Fear and Abuse, Hope and Compassion within Religious Culture with Jessica Leslie

Just a note, this episode discusses domestic violence and spiritual abuse. It might be difficult for some listeners.

If you’d like more resources on domestic violence check out Whenlovehurts.ca. There are informative articles and services available if you or someone you know needs help.

The Cupboard welcomes Jessica Leslie to tell her story of growing up within a form of the church that could be described as cult-like. Jessica grew up in an expression of religion that was often dominated by fear. She experienced abuse within her own family and then found healing and compassion within a different church. When she became an adult Jessica spent years with YWAM, a Christian missionary group working with young people. She now describes her experience of YWAM as, again, being part of a cult. Jessica has faced more than her fair share of pain and struggle, but she demonstrates strength, compassion, and a sense of joy and life as she tells her story.

JESSICA'S ARTICLE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 

I Escaped an Australian Cult - The Australian Woman’s Weekly, May 17, 2016

TASTING NOTES:

This episode we enjoy some wonderful Barrel Aged Amaretto from Sons of Vancouver Distillery in North Vancouver. The Barrel Aged Amaretto is a limited release and is available now.