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Guest Interview on FIYA Conversations with Jason C. Johnson Sr.
If you want to hear my personal story, you can hear almost the full version of it. Jason was a great host and I appreciate him having me on to share my story. Part One Part Two...
Running As Fast As I Can: John David Graham Part Two
To listen to this interview, click the link below: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-mycii-18826a7 Buy John’s book here: In this episode, Diana continues her conversation with John David Graham, fou...
Empowering Lives: From Struggle to Rehabilitation with John David Graham
BIO: JOHN DAVID GRAHAM is the founder of Good Samaritan Home, a housing / mentoring program helping men and women restart their lives after prison. Prior to that, he was a door-to-door salesman, ch...
EP 204: Healing for Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: Dr. Benjamin Keyes
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:03 — 34.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this week’s episode host Diana speaks with Dr. Benjamin Keyes, an expert in trauma and the...
EP 203: Healing from Trauma: Insights from Scotty Aemis on Parenting Adopted Children
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:33 — 13.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn part two of Diana’s conversation with Scotty Aemis, they delve into the complexities of ado...
EP 202: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Positive Parenting: A Journey of Adoption with Scotty Aemis
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:17 — 28.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, Diana is joined by guest Scotty Aemis, who shares his experiences with adopt...
EP 201: Confronting Forgotten Past Trauma: Jodeen Bradfield
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:07 — 46.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, host Diana welcomes Jodeen Bradfield, a survivor of 17 years of incest and s...
EP 199: How Much Does It Cost To Save One Girl Out Of The Sex Trade? Kenny Sacht Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:40 — 29.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More This week on the podcast, Diana continues her conversation with missionary Kenny Sacht. Kenn...
EP 198: Rescuing Women from the Sex Trade: Kenny Sacht: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThis week, host Diana interviews Kenny Sacht, founder of the ministry Wipe Every Tear. Kenny shares his journey of di...
Bonus NYE Episode: New Beginnings, Memories, and Rants
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:30 — 41.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this solo episode Diana reflects on the past year, updates listeners on her personal journ...
EP 197: Healing With Silent Retreats: Ana Megrelishvili: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:56 — 21.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of my conversation with Ana Megrelishvili. From Ana’s challenging li...
Bonus: Boundaries During The Holidays
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:21 — 27.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSetting Boundaries During the Holidays | Wounds of the Faithful Podcast In this special holid...
EP 196: Can You Hear God’s Voice Feeding the Homeless? Ana Megrelishvili: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:01 — 29.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI am sharing a profound story that has shaped my life in unimaginable ways. This journey, fro...
EP 195: Don’t Give Us On Finding A Good Church: Pastor John Smith: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:00 — 22.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of Pastor John Smith’s story about his experience with church hurt a...
EP 194: Church Hurt and the Biker Ministry: John Smith: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:21 — 35.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHave you been hurt by the church? Are you done with all the betrayal, pain, and suffering? Jo...
EP 193: God’s Purpose In Pain: Norm Wielsch: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 22:14 — 20.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhy does God allow his people to suffer? What purpose is there is pain? We have Part Two of m...
EP 192: Healing A Broken Heart: Christ Centered Healing of Trauma: Norm Wielsch: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:12 — 24.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have Norm Wielsch from Episode 35 back on the show this week, promoting his new book: Heal...
EP 191: Transform Your Life From Trauma to Fierce Grace: Jessie Torres: Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:55 — 26.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Jessie Torres. How do you forgive someone who ...
EP 190: How To Find Light In The Darkest Moments: Jessie Torres: Part 1
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:21 — 18.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHave you ever hated God for something that you think He did? Have you ever lost two brothers ...
EP 189: Reaching Those Held Captive by the Dark Side of the Internet: XtianNinja/Al Descheneau
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:41 — 38.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have our friend Al Descheneau aka XtianNinja back on the podcast for the 3rd time! He is t...
EP 188: How To Recover From The Trauma Of Coerced Abortion: Arlene Lehmann: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:37 — 21.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of my interview with Arlene Lehmann who shares the devastating exper...
EP 187: A Survivor of Coerced Abortions: Arlene Lehmann: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:01 — 19.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreFor more than 30 years, Arlene Lehmann has been helping women recover from domestic violence ...
EP 186: How To Find The Right Treatment For Sex Addiction: Logan Hufford Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:49 — 31.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two with my guest Logan Hufford who continues his story of recovering fr...
EP 185: Why Getting Married Doesn’t Cure Sex Addiction: Logan Hufford: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:59 — 32.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI’m Logan, and I’m no longer in bondage to sexual addiction. Being able to say those word...
EP 134: God Is Actively Healing People Today: David Chotka Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:14 — 33.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re back with Part Two of David Chotka’s amazing stories! We talk about why Ravi Zacharias’...
EP 183: Does God Still Perform Miracle Through Us? Dr. David Chotka Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:45 — 30.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have Dave Chotka today, and he reached out to me, to come on the podcast and talk about, h...
EP 182: Tools For Those Triggers: Tiffany Owen Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:01 — 22.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with Tiffany Owen! We will talk about how to dea...
EP 181: How To Participate In Your Own Rescue: Tiffany Owen Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:25 — 23.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreTiffany Owen is a fitness and life coach on a mission empowering people to be radically trans...
EP 180: Resources For Survivors With Disabilities: Win Charles Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:16 — 32.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing with my exciting conversation with my new friend, Win Charles. She is a per...
EP 179: Abusers and People with Disabilities: Win Charles Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:01 — 25.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More What would you do if you had a physical or mental disability and you’re being abused? You ha...
EP 178: Will I Get Justice For My Abuse? Psalm 10
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:23 — 26.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreAre my abusers going to get away with what they have done? We are looking at Psalm 10 in our ...
EP 177: Is God Angry With Me? Psalm 6
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:01 — 21.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow does God feel about us when we mess up? Is He really angry with us? What should we do whe...
Psalm 176: What Can I Do when I’m Afraid? Psalm 55
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:11 — 30.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe book of Psalms in the Bible has been a source of inspiration, encouragement, and songs of...
