Rebuilding Life After Addiction · February 10, 2023 · 6:36
What Happens After Church Betrayal? Aaron Opens Up
with Aaron Daigle
Aaron Daigle was an administrative pastor who got spiritually abused by a leader he saw as a father figure. When that relationship turned nasty Aaron sat in a dark room for six weeks. Depression. No direction. The man who was supposed to be his mentor told him he'd never succeed without him. That's gaslighting. Aaron's breakthrough came through professional therapy and the support of his father-in-law.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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