Raised on purity culture and with family ties to a secretive Christian sect, Brianna's explosive investigation in the cult leads to her personal healing.

Brianna Bell's career as an investigative journalist reached a turning point when she broke the biggest story of her life — an exposé on the Two-by-Twos, an insular and secretive group of Christians responsible for decades of systemic abuse against children. The article caused a stir, not only for its revelations, but also for a personal detail quietly tucked away in a footnote: Bell's own family is deeply tied to this cult.

The rigid hierarchy and concealed abuse of the Two-by-Twos moulded Bell's early years in ways she didn't even realize, so hidden that she'd have to investigate the darkest corners of her own memory to uncover them. Scenes from her childhood suddenly make sense: her family's unquestioning devotion, the strange dynamics with trusted adults, and her youthful defiance and sexual escapades.

Through a deeply personal investigation, God Lover examines the long-term impact of high-control religion on women and the emotional and psychological work required to reclaim your voice after leaving it behind.