EP 175: Hope For Couples Struggling With Porn Addiction: Kirsten Samuel Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:59 — 30.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of my interview with Kirsten Samuel! She continues with her journey ...
EP 174: Facing Your Husband’s Porn Addiction: Kirsten Samuel: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:01 — 24.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreKirsten D Samuel understands first-hand the shock and pain of discovering your spouse’s por...
EP 173: Grief and Hope Can Reside In The Same Heart: Kelly Hall Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:58 — 33.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are back with Part Two of Kelly Hall’s story, talking about her journey as a military wife...
EP 172: God Already Went Before Me: Kelly Hall Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:50 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreGod wouldn’t give me two deaf children, would he? My guest this week is my friend Kelly Hall ...
EP 171:The Responsibility Of The Church: Tina Smith Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:00 — 28.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re back with Part two of my conversation with Tina Smith talking about the responsibility ...
EP 170: How Can Church Leaders Help Abuse Survivors? Tina Smith Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:55 — 23.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More“When a spiritual environment changes, lives are saved.” That phrase is at the heart of T...
EP 169: Will God Restore My Life Like Job’s? Job Part 10
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:38 — 45.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’ve finally made it to the finale of our series in the book of Job! Job is restored to his ...
EP 168: When You Finally Hear From God: Job Part 9
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:37 — 50.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreGod finally answers Job after all these months of suffering. What God said to Job was not wha...
EP 167: When Strangers Join In To Attack You: Job Part 8
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:13 — 44.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThis week you will hear from the long winded, very young eavesdropper who has come to counsel...
EP 166: When Your Friends Go In For The Kill: Job Part 7
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:23 — 32.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJob, now in his most exhausted state after sparring a few rounds with his so called friends, ...
EP 165: When Your Friends Think They Are More Spiritual Than You: Job Part 6
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:02 — 30.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreZophar is Job’s third friend and he is more arrogant and judgmental than his other two friend...
EP 164: When Your Friends Call You A Sinner: Job Part Five
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:21 — 34.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re talking about Bildad, Job’s rotten friend #2 on this week’s episode. Bildad isn’t much ...
EP 163: When Your Friends Are Unsupportive: Job Part 4
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:36 — 28.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn our continuing series of Job, we meet Job’s first rotten friend, who does nothing to suppo...
EP 162: When You Wish You Had Never Been Born: Job Part Three
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:31 — 26.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThere are some times in your life that are so bad that you wish you had never been bornIt mig...
EP 161: When God Brags And Satan Accuses: Job Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:34 — 29.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIf God bragged about you to Satan, how would you respond? How would you hold up to Satan accu...
EP 160: Your Faith When You Lose Everything: Job Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:22 — 22.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are starting our series on the book of Job this week. We will start with an introduction o...
EP 159: You Don’t Have To Hate Yourself Anymore: Marina Carrier Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:24 — 23.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More Part Two! As a trauma survivor, and current minister who helps women overcome obstacles to f...
EP 158: I Never Thought Anyone Would Love Me: Marina Carrier: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:56 — 32.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreAs a trauma survivor, and current minister who helps women overcome obstacles to faith, I’m p...
EP 157: Hope and Healing For Native Peoples: Dr Steven Tracy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:42 — 52.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreYou hear me talking about Mending The Soul all the time, but hearing all about it from the ve...
EP 156:The Difference Between Forgiveness and Denial: Rev Cheryl Kincaid
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:15 — 40.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are covering a variety of topics today with my guest Cheryl Kincaid: surviving child abuse...
EP 154: Is There Ever A Happy Ending After Addiction? Tanya Gioia
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:18 — 55.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreTanya Gioia Tanya knows that for every addict, 5 people are impacted. Working with women he...
EP 153: The Push and Pull of a Romantic Relationship with a Narcissist: Dana Diaz
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:03 — 61.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDana S. Diaz is a wife, mother, and author of the best-selling book GASPING FOR AIR: THE ST...
EP 152: How To Break Harmful Patterns So You Can Thrive: Derick Johnson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:06 — 58.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDerick is mixed and growing up in the south, he saw hate from both sides but used it as fue...
EP 151: How Do You Find The Words To Describe Your Trauma? Mark McNear
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:58 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMany survivors suffer unspeakable abuse in their childhood and never tell another soul about ...
I Was a Guest On Murder, Blood, & Psychopaths Podcast
I had a great time as a guest on Eileen Santos’ podcast! We talked about the similarities of our abuse stories, narcissism, emotional and spiritual abuse. Eileen’s podcast is a True Crime podcast. ...
EP 150: The Healing Power of Writing: Kiesa Kay
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:30 — 49.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWriting your story can be a huge tool for healing from abuse. My guest Kiesa Kay talks about ...
EP 149: I Felt The Love Of Jesus! Suzy Ryan
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:18 — 33.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More My guest Suzy Ryan is no stranger to childhood abuse, feeling unloved, and devastating trage...
EP 148: I Will Not Leave My Pet Behind! Orazie Cook
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:21 — 33.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat if you had to leave an abusive situation in a hurry? You can take your children with you...
EP 147: Reconstruction Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:08 — 40.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of our discussion on Reconstruction. We talk about some podcast reco...
EP 146: What Is Reconstruction? Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:50 — 42.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you pick up the pieces of your faith when the dust clears from your trauma? What do I ...
EP 145: Deconstruction: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:21 — 60.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re back with the second part of our discussion about deconstruction. We have even more t...
EP 144: What Is Deconstruction? Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:15 — 56.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re talking about deconstruction, what it is and why survivors choose to go down that roa...
EP 143: How The Right Professional Counselor Can Help You: Johnny Sanders
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:54 — 47.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCan a counselor help me in my situation? What are the qualifications to be a licensed profess...
EP 141: The Power of the Imagination To Heal: Melanie Goodwin
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:17 — 45.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More...
EP 140? Why Don’t We Hear Sermons About Judge Deborah?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:27 — 56.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDeborah by Charles Landelle, 1901 Perhaps you came from a church background that recognized...
EP 139: How Do We Deal With Horror Stories In The Bible? Judges 19
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:29 — 62.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More...
