EP 175: Hope For Couples Struggling With Porn Addiction: Kirsten Samuel Part Two

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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 of healing and saving her marriage from porn addiction. Kirsten holds nothing back sharing the guilt, shame, anger, and the hard work involved in coming out on …

EP 173: Grief and Hope Can Reside In The Same Heart: Kelly Hall Part Two

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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, a mom with 4 children, 3 of which are deaf. Find out what happened when the faith community told her it was wrong of her …

EP 172: God Already Went Before Me: Kelly Hall Part One

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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 who is the wife of an Air Force pilot and mother of four children, three of which who have special needs. She talks of her …

EP 160: Your Faith When You Lose Everything: Job Part One

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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 of who Job is, where the events take place, who are the people involved in the story and what are the major themes of the …

EP 144: What Is Deconstruction? Part One

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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 road. We discuss many reasons that people give for abandoning their faith or turning their backs on God altogether. We’ll be exploring in a non judgmental, compassionate way, …

EP 140? Why Don’t We Hear Sermons About Judge Deborah?

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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 the valuable contributions of the women of the Bible, but for most Christians, they don’t ever get to hear about prominent women in the Bible, with the exception of …

EP 120: Jesus Wants To Minister To You! The Woman At The Well

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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 suffered abuse. This week we will explore the story of the woman at the well. We’ll dive into the culture, history, geography, and glorious truths that are …

Celebrating Women’s History Month With “The Called And Ready Writers!”

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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, Bonnie McPeak, Pastor Willie B White, Teirrany Bledsoe, and Izola Bird! Don’t miss the testimonials and encouragement from this meetup! Click on the link to listen! https://fccdl.in/aRXOPq8yel Website: https://dswministries.org …

Episode 67: How Do I Find A Job When Starting Over? Part One: Diana Alt

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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 common reason why victims stay with their abusers. My guest this week is Diana Alt, a career coach who is here to show …

Episode 63: The Power Of Words To Destroy Or Heal: Allen Taylor

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:09 — 33.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me!” Do you remember that chant from childhood? Well, we will find out from my guest Allen Taylor that verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse. We …

Episode 53: When You Find Out On Your Honeymoon That You Married The Wrong Person: Part 9

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:19 — 117.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Happily ever after? It’s pretty disturbing to find out 24 hours after the wedding that you’ve made a big mistake. I’m continuing Part 9 of my abuse story, covering the wedding, the honeymoon, and the rocky first year of marriage. You’ll …

I Was A Guest On Embracing Abundant Life Podcast

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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 check out her podcast! Show Notes: We do not need to wear a mask for God. The mask only hinders us from letting God help us deal with our real issues. God …

Episode 51: My Story: Why Didn’t I See The Red Flags? Part 7

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 56:27 — 129.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More “Why did you marry him?” is a question I’ve been asked more than once. This week, I tell the story of how I met my ex, his family’s rich heritage, and our strange dating relationship full of red flags. I point …

Episode 49: My Story: My Experiences During My First Year Of Bible College: Part 5

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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 scene, the legalistic standards, and the insane ministry schedule I kept. I started my formal voice and piano training and went on two foreign missions trips. I end with some of the things about the church and school that bothered me, but also remember the wonderful people who helped me out in tough times. Join me for the next leg of my journey!

Episode 47: My Story: Getting Baptized And Called Into The Ministry: Part 4

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:06 — 44.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Thanks for joining me on Part 4 of telling my life, my ministry, and abuse story. It starts out with moving back east to be closer to extended family. I enter the work force with a few challenging jobs, join my …

Episode 44: My Story: The Beginning Of My Journey And Faith Foundation Part One

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:05 — 52.5MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Welcome to my journey! I’m starting a new series about my background, bible college years, church planting and abuse story. This will be the first time telling my entire story on the podcast. It will be a raw, honest, and transparent …

Episode 38: The Culty World Of The IFB Colleges: Will Hess Part One

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:50 — 50.3MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Is your church a cult? My guest Will Hess wholeheartedly agrees that The Fundamental Baptist Church (a.k.a The IFB) he was raised in was a cult. He will share the story of how he suffered abuse from within his own family, …

Episode 37: How To Treat Everyone As A Valuable Child Of God: Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:39 — 56.1MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More How can we be more like Jesus in this world of pain, suffering, and evil? Is it our responsibility as Christians to care for the oppressed? The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford guides us in answering these kinds of questions with empathy …

