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, founder of Good Samaritan Home. They discuss his extensive work in mentoring men and women re-entering society after prison, the transformative impact of his program, and his award-winning book, ‘Running as Fast as I Can.’ …
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, children’s home counselor, substitute school teacher, truck driver, fireman, building contractor, minister and journalist. As you can see, he has a lot of life experience. Sometimes the …
EP 204: Healing for Dissociative Identity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: Dr. Benjamin Keyes
In this week’s episode host Diana speaks with Dr. Benjamin Keyes, an expert in trauma and the developer of the Heart Model for healing. Dr. Keyes has over 40 years of experience and multiple accolades in the field. The discussion covers his unique faith-based approach to trauma therapy, including self-forgiveness and contemplative prayer techniques, the differences between Dissociative Identity Disorder …
Bonus NYE Episode: New Beginnings, Memories, and Rants
In this solo episode Diana reflects on the past year, updates listeners on her personal journey, and outlines future plans for the podcast. Diana discusses her fifth year of podcasting, her dedication to helping domestic violence survivors, and her experiences in music and health. A surprise political rant, personal updates about her family and cats, and plans for community building …
EP 197: Healing With Silent Retreats: Ana Megrelishvili: Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with Ana Megrelishvili. From Ana’s challenging life in Eastern Europe to finding healing and purpose in the United States, discover how silent retreats and a newfound faith transformed her life. This episode delves into the profound impact of understanding trauma, separating it from identity, and the powerful practice of silent retreats for …
EP 196: Can You Hear God’s Voice Feeding the Homeless? Ana Megrelishvili: Part One
I am sharing a profound story that has shaped my life in unimaginable ways. This journey, from despair to hope, is one I hope will inspire you as deeply as it has transformed me. My story begins in Moscow, Russia. When I was seven, my father lost his job and turned to alcohol, leaving my mother, who was financially dependent …
EP 188: How To Recover From The Trauma Of Coerced Abortion: Arlene Lehmann: Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of my interview with Arlene Lehmann who shares the devastating experience of domestic violence and not only one, but two coerced abortions. This week we talk about the miraculous way in which she was able to escape from her abuser and begin a new journey towards healing. Her ministry and message is one of compassion, …
EP 187: A Survivor of Coerced Abortions: Arlene Lehmann: Part One
For more than 30 years, Arlene Lehmann has been helping women recover from domestic violence and abortion trauma. She has facilitated many support groups for battered women and post-abortive women. She has served on the leadership team for Deeper Still, a ministry that facilitates weekend retreats for women and men with abortion-wounded hearts. She is a member of Operation Outcry …
EP 186: How To Find The Right Treatment For Sex Addiction: Logan Hufford Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two with my guest Logan Hufford who continues his story of recovering from his sex addiction that nearly destroyed him and his marriage. He answers why his wife didn’t leave him, even though she had every right to. He tells us about the different recovery groups he was a part of and which one was actually …
EP 183: Does God Still Perform Miracle Through Us? Dr. David Chotka Part One
We have Dave Chotka today, and he reached out to me, to come on the podcast and talk about, his background, his story growing up with an alcoholic father and, grandparents who were not believers. He was a pastor and, he has a wife that had MS and was healed from MS. I was interested in his story because he, …
EP 182: Tools For Those Triggers: Tiffany Owen Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with Tiffany Owen! We will talk about how to deal with those pesky triggers that all survivors have to deal with, hear the rest of her journey, and how you can get a copy of her fabulous book Wounded To Warrior! Tiffany Owen is a fitness and life coach on a mission …
EP 181: How To Participate In Your Own Rescue: Tiffany Owen Part One
Tiffany Owen is a fitness and life coach on a mission empowering people to be radically transformed into their best version. Her pain is her purpose. With over 20 years experience in the fitness and health industry, she is a voice for those caught in a vicious cycle of self sabotage. Through her experience as a trauma survivor, Tiffany offers …