EP 138: Processing Shiny Happy People and the IBLP
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:57 — 59.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More...
EP 137: The Great Faith Of Abraham And Isaac
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:54 — 22.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are discussing the story of Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac on this week’s show. Is ther...
EP 136: Multiple Abuses Going On: Abraham and Lot
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:21 — 57.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing our character studies in the Bible in the perspective of an abuse survivo...
EP 135: What Do You Do When Ministry Becomes Misery? Scott Distler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:11 — 40.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat do you do when you have been abused, betrayed and abandoned by your own church? Pastor S...
EP 134: Can Anything Good Come From Abuse? Joseph Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:54 — 65.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of our bible study of Joseph. We continue with Joseph testing his ...
EP 133: When Your Family Betrays You: Joseph Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:49 — 32.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat would you do if your family sold you into slavery just for being jealous of you? That ...
EP 132: The Wrong Way To Propose Marriage: Dinah’s Story
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:23 — 19.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing our stories in the bible about people who have suffered abuse and trauma. W...
EP 131: The Weeping Prophet We Can Relate To
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:15 — 69.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMost people can recite Jeremiah 29:11, but what does the rest of the book of Jeremiah have ...
EP 130: Breaking The Bondage From Addiction: Doug Sweeney
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:18 — 56.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More Bio: Summarized, my story begins from adolescence. I chose to consume alcohol; what was al...
EP 129: Jesus As An Abuse Victim
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:49 — 63.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe all know that Jesus suffered and died for us on the cross, but have you ever considered ...
EP 128: A Young Girl Who Won A Beauty Pageant: Esther
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:19 — 60.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreImagine being taken from your home as a young girl to the harem of a cruel King to become t...
EP 127: Three Times A Victim: Bathsheba
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:25 — 45.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWere you ever told that Bathsheba and King David had an affair? In our series of studying bib...
EP 126: Transforming Personal Trauma into Complex and Likable Characters: Guy Morris
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:15 — 62.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreGuy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to ...
EP 125: Our Faith And Our Endless Entertainment Choices: Paeter Frandsen
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:33 — 53.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More We have a fun treat for you today. This week I interview Paeter Frandsen, of Christian Geek ...
I Was A Guest On “Spark The Genius” Podcast!
https://buff.ly/3LpiQip Check out Spark The Genius Podcast! We had a lot of fun talking with my host Josh about various topics in addition to my abuse story and my music ministry. He also has some ...
I Was A Guest On “Voice For The Hurting” Podcast!
Check out my friend Lori Armstrong’s podcast, A Voice For The Hurting! I tell the abbreviated version of my abuse story and my healing journey. Click the link below: A Voice for the Hurting – Pod...
EP 124: You Are Greatly Loved: Daniel the Prophet
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:29:07 — 81.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More What would you do if a pagan nation took you captive far from home, changed your name, com...
EP 123: The God Who Sees Me: Hagar
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:54 — 55.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing our series on People in the Bible who have suffered abuse. Today we are d...
EP 122: A Child Defending His Mom With A Frying Pan: Erik Allen
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:01 — 38.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have Erik Allen on the show this week with a powerful story of overcoming child abuse, neg...
EP 121: Rape Is Never Your Fault: Tamar, Daughter Of King David
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 43.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOn our second week of the new Bible character series, we will talk about the tragic story of ...
EP 120: Jesus Wants To Minister To You! The Woman At The Well
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:12 — 37.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are starting a new series about notable people in the bible, namely those who have suffere...
EP 119: Coping Strategies
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:50:34 — 101.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are talking about healthy coping strategies (that are not binge shopping, overeating or...
Ep 118: Dating Trainwrecks: Part 2: Takeaways
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:29 — 46.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part 2 of my crazy stories of dating after my divorce. I cover the dangers of...
EP 117: Dating Trainwrecks Part 1
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:02 — 65.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re talking about dating after divorce and abusive relationships. How do I start dating a...
EP 116: From Abuse to Solitary Confinement, to the Power of God: Steven Snook
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:46 — 63.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a fantastic story of redemption for you today with my guest Steven Snook. He candid...
EP 115: Creating Healthier Relationships: Shannon Petrovich
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:24 — 35.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you have better relationships after experiencing only toxic ones? How do you date agai...
EP 113: My Story: Part 20: The Aftermath Of My Divorce
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:03 — 64.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThere are a myriad of emotions, thoughts and choices after you have gone through a divorce,...
EP 112: My Story: Part 19: Making the Decision to Leave My Abuser
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:50 — 47.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe day is finally here. You’ve been listening to my story for many weeks now. Hear about the...
EP 111: My Story: Part 18: How to Sabotage and Kill Your Own Church
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:44 — 136.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re coming to the end of the tunnel, a very dark, long tunnel. This week on my story I rel...
EP 110: My Story: Part 17: If You Would Just Submit To Your Husband
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:11 — 66.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe saga continues this week on my story. See what happens when you start a church in a strip...
Featured Website: Helping Survivors.org
We have our featured resource and website that I would like you know about and check out! Here is a short message from Outreach Director from Helping Survivors:...
EP 109: My Story: Part 16: What’s It Like To Be Fired From A Church?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:40 — 71.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThank you for continuing with me on the next chapter of my story. I start out clarifying wh...
EP 108: My Story: Part 15: When The Church Staff Doesn’t Like You
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:23 — 32.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to My Story series on the podcast. This week I recall the good, the bad, and the...
I Was A Guest On Crime Over Cocktails Podcast
Checkout Crime Over Cocktails Podcast! If you like True Crime Podcasts, this one would be a great one to listen to. She has recently featured abuse survivors’ stories, so that’s why I was invited o...
EP 107: My Story: Part 14: When You Think That Moving Will Give You A Fresh Start
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:06 — 49.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are coming back to finish My Story series. We left off leaving our church in the inner cit...
EP 106: Why You Should Study The Bible Within A Community: Pastor Kyle Fox
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:11 — 53.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have our finale for our Bible study series today! Last, but not least, we have my own Past...
EP 105: Lessons Learned Along The Way: Andrea Sandefur
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:46 — 87.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a returning musical guest on the show today! Andrea Sandefur is here to talk to us ...
