This week on Courage Conversations, our Founder and Executive Director, Ashley Easter, and Courage 365 Safety Advisor Maureen Garcia talk about what the heck is going on with the most recent Matt Chandler scandal.   

Tune into this episode to learn about Chandler and his Church's strange history and delve into patterns of concern before this "inappropriate" texting controversy that led to his leave of absence. 

 Eric Skwarczynski's talk on the Matt Chandler "apology": https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/videos/761756618435180  

Transcript of Lauren Chandler talking about meeting Matt:  https://www.familylife.com/.../fami.../gods-loving-kindness/   

Chandler's Sheep with Rabies Rant: https://soundcloud.com/watchkeep/matt-chandler-narcissisticWashington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../pastor-matt-chandler.../ 

Thank you, Watchkeep Maureen Farrell-Garcia Preacher Boys  

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This week on Courage Conversations, our Founder and Executive Director, Ashley Easter, and Courage 365 Safety Advisor Maureen Garcia talk about what the heck is going on with the most recent Matt Chandler scandal.   

Tune into this episode to learn about Chandler and his Church's strange history and delve into patterns of concern before this "inappropriate" texting controversy that led to his leave of absence.  

Eric Skwarczynski's talk on the Matt Chandler "apology": https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/videos/761756618435180  

Transcript of Lauren Chandler talking about meeting Matt:  https://www.familylife.com/.../fami.../gods-loving-kindness/  

 Chandler's Sheep with Rabies Rant: https://soundcloud.com/watchkeep/matt-chandler-narcissisticWashington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../pastor-matt-chandler.../

 Thank you, Watchkeep Maureen Farrell-Garcia Preacher Boys  

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This week on Courage Conversations, our Founder and Executive Director, Ashley Easter, will share details about new growth at Courage 365! 

 Tune into this episode to be introduced to new members on the Courage 365 team, details about a new global partnership, and exciting programming and resources coming in the next few months! Donate to Courage 365: https://www.courage365.org/donate  

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She Learns: https://www.shelearns.org/

 Courage Cards: https://www.courage365.org/courage-cards

 5 Keys to Living a Life of Courage ebook: https://www.courage365.org/ (scroll to the bottom of the home page)  

Board Members 

Ashley Easter: https://twitter.com/ashleymeasterWill Easter: https://www.instagram.com/willeaster/

Liria Forsythe: https://www.instagram.com/fuelfitness_coach/

Maureen Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/maureengarcia3/

Tasha Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/tashahunterlcsw/

Eboney Weathers: https://www.instagram.com/eboneyweathers/

Eric Skwarczynski: https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/

This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to Emely Rumble, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and bilingual, neurodiversity affirming Bibliotherapist. 

 Learn how book therapy can help you heal trauma and why the representation of different identities in books can cause breakthroughs.  

Oh yeah, and Emely is offering a summer promotion through the month of August for $50 off 1:1 bibliotherapy sessions at the reduced rate of $100/hr: www.literapynyc.com  

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https://www.instagram.com/literapy_nyc/ 

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This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to Alexis Douglas, founder of R&R Village, on the topic of Activism After Disappointment.  Activism is hard work, and sometimes it can feel like things are going backward. It's easy to want to give up! Alexis helps us understand how to keep going, take care of ourselves, and pivot went needed.  

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https://www.facebook.com/AskAlexis.0 

https://www.instagram.com/alexis_douglas111/R&R Village: 

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This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to Kieryn Darkwater, Interim Executive Director of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education.  While homeschooling can be a good choice for many families, the movement as a whole has some pitfalls that parents will need to avoid, including abuse within the movement, lack of quality socialization, and more.  In this episode, Kieryn talks about what to look out for to keep homeschool kids safe, resources for parents and homeschool alumni, and why it is so important to elevate the voices of alumni (not just homeschool parents).  

Follow Kieryn: 

https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/guides/resources-for-homeschool-parents/ 

https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/36-of-students-withdrawn-to-be-homeschooled-have-past-abuse-reports-connecticut-report-finds/ https://www.hsinvisiblechildren.org/

@bluepupboi

 @responsiblehs 

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This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to comedian Kristina Hart about Healing Through Comedy.  Kristina shares how comedy can be used as a healing tool, allows us to speak truth to power, and highlights the absurd actions of those who marginalize others. 

Kristina Hart is a faith-informed writer, speaker, comic, host, and popular online persona. She serves as a rehab admissions counselor and longs to see others flourish in true mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom. 

 Follow Kristina: Twitter: twitter.com/edgykristina Instagram: instagram.com/edgykristinahart 

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This week on Courage Conversations, Courage 365 board member, advocate, and safety advisor Maureen Garcia and I chat about Christian Comedian #JohnCrist , who, despite receiving several serious allegations, has been re-platformed.    

We take this as an opportunity to look at the huge trend of Christian leaders regaining their platform after serious allegations of abuse with little to no consequences.   

This is NOT the first time we've addressed #JohnCrist behavior.  Be sure to catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AuXz1-lwB4--

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This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to Megan Cox about supporting survivors who decide they want to keep their faith but want to shift it into something more empowering.   Megan talks about how autonomy and trust are keys to respecting others in making their own decisions about their beliefs. We also discuss EMDR and other modalities available to survivors to support their healing.   

If you or someone you know is experiencing a faith shift or if you've always been curious about EMDR therapy, this is the episode for you!   Megan Cox is trained in EMDR and DNMS (Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy). In addition, she is certified in bereavement, crisis response, trauma therapies, and suicidology. I am also a Chaplain, certified with the ACPE.  

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This week on Courage Conversations, we talk to Debra Doak about leaving high-conflict abusive marriages, what you need to know about finances, and steps for planning your exit strategy.  Debra shares some ways of deescalating conflict around divorce so you can get more of what you want out of the process.  If you or someone you know is leaving or thinking about leaving a high-conflict marriage this is going to be very important information to be aware of!  

Debra Doak is a certified divorce coach, divorce financial analyst, family court mediator, and author of High Conflict Divorce for Women.  

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