The Wounds Of The Faithful

How do you break the generational cycle of abuse? Growing up in Oakland CA, raised in a Christian home as a preacher’s kid, La'Trae Wilson was not sheltered from the realities of life. La'Trae talks openly and honestly how she got involved with many abusive men, including the father of her autistic son. We remember how "Just Say No To Drugs" the 80's slogan affected our lives, and discuss how we c...

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. Kelli shares about the painful stories of the men that...

Dance is a form of expression with the body. Dance can be used for entertainment, exercise, artistic expression, and worship. We have a real treat for you on today's podcast. Our guest is dancer, writer and storyteller Laura Padgett. We had an enjoyable time reminiscing about favorite dance performances, the challenges of dealing with our aging bodies, and healing from trauma. Laura's delightful s...

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 the difference between grooming and testing. We f...

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 for over 30 years. We are talkin...

Do need help in achieving a goal or to learn a new skill? Are you transitioning to a new stage in your life and you have no idea what to do next? Perhaps you need a mentor or coach! Join us on this practical episode as Diana details what a mentor or coach can do for you, the pitfalls to watch out for, and how to be a good client. Diana also talks about her own mentoring program for abuse survivors...

Do you feel that a satisfying love life in your marriage is out of reach for you? Does your previous abuse and trauma stop you from enjoying a fulfilling sex life? Do the teachings you've been taught all your life in church about sex and pleasure seem one sided? We are going to get some fresh hope and healing today in that part of our lives! We have Sheila Gregoire, the author of The Great Sex Res...

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 of running a maternity home: loving those...

We have our first official musical guest, Andrea Sandefur with us today. She is a singer, songwriter and worship leader living in the beautiful state of Alaska. We dive into the story behind the decision to move to Alaska, separating Alaska’s fact from the fiction, and about real survival. Andrea candidly shares about her struggles with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), depression, and the loss o...

We 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 tells of how she served in the jail ministry with her father when she was 16, her active participation in the Civil Rights Movement, and h...

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 a good, bible believing church. We talk about a pastor's cha...

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. Neither...

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 Mending the Soul workbook. Diana ends this episode describing...

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 The Soul offers. He...

Don’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 abuse and suffering? We reminisce about our favorite biblical sites in Israel and learn more about the benefits of Wayne’s incredible Walking The Bible...

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 Sandy as she struggled with the shame of being kicked out of her church...

Join us for a captivating story of healing! Our guest is Roselly Genao. She tells of her close knit Catholic family and Dominican roots. As she goes through her college years, she struggled with her faith, depression, lack of self worth, and drinking. She entered into this abusive relationship and tried to leave twice after her boyfriend tried to kill her. Find out how she found the Lord, got free...

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 Project. Monika offers our listeners a free download of the...

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.cro...

Join us as Diana talks about her feelings and struggles of the season. She defines the many different tiers of trust. She warns about those who you should not give your trust to and why we shouldn't give our trust to others so quickly. This episode ends with Diana singing a Christmas carol: Virgin Slumber Song. Show notes: Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org...

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 concludes with an original blues song that Diana wrote about spiritual abuse....

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 with a mushy love song that Diana...

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 show ends with an original song written by Diana about social media add...

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 Subscribe to the podcast: https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Soc...

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. Watch my concert in Paris, France on my YouTube Channel here.  Read all about ou...