Reclamation: A beEmboldened Initiative

Can a church or an organization become a narcissistic system?
This eye-opening episode dives into how to recognize, confront, and heal from spiritual and emotional abuse inside communities that control, manipulate, and harm in the name of faith or “purpose.”
Together with Josh Berger, we explore:
What a narcissistic system really is and how it operates
Red flags many people overlook until it’s too late
The impact on your identity, faith, and relationships
Why leaving is so hard (and why it is NOT your fault)
Practical steps to heal, rebuild your voice, and find a healthy community
How to prevent churches and organizations from becoming toxic
This episode is for you if:
✔ Something feels “off” where you worship or work
✔ You’ve experienced manipulation, pressure, or isolation
✔ You are looking for a path toward restoration
✔ You want to protect your community from unhealthy dynamics
IMPORTANT RESOURCE — Live Q&A
We know you’ll have questions… so we planned ahead!
Join us for a special Live Q&A with our guest Josh
🗓️ Thursday, January 29
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM Central Time
💻 Hosted on the bE+ (beEmboldened Plus) platform
👉 Register here: https://www.beemboldened.com/beplus
Look at our previous podcast together! 👉 https://youtu.be/XLeELxinPbk?si=gsJgVv1KRCwWjjup
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Should Christians Keep the Torah?
In this episode of Reclamation, Naomi talks with apologist and professor R. L. Solberg about the Hebrew Roots Movement (Torahism)—what it teaches, why it’s spreading, and how it can slip into high-control or spiritually abusive patterns.

Together, they consider:
- What Hebrew Roots / Torahism actually is
- Why some Christians find it appealing
- The five-stage progression from fascination to control
- What Galatians teaches about law, grace, and freedom
- Practical advice for families and friends affected by this movement
They also discuss beEmboldened's new course, “Rebuilding with Biblical Literacy,” designed for those healing from spiritual abuse and seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture.

📘 Resources mentioned
• R. L. Solberg – Torahism, Divergence, and his Galatians study
• beEmboldened’s Rebuilding with Biblical Literacy course (starts Oct 27). More info: beemboldened.com/biblicalliteracy
👉 Email: [email protected] for scholarship info
00:00 Intro & why this topic matters
03:40 What is the Hebrew Roots Movement?
10:20 High-control traits & spiritual abuse
23:30 Rebuilding biblical literacy
56:00 Red flags & the “Do Christians have to keep Torah?” test
1:01:30 Galatians vs. Judaizers
1:15:00 Practical help for families

#HebrewRoots #SpiritualAbuse #Galatians #Christianity #Torahism #BiblicalLiteracy

In this powerful conversation, Naomi sits down with licensed counselor Josh Berger from Rivers Edge Counseling and Wellness to unpack narcissism, spiritual abuse, and the path toward healing. Together, they explore how narcissism develops, the difference between traits and diagnosable NPD, the impact on relationships, and practical steps for setting boundaries. If you’ve experienced manipulation, spiritual harm, or want to better understand narcissistic dynamics, this episode is for you.
Want to learn more about Josh? Click here for more info: riversedgecw.com/counselor/josh-berger/

🌐 Learn more: https://beemboldened.com

In this powerful conversation, Naomi sits down with licensed counselor Josh Berger from Rivers Edge Counseling and Wellness to unpack narcissism, spiritual abuse, and the path toward healing. Together, they explore how narcissism develops, the difference between traits and diagnosable NPD, the impact on relationships, and practical steps for setting boundaries. If you’ve experienced manipulation, spiritual harm, or want to better understand narcissistic dynamics, this episode is for you.
Want to learn more about Josh? Click here for more info: riversedgecw.com/counselor/josh-berger/

🌐 Learn more: https://beemboldened.com

Deliverance ministries promise freedom—but at what cost?
In this eye-opening conversation, Naomi sits down with clinical apologist Anna Kitko to unpack the real damage caused by deliverance ministries and the flawed theology behind them. Anna shares insights from her UK-based master's research, where she developed a groundbreaking clinical tool to assess the spiritual and psychological harm caused by these practices.
They discuss:
Why some deliverance frameworks are spiritually manipulative
The difference between true spiritual care and coercive control
How trauma is misdiagnosed as demonic affliction
What healthy support actually looks like
How Anna’s psychometric tool is helping clinicians worldwide
Whether you're a mental health professional, a survivor, or someone trying to understand the growing influence of deliverance ministries, this is a must-watch.
📧 Want a copy of Anna’s tool or her dissertation? Contact: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://beemboldened.com