Welcome back to Part Two of our discussion on Reconstruction. We talk about some podcast recommendations, focusing on the real person of Jesus, and exploring Why did God let this happen to me? Join me for some more thought provoking content. Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Available on …
EP 145: Deconstruction: Part Two
We’re back with the second part of our discussion about deconstruction. We have even more topics to discuss as to the reason for abandoning the faith after trauma or abuse. This episode seeks to encourage you and be thought provoking at the same time. Join us for an important conversation. Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: …
EP 125: Our Faith And Our Endless Entertainment Choices: Paeter Frandsen
We have a fun treat for you today. This week I interview Paeter Frandsen, of Christian Geek Central Podcast. You’re going to love Paeter’s nuance and fresh perspective on topics like music, video games, movies and TV shows in relation to our Christian faith. We also cover spiritual abuse, legalism in the church, and cancel culture before it was even …
EP 111: My Story: Part 18: How to Sabotage and Kill Your Own Church
We’re coming to the end of the tunnel, a very dark, long tunnel. This week on my story I relive more spiritual abuse related to the church plant that turned into the Twighlight Zone instead of a place of worship. Hear about the untrained pastor with the billboard on the back of his truck, who didn’t believe in small talk, …
EP 110: My Story: Part 17: If You Would Just Submit To Your Husband
The saga continues this week on my story. See what happens when you start a church in a strip mall. We meet some of the church members who would join us. I continue recalling the abuse behind the scenes, including the speculations behind our non-existent love life. There are many examples of financial abuse, emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, isolation, and …
EP 108: My Story: Part 15: When The Church Staff Doesn’t Like You
Welcome back to My Story series on the podcast. This week I recall the good, the bad, and the ugly about the time I was on staff at a church. I hated the politics, the backbiting, gossip, and legalism that went on behind the scenes. I explain why I haven’t been to a ladies retreat in 15 years and the …
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 my music to help survivors heal. It’s short and concise with some interesting questions! Come Listen to the show below! Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino: Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, Abuse …
EP 98: Guidelines For Interpreting The Bible In The Aftermath Of Abuse: Dr Steven Tracy
We have another fantastic episode for you for our series on How Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors. We have back on the show, theology and ethics professor, and founder of Mending the Soul Ministries, Dr Steven Tracy! He updates us on what exciting things the Lord has been doing this past year with the ministry. He offers valuable insights …
EP 74: Weaponizing Marriage: Marcy Pusey: Part One
Marcy Pusey is our fun, interesting and empowering guest for you this week! We had a great conversation about a variety of important topics, we made it a two part series. I was going to come up with some clever way to introduce her, but I think she describes herself best: “Not only do I have the clinical degrees and …
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 knock on doors in the most dangerous city in New Jersey? Find out how a church hired a family to replace us as youth leaders without even telling us. Hear about the scary time we thought the KKK were going to fire bomb our house. I also share how I survived the attempted suicide of my husband. The episode ends with new music I recorded, called “Your God Will Come”.
Episode 69: My Story: Coercion, Financial And Spiritual Abuse: Part 12
We are continuing my abuse story this week on the podcast. Last time we left off during our time church planting in New Jersey as youth pastors. We’re talking more about spiritual abuse and then adding financial abuse to the mix. Find out when I got “caught” trying to sing a Contemporary Christian song for a missions conference. What in …
Episode 66: I Don’t Want My Daughter To Suffer The Same Abuse I Did: Bridget Seavey: Part 2
We are continuing Bridget Seavey’s incredible story this week. With the birth of her daughter, she realized she did not want the abuse to continue to the next generation. She shares the repeated verbal, physical and sexual abuse that she endured, and what was the catalyst for finally standing up for herself and establishing boundaries. When her husband filed for …
Episode 58: Consent In Marriage: Joy And Jason Harris: Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of my interview with Joy and Pastor Jason Harris from Cairns, Australia. We continue with their story of abuse at the hands of Larry, Joy’s ex husband and Jason’s father. This week we talk about Kevin, Joy’s oldest son, a pastor who believes his mother’s rape was her fault, and that she should repent. Kevin …
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.mcguire@restoredtolife.org SUBSCRIBE to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidCMcGuire Be sure to check out Pastor David’s ministry! I had a great conversation about my ministry, my abuse story and how the …
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/ October 29, 2021Interview with Diana Winkler, hosted and produced by Jonnie Taverner. Diana shares her journey to a life with Jesus, through an abusive relationship, and, how her plans changed and blossomed into a ministry to others. The song …
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 …
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 talked about my church ministry and my abuse story. We had an enjoyable time with a bunch of laughs! Sexual Harassment And Abusive Relationships Part One https://anchor.fm/brenna-covelens/episodes/Sexual-Harassment–Abusive-Relationships-Pt–1-Featuring-Diana-Winkler-e1678qm/a-a6cssss Part …
Episode 38: The Culty World Of The IFB Colleges: Will Hess Part One
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, as well as in his church. In this two part interview, here are the topics we covered this week: …
Episode 29: Men Too: Dr. Kelli Palfy
Hollywood and pop culture often give us the impression that men can’t be raped or sexually abused. Our guest today, Dr. Kelli Palfy, is here to dispel that myth and to give us the facts gleaned from her vast experience working in correctional facilities, the RCMP, and from her own doctoral research on why males don’t report sexual trauma. Dr. …
Episode 27: My Father Is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part 2
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 sentence. Jimmy describes how pedophiles think and how they abuse and manipulate their victims even from prison. He defines …
Episode 26: My Father Is A Pedophile: Pastor Jimmy Hinton Part One
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 that his father, a respected pastor and beloved member of the community, was secretly sexually abusing hundreds of children …
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 20: Pastor Kyle Fox: What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?
