Sep 16, 2026 · 44 min · 11 segments
In this bonus episode of Descent into Light, hosts Sister Danielle and Sister Theresa are joined by counselor Paul Fahey to unpack the subtle dynamics of spiritual abuse, abuse of power, and abuse of…
Paul FaheyGuest
Theresa Aletheia NobleHost
Danielle Victoria LussierHost[gentle music] Thank you, Paul Fahey, for joining us for this bonus episode for Descent into Light.
That was a really personal episode for me in particular, and I f- I felt like you really provided a lot of important context in that episode, so I'm really grateful to you for that.
And I'm really looking forward to having a more informal conversation w- where we can talk about some of these themes and the, the things that you encounter in, in your work as a professional counselor.
Um, we're wondering if you have noticed kind of an increased concern or awareness around abuse of power, abuse of conscience, and spiritual abuse, um, in the circles that you run in and in general ecclesial settings.
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[gentle music] Thank you, Paul Fahey, for joining us for this bonus episode for Descent into Light.
That was a really personal episode for me in particular, and I f- I felt like you really provided a lot of important context in that episode, so I'm really grateful to you for that.
And I'm really looking forward to having a more informal conversation w- where we can talk about some of these themes and the, the things that you encounter in, in your work as a professional counselor.
Um, we're wondering if you have noticed kind of an increased concern or awareness around abuse of power, abuse of conscience, and spiritual abuse, um, in the circles that you run in and in general ecclesial settings.
