Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

My guest this week is the lovely Kirby Kelly. She is a Christ-centered content creator and influencer who runs the Bought + Beloved podcast. Whether it's on stage, through writing, or in one-on-one conversations, her passion is teaching God's truth everywhere she goes.

Kirby desires to see this generation and culture flourish in freedom and confidence, rooted in their identity and walking in the victory won on the cross. I loved getting to hear her story and learn more about her new book, You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel, which just released.

Kirby has such a powerful testimony and shares so many valuable and practical strategies for those struggling with addiction and habitual sin in this episode. I always find talking to younger generations so inspiring and hope this conversation brings you encouragement today!

2:26 – Kirby 101

• Content creator, author, podcaster and wife
• Master's in theology
• Passionate about making Jesus' name known

4:19 – Digging Deeper Into Kirby's Story

• Growing up in a Catholic household
• Losing her father to alcoholism
• Struggling with addiction, depression and anxiety
• Giving her life to Jesus
• Making social media content to spread the gospel

14:37 – The Journey To "You Can Be Free"

• Kirby's story of overcoming habitual sin
• Feeling a calling to write this book
• How Kirby's struggles have resonated with many
• Equipping those struggling with sin with tools and knowledge

21:24 – Conviction vs Condemnation

• Romans 7:15-20
• Conviction leads us toward life
• Green and red light zones
• The importance of community and accountability

36:30 – Takeaways

• Connecting with Kirby
• Getting your copy of You Can Be Free
• Kirby's hope and prayer for this book

FEATURED QUOTES

"I ​just ​really ​wanted ​to ​provide ​a ​practical ​and ​biblical ​strategy ​for ​anybody, ​wherever ​they're ​at ​in ​life, ​in ​faith, ​in ​sin, ​to ​be ​able ​to ​look ​at ​it ​and ​understand ​that ​in ​partnership ​with ​Jesus, ​we ​can ​be ​free."

"There's ​no ​condemnation ​in ​Christ. ​There's ​no ​longer ​shame ​for ​the ​things ​that ​he ​has ​freed ​us ​from ​and ​delivered ​us ​from."

"Condemnation ​has ​a ​sitting ​in ​death. ​Conviction ​leads ​us ​towards ​life."

Learn more about Kirby:

https://kirby-kelly.com/about-me

Get your copy of You Can Be Free

https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Free-Overcoming-Temptation/dp/B0CNDDTJJF

The Bought + Beloved Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@boughtandbelovedpodcast

Kirby on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kirbyisaboss/

Kirby on X

https://x.com/kirbyisaboss

Kirby on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Kirbyisaboss/

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

Join us this week for an incredible conversation with Hannah Keeley, the founder of Mom Mastery University, the #1 life coaching app for moms. Hannah is a parenting expert, master board-certified life coach, and mother of seven, who integrates faith and psychology to help moms achieve radical transformation in their lives.

I'm thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her book, Mom Fog: 8 Steps To Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome, and dive into the fascinating science behind "mom fog" or "mom brain."

After recording this episode, I couldn't wait to share what I'd learned with my husband- so many concepts just clicked into place for me. If you're a mom, dad, aspiring parent, caregiver, or teacher, I know you're going to find this discussion incredibly enlightening!

6:29 – Hannah 101

• Mom and grandmother
• A behavior therapist
• Facing challenges in early motherhood
• Hearing God's voice + developing effective strategies to help moms

12:27 – Taking The First Step

• Getting up and doing the hard thing
• Getting curious about our thoughts
• Learning how to be

18:33 – Speaking Your Vision

• The profound impact of the words we speak about ourselves
• Speaking positively to transform our mindset and our reality
• How Hannah visualized living in her dream home before it was a reality

28:06 – The Concept of "Mom Brain"

• Why the brain changes post-children
• How mom brain leads to feelings of overwhelm and overstimulation
• The unique role moms play in holding a family together

43:40 – Takeaways

• Hannah's 5-day boot camp for moms
• Mom Mastery University
• Getting a free copy of Mom Fog
• Connecting with Hannah

FEATURED QUOTES

"The ​most ​strategic ​action ​to ​get ​you ​out ​of ​the ​negative ​place ​that ​you ​are [in] ​will ​always ​be ​the ​most ​counterintuitive. ​It ​will ​always ​be ​the ​thing ​that ​you ​least ​likely ​want ​to ​do."