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 Pastor of Red Mountain Community Church. Come and find out important questions you should be asking when looking for …
Episode 19: Guest: Janell Wood: When You Doubt Your Faith In God
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 for seekers and believers needing encouragement. It’s for the believer struggling with faith and the skeptic struggling with doubt. …
Episode 17: What’s It Like Being In A Mending The Soul Group?
If you are wondering if Mending the Soul small group is right for you, join us as Diana candidly talks about the process of joining a small group. She starts with the interview process, the requirements for joining a group, and what kind of experience you will have. She briefly reviews the array of essential abuse topics in the amazing …
Episode 16: Guest: Dr. Steve Tracy: God Is Healing Severe Abuse And Trauma
Don’t miss this incredible, inspiring episode as Diana interviews Dr. Steve Tracy, Founder and President of Mending The Soul. Dr. Tracy shares how his personal experiences with abuse and trauma inspired him and his wife Celestia to start the ministry of Mending The Soul. Learn about the many biblical and psychologically sound resources for healing abuse, and trauma that Mending …
Episode 14: Survivor Story: Sandy Phillips Kirkham – Let Me Prey On You
We have a survivor story of clergy abuse on today’s episode. Our guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of the book, Let Me Prey Upon You. It tells the horrific story of how she was methodically groomed by her youth pastor when she was 16 years old and suffered sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Join us on a journey with …
Episode 9: Let’s Talk About Trust Part 2: God and the Bible
Can we trust God and the Bible in the midst of our suffering? Diana explores these questions. She also gives tips on bible study and praying when you don’t feel like it. She extends her Christmas greetings with her favorite Christmas carol, O Holy Night. show notes: My blog post about our Israel trip: https://dswministries.orgwhat-they-dont-tell-you-about-your-pilgrimage-to-israel/ https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-archaeology-study-bible-hccase/ https://www.christianbook.com/page/bible-studies?navcat=Bible-Study https://waynestiles.com/ Link Tree …
Episode 4: Why Spiritual Abuse Is One Of The Worst Kinds Of Abuse
In this episode, Diana speaks about a kind of abuse that she is the most familiar with: spiritual abuse. She discusses the many obvious and subtle ways that a person can experience spiritual abuse, and that it is not only found in cults. She explains why this kind of abuse is the worst kind of abuse there is. The episode …
Episode 3: Co-Host Brian Part 2-From Legalism to Finding Love
Welcome back to Part 2 of Brian’s story. The story continues as he tells of the legalistic Apostolic Church environment in which he experienced spiritual abuse at the hand of a family member. Brian and Diana reminisce on how God brought them together, the unexpected blessings on their honeymoon, and what has made their marriage so successful. The episode concludes …
Episode 2: Co-host Brian-Tragedies, Music, and Jesus
In this two part series, meet Diana’s husband, Brian, as he talks about his upbringing, the tragedy of his parents’ deaths, and becoming a Christian at 8 years old. He also shares crazy stories of his days as a professional Christian musician in the 90’s, and how God was trying to get his attention with a brush with death. The …
Episode 1: Some Myths About Domestic Violence And Abuse
In this episode, Diana dispels a few myths about abuse, what the common denominator of all abuse is, and what we can do about it. She talks a little about Mending The Soul small groups, and ends with a song selection from her album Classic Favorites, recorded live. Show notes: Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: …
Episode 0: Welcome! Who Is Your Host?
In this episode, get to know a little about Diana, as she talks about her background, her music, and the abuse she endured as a missionary for 13 years. She also talks about who this podcast is for, and what to expect in future episodes. Show notes for this episode: Watch my abbreviated story of abuse and a song here. …
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 on these links: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Remember, It’s All About Power and Control. I have been watching Leah Rhemini’s Scientology …