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On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God.  

On this week's episode, we are going to continue to develop a theology of the family.  On this episode we are going to go into depth on a topic that the author's call Trinitarian Relationality.   This is a concept that discusses how we have been create in the Imago Dei, or the image of God, and this includes our minds, emotions, and will as well as our distinction and unity.  We are relational beings with unity and distinction just like God. 

The information for this podcast today comes from the book The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home written by Balswick, Balswick, and Balswick.  Please consider purchasing this book to enjoy the depth at which this author's develop a picture of the Christian Family.  Here is a link to that book:

https://www.amazon.com/Family-Christian-Perspective-Contemporary-Home/dp/0801032490

Another book is mention in the podcast that speaks on the subtle power of spiritual abuse.  Here is the link for that book:

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Power-Spiritual-Abuse-Manipulation/dp/0764201379

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

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This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development.   I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul.  In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Existential Theory/Therapy and its approach to personality development.  Existential Theory/Therapy holds that individuals are active agents who are free and responsible.  It is focused on the meaning of life as well as the anxiety that comes from the big things in life like death, isolation, relationships, and meaning.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God.  

On this week's episode, we are going to begin to develop a theology of the family.  One of the first things that needs to be discussed when addressing the family from the Christian perspective is how to we develop this theology?  What does it look like?  Today, we are going to focus in on the usual approach to the Christian family and Christian theology.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Send a text

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God.  

On this week's episode, I'm going to change directions on the series and discuss the family from the Christian perspective.  To introduce this topic, we need to first address how Psychology is address from this perspective.  There are "5" major views in Evangelical Christianity.  They are the Levels-of-Explanation View, the Integration View, the Christian Psychology View, the Transformational View, and the Biblical Counseling View.  This podcast episode will briefly define each focusing on the Integration View vs. the Biblical Counseling View. 

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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***If you would be interested in sharing your story on a future episode of Isolated but Not Alone or have your story shared, please reach out via this email, [email protected]***

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God. 

On this week's episode, I'm going continue discussing the profound impacts of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse.  Like the previous episodes, I am expanding the definition of spiritual abuse and spiritual grooming focusing how it looks practically.  Today, I include a discussion on shame and provide a glimpse of the experience and fallout of grooming and abuse in hyperdrive. 

***If you would be interested in sharing your story on a future episode of Isolated but Not Alone or have your story shared, please reach out via this email, [email protected]*** 

Here is a link to the Faithful and True Podcast on spiritual abuse,
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-true-podcast/id717296553?i=1000564049260

Here is a link to Allender Center podcast on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org/2022/05/revisiting-spiritual-abuse/ and here is a link to their website where you can find all kinds of content on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org

This is a revisitation of their original podcast series.  

I want to caution listeners that this content is passionate, and my feel a little different than my normal content.  Please listen to the preface for this topic where I explain why I choose to do these episodes, why they are so passionate, and a disclaimer that I do not want to disparage anyone from their religious values or their spirituality.  I simply want to bring to light what I see as a major problem within evangelical churches especially in rural and isolate communities.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

***If you would be interested in sharing your story on a future episode of Isolated but Not Alone or have your story shared, please reach out via this email, [email protected]*** 

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On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development.   I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul.  In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Adler's Individual Psychology and approach to personality development.  Adler at one point was connected with Freud, but had disagreements with Freud in how he saw the human psyche.  Adler felt that individuals more from a "felt" minus to a "perceived" plus.  He also felt that the internal workings of the mind did not fight for dominance as Freud suggested but instead worked together for that purpose.  Adlerian psychotherapy is still practiced today, and a lot of his concepts helped inform many of the theories of therapy that currently are used in the realm of mental health treatment.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Send a text

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God. 

On this week's episode, I'm going continue discussing the profound impacts of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse.  Like the previous episodes, I am expanding the definition of spiritual abuse and spiritual grooming focusing how it looks practically.  I also discuss an episodes of the Faith and True Podcast where they discuss spiritual abuse. 

Here is a link to the Faithful and True Podcast on spiritual abuse,
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-true-podcast/id717296553?i=1000564049260

Here is a link to Allender Center podcast on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org/2022/05/revisiting-spiritual-abuse/ and here is a link to their website where you can find all kinds of content on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org

This is a revisitation of their original podcast series.  

I want to caution listeners that this content is passionate, and my feel a little different than my normal content.  Please listen to the preface for this topic where I explain why I choose to do these episodes, why they are so passionate, and a disclaimer that I do not want to disparage anyone from their religious values or their spirituality.  I simply want to bring to light what I see as a major problem within evangelical churches especially in rural and isolate communities.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Send a text

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God.  

On this week's episode, I'm going continue discussing the profound impacts of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse.  I add to the definition of spiritual abuse as well as discuss how it may look practically inside and outside of religious institutions.   I also discuss a social media post that was sent to me that was a perfect example of spiritual abuse.  

Here is a link to Allender Center podcast on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org/2022/05/revisiting-spiritual-abuse/ and here is a link to their website where you can find all kinds of content on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org

This is a revisitation of their original podcast series.  

I want to caution listeners that this content is passionate, and my feel a little different than my normal content.  Please listen to the preface for this topic where I explain why I choose to do these episodes, why they are so passionate, and a disclaimer that I do not want to disparage anyone from their religious values or their spirituality.  I simply want to bring to light what I see as a major problem within evangelical churches especially in rural and isolate communities.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Send a text

On today's episode, I'm going to start a new series on personality development.   I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul.  In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory and approach to personality development as well as give a personal example of personality differences when discussing the exciting events of the previous evening while being at the epicenter of a tornado touchdown.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Send a text

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside.   The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often leads to sexual abuse but not always.  Spiritual grooming has become an epidemic in evangelical communities and is often subtle affecting children and adults.  It is subtle because it uses our spirituality against us, and causes us to distrust ourselves and our buddies in order to trust others who claim that what they are saying comes from God.  

On this week's episode, I'm going continue discussing the profound impacts of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse.   I also give my own personal story as to how I learned about spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse from listening to an Allender Center Podcast and its hosts Dr. Dan Allender and his team, specifically Rachael Clinton Chen.  

Here is a link to their podcast on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org/2022/05/revisiting-spiritual-abuse/ and here is a link to their website where you can find all kinds of content on spiritual abuse, https://theallendercenter.org

This is a revisitation of their original podcast series.  

I want to caution listeners that this content is passionate, and my feel a little different than my normal content.  Please listen to the preface for this topic where I explain why I choose to do these episodes, why they are so passionate, and a disclaimer that I do not want to disparage anyone from their religious values or their spirituality.  I simply want to bring to light what I see as a major problem within evangelical churches especially in rural and isolate communities.  

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.mp3?filename=ambient-atmospheric-4947.mp3

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “MN” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by James Rains is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this podcast creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please seek help from your therapist or seek help from one in your area if you are experiencing any mental health concerns.  Nothing should be construed to be specific advice.  It is for educational and entertainment purposes only.