Surviving the Covert Religious Narcissist: How to Recognize and Avoid Narcissistic Religious Abuse – A Christian Memoir and Self-Help Guide for ... Spiritual Abuse Inside and Outside the Church

Have you ever been controlled, manipulated, or spiritually abused by someone who claimed to know and love God?If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.While many Christian books approach narcissistic abuse from the perspective that “we are all sinners” or focus primarily on forgiveness and healing, this book is different. It pulls no punches when confronting the hidden reality of covert religious narcissism.Authors Sebastien and Liz Richard understand this kind of abuse firsthand. They have lived through it—both within church environments and behind closed doors in their own family—and survived to tell the painful story.Now, with honesty, biblical insight, and hard-earned wisdom, they are ready to share their story and help others recognize the signs, break free from manipulation, and begin the path toward healing and freedom.Studies show that nearly 30% of U.S. adults have experienced some form of religious abuse, church hurt, or church trauma. And more often than we’d like to admit, the source of that pain isn’t theology—it’s people.As awareness of narcissism grows, many are waking up to a painful truth: some narcissists attend church, quote Scripture, hide behind a mask of piety, and are even part of their own families. This, in a nutshell, is covert religious narcissism (CRN)—and it’s far more common than most realize.Surviving the Covert Religious Narcissist © candidly, unapologetically and biblically exposes these spiritual manipulators for who they really are.Part memoir and part self-help, this raw, witty, bold, and eye-opening guide pulls no punches. Through their impactful testimonies and solid biblical exposition, the authors will help you:Recognize modern-day PhariseesIdentify the 8 snares of religious abuseUncover the demonic influence behind narcissismUnderstand how churches unwittingly enable abusersLearn key differences between forgiveness and reconciliation, and much more!If someone has ever used the Bible to manipulate, silence, or shame you—it’s time to break the chains and take your faith back.“...if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” ~John 8:36_______________________________________________“Raw, candid, and thoroughly researched, The Covert Religious Narcissist will shock some, offend others, and help many—but it will not leave anyone indifferent.”“Seb and Liz Richard, through their raw, heartfelt, and courageous storytelling, offer both hope and clarity to those still trapped in the grip of religious narcissistic abuse.”“A sobering and necessary work that exposes the hidden spiritual toxicity infecting modern Western Christendom.”“Heartfelt and deeply relatable—pastoral, theological, and profoundly insightful—this book reads like deliverance in written form.”“An urgent wake-up call for the Body of Christ—both prophetic and pastoral.” Read more