Deconstruction is a hot topic. Not everyone means the same thing when they say they are deconstructing their faith. So what is everyone talking about, and how could this land you in a mess by accident? Tune in to Naomi and Lemon’s conversation to find out.

Religiously abusive groups often take Bible passages out of context, then use them to exploit others. Do you know how to use your Bible to check what they’re telling you? Naomi and Lemon will teach you how.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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For more information:

How to Read the Bible for All it's Worth

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

Denver Journal

NIV Study Bible

Bible Concordance

The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary

What is a Trigger? & Practical Ideas for Comfort at Home while Healing from Trauma. With Mary Ellen Mann, LCSW

Deciding to investigate your worldview can feel risky, or even straight-up terrifying. There's so much to potentially lose if you find out everything is a lie. Do you even want to know? Despite having lived the losses themselves, Naomi and Lemon share why they think the decision to ask questions is always worth it.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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For more information:

Free and Clear Show

Cold Case Christianity 

Mike Winger's YouTube Channel

Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith, by Dr. Douglas Groothuis 

Without a firm footing in doctrine, anything can happen. For Lemon, her “anti-Christian” upbringing set her up perfectly to be recruited into an unhealthy religious group, which is exactly what happened. Join Naomi as Lemon shares her vulnerable story of what she's learned, and how she wants to share these lessons with others.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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Pricelessly Imperfect

How did John go from the grandson of the Branham Tabernacle's leader to leaving it all behind? Listen in as John shares his personal story of how he went from cult royalty to losing everything, and how he is using this painful experience to bring education and hope to others.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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For more information:

William Branham Historical Research

Free and Clear Podcast

"Trigger" is a hot word these days, but do you know what it really means? And how can you help yourself in your "triggered" moments? In this episode, Naomi is joined by Mary Ellen Mann, licensed psychotherapist, to discuss triggers from trauma and practical tips to get through those really difficult moments.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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Mary Ellen Mann

The world of Christian denominations can be very confusing and messy for individuals at large, particularly for those of you who have come out of a religiously abusive group or cult. So, let’s get some clarity with Dr. Roger Olson (who literally wrote a book on this) on the real deal of denominations, and how we should approach them.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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For more information:

Basic Christianity, by John Stott

Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 14th edition, by Dr. Roger Olson

Have you had righteous anger used against you as an excuse for abusive behavior? As if losing control and treating you in an abusive manner is somehow righteous, and therefore, warranted, deserved, not needing repentance and forgiveness? Hear what Dr. Michael Ballard (a Christian expert on anger) has to say.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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For more information:

Take Control of Your Anger, by Dr. Michael Ballard

More on Dr. Ballard

Women have a long history of being mistreated in religiously abusive contexts. But, what does the Bible say about women? Listen in to Naomi's conversation with Dr. Helene Dallaire to get your questions answered.

Support this work by visiting beEmboldened.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation (formerly Naomi Wright Ministries / NWM).

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200 Devotionals from the Hebrew Bible, by Helene M. Dallaire.

More on Dr. Helene Dallaire

Welcome back to Reclamation! We have missed you. 

We're so excited to bring you Season 2, though, fun twist, we plan to keep the content coming this time instead of taking a break between seasons! Our hope is that this change will provide you with consistent and continuous information that will equip you, either in your own healing journey, or in prevention of victimization or revictimization. While we will still be sharing within the context of bold narrative, our focus will have an obvious shift from awareness to also include more education. We want nothing more than for you to feel solidly rooted in truth, for your confidence in your decisions to go through the roof, and for you to be able to answer questions about who you and what you believe without fear or serious doubt. What makes this podcast different is that we’ll be sharing information with your context as our focus: those who have been religiously abused, who have been a member of a cult, those who are supporting someone else, and everyone who desires to better understand this huge population of incredible people who are not accurately and adequately being seen, heard, and supported. 

See you back here in 2 weeks!

Be the one who prevents the next story by keeping this work going. Visit naomiwrightministries.com/donate to make a tax deductible donation.

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For more information:

Natasha's Blog Post

Naomi's Story Project