How Going from Christianity to Spirituality Can Help You Reclaim Control of Your Life

We don’t have to sit and wait passively for an outside force to come save us or reveal the plan to us.

When Discerning Between Right and Wrong After Leaving Christianity, Ask Yourself This Question

When leaving Christianity and going through the deconstruction process, you may find it challenging to figure out right and wrong on your own.

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Looking Back, I Can See the First Signs of Religious Trauma. I Just Didn’t Know What Was Happening.

The first time I notice that religious trauma was beginning to affect me was with religious scrupulosity or religious OCD.

Disillusioned With Christianity? Atheism Isn’t Your Only Option If You Want to Leave

I feel that this is based on too simplistic a view of that which is greater than us.

How to Start Making Career and Life Decisions After Leaving Christianity

If this is or could be a struggle for you, please know that there are ways to find some clarity about how to move forward without religion.

4 Books That Helped Me Go from Christianity to Spirituality

Once I gained this new understanding, I started to realize that there’s no reason I need to practice any particular religion at all.

How to Explain That You’re Leaving Christianity to Religious Friends and Family

If your friends or family show even the slightest hint of curiosity, you may be able to go deeper into what you’ve been studying.

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What Should You Avoid When Deconstructing Your Faith?

I’ve learned some things about deconstructing that might be helpful for those who are just beginning their journey.

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4 Key Changes I Had to Make to Go from Christianity to Spirituality

When I read journal entries from even the time when I was making the transition, I find that I don’t know the person who wrote them.

How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake I Made When Deconstructing My Faith

I missed an essential piece when I was still very actively involved in this process.

What Are Some Spiritual Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media?

Doing these things allows you to discover who you truly are. And I think discovering your true self is one of the most spiritual things you can do.

How I See Easter Now That I’m No Longer a Christian

Because I’ve shifted so much of what I believe about religion, Easter doesn’t have the same significance for me as it once did.

How Can You Establish a New Identity After Leaving Christianity?

If your identity was strongly tied to your religion, it’s possible you now find yourself in the middle of an identity crisis.

The Importance of Self-Discovery When Leaving Christianity for Spirituality

As you uncover your own authentic spirituality, you have to take time to uncover what you truly believe and what spiritual practices feel good to you.

Why I Call Myself a “Spiritual Coach” Not a “Spiritual Leader”

As a coach, it’s not my job to lead you to believe what I believe when it comes to spirituality.

How to Hold Onto Faith in a Higher Power After Leaving Christianity

But even if you’re no longer Christian or religious, you can still hold onto faith in something greater than you.

5 Challenges You May Face When Leaving Christianity for Spirituality (and How to Overcome Them)

It was challenging for me to go from being solid in my Christian faith to establishing my own belief system and living according to it. But I’ve also found it very freeing.