EP 180: Resources For Survivors With Disabilities: Win Charles Part Two
We are continuing with my exciting conversation with my new friend, Win Charles. She is a person with Cerebral Palsy, and she is an abuse survivor, And you heard some of her story last time. Today on Part 2, She has been victorious over the abuse and learned to heal from some of the trauma that she has suffered. She’s …
EP 170: How Can Church Leaders Help Abuse Survivors? Tina Smith Part One
“When a spiritual environment changes, lives are saved.” That phrase is at the heart of Tina’s life as well as her book “Renewing Our Minds in Love: Integrating Neuroscience and Scripture for Wholeness and Healing.” As a psychotherapist and debut author, Tina Smith lays out the harmony that exists between science and Scripture, and how, through a better understanding of …
EP 164: When Your Friends Call You A Sinner: Job Part Five
We’re talking about Bildad, Job’s rotten friend #2 on this week’s episode. Bildad isn’t much better as a friend than Eliphaz is. We have Job’s agony and roller-coaster ride of emotions from the abuse from his friend and God’s silence. Hear Job’s response to his accuser friend who is demanding repentance in the midst of a blameless life. At the …
EP 160: Your Faith When You Lose Everything: Job Part One
We 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 book of Job. There is more to the story of Job than suffering. Come and discover the …
EP 159: You Don’t Have To Hate Yourself Anymore: Marina Carrier Part 2
Part Two! As a trauma survivor, and current minister who helps women overcome obstacles to faith, I’m passionate about the message that God has put on my heart: in our deepest darkness, we find the greatest light through His Spirit. Over the past 20 years, I’ve gone through a profound inner transformation, which culminated after ‘listening to my pain’ with …
EP 157: Hope and Healing For Native Peoples: Dr Steven Tracy
You hear me talking about Mending The Soul all the time, but hearing all about it from the very founder of the ministry a treat. We have Dr Steven Tracy on the show for the third time, talking about more resources, more stories about changed lives in Africa, and his new book in progress. You will hear all about the …
EP 155: Missionaries to Survivors of Sex Trafficking: Dave and Bobbie Ebert
Reverends Dave and Bobbie Ebert are on a unique mission to minister to survivors of sex trafficking using the power of improv comedy. With their help, survivors find their voice, tap into their creativity, improve communication, and rediscover confidence. As US missionaries, they use their unique calling to help those in need and bring light into the darkest of situations. …
EP 153: The Push and Pull of a Romantic Relationship with a Narcissist: Dana Diaz
Dana S. Diaz is a wife, mother, and author of the best-selling book GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. Dana has had life-long experience with narcissistic abuse, beginning in childhood. Her education in journalism and psychology at DePaul University in Chicago gave her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within …
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. Be sure to check out the rest of her excellent guests on the show! Listen to the episode here below! https://sites.libsyn.com/413645/site/episode-48-interview-diana-winkler Eileen Santos can be reached at mbpatpodcast.eandj@gmail.com or …
EP 150: The Healing Power of Writing: Kiesa Kay
Writing your story can be a huge tool for healing from abuse. My guest Kiesa Kay talks about her new writing workshop series for abuse survivors that is free to join! We have a wonderful conversation talking about her children’s books, poetry, and other writing projects. This is a refreshing look into the realities of the abuse in the world, …
EP 149: I Felt The Love Of Jesus! Suzy Ryan
My guest Suzy Ryan is no stranger to childhood abuse, feeling unloved, and devastating tragedy. She is here to talk about her new book, Saving Summer, which is a fictionalized account of her life. We have a wonderful conversation about being a teacher, the love of Jesus, and how she keeps the memories alive of her late brother and one …
EP 148: I Will Not Leave My Pet Behind! Orazie Cook
What if you had to leave an abusive situation in a hurry? You can take your children with you, but what about your pets? Many victims of abuse don’t escape because of not wanting to leave a beloved dog or pet behind. Where could you go with your pets that would be a safe place? Introducing Orazie Cook, owner and …
EP 146: What Is Reconstruction? Part One
How do you pick up the pieces of your faith when the dust clears from your trauma? What do I believe on my own? What are the pitfalls to look out for during this journey? How do I discover the truth about God for myself? These questions and more in this two part series. Join me! Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org …
