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

<p>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.</p> Jessica's article referenced in this episode:  <p><a href='https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/i-escaped-an-australian-cult-10436'>I Escaped an Australian Cult</a> - The Australian Woman’s Weekly, May 17, 2016</p> Tasting Notes: <p>This episode we enjoy some wonderful Barrel Aged Amaretto from<a href='https://sonsofvancouver.ca/'> Sons of Vancouver Distillery</a> in North Vancouver. The Barrel Aged Amaretto is a limited release and is available now.</p>