
Breaking the Silence: From Cult to Calling
About this episode
In this powerful and emotionally raw episode of It’s Been a Journey, Apostle Dezra Hines opens up about her experience inside a cult disguised as a holiness church. Manipulated through twisted doctrine and pressured into an arranged and abusive marriage, she courageously shares how spiritual deception clouded her truth—until God pulled her out of darkness and into divine freedom.
This episode sheds light on the silent suffering many endure under spiritual control and church hurt. Apostle Hines’ story is one of resilience, redemption, and restoration. If you’ve ever questioned the difference between man-made religion and God’s love, this is for you.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content related to spiritual abuse and domestic violence.
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