Episode 34: When Is It Time To Leave Your Bully Church? Pastor Al Descheneau Part Two

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:50 — 55.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More When should you leave your church? Perhaps we should be asking God, “Should I stay?” instead. This is the second half of my riveting interview with Pastor Al Desheneau. We hear his story of being a young, green pastor, and pastoring …

Episode 33: Being Bullied And Jesus Is Your Only Friend: Pastor Al Descheneau Part One

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:55 — 51.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Have you been bullied? Then you must know how it feels to be alone, rejected, and friendless. My guest today is Pastor Al Descheneau, who shares the story of his upbringing in a transient Christian home. As always the new kid …

Episode 27: My Father Is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part 2

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:58 — 59.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More We continue our conversation with Pastor Jimmy Hinton this week, who had to turn his own father in to the police for pedophilia. Find out the sequence of events after Jimmy’s father is arrested and placed in prison with a life …

Episode 26: My Father Is A Pedophile: Pastor Jimmy Hinton Part One

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:44 — 56.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Could you turn in your own parent to the police for committing unspeakable crimes of pedophilia? Would you be able to spot a pedophile in your midst? Pastor Jimmy Hinton and his family lived through this horrendous nightmare when he discovered …

Watch Me Live On”Inspiration By Marie”!

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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) below. Sorry about my yellow tinted screen and my voice not matching my mouth. Squadcast seemed to be the culprit. Long version Short …

Episode 23: The Trauma Informed Church: Guest Suzanne Burns

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:13 — 48.4MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More How do you help a girl with a crisis pregnancy? Should you give money to the homeless man on the corner? We will find answers to these questions and more with our guest Suzanne Burns of Foundation House Ministries. Suzanne talks …

Episode 21:Guest: Wanda Burnside: When God Protected Me And Called Me To Write For Him

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:15 — 65.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More We have a special episode that was recorded during Black History month. Our guest is Wanda Burnside, who is an accomplished author, writer, and poet. Come and hear about her godly heritage growing up in Detroit, Michigan. In her signature storyteller …

Episode 20: Pastor Kyle Fox: What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:32 — 67.7MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Do you know what are the signs of healthy church? Many survivors are shell shocked from the aftermath of abuse that they don’t even know if they can trust a church again. Our guest today is Diana’s pastor, Kyle Fox, Senior …

Episode 19: Guest: Janell Wood: When You Doubt Your Faith In God

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:57 — 68.2MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More We’re talking today about skepticism of Christianity, doubts about your faith, abandoning your faith, or never having your own relationship with Jesus at all. My guest today is Janell Wood, host of the podcast “Finding Something Real”, which she describes, is …

EPISODE 15: GUEST WAYNE STILES: THE GODLY EXAMPLE OF JOSEPH

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:25 — 49.8MB) | Embed Subscribe: Android | RSS | More Don’t miss this episode with our guest Wayne Stiles from Walking The Bible Lands! Wayne shares insights on the godly example of Joseph, and how his life gives us some encouraging answers to one of life’s toughest questions: Where was God …

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Why Is There So Much Evil In The World?

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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 current events are new to the world we live in. It’s “unprecedented times”. Well, not really. It’s just plain old sin as usual. Solomon says in Ecclesiastes …

Radio Program Guest

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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 an amazing opening of Restore! Restore! Season II hosted by Wanda Burnside and Ramelle Lee – Diana Winkler of Phoenix, Arizona gave a …

What Is Domestic Violence?

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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 domestic violence and abuse. We’ve had a lot of news media coverage about all kinds of abuse. It’s a good thing that the awareness …

How to Set Boundaries

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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’s the ability to set and implement healthy personal boundaries. Personal boundaries are the imaginary lines we draw around ourselves to maintain balance and protect our bodies, minds, emotions, and …

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Bible Myths?

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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. Maybe you’ve heard about the blog that Michael Gungor posted about his beliefs about the Bible, and more specifically, Creationism. If you want to …

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Stuff

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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 comfortable life. There is nothing wrong with this dream per se, but sometimes we forget that too much stuff can be a burden. Or maybe you …

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Are You Wheezing?

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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 voice is subject to our health, our diet, our stress level, and environment. If I am a guitarist and get sick or have asthma, I can …