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Sept. 11, 2024

Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Healing What's WIthin: Finding Wholeness After A…

If you're feeling the weight of past trauma and struggling to heal, then you are not alone! The journey to healing from abuse and trauma is often filled with challenges, and finding the right tools to navigate this journey can …

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July 31, 2024

Confronting Sexism in Church and Politics: Working Together with Rev.…

Have you heard these statements about a woman with leadership gifts? 1. That woman is less capable of leadership due to the way she talks/smiles/laughs/doesn't smile. 2. That woman doesn't have the potential because she just got lucky to be …

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July 10, 2024

From Small Town to Hollywood: An Adoptee Filmmaker's Journey with Pat…

Want to know how filmmaker Patrick Thies is creating impactful storytelling and making a difference through his work? Stay tuned as we dive into his inspiring journey and the unique perspectives he brings to the world of film. Get ready …

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June 26, 2024

Navigating Career Transitions with Coaching and Mindfulness with Kim …

If you're feeling stuck in your career, constantly repeating the same thing year after year, and feeling like there's no opportunity for growth, then you are not alone! Breaking out of that feeling of being trapped in a box can …

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April 3, 2024

Elaine Lin Hering on Overcoming Barriers to Speaking Up: A Framework …

Unlearning silence isn't just about finding your voice; it's about recognizing the ways we've all been complicit in silencing others. And the surprising insights from a Harvard lecturer will have you rethinking the impact of silence in your world. Join …

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Jan. 31, 2024

When Pastors Become Dictators: Inside the Leadership Industrial Compl…

In the pursuit of becoming a great leader, Lance Ford found himself immersed in the fervor of the mid-90s Seeker church movement. However, his journey took an unexpected turn as he began to notice discrepancies between the te...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Johnna Harris Part 2: Defunding Injustice and Redirecting SBC Donatio…

Join us as we dive into the hidden world of spiritual abuse within church communities, uncovering shocking revelations and the urgent need for justice. What happens when the very institutions meant to provide solace and support become complicit in perpetuating …

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Oct. 3, 2023

Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerme…

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of silence and shame, burdened by the weight of your pain and the fear of speaking out, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to suppress the trauma, the wounds of abuse …

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May 24, 2023

Change: Dr. Scot McKnight on Reviving the Original Context in His Sec…

Discover the unexpected twist in Dr. Scot McKnight's journey toward creating a more literal Bible translation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the New Testament. Are you ready to slow down, think, and immerse yourself …

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Sept. 22, 2022

Our Story Part 6: Disaster Relief Phase & False Narratives

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Sept. 16, 2022

Our Story Part 5: Image Management & Discrediting the Whistleblower

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Sept. 8, 2022

Our Story Part 4: The Firing Squad

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Sept. 1, 2022

Our Story Part 3: The Gaslighting and Flanking

Become a patron of this podcast , and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at Patreon . ********** Trigger warning: If you have experienced spiritual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or any type of...

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Aug. 25, 2022

Our Story Part 2: The Question

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Aug. 18, 2022

Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Lori and Jason Adams-Brown share their story of spiritual abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse at Echo.church in San Jose, CA at the hands of Andy Wood and Filipe Santos. Their story is by no means the worst story of …

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