"Whatever ​you're ​saying, ​you ​will ​become. ​So ​just ​understand ​that ​your ​life, ​your ​subconscious, ​your ​future ​is ​always ​eavesdropping ​on ​what's ​coming ​out ​of ​your ​mouth."

"Without ​a ​vision, ​we ​perish. ​So ​if ​you're ​perishing, ​change ​the ​vision. Create something new."

Learn more about Hannah:

Mom Mastery University

https://mommastery.com/

Get your copy of Mom Fog

https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Fog-Overcoming-Fatigue-Syndrome/dp/1727284321

Hannah on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hannahkeeley/?hl=en

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is the amazing Becky Kiser. As a certified life coach, author, and host of the Hearers and Doers podcast, she has used her relatable approach and biblical insights to teach at women's events, churches, conferences, prisons, and more for the last two decades.

In our conversation today, we dive into Becky's new book, But God Can. This sets the stage for such an important conversation about embracing our vulnerabilities, understanding true freedom in Christ, and navigating life's ups and downs in faith.

I hope you'll join us for a powerful reminder that, even in your deepest moments of self-doubt, God remains constant.

3:39 – Becky 101

Mom of three girls in The Woodlands, Texas Author of two books Author, life coach, business consultant, and podcaster Raised in a home with diverse religious influences Helping women live full lives and find freedom through Jesus

9:10 – True Freedom In Christ

Freedom in Christ vs the world's freedom How self-help mantras fall short on their own Relying on God's strength and guidance

17:22 – What Is Truth?

Having people in our lives who can help decipher truth Being consistent in God's word The truth is in us Trusting God to redirect us and guide us back to His truth

26:51 – But God Can

Navigating emotions in faith Learning from Jesus' example Trusting in God through feelings of inadequacy and impostor syndrome Connecting with Becky

FEATURED QUOTES

"We are not enough, but God completely is enough. God can do absolutely anything in our lives."

"A path to freedom is simply acknowledging that you can't and then opening your hands enough to see if God could and would and can."

"The truth is that even in our pursuit of truth, it's going to be messy, but we have to pursue. We have to keep going. We have to attempt in faith, to trust the Spirit in us."

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Learn more about Becky:

https://www.beckykiser.com/

Order your copy of But God Can

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Molly's Episode on the Hearers & Doers Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h-d-20-molly-stillman-laughing-crying-and-farming/id1493950669?i=1000656245402

Becky on Facebook

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

Wow! Can you believe it? Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? has hit its 400th episode! If you had told me back in 2016 when this all started that we'd make it this far, I don't know if I would've believed you. But here we are, and it feels incredibly special. I'm beyond grateful for each and every one of you who's supported the podcast over the years.

In celebration of this huge milestone, I'm going to take some time today to share some of my favorite memories and answer some listener questions that I've received over the years! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to many more episodes filled with laughter, tears, and growth!

0:49 – Reflecting On 400 Episodes

• 8 years in podcasting
• THANK YOU!
• The highs and the lows of the last 8 years

4:46 – "Why Did You Start This Podcast?"

• Working in radio, blogging, and starting "Business with Purpose"
• Rebranding the podcast
• Creating a space for diverse conversations

8:53 – "Most Memorable Moments + Favorite Guests?"

• Turkeys interrupting a recording session
• Kevin Fredericks' episode

12:00 – "How Do You Prepare For Each Podcast?"

• Booking and communicating with guests
• Reading books + light-to-moderate internet stalking
• Coming up with interview questions
• Recording sessions, graphics and more

14:50 – "How Do You Remain Inspired Amidst Setbacks?"

• Thinking of ways to keep the show fun
• The challenges of podcasting
• Molly's "why"

16:31 – "What's One Piece Of Advice From A Guest You've Implemented?"

• Ginny from 1,000 Hours Outside
• Being present in daily life
• Taking the summer off

FEATURED QUOTES

"When I started this podcast eight years ago, if you'd told me that I would still be here, eight years later, and I will have published 400 episodes…I don't know that I would have believed you."

"Podcasting is hard. I've done this every single week for nearly eight years. This is not something that you go into lightly."

"My why and my motivation for doing this is because of the stories that I hear from listeners when they share how a particular episode has impacted or inspired them or changed their lives."

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is the incredible Stephanie Quayle. She's a Nashville recording artist, founder of the record label Big Sky Music Group, and has been recognized by Rolling Stone Country and CMT for her talent. With two Billboard charted singles, she's an independent artist who frequently performs at CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry.