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 144: What Is Deconstruction? Part One
We’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, so join me for an encouraging episode. This is Part One of a Two Part series. Link …
EP 138: Processing Shiny Happy People and the IBLP
We’re talking about the latest hot topic, the documentary Shiny Happy People. It exposes the Duggar secrets and the Bill Gothard’s fundamentalist cult, the IBLP. What do they believe? What did Josh Duggar go to prison for? What’s it like growing up on a reality show? How do you heal from such a religious cult? All these answers and more …
EP 137: The Great Faith Of Abraham And Isaac
We are discussing the story of Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac on this week’s show. Is there another perspective on this difficult narrative? Is Abraham a horrible parent? Why would God ask them to do this? These questions and more we will explore, with a few alternative views presented. Be brave and join me on some challenging passages in the …
EP 132: The Wrong Way To Propose Marriage: Dinah’s Story
We are continuing our stories in the bible about people who have suffered abuse and trauma. We are looking into the Jacob’s background and the violation of his daughter Dinah by one of the neighboring Hivite men. How did her family respond? Did they believe and protect her? Was the way that Dinah’s brothers handled the situation sanctioned by God …
EP 131: The Weeping Prophet We Can Relate To
Most people can recite Jeremiah 29:11, but what does the rest of the book of Jeremiah have to offer us today? Why was Jeremiah called The Weeping Prophet? Well, you are going to find out on this week’s episode. Jeremiah has lots of reasons to weep during his days of warning the Israelites of the coming judgement of God for …
EP 130: Breaking The Bondage From Addiction: Doug Sweeney
Bio: Summarized, my story begins from adolescence. I chose to consume alcohol; what was always in my home life. Instantly I decided this would be what I espoused because it gave me confidence and helped with being able to interact. It supported many things, although it increased very fast with tolerance and soon indulging into several drugs. For so many …
EP 128: A Young Girl Who Won A Beauty Pageant: Esther
Imagine being taken from your home as a young girl to the harem of a cruel King to become the next queen of Persia. That’s what happened to Hadassah, a godly Jew raised by her uncle. Discover the twists and turns of the story of Esther, her faith, bravery, and even craftiness in order to save her people. Website: https://dswministries.org …
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 other really great guests on his show to listen to! #sparkthe genius Spark The Genius: How to overcome abuse, with Diana Winkler on Apple Podcasts …
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 – Podcast Lori Armstrong A Voice for the Hurting Podcast was created to tell the stories of those who have felt alone. Whether by our own misconceptions …
EP 124: You Are Greatly Loved: Daniel the Prophet
What would you do if a pagan nation took you captive far from home, changed your name, commanded you to bow before an idol, and accused you of breaking the king’s law? We are talking about Daniel and his 3 friends, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah who suffered these very things, yet was faithful to the Lord. We are going to …
EP 123: The God Who Sees Me: Hagar
We are continuing our series on People in the Bible who have suffered abuse. Today we are diving into Hagar’s story and her son Ishmael. Where did Hagar come from? What led up to the unfortunate events Hagar endured? Did God really tell Hagar to go back to her abuser? Find out why you should be encouraged by her story, …
EP 122: A Child Defending His Mom With A Frying Pan: Erik Allen
We have Erik Allen on the show this week with a powerful story of overcoming child abuse, neglect, and drug addiction. Find out what led up to Erik, at 13 years old, having to defend his Mom from her boyfriend with a cast iron pan. We talk about how he survived after being kicked out of the house at 14 …
EP 121: Rape Is Never Your Fault: Tamar, Daughter Of King David
On our second week of the new Bible character series, we will talk about the tragic story of Tamar, the daughter of King David. We discuss the other supporting characters in the story that contributed to the rape of Tamar by her half-brother, Amnon. Does Tamar get any justice? Why is sexual sin so evil? Are there any takeaways or …
EP 120: Jesus Wants To Minister To You! The Woman At The Well
We 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 part of this story. Why was this conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well so …