EP 104: Domestic Violence And PTSD Can Keep Us In A Loop, How Do We Break The Cycle? Christina Foxwell
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:48 — 67.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a fantastic lady for you on the show today! Christina Foxwell is here to tell her pow...
EP 103: How To Linger In The Presence Of God: Dr. Naima Bush
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:23 — 33.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have my former music mentor on the show with us, Dr Naima Bush. She’s coming to talk about...
I Was A Guest On Heal Thrive Dream Podcast With Karen Robinson
https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/q809qrpn (6) Heal Thrive Dream Guest: Diana Winkler – YouTube You all met Karen when she was on my podcast episode 89 recently and heard about her ministry. She invited ...
How Does The Christian Faith Combine With Modern Psychology And Coaching? Michael Jaqueth
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:08 — 67.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreI had an entertaining and humorous conversation with Michael Jaquith, filled with valuable ad...
A Guest Blog Collaboration With Other Abuse Advocates For Heal Thrive Dream!
If You remember my guest Karen Robinson From Heal, Thrive, Dream Podcast, she invited me to be a part of a collaborative blog with other abuse advocates! There is some very valuable advice here fro...
I Was A Guest On Famous Interviews With Joe Dimitri
I had a great time talking with Joe Dimitri on Famous Interviews/Neon Jazz. We talked about my musical beginnings, influences, inspirational people, and songwriting. I also talked about how I use m...
EP 101: How Can We Find Humor When Studying The Bible? Jake Doberenz
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:51 — 91.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are having a great time during our Bible Study series. This week my guest is Jake Doberenz...
EP 100: Can I Trust The Bible And God After I’ve Been Abused? Pastor Mark Sowersby
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:40 — 136.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIt’s our 100th episode of the podcast! We have Pastor Mark Sowersby back on the podcast to c...
EP 99: Why Should I Study The Bible When It Triggers Me? Pastor Jason Harris
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:02 — 158.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part 4 of our series on How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors! Pastor...
EP 98: Guidelines For Interpreting The Bible In The Aftermath Of Abuse: Dr Steven Tracy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:11 — 51.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have another fantastic episode for you for our series on How Study The Bible For Abuse Sur...
Ep 97: How Do I Choose A Bible For A Bible Study? Pastor Al Descheneau
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:25 — 55.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are back with Part 2 of our series on “How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors”! We h...
EP 96: Do I Need Bible College To Study The Bible? Paul Granger
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:32 — 152.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More We’re starting our new series this week on how to study the bible for abuse survivors! Th...
I Was A Guest On Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast!
I had a great conversation with Keith of Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast. We were talking all things music: genres, how I got started, influences, songwriting. I also talked about what it was like b...
EP 95: When Your Church Prays For You, But Won’t Help You: Donna Wayles
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:07 — 126.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDonna’s husband was trying to kill her. He has attempted it before by throwing her down a fl...
Episode 94: How To Apply Emotional Intelligence To Control Your Triggers: Agape Garcia
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (279.4MB)Subscribe: Android | RSS | More So you’ve heard of post traumatic stress disorder, but we’re gonna find out what post traumatic growth is today. Agap...
EP 93: Can Medication Be Effective For Porn Addiction? Isaiah Cruz
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:07 — 23.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat are some other treatments for porn addiction when the standard methods aren’t working? I...
EP 92: How An Unexpected Pregnancy Became A Ministry: Suzanne Burns
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (232.0MB)Subscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhen you are faced with an unexpected pregnancy, it is hard to imagine what your future will be, or if God will ever b...
Special Relocation Tips for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Now that domestic violence spillover is the fastest growing category of workplace violence, sometimes it seems like there’s just no escape. Additionally, making the decision to leave an abusive...
EP 91: Hard Lessons From Work And Life
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:27 — 35.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing this week talking about job loss, lessons learned the hard way, and siste...
EP 90: Surviving Unemployment
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:22 — 28.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHave you lost your job? Are you dealing with the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with it? ...
EP 89: Learning To Heal Thrive And Dream: Karen Robinson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:43 — 26.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCan a survivor actually thrive after abuse? Will I ever feel “safe”? What about those emotion...
I Was Invited To Be A Guest On Christian Writing & Speaking Podcast with Jacqui Wilson
It was a blessing to chat with Jacqui on The CWS Podcast recently. I was invited to share a brief version of my story and what the Lord has been doing in my ministry as a musician and abuse advocat...
EP 88: What Is The Solution To The Number One Problem In Marriage? Felice Mathieu
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:28 — 33.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThere are lots of problems that can come up in a marriage relationship. What is the common de...
EP 87: How God Can Use One Song To Change Lives: Dave Combs
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:20 — 39.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a musical treat for you today with my guest Dave Combs! Music has so much power in ...
EP 86: The Healing Power Of Drum Therapy: Dori Staehle
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:59 — 36.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat in the world is drum therapy? Is it the same as a drum lesson? Are drums effective as ...
EP 85: Breaking Free From The Monster: Victoria Cuore: Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:12 — 35.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have Part 2 of my guest Victoria Cuore’s riveting story! This week we cover her abuser’s d...
EP 84: Protecting My Unborn Child From Her Father: Victoria Cuore: Part 1
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:53 — 27.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you protect your unborn child from her father who is bent on killing her-and beating y...
I Was A Guest Live On April Metzler’s RSVP Show!
One of the rare times I do interviews live! Come and listen. I talk briefly about my abuse story, my music journey, and recent pivots of my current like. April is an amazing host and we hit it...
EP 83: How Can I Be Resilient In Life? Stephanie Olson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:23 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a wonderful guest today, Stephanie Olson, from Set Me Free Project! We talked about g...
EP 82: Girl Talk With Brenna Covelens
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:09 — 36.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreGet out your sleeping bags, grab a favorite snack and beverage, and gather ’round for a vir...
Where Did You See God? Sitting In Suffering: Longsuffering-With Paul Grainger
I had a great time talking with Paul Grainger on his podcast Where Did You See God? I talked about my abuse story and my ministry now. Paul very eloquently adds some insights and encouragement to t...
