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News and Notes from Lake Drive
Becky Garrison’s Gaslighting for God Releases Soon—Want to Be the First to Read It?
Dear Friend, My new book, Gaslighting for God, takes a sharp, satirical look at the tactics used by spiritual narcissists…
Deep in the Soil of Our Lives: A Quiet Reflection on Intergenerational Trauma
In the field of forest pathology, there is an interesting observed phenomenon that involves root diseases of trees….
The Person I Met in India Was Me
In Tiger in a Lifeboat , Lauren Cibene takes us on a deeply personal and courageous journey: when everything she once…
Reclaiming My Body After Religion: How I Found Self-Worth Beyond the Church
“Damn.” The word slipped out in a whisper as I sat on the old, worn couch in the corner of my therapist’s office. My world…
A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts by Katherine Spearing Now On Sale!
Today, October 14, 2025, is one of those days that reminds me why I started Lake Drive Books—to help readers heal, grow,…
Tamice Spencer-Helms on Resetting Faith After White Jesus
In a recent conversation, I interviewed author and theoactivist Tamice Spencer-Helms, who shared the story behind their…
How to Recognize Spiritual Narcissism in Pastors and Spiritual Leaders
Religious communities can be places of healing—or playgrounds for manipulation. In this advanced excerpt below, satirist…
What Spiritual Abuse Looks Like in Christian Families
In the South where I grew up, most people have a reverence for God and the church, even if they don’t actively participate…
Faith Deconstruction in Seminary: Learning to Ask Hard Questions About the Bible
People tried to tell me about seminary. I even heard pastors jokingly refer to it as “cemetery.” Looking back, I’m not sure…
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