EP 119: Coping Strategies
We are talking about healthy coping strategies (that are not binge shopping, overeating or drinking too much) for when you are healing. I talk about several different ideas that you can try that will soothe your nervous system and raise your happy hormones. Give one of these a try! *** Here is the survey that you can fill out to …
Ep 118: Dating Trainwrecks: Part 2: Takeaways
Welcome back to Part 2 of my crazy stories of dating after my divorce. I cover the dangers of dating websites and give you some guidelines and best practices for keeping you safe when you jump into the dating pool again. Transcript below! ** Help me to plan this year’s podcast! Fill out this quick 10 question survey and help …
EP 117: Dating Trainwrecks Part 1
We’re talking about dating after divorce and abusive relationships. How do I start dating again? How long should I wait? What about those dating apps? What are some red flags? I share my most regrettable relationships after my abusive marriage and lessons I learned. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Transcript below! * Help me plan this year’s …
EP 113: My Story: Part 20: The Aftermath Of My Divorce
There are a myriad of emotions, thoughts and choices after you have gone through a divorce, especially a survivor of abuse. I go through the roller coaster ride of the 2 years after the divorce, which involves depression, bankruptcy, sleepless night, and sabotage. I also take time to reflect the positive things that I did afterwards that I was not …
EP 112: My Story: Part 19: Making the Decision to Leave My Abuser
The day is finally here. You’ve been listening to my story for many weeks now. Hear about the events leading to my departure. Find out how I deal with job loss, the fear, the sleepless nights, the planning, and our day in divorce court. I also included my live recording of Virgin Slumber Song at the end of the episode! …
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 on the show. I get into some nitty gritty details of my story. Thank you to Tiffanie Richards for having me on the show and the …
EP 107: My Story: Part 14: When You Think That Moving Will Give You A Fresh Start
We are coming back to finish My Story series. We left off leaving our church in the inner city, and taking advantage of a job transfer to move out West. I talk about the adjustments that had to be made, being near my parents, finding a church to serve in. I also discover that the same abuse followed me across …
EP 104: Domestic Violence And PTSD Can Keep Us In A Loop, How Do We Break The Cycle? Christina Foxwell
We have a fantastic lady for you on the show today! Christina Foxwell is here to tell her powerful story of her healing journey from domestic violence. She is talking about her new book, Glass Angel as well. Join me for a delightful conversation Down Under! Transcript below! Biography I am a HUMAN one who is passionate about People and …
EP 103: How To Linger In The Presence Of God: Dr. Naima Bush
We have my former music mentor on the show with us, Dr Naima Bush. She’s coming to talk about her new song Swept Away, and telling us about all her trials and adventures the last 2 years. She also shares her upbringing, her harrowing tale of an abusive boyfriend, and her wonderful music ministry. We will get to hear her …
EP 101: How Can We Find Humor When Studying The Bible? Jake Doberenz
We are having a great time during our Bible Study series. This week my guest is Jake Doberenz from Creatively Christian Podcast and Theophany Media. Jake is known for finding the humor in everyday life, and even in difficult passages in Scripture. He loves to study the writings of Paul, passionate about exploring the depths of Scripture, and loves to …
EP 100: Can I Trust The Bible And God After I’ve Been Abused? Pastor Mark Sowersby
It’s our 100th episode of the podcast! We have Pastor Mark Sowersby back on the podcast to celebrate! We are continuing on our series on How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors. Mark knows first hand what it’s like to suffer horrible abuse and find his way back to God. We heard his story back on episode 11. He …
EP 99: Why Should I Study The Bible When It Triggers Me? Pastor Jason Harris
Welcome back to Part 4 of our series on How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors! Pastor Jason Harris is back on the podcast from Cairns, Australia! He and his Mom, Joy Harris, told their survival story of abuse on Episode 57 and 58. One of the reasons survivors stop reading the Bible, is that certain verses trigger them. …
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 being a missionary in a legalistic church with an abusive husband. I end with how I blended my music with my abuse advocay and my new healing …
EP 95: When Your Church Prays For You, But Won’t Help You: Donna Wayles