EP 80: Multiple Traumas And Hard Decisions: Saroya Brown
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:05 — 144.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a delightful and brave guest, Saroya Brown, on the show this week. She was an orph...
EP 79: When You Choose Your Own Name: Danielle Bernock: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:34 — 92.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMore love from Danielle Bernock this week! We have Part Two of my conversation with her. We f...
EP 78: The Lady On The Internet Who Loves You: Danielle Bernock: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:16 — 80.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow can someone say I love you, when you’ve never met? Well, my guest Danielle Bernock is goi...
EP 77: Dealing With The Reality Of Violence: Kenny Jezek
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:02 — 38.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreYou are going to really enjoy today’s episode. My special guest is Kenny Jezek, Christian a...
I Was A Guest On Hooda L.K. Presents!
I really enjoyed being on Hooda L.K. Presents recently! We had a great conversation talking about my music, my abuse story, and my ministry. Hooda played my original blues song “Break These Chains”...
EP76: What Is A God Shift? Shayna Rattler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:39 — 113.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More My very special guest this week is Shayna Rattler, telling us all about how to enter into A...
Bonus Episode: Featuring Juanita McDonald On Her Fundraiser For Sexual Assault Survivors
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:37 — 83.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a bonus episode for you this week! Come and hear about a great fundraiser for sexual ...
Celebrating Women’s History Month With “The Called And Ready Writers!”
I was blessed to be invited to speak about my ministry on The Called And Ready Writers for Women’s History Month. Celebrating with phenomenal women Wanda Burnside, Ramelle Lee, Patricia Gallagher, ...
EP75: Parenting Challenges With Foster To Adopt Children: Marcy Pusey: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:27 — 83.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have more Marcy for you! This week is the second half of my conversation with Marcy Pusey,...
EP 74: Weaponizing Marriage: Marcy Pusey: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:41 — 90.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreMarcy Pusey is our fun, interesting and empowering guest for you this week! We had a great co...
EP73 When You Don’t Remember Your Childhood Abuse: John Jarman
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:31 — 88.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWith no memory of his childhood till the age of twelve, John Jarman had no conscious way to o...
Episode 72: Struggling With Not Enoughness, Disconnectedness And Shame: Dr. Bill Senyard
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:52 — 125.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDr. Bill Senyard Is my guest this week who has this very intriguing app for healing from abu...
Episode 71: Is Purity The Same Thing As Virginity? Lydia Vreeman
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:40 — 32.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreLydia Vreeman is my guest this week from the Holy Ship Podcast! She shares her personal story...
Episode 70: My Story: Adventures In Soulwinning And Other Dangers: Part 13
We are continuing in my story this week, wrapping up the ministry in New Jersey as youth leaders. It begins describing the manipulative soulwinning practices in the church. What it was like to...
Episode 69: My Story: Coercion, Financial And Spiritual Abuse: Part 12
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:49 — 35.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing my abuse story this week on the podcast. Last time we left off during our...
Episode 68: Change Your Life With A New Career: Part 2: Diana Alt
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:07 — 22.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Diana Alt, a career coach that has been sharin...
Episode 67: How Do I Find A Job When Starting Over? Part One: Diana Alt
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:42 — 29.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More“How can I leave my abuser when I don’t have a job or marketable job skills?” That is a commo...
Episode 66: I Don’t Want My Daughter To Suffer The Same Abuse I Did: Bridget Seavey: Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 41:09 — 22.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing Bridget Seavey’s incredible story this week. With the birth of her daughter...
Episode 65: Kicked Out Of The Church After Being Abused: Bridget Seavey
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:40 — 21.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhy would a church kick a young girl out of the church she loves when she reports she has bee...
Episode 64: Coping With Post Partum Depression And Other Trauma: Hope Makena
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:57 — 39.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat is it like moving to a new country, experiencing culture shock, starting a new life? O...
Episode 63: The Power Of Words To Destroy Or Heal: Allen Taylor
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:09 — 33.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me!” Do you remember that c...
Episode 62: Surviving Abuse From A Therapist: Amy Nordhues
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:25 — 36.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreImagine being a survivor of multiple abuses from childhood, and then the therapist that you...
Episode 61: Christmas With Jesus: Musical Guests April Metzler & Friends
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:08 — 30.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a special Christmas episode this year with my musical guests April Metzler, Dan Kenne...
Episode 60: My Story: Spiritual Abuse In The Inner City: Part 11
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:28 — 25.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to the next part of my story when I was serving in an inner city church in the y...
Episode 59: My Story: The Beginning Of My Missionary Service: Part 10
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:41 — 25.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe are continuing the next stage in my life story and abuse story. We left off at graduation ...
Episode 58: Consent In Marriage: Joy And Jason Harris: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:48 — 34.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of my interview with Joy and Pastor Jason Harris from Cairns, Aust...
Episode 57: Consent In Marriage: Joy And Jason Harris: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:50 — 35.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIs there such a thing as consent in marriage? Is there ever a time when you can say no to y...
Episode 56: Trauma Induced Eating Disorders: Sue Bowles
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:07 — 33.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDid you know that there are many forms of eating disorders? Most of us are familiar with bu...
I Was A Guest On Restoring Your Voice With Pastor David McGuire
Join Pastor David as he interviews Diana Winkler of DSW Ministries. Diana is an abuse survivor whose abuser was enabled by church leadership. This interview will open your eyes. Contact me at david...
One Year Anniversary Of The Podcast: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:52:18 — 257.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part Two of the One Year Anniversary celebration! I have more new music fe...
One Year Anniversary Of The Podcast: Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:02:51 — 281.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome to the One Year Anniversary of The Wounds Of The Faithful Podcast! It has been a g...
I Was A Guest Speaker On Refuge Freedom Stories
I had a great time talking with Jonnie on the podcast! Be sure to check out the other episodes. Here’s the link: https://refugefreedomstories.podbean.com/e/refuge-freedom-stories-diana-winkler/ Oct...
