{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 262: Spiritual Narcissism: Exposing the Sneaky Way We Use Religion as a Pattern of Protection","description":"When faith is used to silence, control, or end conversations, something has gone wrong. In this episode, Dr. Greg exposes spiritual narcissism\u2014the hidden way woundedness disguises itself as holiness and quietly breaks relationships from the inside out. &amp;nbsp; Key Topics:  Why spiritual maturity does not automatically include emotional maturity How faith can unconsciously be used to shut down dialogue Why boundaries can be an authentic act of mercy How real healing requires integration, not just more prayer or effort How spiritual language can become a shield against vulnerability rather than a path to communion Why grace perfects nature but does not bypass psychological woundedness Why marriage is not a chain of command but a mutual gift of self How authority language can become a warning sign instead of a virtue Why feeling confused, guilty, or silenced in a \u201cfaithful\u201d relationship signals deeper misalignment   Learn More:  Related blog articles:   The Problem with the Bishop Scandals  Outlining Narcissistic Personality Disorder  The Two Types of Narcissism   Being Human episodes on Narcissism:  Ep. #261:  Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary Ep. #68:  \u201cI\u2019m Not Narcissistic, You\u2019re Narcissistic!\u201d Ep. #67:  An Antidote to Narcissism Ep. #21:  A Look at Narcissist Personality Disorder   Being Human Ep. #201:  Is Leadership of the Family a Man\u2019s Job? Being Human episodes on Parts Work:&amp;nbsp;  Ep. #49:  Internal Family Systems &amp;amp; External Family Tensions&amp;nbsp; Ep. #47:  How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends    Pastores Dabo Vobis (St. John Paul II) \u2013 On human formation as the foundation of spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral growth Need help? Schedule a&amp;nbsp;free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our  Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn ","author_name":"Being Human","author_url":"https:\/\/beinghuman.catholicpsych.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39787910\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/337388\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197648385"}