I'm thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her new book, Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Healing. It's not only an incredibly powerful story but an excellent resource for spotting red flags and starting your journey toward healing. She's here to share her story with us today, reflect on life post-toxic relationship, and share some of the steps she took to navigate the most difficult times of her life.

If you've ever experienced an unhealthy relationship or are supporting someone who is going through one, this conversation is so important. Stephanie has such an incredible story and was such a joy to talk to!

2:45 – Stephanie 101

• Growing up on a farm in Montana
• Starting a record label in 2015
• Performing at the Grand Ole Opry
• Becoming an author

4:14 – Digging Deeper Into Stephanie's Story

• Facing bullying and discovering a love for music
• Experiencing the underbelly of the industry in LA
• Losing partner in a plane crash and discovering infidelity shortly after
• Moving to Nashville, starting a label, and falling into another toxic relationship
• Confronting the past and writing a book to help others

20:22 – Reflections On Toxic Relationships

• Staying in unhealthy relationships
• Forgiving toxic partners and yourself during the healing process
• Finding the unconditional love of Jesus

34:18 – Life After A Toxic Relationship

• Seeking out professional support in the healing process
• Leaning on faith and God's tools
• You are not the problem, but you are the solution
• You are enough on your own

42:03 – Stephanie's Advice For Those In Toxic Relationships

• Listening to your intuition
• Recognizing red flags
• Surrounding yourself with trusted people
• Considering the advice you would give to others

FEATURED QUOTES

"We are not meant to do this on our own. God gives us tools. God gives us people. And we need to utilize those."

"You are not the problem, but you are your solution. And that only happens by us getting stronger."

"Until we fix ourselves, there's, there's really no way around it, there's no way of getting over it… The only way to get over it is by getting through it to get to the other side."

"No one is going to fix you. No one is going to complete you. You know, I think that sometimes when we think of equally yoked, we think of ourselves as only 50%. And that then our other 50% will be this person that comes in like saves our lives, right? Well, there's only one that does that. That's Jesus."

Learn more about Stephanie:

Stephanie's website

https://www.stephaniequayle.com/home

Get your copy of Why Do We Stay?

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Do-We-Stay-Relationship/dp/140024451X

Stephanie on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stephaniequayle

Stephanie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/stephaniequayle

Stephanie on X:

https://x.com/stephaniequayle

Stephanie on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/user/STEPHANIEQUAYLE

This week's guest is Ally Fallon, an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and expert book coach who has helped countless individuals find their voice and share their stories through her community Find Your Voice.

Her new book, Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World is incredibly powerful, and a testament to her belief that everyone has a story worth telling.

I'm thrilled to have her on the show today to share insights on why writing can be such a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. If you've ever thought about writing a book, starting a blog, or even starting to journal, this conversation is sure to inspire you to pick up that pen and start writing!

2:32 – Ally 101

• Passion for books and writing at a young age
• Becoming a teacher
• Finding a niche in coaching aspiring writers

6:33 – The Transformative Power Of Storytelling

• The desire to write should be pursued
• Seeing life through the lens of storytelling
• Gaining new perspectives and finding empowerment

11:09 – The Science Behind Writing

• The physical and emotional benefits of writing
• Developing your writing skills through consistent practice
• Anyone can write!

19:32 – The Keys Elements To A Good Story

• Recognizing oneself as the hero
• Embracing problems as a pathway to growth
• Transformation as the heart of the story
• Self-reflection and honesty in storytelling

37:01 – The Path To Healing

• Spiritual growth through storytelling
• Authentic change and growth cannot be rushed or forced
• Connecting with Ally

FEATURED QUOTES

"Writing your story will connect you to yourself and your own intuition. It connects you to the people around you, especially your family members and the people who are immediately related to you. And it also connects you to the broader world at large."

"Problems are the lighter fluid on the fire of stories. Without problems, there's no story."

"Consistently the people who come to the Write Your Story workshops, who pick up this book, who come to me asking for help with a book 100% of the time, these are people who are hungry for spiritual growth. And they're like, 'I don't care what it takes. I don't care how uncomfortable it is. I want this for myself.' And I hope that the book can help them to achieve that."

Learn more about Ally:

https://writeyourstory.com/

Get your copy of Write Your Story

https://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Story-Framework-Understand/dp/1637632592

Ally on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/?hl=en

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is Terry Crist. He is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix, alongside his wife, Judith. As a fifth-generation pastor, Terry is dedicated to community transformation and advocates for adoption and foster care through his involvement in state government.

