Ep 13: Special Guest: Joy Bullard’s Story @ Gate City / IHOP Atlanta (Part 1)
Grit in the Wild by Adam & Melissa Short
Episode notes
In this episode, hosts Adam and Melissa Short welcome Joy Bullard to share Part 1 of her experiences with toxic faith, spiritual abuse, and the complexities of leadership within the IHOP (International House of Prayer) Atlanta / Gate City community. Joy recounts her journey from a young intern to a staff member, the prophetic words that guided her, and the challenges she faced in a high-pressure ministry environment. The conversation delves into the nuances of accountability, the impact of leadership styles, and the importance of recognizing red flags in spiritual communities.
Keywords
toxic faithspiritual abusereligious traumadeconstructionreconstructionchurch scandalsNARhypercharismatictrauma responseshealingcommunityprayer movementIHOP AtlantaMike BickleGate City