Books: Spiritual Abuse & Cults

Recommended Books about Spiritual Abuse & Cults (Rev 2/11/22)

When Trying Harder Isn’t Enough: Breaking the Bondage of Legalism by Neil T Anderson, Rich Miller, Paul Travis

The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church by David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen

Churches that Abuse by Ronald M. Enroth. See: “Two-By-Twos” pages 68-69 and 80

Recovering from Churches that Abuse by Ronald M. Enroth.

Toxic Faith by Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton

Snapping by Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman

Faith That Hurts, Faith That Heals/Understanding the Fine Line Between Healthy Faith and Spiritual Abuse by Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton

Soul Repair: Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life by Jeff VanVonderen, Dale and Juanita Ryan

When God’s People Let You Down/How to Rise Above Hurts That Often Occur within the Church by Jeffrey Vanvonderen

Combating Cult Mind Control by Stephen Hassan

Captive Hearts Captive Minds: Freedom and Recovery from Cults and Other Abusive Relationships by Madeleine L. Tobias and Janja Lalich

Recovery from Cults: Help for Victims of Psychological and Spiritual Abuse by Michael D. Langone,

Healing Spiritual Abuse: How to Break Free from Bad Church Experiences by Ken Blue

Twisted Scriptures: A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches by Mary Alice Chrnalogar

Healing Spiritual Abuse & Religious Addiction by Matthew Linn

In Sheep’s Clothing: Understanding and Dealing With Manipulative People by George K. Simon

Serpents in the Manger: Overcoming Abusive Christianity by Jerry L. Harris and Melody J. Milam

Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships by Janja Lalich and Madeleine Tobias

Cult Proofing Your Kids by Paul R. Martin

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter

Risking by David Viscott