Whether it’s a person, ministry, or organization, love bombing can be a tactic used to control others.
Read MoreYears ago, I was a part of a vibrant campus ministry at Purdue. The pastor was a healthy spiritual leader who empowered and equipped us to grow in our faith. Such healthy leadership set the trajectory for our lifelong spiritual formation.
In sharp contrast, in recent years, I’ve listened to many podcast interviews of post high school students who’ve experienced toxic leadership practices. As a result, instead of spiritual growth, thousands of young people have completely walked away from their faith. Sadly, post high school cults have become an increasing epidemic.
Toxic people and relationships abound in the cult world. Understanding the dynamics of love bombing can prevent one from getting entangled in them.