Outside of his pastoral duties, he's a passionate outdoorsman, a skilled communicator, and has shared the gospel in 65 countries. Terry and Judith have three married sons and three grandkids, and their family is dedicated to spreading the good news of Jesus.

Terry's new book, Loving Samaritans: Radical Kindness In An Us VS. Them World, explores the transformative power of radical kindness. I am so excited to dig into the meat of his book with him today and talk about how even the smallest acts of kindness can pave the way for deeper connections and understanding.

I know you're going to love this one!

2:43 – Terry 101

Raised as a church kid Falling in love with ministry Planting 3 churches

6:38 – Faith In The Everyday World

Why Terry felt called to write this book The significant polarization and division in today's world Feeling a call to live more intentionally on mission

13:02 – The Woman At The Well

The significance of this story Jesus' radical inclusivity Jesus' reconciliation and healing What is truth?

26:30 – Living On Mission Anywhere

Jesus became a neighborhood kid The distinction between hospitality and fellowship Being hospitable to people outside the church Jesus' model of loving people

38:15 – Walking In Love

Looking for traces of grace every day Walking through the day with eyes open Identifying everyone we meet as a neighbor Understanding God's love in order to love others well

FEATURED QUOTES

"I think all people have some fundamental things in common. We all want the best for ourselves and our family, we all want to be seen, we want to be heard, we want to be loved, we want to be valued, we want to be known."

"All people are worthy of being heard. All people are worthy of hearing the truth without insult, and all people are worthy of unconditional love. Even if they don't accept our gospel, we can and should still give them our love, in the hopes that they do receive our gospel."

"We don't need to assume that we don't have strangers around us, because we do, even in the smallest of towns. Hospitality is really opening our doors to them, just as Jesus did to us."

"Loving people unconditionally, with strength, faithfully, enduringly, blessing our enemies, being compassionate to those who are in need, welcoming strangers- these are the practices of the gospel."

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Learn more about Terry:

https://www.terrycrist.com/

Get your copy of Loving Samaritans

https://www.zondervan.com/p/loving-samaritans/

Terry on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/terrycrist

Terry on X

https://x.com/terrycrist

City of Grace Church

https://www.cityofgrace.com/

The Chosen Woman At The Well Scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ordhsDeAt60

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

Julie and Chris Bennett have spent the majority of their 23 years of marriage working in vocational ministry. Through overwhelming challenges- a cancer diagnosis, a relapse, and a pandemic- they have learned how to fight for the things that matter and devote themselves to helping others do the same.

Today, they are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle which exists to create and promote content that celebrates all things family. Their new book Fighting For Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging, was just released in March and is all about embracing togetherness in a time when so many suffer from loneliness.

I'm so excited to dive into the heart of their new book with you and talk about how vulnerability, intentionality, and grace play pivotal roles in nurturing healthy relationships, whether with family, chosen family, or friends.

2:50 – Chris and Julie 101

• Met at 19 and married at 21
• Working in ministry in Oklahoma
• A calling to move their family to LA
• Julie's stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis
• Challenges after the move + writing a book

7:34 – Guided By Faith

• Life is not linear
• Trusting God's plan and remembering His track record
• Inviting children into the journey and allowing space for emotions
• Relying on His guidance

16:57 – Cultivating a Healthy Family Culture

• Chasing after a healthy family instead of a perfect family
• The greenhouse effect at home
• Modeling vulnerability and self-awareness as parents
• Remembering God's faithfulness

28:37 – Building Belonging

• The 3 commitments for healthy relationships
• Creating space for understanding, vulnerability, and belonging
• Being intentional about building relationships
• Connecting with Chris and Julie

FEATURED QUOTES

"We find out what we really believe about God, not when we get answers- it's when we're tested."

"The idea of a greenhouse is that no matter what is happening externally- if it's scorching heat, if it's freezing cold, if it's raining- inside that greenhouse is a culture that things can grow year-round. And so we know that our kids are being exposed to all types of things. The world we're living in is very difficult for our kids… so we've tried to create this greenhouse effect at home."

"Remembering what God did yesterday is what gives us faith for tomorrow."

"Belonging is not something that you find, it's something that you bring… people are able to do that and bring belonging when we give space for not having it all together and being messy."

