflict of suppressing doubts and desires.At 19, Craig took the courageous step to leave the only life he had known, confronting fear, isolation, and the challenges of starting anew. He recounts the meticulous planning involved in severing ties with a group that dictated every aspect of his existence, from education to social interactions. His journey sheds light on the psychological toll of living under oppressive rules and the strength required to reclaim personal freedom.Listen as Craig discusses the importance of self-expression, the process of healing, and how breaking free from a life of control led him to embrace authenticity and joy. This is a moving testament to the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and transformation.
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