Donna’s husband was trying to kill her. He has attempted it before by throwing her down a flight of stairs. So you would expect that the pastor would provide her a safe place to stay, but he only offered to pray for her. Come follow her riveting story through dating, not seeing the red flags, a physically and emotionally abusive …
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 off great! Lots of faith, hope and encouragement! Click the link below for the replay: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearecommunitygroup/permalink/584410439577841/
EP 83: How Can I Be Resilient In Life? Stephanie Olson
We have a wonderful guest today, Stephanie Olson, from Set Me Free Project! We talked about growing up in a home as a bi-racial child, neglect from her father, her struggles with alcoholism, and an abusive marriage. She is very candid about the pain and self blame from her 3 miscarriages she suffered. We dive into her non profit ministry …
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 the story as well. Here is the link to listen: https://anchor.fm/wheredidyouseegod/episodes/Sitting-in-Suffering-Long-suffering-e1i6al5 Here’s Paul Grainger’s website: https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wheredidyouseeGod/ https://www.instagram.com/wheredidyouseegod/ Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media …
EP 79: When You Choose Your Own Name: Danielle Bernock: Part Two
More love from Danielle Bernock this week! We have Part Two of my conversation with her. We find out why she decided to choose her own name and what people thought of that. We talk about how to heal childhood trauma, which can take longer to heal. Did you know you can suffer from trauma for years and not even …
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”. Hooda L.K. is a great host! He promotes Indie artists on his podcast and internet radio! Be sure to listen to his other guests on his show! …
Bonus Episode: Featuring Juanita McDonald On Her Fundraiser For Sexual Assault Survivors
We have a bonus episode for you this week! Come and hear about a great fundraiser for sexual assault survivors! It’s called a Panty-Thon! I’m interviewing Juanita McDonald about her story behind starting her ministry at Discover Me! Join us! Organization: Re-Discover ME Women InitiativeMission: To Engage, Educate, and Inspire change for which a woman or teen girl survivor of …
EP75: Parenting Challenges With Foster To Adopt Children: Marcy Pusey: Part Two
We have more Marcy for you! This week is the second half of my conversation with Marcy Pusey, who talks about her experience with foster to adopt and raising multicultural kids. She also shares the heartbreaking story of her mother-in-law being murdered in her home. There is so much grace, wisdom and valuable lessons learned in her captivating storyteller style! …
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 72: Struggling With Not Enoughness, Disconnectedness And Shame: Dr. Bill Senyard
Dr. Bill Senyard Is my guest this week who has this very intriguing app for healing from abuse and trauma! He is an experienced pastor, discipler, church revitalization specialist, lecturer and conference speaker with 25 years as a local church pastor. He is the author of twelve books and two on-line experiential paths to help people who struggle with identity, …
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 …
One Year Anniversary Of The Podcast: Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of the One Year Anniversary celebration! I have more new music featured for you, as well as more highlights from my great guests this past year! There is a book giveaway for those who share and comment on their favorite guest’s podcast! This is a great episode to get a sample of all the guests …
One Year Anniversary Of The Podcast: Part One
Welcome to the One Year Anniversary of The Wounds Of The Faithful Podcast! It has been a great year full of special guests, inspiring survivor stories, music, and tools to help you in your journey to heal from abuse. We will celebrate with featuring some new music I recorded for my new album. Then I will feature highlights from your …
Episode 53: When You Find Out On Your Honeymoon That You Married The Wrong Person: Part 9
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 hear about the strange thing that was happening as I was walking down the aisle. Why did my new …
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 “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 is never easy, so I am truly grateful for your trust as we navigate this delicate subject. I promise there is healing and love to be found …
Episode 51: My Story: Why Didn’t I See The Red Flags? Part 7
“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 of the traits that are textbook narcissistic behaviors that he exhibited. I asked myself, “Why did I …