Learn more about Chris and Julie:

Fighting for Family

https://www.fightingforfamily.org/

Get your copy of Fighting For Family

https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Family-Relentless-Building-Belonging/dp/0785293191?maas=maas_adg_980D35D24FEFF4EC892FEA9B34155B43_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

Julie on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/juliebennett_/

Chris on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/chrisbennett143/

Chris and Julie on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/chrisandjuliebennett/

Connect with me:

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is Emily Morrow who founded the social media channel Really Very Crunchy with her husband, Jason, in 2022. Since then, her platform has rapidly grown, amassing over 3 million followers and more than a billion views across various video platforms.

Emily is passionate about living a natural and sustainable lifestyle, and she uses her platform, along with her incredible sense of humor, to educate and inspire others on their journey to a healthier, toxin-free life.

Her new book, Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life Without Adding Them to Your Personality, is now available wherever books are sold, with her upcoming children's book, Little Helper, Big Imagination, set to release in July 2024.

Stay tuned as we chat about her journey into crunchy living, navigating the comparison trap, the power of small changes, and so much more. I absolutely loved getting to know Emily and hope this conversation leaves you smiling and feeling inspired!

1:45 – Emily 101

Emily's new book release A mom of two boys Moving to South Korea Falling into content creation

15:52 – The Crunchy Journey

How Emily started making healthy lifestyle changes Finding what works for your family Creating relatable, non-judgemental content online Navigating feedback and perception along the way

26:28 – Crunchy Living in Practice

How family members have supported this lifestyle What crunchiness looks like on a day-to-day for Emily's family Universal childhood experiences

37:51 – Takeaways

Focusing on what's best for your family Making realistic lifestyle changes for you Connecting with Emily

FEATURED QUOTES

"If you can't make all the changes, choose one thing…It doesn't have to be this big, extreme, and scary thing. You can make little changes."

"I hope that people are able to resist falling into a comparison trap. Honestly, I hope that people realize the only person they have to convince that they're doing their best is themselves."

Connect with me:

http://www.stillbeingmolly.com

http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly

http://instagram.com/canilaughpod

http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly

http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly

http://facebook.com/canilaughpod

http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

Learn more about Emily:

https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/

Get your copy of Really Very Crunchy

https://www.zondervan.com/p/really-very-crunchy/

Tik Tok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@reallyverycrunchy

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEvpTMBa0WuZuWAF2M9m0w

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In today's episode, I'm joined by the remarkable Ryan George. Ryan is the author of the book, Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse.

He spent the first 20 years of his life in a cult, attending a series of independent fundamental Baptist (IFB) churches, including one where his dad was a pastor with ultimate authority. Later in life, Ryan was confronted with the devastating truth of his father's serial sexual abuse.

Despite the trauma he experienced, Ryan didn't abandon his faith. After leaving the spiritually abusive IFB movement, he embarked on a 25-year journey of reevaluation and reconstruction. Today, through his blog, books, interviews, and spiritual adventure company, Dude Group, Ryan offers hope for those navigating their own paths of healing.

I do want to warn our listeners that this episode focuses on sensitive subjects like church hurt and sexual abuse. However, Ryan's story is so powerful, and filled with hope, compassion, and healing.

2:48 – Ryan 101

Oldest of six homeschooled children + a pastor's son Husband and adoptive father Adventurer and blogger Author of 3 books

6:51 – The Path To Healing

Discovering his father's abuse Navigating the aftermath Sharing his story to help others

18:16 – Jesus' Model Of Justice

Jesus as a model for handling anger and betrayal Pursuing justice with compassion Seeking Heaven on Earth

33:31 – Finding The Real Jesus

What identifies a cult from a healthy church environment Ryan's experience with IFB churches Seeking out the authentic Jesus Recognizing that churches have both moments of beauty and moments of failure

54:54 – Takeaways

Being the person that confesses first Podcast recording stories Connecting with Ryan

FEATURED QUOTES

"Wounds from relationships are only healed in relationships... And I think that wounds from the church can only be healed not necessarily in a church building, but by people who also love Jesus." "Give people the gift of going second... You have to start with yourself, or it can spin in some very horrible places. You become a bomb thrower…. I want to be the person that confesses first, so that people go, 'Oh, that's the real thing.'"

Learn more about Ryan:

Instagram:

https://www.booksbyryan.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ryan.george

Ryan's Website

https://www.booksbyryan.com/

Check out Ryan's books:

https://www.booksbyryan.com/books/

Explorience:

https://explorience.org/about/

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http://www.stillbeingmolly.com http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly http://instagram.com/canilaughpod http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/canilaughpod http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.