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Escaping a Cult and Finding Freedom in God’s Grace – A Conversation with Elsie McKenney
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com
Elsie’s links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elsie-McKenney/author/B0BNZJ7541
Elsiemckenney.com
Trigger warning: reference to a physical attack and references to human trafficking
In this compelling episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman interviews Elsie McKenney—author and survivor—who shares her extraordinary journey of escaping a cult and discovering lasting freedom through God’s grace.
Elsie recounts her childhood in a Mennonite community, the devastating turn when her family became entangled in a cult when she was just 10 years old, and her harrowing escape at age 19. She opens up about the emotional and spiritual challenges she faced along the way, and how God’s grace both protected and guided her through every step of her journey.
Elsie also discusses her award-winning novel, Eve’s Covering, a gripping story inspired by her real-life experiences, offering hope to others who feel trapped by circumstances beyond their control.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How God’s grace empowers survival and healing after trauma
- The realities of growing up in and escaping from a cult
- The importance of reclaiming identity and freedom in Christ
- How fiction can be used to share powerful testimonies of faith
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
00:51 Interview with Elsie McKinney: Escaping a Cult
01:04 Elsie's Early Life and Introduction to the Cult
04:56 Life in the Cult and Initial Escape
06:55 Return to Michigan and Continued Struggles
11:26 Final Escape and Finding Safety
20:29 Writing Eve's Covering
22:17 Elsie's Message of Hope and Trust in God
23:41 Closing Thoughts
Perfect for: Christian women, trauma survivors, spiritual seekers, and anyone longing for healing, freedom, and encouragement through faith
Visit https://fruitofgratitude.com for your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude
Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb
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By Karen DittmanTake the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com
Elsie’s links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elsie-McKenney/author/B0BNZJ7541
Elsiemckenney.com
Trigger warning: reference to a physical attack and references to human trafficking
In this compelling episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman interviews Elsie McKenney—author and survivor—who shares her extraordinary journey of escaping a cult and discovering lasting freedom through God’s grace.
Elsie recounts her childhood in a Mennonite community, the devastating turn when her family became entangled in a cult when she was just 10 years old, and her harrowing escape at age 19. She opens up about the emotional and spiritual challenges she faced along the way, and how God’s grace both protected and guided her through every step of her journey.
Elsie also discusses her award-winning novel, Eve’s Covering, a gripping story inspired by her real-life experiences, offering hope to others who feel trapped by circumstances beyond their control.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How God’s grace empowers survival and healing after trauma
- The realities of growing up in and escaping from a cult
- The importance of reclaiming identity and freedom in Christ
- How fiction can be used to share powerful testimonies of faith
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
00:51 Interview with Elsie McKinney: Escaping a Cult
01:04 Elsie's Early Life and Introduction to the Cult
04:56 Life in the Cult and Initial Escape
06:55 Return to Michigan and Continued Struggles
11:26 Final Escape and Finding Safety
20:29 Writing Eve's Covering
22:17 Elsie's Message of Hope and Trust in God
23:41 Closing Thoughts
Perfect for: Christian women, trauma survivors, spiritual seekers, and anyone longing for healing, freedom, and encouragement through faith
Visit https://fruitofgratitude.com for your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude
Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb