Cast Out by the Church: Pastor’s Wife Alisa Oganisian’s Story

Alisa fled Russia with her family to escape the war, hoping to find safety and a new beginning in the United States. But the hardest part of her journey was still ahead.

After becoming involved in a controlling Charismatic Evangelical church, the life she thought she was building began to collapse. When her pastor husband realized he could no longer control her, their marriage ended. The church community she once trusted quickly turned against her — casting her out and spreading vicious accusations, even labeling her a “whore” simply for wanting to leave.

Suddenly alone in a new country, Alisa found herself raising her two young daughters without support, while trying to rebuild her life from scratch.

In this episode, Alisa shares her story — fleeing war, experiencing spiritual abuse, and finding the courage to walk away from a system that demanded her silence and submission.

Theme Music: Jenni Potts

If you are moved by Alisa’s story and would like to help support her and her daughters during this difficult transition, we have created a GoFundMe to help with basic needs like housing, childcare, and stability while she rebuilds her life. Link below:

GoFundMe: http://spot.fund/h8n7l87sc