407: The Trauma Of Sin, Hell + A Wrathful God - With Dr. Mark G. Karris

<p>Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week I&#39;m honored to bring you another interview on the subject of religious trauma. My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Karris, a Marriage and Family Therapist in California who is the author of four books, including most recently, &#34;The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self.&#34; He describes why he wrote this book, and how religious beliefs with these three components can be traumatic. </p><p>This conversation is not about bashing religion, though. Mark explains how these beliefs are different from the healthy aspects of religion and the ways it can be beneficial. Tune in for this thought provoking conversation!</p><p>Learn more about Mark&#39;s work and find his book at: <a href="https://markgregorykarris.com/" rel="nofollow">https://markgregorykarris.com/</a></p><p>Check out Mark&#39;s YouTube Channel at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcz2Pq4FMpItOWs3wylTCg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcz2Pq4FMpItOWs3wylTCg</a></p><p>We are accepting new clients in my therapy practice (for those located in Maryland). Learn more via our website: <a href="https://bahealing.com/" rel="nofollow">https://bahealing.com</a> </p><p>Find a trauma therapist near you via <a href="https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">https://traumatherapistnetwork.com</a> ! We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. </p><p>Dr. Janina Fisher has a new course coming up through the Academy of Therapy Wisdom. This time she&#39;s focusing on addiction and trauma. <a href="https://go.therapywisdom.com/t?opid=32&orid=17760" rel="nofollow">Learn more and register for a free webinar here</a>!</p><p>My friend (and prior podcast guest) Deirdre Fay, MSW, has a new course on one of the most challenging aspects of healing after trauma: shame. Shame is that deep sense of being broken, unlovable, worthless that &#34;just talking&#34; can&#39;t relieve. <a href="https://go.therapywisdom.com