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Get A Life Ep. 140 Thinking of Leaving the PBCC?

Get A Life Ep. 140 Thinking of Leaving the PBCC?

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In this deeply personal episode, the UK team of the Get A Life Podcast comes together to discuss one of the most challenging decisions anyone can face: leaving the Exclusive Brethren, now known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Jackie Hart, Andrea Becker, Ross Turner, Gilli Gilliland, and Lindy Jacomb each bringing their unique experiences and perspectives from their journeys out of the Brethren.This episode centers around the group’s practical guide “Thinking of Leaving,” a resource designed to help current members navigating doubts, fears, and the overwhelming realities of stepping away from a high-control religious environment. The conversation covers:-Understanding your motives for leaving and embracing your own voice-The immense emotional and practical challenges around family, employment, and finances-How to prepare, set boundaries, and access mental health and support networks-The real toll of rejection and the importance of rebuilding community-Honest stories from the panel about the pain, loss, growth, and freedom found on the outsideWhether you’re personally considering leaving the Brethren, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand the complex journey out of a high-control group, this episode is an invaluable listen. And if you’re looking for support or want a copy of the “Thinking of Leaving” leaflet, check the links below.Thinking of Leaving leaflet-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sBZ6k2CyH1cxF2JGs375TJMFQCZ_83Y_/view?usp=sharing 0:00 – Introductions & motivations for leaving 14:00 – Family pressures, boundaries, and personal stories 34:00 – Facing practical realities: jobs, money, and moving forward 52:00 – Communication, technology, and protecting yourself 1:04:00 – Mental health, support, and building a new life 1:08:00 – Faith, values, and finding your own beliefs outside the BrethrenTo share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06PayPal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G6sjHA2xHwbPreston Down Trust Decision-http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/media/591398/preston_down_trust_full_decision.pdfAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=sharingIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

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