When Kevin became involved in church as a teenager, he thought he could trust the leadership. He didn’t know the pain awaiting him as he was "chosen" and moved up "in levels." Is this what Christianity looks like? Tune in to find out.

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What do you do when a theological lie robs you of saying goodbye to someone you love? How do you emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually navigate a devastating lie that is far from reality? Join Naomi as she sits down with Nicole, who’s tragic story speaks to the suffering that comes from a faith gone wrong.

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Just A Mom

Watchman Fellowship: The Way Profile

What do you do when a theological lie robs you of saying goodbye to someone you love? How do you emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually navigate a devastating lie that is far from reality? Join Naomi as she sits down with Nicole, who’s tragic story speaks to the suffering that comes from a faith gone wrong.

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Just A Mom

Watchman Fellowship: The Way Profile

When Sarah resigned from her volunteer worship leader position, everyone was concerned that she had lost her faith in God. How could she quit serving and still be God's daughter? She must be turning her back on him, right? Author and speaker, Teasi Cannon, joins us for a deep dive conversation on this foundational idea of "calling.” What is it and what is it not?

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Teasi Cannon

Lord, Where's My Calling? By Teasi Cannon

The Call by Os Guinness

After nearly 30 years of deception, Elizabeth realized she was in a cult. Tune in to hear how her desire to defend her faith turned into her entire world being flipped upside down, and how she broke free from it.

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William Branham

The Old Testament by Richard Hess

How to Read Your Bible for All Its Worth by Gordan D. Fee and Douglas Stuart

The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin

Naomi's Story Project

For some leaders, their pride takes the form of covering up for themselves, even if it requires lies and gaslighting behaviors. Listen to Teasi's experience with her church of over two decades to learn how to respond if you find yourself in a similar situation.

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TeasiCannon.com

Teasi's Spiritual Abuse Journey

My Big Bottom Blessing, Teasi Cannon

Lord, Where's My Calling?, Teasi Cannon

Mama Bear Apologetics

Who said talking about apologetics couldn’t be fun?! Join us as we dive into the topic of apologetics with our special guest, Lindsey Medenwaldt, (JD & MA in apologetics) who helps us answer what apologetics is, why it’s good, and where it gets messy.

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Mama Bear Apologetics  

On Guard by William Lane Craig  

Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace  

The Popular Handbook of World Religions by Daniel J McCoy  

Neighboring Faiths, 2nd ed. by Win Corduan  

On Jesus by Douglas Groothuis  

Christian Apologetics by Douglas Groothuis  

The Case for Christ (movie)  

NIV Study Bible  Apologetics Study Bible  

Many of us would agree that it’s good to volunteer, right? For people under abusive leadership, this is not always the impression they leave with. Listen to Sarah as she shares her experience of exhaustion and loss, and gives a warning of what happens when service is taken to the extreme.

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The Call, Os Guinness

Lord, Where's My Calling?, Teasi Cannon

In this episode, Amber Myers guides the conversation from her education and professional experience. Naomi has experienced many different struggles in the realm of mental health, but has continued to make tremendous, and surprising, progress. She has come through the other side of many challenges, and fully, whole-heartedly, believes that you can too. Join us for this powerful conversation between two Social Workers, who share a common goal of seeing struggles turned successes. 

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Naomi's Story Project

Amber Marie, LCSW

Book Resource: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma 

Part 2/2: Guided by Amber Myers’ professional experiences and Naomi Wright’s personal journey, this powerful conversation between two licensed social workers centers around struggles-turned-successes and provides hope for your own healing journey.

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Naomi's Story Project

Amber Marie, LCSW

Book Resource: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma