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 equipped us to grow in our faith. As a result, those years were pivotal in establishing the trajectory of lifelong spiritual formation.
In sharp contrast, in recent years, I’ve listened to many podcast interviews of post high school students detailing their experiences with toxic leaders. Instead of spiritual growth, these environments have caused thousands to walk away from their faith, making spiritual manipulation a growing concern.
Toxic relationships abound in high-control groups; understanding the dynamics of love bombing is crucial to avoid becoming entangled in them