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 41: The Healing Power Of Music: Part 2: Stories Behind The Music
We’re back with Part Two of The Healing Power Of Music. We open with a behind the scenes look at the process of Diana recording her song “Break These Chains”. We hear more about the amazing power that music has to transcend barriers and how much music plays an integral part of our everyday lives. What would our lives be …
Episode 40: The Healing Power Of Music Part One
How can we use music as a healing tool? How music can affect our emotions? Can music make you sin? Is music only for worship services? These are some questions we answer on this week’s episode. Also, hear about the history behind how DSW Ministries was started, some of Diana’s musical background and influences, and how she had a musical …
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 identity crisis, how I have stayed creative during the pandemic, and my new album coming up. We cover important topics like advice for those started …
Episode 31: Autism, Abuse, and Dyslexia: La’Trae Wilson Part Two
Have you ever been stalked by a former boyfriend? It was La’Trae Wilson’s living nightmare. She describes her history of relationships with abusive men, and the process it took to finally leave. She shares the joys and challenges of raising her genius autistic son, and also caring for her mother. When she was in college, she was diagnosed with dyslexia, …
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 23: The Trauma Informed Church: Guest Suzanne Burns
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 candidly about the inspiration behind starting Foundation House and her own crisis pregnancy. She shares the joys and challenges …
Episode 11: Survivor Story: Pastor Mark Sowersby – Forgiving The Nightmare
Our guest on today’s episode is Pastor Mark Sowersby. He shares his inspiring story of overcoming abuse, struggles with his weight, and dyslexia. He tells us powerful stories about meeting Jesus, going into the ministry, and learning how to forgive. Join us as he show us how he went from being a victim to being victorious! www.forgivingthenightmare.com mark@forgivingthenightmare.com bio: Reverend …
Episode 10: The Realities Of Death and Plans For The Future
Join us for this last episode of 2020. Diana reflects on the joys and the pain of this past year, including the death of her oldest brother. She talks about the exciting plans for the podcast, future guests and advice on how to transition into 2021. She concludes with featuring a new song from singer/songwriter Monika Hardy of Hardy Music …
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 serving in the ministry as a church planter. My story does have a happy ending, so tune in to the Good News Podcast …
Episode 7: Guest: Ken Keis- Living On Purpose
Our episode today features Ken Keis who talks about how to live our lives on purpose instead of letting life happen to us. He shares his journey of growing up on a dairy farm and realizes that this was not the life he wanted for himself. He talks about his family originating from Hungary and the history of abuse that …
Episode 6: Sgt.(Ret)Doug Setter: How Not To Be A Victim
Today’s guest on the show is Doug Setter who gives us some advice on how NOT to be a victim in today’s world. He starts sharing about his background in the military, his martial arts training, and the inspiration for his book, One Less Victim. He weaves stories of abuse and PTSD that are all too common in the military …
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. …
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 around a load of shame that we don’t deserve to bear. What Exactly Is Shame? The shame most …
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 process. Check out Preacher Boys Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Eric Skwarczynski has some great guests on the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/…/preacher…/id1493726980…
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 …
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” or “abuse”? An episode of C.O.P.S? The bad section of town? Broken bones and bruises? Yes, it can be attributed to those images, but it is …
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 to have to pick up her slack more and more each day. She gets these phone calls during the day, several times …
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 dentist, but I sensed there was something else underneath. He said that he was in to fix his broken front teeth. They were broken …
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/her overly clingy or devoted boyfriend/girlfriend ignoring the obvious warning signs because you are in love Furious at petty things that go wrong Thinking things would get …