DB Stewart confronts religious trauma and personal growth on “Save My Soul (Reborn)”

DB Stewart’s “Save My Soul (Reborn)” examines the enduring impact of religious trauma, such as shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. The play's emotional complexity ranges from a critique of organized religion to the sadness of leaving a faith that mattered so much to the family. Stewart describes the struggle to form personal beliefs but recognizes the pain this separation caused, especially for their mother. “Save My Soul (Reborn)” explores the complicated journey of repossessing one’s identity, without ignoring the emotional cost.