Episode 53: When You Find Out On Your Honeymoon That You Married The Wrong Person: Part 9
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:19 — 117.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHappily ever after? It’s pretty disturbing to find out 24 hours after the wedding that you’v...
I Was A Guest On Embracing Abundant Life Podcast
https://podcasts.google.com/search/Embracing%20Abundant%20Life I had a great time chatting with Dr. Avis Sparks about my abuse story, my music and advocacy ministry. She is a great host! Be sure to...
Episode 52: Coping With A Chronic Illness: Brian Winkler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:57 — 121.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you cope with an illness that doesn’t seem to go away? How does it affect your relati...
I Was A Guest On “Finding God In Our Pain” With Sherrie Pilkington
I had a great conversation with Sherrie talking about the short version of my abuse story. Be sure to check out Sherrie’s podcast! Sherrie’s bio: I’m so glad you’re here. Addressing our grief i...
Episode 51: My Story: Why Didn’t I See The Red Flags? Part 7
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:27 — 129.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | More“Why did you marry him?” is a question I’ve been asked more than once. This week, I tell the...
Episode 50: When Your Fiancee Says You’re Ugly: Part 6
Would you marry someone that called you ugly? Or treated you like a trolphy? Well, I almost did. This week I am continuing my story, during the second year of bible college. I started dating this...
Episode 49: My Story: My Experiences During My First Year Of Bible College: Part 5
This week on the podcast, we are continuing with Part 5 of my story, where I reminesce about my first year in bible college. I talk about the culture of the church and the school, the dating...
Episode 48: Jumping Out Of A Third Story Window: Rob Decker
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:37 — 59.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSometimes in our lives, circumstances seem so hopeless that ending it all appears to be the s...
Episode 47: My Story: Getting Baptized And Called Into The Ministry: Part 4
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:06 — 44.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThanks for joining me on Part 4 of telling my life, my ministry, and abuse story. It starts o...
Episode 46: My Story: How Not To Date An Atheist: Part 3
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:06 — 50.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJoin me this week as I continue on part 3 of my story. I talk about my teenage growing pains ...
Episode 45: My Story Two Pedophiles In The School Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:41 — 50.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOn this week’s podcast, I will continue telling my story. I reflect on the challenges of atte...
Episode 44: My Story: The Beginning Of My Journey And Faith Foundation Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:05 — 52.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome to my journey! I’m starting a new series about my background, bible college years, ch...
I Was A Guest On “Beyond Just Christian” Podcast
I had a wonderful interview with Brenna Covelens on her Podcast Beyond Just Christian. We talked about my music background, the pedophile in my elementary school during Part One. Part Two, we talke...
Episode 43: Breaking Free Of The Narcissist: Maegan From The Secret Garden Podcast
How can an abuse advocate not recognize the red flags of abuse in her own relationships? Well, it happened to Maegan, from The Secret Garden Podcast. She shares her experiences in the emergency...
Episode 42: Hope for Trauma Induced OCD: Peyton Garland
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:24 — 75.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreThe only experience with OCD that most people have usually comes from TV shows, like Monk, ...
Episode 41: The Healing Power Of Music: Part 2: Stories Behind The Music
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:31 — 58.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re back with Part Two of The Healing Power Of Music. We open with a behind the scenes look...
Episode 40: The Healing Power Of Music Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:12 — 47.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow can we use music as a healing tool? How music can affect our emotions? Can music make you...
Episode 39: The Culty World Of The IFB Church: Will Hess: Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:31 — 65.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWill Hess continues the story of his life in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. He t...
Episode 38: The Culty World Of The IFB Colleges: Will Hess Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:50 — 50.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIs your church a cult? My guest Will Hess wholeheartedly agrees that The Fundamental Baptist ...
Episode 37: How To Treat Everyone As A Valuable Child Of God: Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:39 — 56.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow can we be more like Jesus in this world of pain, suffering, and evil? Is it our responsib...
Episode 36: Your Inner Child And Your Past Abuse: Eddie Capparucci
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:04:39 — 71.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re talking about your Inner Child today. Do you have behaviors that point to sexual addi...
Episode 35: PTSD Of First Responders: Norm Wielsch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:31 — 51.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIs there a difference between combat PTSD and First Responder PTSD? According to my guest, No...
Episode 34: When Is It Time To Leave Your Bully Church? Pastor Al Descheneau Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:50 — 55.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhen should you leave your church? Perhaps we should be asking God, “Should I stay?” instead....
Episode 33: Being Bullied And Jesus Is Your Only Friend: Pastor Al Descheneau Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:55 — 51.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHave you been bullied? Then you must know how it feels to be alone, rejected, and friendless....
Episode 32: Poverty, Wealth, Addiction, Restoration: Dr. Joe Martin
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:43 — 68.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have an incredible, unbelievable story for you today. This is the story of a man raised ...
I Was A Guest On The Caregiver Cup Podcast
I had a great time talking with Cathy VandenHeuval on the Caregiver Cup Podcast! This was not my usual interview that I give. I am usually talking about my abuse story or my music. But this time I ...
I Was A Guest On Creatively Christian Podcast
I had a wonderful time as a guest on Creatively Christian Podcast, talking with Andrea Sandefur about how my music is a powerful tool for helping people heal from abuse. I talk about my musical ide...
I Was A Guest On “From Mess To Miracle” Podcast
Join me as I have a great conversation with Keith Haney, host of “From Mess To Miracle” podcast. I share my story and talk about spiritual abuse in the church, one of the worst abuses we can suffer...
Episode 31: Autism, Abuse, and Dyslexia: La’Trae Wilson Part Two
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:56 — 71.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHave you ever been stalked by a former boyfriend? It was La’Trae Wilson’s living nightmare....
Episode 30: Autism, Abuse, and Dyslexia: La’Trae Wilson Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:36 — 57.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you break the generational cycle of abuse? Growing up in Oakland CA, raised in a Chris...
Episode 29: Men Too: Dr. Kelli Palfy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:31 — 62.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHollywood and pop culture often give us the impression that men can’t be raped or sexually ab...
Episode 28: The Healing Power Of Dance: Laura Padgett
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:04 — 63.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDance is a form of expression with the body. Dance can be used for entertainment, exercise, a...
