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?
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
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 …
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! This is such an important part of our healing, especially with spiritual abuse. I have invited trusted bible teachers to come on the podcast and give …
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? This will not be a how-to episode as much as it is a sharing of my own personal experience right now. I talk about the emotions …
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 virtual slumber party with my guest Brenna Covelens. We are having a girl talk session, 2 gals chatting about our dating experiences, where no topic is off …
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, 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 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 chant from childhood? Well, we will find out from my guest Allen Taylor that verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse. We are talking …
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 youth group. I recall the events that led up to us uprooting and moving to the inner city. I describe what it was …
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’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 hear about …
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 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
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 story of how I met my ex, his family’s rich heritage, and our strange dating relationship full of red flags. I point out some …
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 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
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 out with moving back east to be closer to extended family. I enter the work force with a few challenging jobs, join my cousin’s church, …
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 attending new public school out west. I share the story of how I came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus. You will also hear about the …
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, 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 telling of …
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 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, as well …
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 responsibility as Christians to care for the oppressed? The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford guides us in answering these kinds of questions with empathy and compassion. …
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. 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 churches filled …
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. My guest today is Pastor Al Descheneau, who shares the story of his upbringing in a transient Christian home. As always the new kid in school, …
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 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 sentence. Jimmy …
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 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 that his …
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) 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
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 the corner? We will find answers to these questions and more with our guest Suzanne Burns of Foundation House Ministries. Suzanne talks candidly about …
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 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 style, she …
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 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 Pastor of …
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 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 for seekers …
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 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 during our …
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 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 …
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 happened? I just returned from my own trip, so I wanted to let you know the good, the bad, and the ugly so you can …