The Wounds Of The Faithful

I had an entertaining and humorous conversation with Michael Jaquith, filled with valuable advice from his personal experiences. Michael tells his raw story of growing up in an abusive home, navigating the fallout from it, his conversion to Christ, and raising a family. He gives fresh perspective on how men can gain victory over addictions and live an abundant life in Christ. You will enjoy this interview!

Transcript below!

Biography

Dr. Michael Jaquith is a Ph. D. Chemist who left the corporate world and now helps men everywhere discover how to escape addictions and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Certified through the Life Coach School with specialization in addiction, he combines cutting edge science and coaching expertise with the time-honored teachings of the Faith. Michael is married with six children and lives in rural northern Idaho.

I offer both direct one-on-one coaching and a group program. These programs are designed to help men make big improvements and transformations in their lives. They will grow as husbands, fathers, employees, and in their faith.

Catholic Life Coach for Men |

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Michael Jaquith

[00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hey, that's me. I'm glad that you're here. Glad you stopped by to listen. I'm hoping that the podcast episodes, the guests and the resources are helpful to you in your healing journey. That is my goal. I work very hard to bring you the best to improve the value of the podcast. So if you don't know already, I have started to include the transcript in the show notes for you, and the YouTube videos have subtitles.

[00:00:43] And I know you're saying to me, Diana, it's nice of you to catch up with the rest of the world. I know I'm a bit slow to learn the technology, but I've got it done for you, so [00:01:00] I hope that brings value to you. Now shortly, I will be doing some 30 second advertising before the show, just a heads up on that. It will not be interrupting the podcast in the middle of the interviews like some podcasters do.

[00:01:23] I don't think that's a very good idea, especially with the delicate subject matter of the show. But I need to learn how to monetize my show with the minimum amount of annoyance. Right? Okay. We have a wonderful show for you today, A male survivor story. He's a life coach with a different perspective. We're going to be talking about faith and addictions, marriage, and [00:02:00] real solutions for healing.

[00:02:03] The ladies listening, you might get an insider's look at how your man thinks. Are they struggling, how to help him.

We are having a great time during our Bible Study series. This week my guest is Jake Doberenz from Creatively Christian Podcast and Theophany Media. Jake is known for finding the humor in everyday life, and even in difficult passages in Scripture. He loves to study the writings of Paul, passionate about exploring the depths of Scripture, and loves to snuggle up with his wife and cats on the couch. He has a unique and fresh perspective when it comes to studying God's Word. Join us for a enjoyable conversation, filled with practical tools and witty, comical sayings!

Bio:

Jake Doberenz isn’t one thing. He identifies as a polymath, a Renaissance man, or a multipotentialite–one interest or specialty can’t contain him.

But enough of the third-person. I am a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK with my wife Samantha. My most significant role is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. I have earned my Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. I also worked at my alma mater as a Resident Director and Bible TA.

I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums, like podcasts and video. My favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about (though always changing) include: creating Christian art, helping people understand the Bible better, Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, superheroes and theology, and a Christian response to culture.

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 Hey, there everybody come on in. Sit for spell.

 How are you guys doing?  I appreciate your support. And 

listening to the podcast.

It's our 100th episode of the podcast! We have Pastor Mark Sowersby back on the podcast to celebrate! We are continuing on our series on How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors. Mark knows first hand what it's like to suffer horrible abuse and find his way back to God. We heard his story back on episode 11. He has inspiring and encouraging advice for your journey in reading the Bible and connecting with God. What does a bad restaurant review have to do with Bible Study and the Lord? Well, come and find out!

Bio:

Reverend Mark Sowersby has been married to his wonderful wife Jennifer for 17 years and is the father of four children. Mark has been an ordained minister with Assembly of God for over 25 years and is currently a Pastor in Massachussets. Pastor Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College. In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the experiences of his past and God’s grace and the transformational work of forgiveness in his life. He now speaks about his story through his ministry, Forgiving The Nightmare.

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[00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hey everybody. Welcome back. I hope that you enjoyed our interview last week. We're continuing on with our series on how to study the Bible. And this is coming from an abuse survivor concept and abuse survivor perspective.

[00:00:30] And I feel that this is a very important topic, very important for our healing. So I have a great lineup. Different folks coming on to the show, folks that some of which have been on our show before, repeat guests.

[00:00:55] And these are folks that are

[00:00:58] Bible [00:01:00] teachers who love Jesus, nearly all of them have been abuse survivors, so they know where you're coming from,

[00:01:10] and they are trusted Bible teachers.

[00:01:15] These are people that I trust that I followed for a long time and can give you clear guidance on, Hey, how do I study the Bible for myself?