Episode 27: My Father Is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:58 — 59.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe continue our conversation with Pastor Jimmy Hinton this week, who had to turn his own fath...
Episode 26: My Father Is A Pedophile: Pastor Jimmy Hinton Part One
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:44 — 56.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCould you turn in your own parent to the police for committing unspeakable crimes of pedophil...
Watch Me Live On”Inspiration By Marie”!
I was a live guest on Marie McCarthy’s show Inspirational By Marie(UK). I told my story as it relates to the church and its teachings. There is a long version (1:10) and a short version (14 min) be...
Episode 25: Do You Need A Mentor? What To Look For In A Mentor
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:47 — 55.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDo need help in achieving a goal or to learn a new skill? Are you transitioning to a new stag...
Episode 24: Sheila Gregoire: Toxic Church Teachings About Sex, Purity, and Marriage
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:47 — 64.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDo you feel that a satisfying love life in your marriage is out of reach for you? Does your p...
Episode 23: The Trauma Informed Church: Guest Suzanne Burns
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:13 — 48.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow do you help a girl with a crisis pregnancy? Should you give money to the homeless man on ...
Episode 22: Musical Guest Andrea Sandefur: SAD, Survival, And The Arts In Alaska
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:08 — 67.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have our first official musical guest, Andrea Sandefur with us today. She is a singer, son...
Episode 21:Guest: Wanda Burnside: When God Protected Me And Called Me To Write For Him
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:15 — 65.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a special episode that was recorded during Black History month. Our guest is Wanda ...
Episode 20: Pastor Kyle Fox: What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:32 — 67.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDo you know what are the signs of healthy church? Many survivors are shell shocked from the...
Episode 19: Guest: Janell Wood: When You Doubt Your Faith In God
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:57 — 68.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe’re talking today about skepticism of Christianity, doubts about your faith, abandoning...
Episode 17: What’s It Like Being In A Mending The Soul Group?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:11 — 49.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIf you are wondering if Mending the Soul small group is right for you, join us as Diana candi...
Episode 16: Guest: Dr. Steve Tracy: God Is Healing Severe Abuse And Trauma
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:48 — 65.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDon’t miss this incredible, inspiring episode as Diana interviews Dr. Steve Tracy, Founder an...
EPISODE 15: GUEST WAYNE STILES: THE GODLY EXAMPLE OF JOSEPH
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:25 — 49.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreDon’t miss this episode with our guest Wayne Stiles from Walking The Bible Lands! Wayne sha...
Episode 14: Survivor Story: Sandy Phillips Kirkham – Let Me Prey On You
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:10 — 74.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe have a survivor story of clergy abuse on today’s episode. Our guest is Sandy Phillips Ki...
Episode 13: Survivor Story: Roselly Genao – It’s Not That Easy To Leave
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:19 — 54.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJoin us for a captivating story of healing! Our guest is Roselly Genao. She tells of her clos...
Episode 12: Guest Dave Ebert: The Healing Power Of Laughter
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:23 — 59.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOur guest on this week’s podcast, is Dave Ebert from Gifts4Glory Ministries. Dave shares his ...
Episode 11: Survivor Story: Pastor Mark Sowersby – Forgiving The Nightmare
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:41 — 60.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOur guest on today’s episode is Pastor Mark Sowersby. He shares his inspiring story of over...
Episode 10: The Realities Of Death and Plans For The Future
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:50 — 52.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJoin us for this last episode of 2020. Diana reflects on the joys and the pain of this past y...
Episode 9: Let’s Talk About Trust Part 2: God and the Bible
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:52 — 39.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCan we trust God and the Bible in the midst of our suffering? Diana explores these questions....
I Was A Guest On The Good News Podcast
I had a great time with Roselly Genao on The Good News Podcast. I talked about my upbringing, how I got saved, and called into the ministry. I shared a shortened version of my abusive marriage and ...
Episode 8: Let’s Talk About Trust Part 1: People
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:49 — 42.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJoin us as Diana talks about her feelings and struggles of the season. She defines the many d...
Episode 7: Guest: Ken Keis- Living On Purpose
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:42 — 72.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreOur episode today features Ken Keis who talks about how to live our lives on purpose instea...
Episode 6: Sgt.(Ret)Doug Setter: How Not To Be A Victim
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:44 — 55.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreToday’s guest on the show is Doug Setter who gives us some advice on how NOT to be a victim i...
Episode 5: Survivor Story: Ashley, Special Needs Mom
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:37 — 50.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCome and meet Ashley, a mother of 3 special needs boys, and a survivor of domestic abuse. She...
Episode 4: Why Spiritual Abuse Is One Of The Worst Kinds Of Abuse
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:06 — 49.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, Diana speaks about a kind of abuse that she is the most familiar with: spiri...
Episode 3: Co-Host Brian Part 2-From Legalism to Finding Love
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:22 — 51.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWelcome back to Part 2 of Brian’s story. The story continues as he tells of the legalistic Ap...
Episode 2: Co-host Brian-Tragedies, Music, and Jesus
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:34 — 49.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this two part series, meet Diana’s husband, Brian, as he talks about his upbringing, the t...
Episode 1: Some Myths About Domestic Violence And Abuse
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:07 — 87.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, Diana dispels a few myths about abuse, what the common denominator of all ab...
Episode 0: Welcome! Who Is Your Host?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:18 — 57.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn this episode, get to know a little about Diana, as she talks about her background, her mus...
The Truth About Shame
Many of us wear a mask. We don’t let anyone see behind that mask. We think that what is under it is too hard for anyone else to bear. It is the mask of Shame and Guilt. Many of us survivors carry a...
I Was Interviewed On The Preacher Boys Podcast
I share the long version of my abuse story and talk about the widespread abuses in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. I end with my experiences with Mending the Soul and the healing...
Series On Domestic Violence Part 1: Physical Violence
This Is The Kind Of Abuse We Associate With Domestic Violence The Most. The bruises, broken bones, black eyes, burn marks, busted teeth. This is what you see in the headlines. This form of abuse is...
Why Is There So Much Evil In The World?
