Why This Book?

Broken Faith is a gripping account of one of the most secretive and abusive religious groups in the United States — the Word of Faith Fellowship in North Carolina. While not a memoir, the book is built on years of investigative reporting and survivor testimony, offering a deeply respectful and unflinching portrait of the people who escaped. For survivors who don’t always feel ready (or able) to tell their own story, this book is a powerful reminder that truth can still be told — and heard.

Who It’s For

• Survivors of charismatic or Pentecostal-style cultic groups
• Loved ones trying to understand the experience of someone who’s left a high-control faith group
• Readers looking for a factual, survivor-centered narrative grounded in journalism

Big Takeaways

• Religious language can be used to justify intense physical, emotional, and psychological abuse.
• Escaping is often just the beginning — survivors may face family estrangement, community backlash, and personal rebuilding.
• There is strength in speaking truth, even — and especially — when systems try to silence it.

How It Can Help

Broken Faith offers validation to survivors who may still be questioning their experience. It’s especially powerful for those who haven’t been believed — showing that what was done in God’s name was not holy, and that courage doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like quietly walking away, one hard step at a time.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• Includes descriptions of physical punishment, public shaming, spiritual abuse, and the indoctrination of children.
• Because this is a journalistic work, multiple survivor voices are included with care and integrity.