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Reclamation: A beEmboldened Initiative

96. Exposing Deliverance Ministry: Clinical Harm, Spiritual Confusion, and a New Path Forward

July 31, 2025·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Deliverance ministries promise freedom—but at what cost?In this eye-opening conversation, Naomi sits down with clinical apologist Anna Kitko to unpack the real damage caused by deliverance ministries and the flawed theology behind them. Anna shares insights from her UK-based master's research, where she developed a groundbreaking clinical tool to assess the spiritual and psychological harm caused by these practices.They discuss:Why some deliverance frameworks are spiritually manipulativeThe difference between true spiritual care and coercive controlHow trauma is misdiagnosed as demonic afflictionWhat healthy support actually looks likeHow Anna’s psychometric tool is helping clinicians worldwideWhether you're a mental health professional, a survivor, or someone trying to understand the growing influence of deliverance ministries, this is a must-watch.📧 Want a copy of Anna’s tool or her dissertation? Contact: hello@beemboldened.com🌐 Learn more: https://beemboldened.com

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