As we look around our world right now, we are bombarded with images of violence, hate, racism, lying, cheating, rioting, and murdering. Where does it all come from? You make think that these curren...
Do Sex workers Actually Choose A Life Of Prostitution?
The Prevailing Notion Is That They Do. We’ve all taken the wrong way into a city and happened upon what we call a “Red Light District”. You might have witnessed evidence of the sex trade in your tr...
WHAT HAPPENS TO ABUSE VICTIMS DURING THE QUARANTINE?
While Most People Are Safe During Quarantine, The Abused Are In Danger. Why would that be so? It’s because the lifeline of an abuse victim is outside contact. Isolation is harmful in so many ways. ...
What They Don’t Tell You About Your Pilgrimage To Israel.
A Christian pilgrimage to Israel is one of those ultimate trips on most believers’ lists. I mean, who wouldn’t want to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and see all the places where biblical events ha...
You have no guarantee of tomorrow. Hug them today.
Some of you know that we lost our dog Bear suddenly last week. As far as we knew, he was a healthy and active dog of 8 years old. We woke up on 9-11 and found Bear on the floor unable to get up for...
A Series on Domestic Violence Part 5: Spiritual Abuse
What constitutes spiritual abuse? Is it just referring to cults? It does include cults, but it is so much more. Continue reading on below to learn more. To read previous posts in this series, click...
Series On Domestic Violence Part 4: What Exactly Is Narcissism?
This is Part 4 of a continuing series. You can read part 1 here. Part 2 here. Part 3 here. Have you ever gone to the theatre and watched a play? Have you ever been to a costume party and pretended ...
How to Find A Good Music Teacher
Cutting Through The Variety of Choices Out There As a voice teacher for many years, I have had students come to me from all walks of like who had bad experiences with previous music teachers. Some ...
My Review of Hugh Jackman’s: The Man, The Music, The Show.
Sunday we attended the Hugh Jackson: The Man, The Music, The Show here in Glendale, AZ! I have been waiting 7 months to see this show and find out if the show is everything I hoped it would be. Th...
My Review of Cowin E7 Pro Headphones
My Review of the Cowin E7 Pro HeadphonesThese Headphones Are Awesome! Just like most musicians, I am pretty obsessed with great music and sound. It is no exception when it comes down to leisurely l...
10 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Want To Be A Star
It may be your son or your daughter who wants to be on American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, or wants a record deal in Nashville. They want to move to New York to be on Broadway, be the next A...
Series on Domestic Violence Part 3: Sexual Abuse
You can read Part 1 Physical Violence here. You can read Part 2 Verbal and Emotional Abuse here It’s One of the Most Difficult Topics to Talk About. Sexual abuse has been around for a very long t...
A Series on Domestic Violence and Abuse Part 2: Emotional and Verbal Abuse
You can read Part 1 here. Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Words Will Never Hurt Me! You may have believed the familiar song you may have sung in grade school, but by now as an adult you h...
The Value Of You
This was originally posted as a featured article in the newsletter at Centene Corporation. I thought you would enjoy it as well! What comes to your mind when you hear the words “domestic violence...
How to Help a Co-Worker Who Is In An Abusive Relationship
Does This Sound Familiar? My coworker, Helen, shows up four hours late with no phone call. When she is at work, she is falling asleep at her desk. Her quality of work is starting to slide. I seem t...
Men Are Abuse Victims Too
As I sat my patient into the dentist’s chair and secured the napkin across his chest, I asked him what was the reason for his visit today. He looked terrified. Some people are afraid of the dent...
Our National Anthem
Check out my YouTube Video of me singing The Star Spangled Banner at a Karate Tournament!...
Restore! Restore! Radio Program
I was invited back to be a guest on the radio program Restore! Restore! I talk about my music, my new website, my book and Mending the Soul updates. Here is the link to listen to the replay....
Hear My New Release
New Song Break “These Chains!” Originally posted on February 27, 2012 RELEASING MY NEW SINGLE “BREAK THESE CHAINS”! I am so excited about this new beginning to my music ministry! I just got a new j...
Break These Chains
RELEASING MY NEW SINGLE “BREAK THESE CHAINS”! Originally posted on February 27, 2012 I am so excited about this new beginning to my music ministry! I just got a new job that will allow me more time...
Radio Program Guest
I WAS INTERVIEWED ON A RADIO PROGRAM ABOUT MY MINISTRY Originally posted on September 10, 2017 If you’d like to listen to the program, the link is below. I am introduced an hour into the show. What...
What Is Domestic Violence?
It Is Much More Than Bruises And Broken Bones. What comes into your mind when you hear of domestic violence or spousal abuse? An episode of COPS? Let’s talk about some of the common myths about dom...
Singing In France!
WE WENT TO FRANCE! Originally posted on September 19, 2016 Hello, everyone! I know that I have been too busy making music to do any blog posts, so I am going to let you know about an exciting trip ...
How to Set Boundaries
BOUNDARIES! Originally posted on July 22, 2013 Personal Evolution There is one area of personal evolution that can make or break your self-esteem and your ability to have healthy relationships. It...
Bible Myths?
GUNGOR AND THE BIBLE MYTHS Originally posted on August 10, 2014 I was trying to figure out what to post for my next blog entry when I read about the newest controversy in the Christian circle. Mayb...
Stuff
IS TOO MUCH STUFF A BURDEN? Originally posted on May 1, 2013 All our lives, especially in the pursuit of the American Dream, we seek to work and accumulate material possessions and live a comfortab...
Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
TRAITS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Originally posted on May 26, 2012 Maybe you can relate to this scenario: A significant other who is always jealous. Makes you spend all your free time with him/h...
Are You Wheezing?
SINGIN’ AND WHEEZIN’ Originally posted on October 24, 2012 As singers, we know that our instrument is an extension of our body. It is quite different than someone who plays a guitar, because our vo...
A Little Flamenco For You!
MEET MY MUSICIAN FRIEND CHRIS JACOME! Originally posted on March 25, 2012 I’ve been working on a new song for the next album. You may know the song already, Via Dolorosa. I wanted to put a new s...