The Wounds Of The Faithful

We all know that Jesus suffered and died for us on the cross, but have you ever considered that Jesus can relate to those of us who are abuse survivors? We are exploring a different perspective of the life and death of Jesus-That he was an abuse survivor Himself. I talk about his birth, his ministry, his array of human emotions, the loss of loved ones, the religious leaders trying to destroy Him,...

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 Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook...

Were you ever told that Bathsheba and King David had an affair? In our series of studying bible characters who suffered abuse, we are going to dive into the truth about Bathsheba and how she was a victim in three ways. We'll look at all the things that David was supposed to be doing but didn't. And how sin hurts innocent people and has serious consequences. Website: https://dswministries.org Email...

Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 27, including acceptance to Harvard and scholarship award from University of Arizona for his innovations in building a macro-economic that out-performed the Federal Reserve. His career led him to internation...

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 in vogue. There are lots of laughs as we geek ou...

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 be diving into each chapter of the book of Daniel, discovering how these fai...

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, and learn some fresh insights to a familiar tale. Transcript below: Website: ht...

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 years old. Erik candidly shares how moving to different homes, going to jail, and getting caught...

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 lessons that we can learn from this account? Yes. Please join me in...

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 extraordinary? Come get a fresh perspective on a well-known story. Tr...

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 help me plan this year's podcast! Help a girl out! https://docs.googl...

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 a girl out! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeubk_cosJ895TQ5IWF5...

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 podcast! Please fill out my short survey HERE. Link T...

We have a fantastic story of redemption for you today with my guest Steven Snook. He candidly tells of his abusive upbringing, him selling drugs at an early age, and winding up in prison, particularly in solitary confinement. God had big plans for Steven after he was born again, and he led many others to Christ in prison. He now has a thriving ministry and business after he was finally released. S...

How do you have better relationships after experiencing only toxic ones? How do you date again and stop choosing the wrong people? Our expert therapist Shannon Petrovich is here to answer those questions and more. We had very informative conversation about contemporary topics, such as, mental health issues and the Church, finding our self-worth, practicing positive self-talk, and all about the cre...

Kimberly's lived experience exceeds most people's imagination. She has lived through and survived multiple traumas including rape, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma,  MST, PTSD, Addiction and alcoholism. Not only did she survive it, she advocates for other women and veterans who are still suffering. Kimberly was in active addiction for over a decade including in and out of jail, rehabs a...

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 allowed to do when I was married. It is a raw and...

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! Virgin Slumber Song by Max Ruger. Used by permission by license. Website: https...

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, who preached the same message every Sunday, and systematically chased everyo...

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 unhealthy patterns of married sex. I end...

Thank you for continuing with me on the next chapter of my story. I start out clarifying what went down when the church fired me, and the fallout from that. I fill in the rest of that time period with what happened at home behind the scenes, including nearly losing everything on a business venture, my ex sabotaging expressions of my musical gifts and other emotional abuses, and my dogs who helped...

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 times I was being traumatized on Sunday mornings before I got up to sing. In the midst of it all,...

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 the country. If you haven't listened to the rest of my story so far, I recommend listenin...

We have our finale for our Bible study series today! Last, but not least, we have my own Pastor, Kyle Fox, on the show talking about why it is important to study the Scriptures for yourself, but also why you need a godly community for support. He gives us his own acronym that helps you remember the basic guidelines for Scripture interpretation. Lots of valuable tools to help you in your personal s...

We have a returning musical guest on the show today! Andrea Sandefur is here to talk to us about her new song Shepherd King! We catch up on all the goings on in Alaska since her last visit: job changes, the music ministry, creative arts and a recipe for Moose Stroganoff! We will hear her new song at the end of the show, so be sure to stay until the end! Transcript below! Andrea Sandefur - Music (a...