Untangling God from the Wound: Healing After Spiritual Abuse- Dr. Carol Ministries with guests Jeff and Terra Mattson
By Dr. Carol Tanksley, MD, DMin
Faith is meant to bring life, freedom, and love—but many of us know what it’s like when faith gets tangled up with fear, control, shame, or misuse of power. In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Carol for an honest, compassionate exploration of what happens when faith becomes harmful instead of healing.
Together, we talk about toxic faith—how to recognize when spiritual systems cross the line into spiritual abuse, and how to distinguish that from the normal messiness and imperfection that exists in any human community. Jeff brings his perspective as an executive coach, Terra shares from her work as a licensed professional counselor, and Dr. Carol adds her deep wisdom as both a physician and minister. It’s a rich, grounded conversation that holds both truth and tenderness.
About Dr. Carol Tanksley: Dr. Carol brings a rare and powerful blend of expertise as a licensed OB-Gyn physician and reproductive endocrinologist with nearly 30 years of medical practice, an author, speaker, personal coach, and an ordained Doctor of Ministry. While practicing medicine, she also earned her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Oral Roberts University, with a focus on Christian leadership. Together with Al, she co-hosted The Dr. Carol Show radio program for many years.
Dr. Carol has a unique calling to walk with people through the places where faith and life can feel especially complicated—broken relationships, sexuality, mental and emotional pain, and the wounds of toxic religion—helping them encounter the transforming love of Jesus and step into the fully alive life He promises. Visit www.drcarolministries.com to learn more.
She lives near Austin, Texas, where she delights in her favorite role yet: being Grandma Carol to her four wonderful grandchildren.