Welcome back to Part 4 of our series on How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors! Pastor Jason Harris is back on the podcast from Cairns, Australia! He and his Mom, Joy Harris, told their survival story of abuse on Episode 57 and 58. One of the reasons survivors stop reading the Bible, is that certain verses trigger them. Jason knows first hand what that's like, and he is going to show you how to deal with that. Jason is also going to share his valuable experience on how to interpret the Bible correctly and some helpful tools to encourage and equip you in your Bible study!

Transcript below!

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Jason is a writer, pastor, and academic. He has authored multiple books, articles, and papers including his book Theological Meditations on the Gospel. Jason has degrees in theology, music, accounting, and research. He is currently working on his PhD from James Cook University as well as serving as pastor at CrossPoint Church. Jason has lived in beautiful Cairns, Australia since 2007.

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Ep 99 Jason Harris

[00:00:00] Diana Winkler: That's me, your faithful friend, podcaster, Diana. Welcome back to our Bible study series. And today is gonna be awesome. Just like all of my other guests in the series, we have a return guest to the podcast, Jason Harris. And he was on episode 57 and 58. I interviewed him and his mom Joy about their abuse.

[00:00:40] Now Jason is one of seven children and he and his family suffered greatly, child abuse, physical abuse, and his mom suffered sexual abuse, emotional abuse. [00:01:00] Trauma with a capital T. And we're not gonna go into their story very much this time, but I do encourage you to go back and listen to Jason and Joy

[00:01:15] tell their story. It is really powerful. They are friends of mine, very influential in my spiritual walk. And I'm glad to have Jason back on the podcast to see the updates from his life this past year and his ministry as a pastor in Cairns Australia. And so that's why I ask you to go and listen to their story,

[00:01:52] so you know where Jason is coming from, but he has on his [00:02:00] website, Jason harris.com. AU he has lots of articles about abuse.

We have another fantastic episode for you for our series on How Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors. We have back on the show, theology and ethics professor, and founder of Mending the Soul Ministries, Dr Steven Tracy! He updates us on what exciting things the Lord has been doing this past year with the ministry. He offers valuable insights into what the Bible really says about abuse, and helpful tips on reading and studying the Bible in the pain of abuse. Dr Tracy brings tools, empathy, and encouragement to help push you through those times when it is difficult to read God's Word. Don't miss this episode!

Transcript below!

Bio:

Mending the Soul was conceived in 2003 when Steve and Celestia Tracy and a handful of men and women met with a passion to comfort those broken by abuse. Because there were few resources available to address the complexities of abuse and neglect, Steve and Celestia published Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse to educate on the nature and effects of abuse, and the Mending the Soul Workbook to guide survivors through an interactive and integrated process of healing and forgiveness in community with each other.

Together, the Tracys co-founded and co-direct Mending the Soul, mentoring and supervising collaborative teams of writers, artists, musicians, educators, students, mental health providers, and business professionals who create the sustainable healing models and curricula for Mending the Soul Ministries for global application.

Steve and Celestia have three grown children, who, with their families, partner with them in ministries of justice and mercy.

Steven R Tracy, Ph.D.

Steve is the President and International Director for Mending the Soul, and professor of theology and ethics at Phoenix Seminary where he has taught since 1995. He has also served as a church pastor for fifteen years. Steve’s research and writing are focused on biblical ethics, sexuality, and abuse. He received a B.A. from Arizona State, an M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Seminary and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Sheffield (England) with a research focus on Pauline ethics. In addition to his domestic work, Steve, along with his wife Celestia, spend 4-8 weeks a year in East Africa coordinating and supervising international trauma training teams. Steve is the author of seven books and numerous book chapters and journal articles.

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We are back with Part 2 of our series on "How To Study The Bible For Abuse Survivors"! We have back on the show, none other than XtianNinja himself, Pastor Al Descheneau! He's back to talk about all things Bible, answering questions like, What Bible translation do I pick amoung the dizzying array of choices!? How do we interpret the bible correctly without going to the dark side? How do we spot a bad bible teacher/preacher? And other important topics. Pastor Al offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, with a side of humor when it comes to studying God's Word for yourself. Pastor Al also updates us on what God is doing in his Twitch community! We had a fun and enjoyable conversation! Don't miss it!

Transcript below!

Introduction

Hi! I’m Al (known on Twitch as XtianNinja), a full-time streamer, podcaster, and YouTuber from Canada who is working hard to serve the online community by building an open, encouraging, and meaningful online family, through gaming, real talk, and God’s truth.

I believe with my whole heart that God called me to serve the gaming and streaming community full-time, so regular donations are what keep me, my family, and this new-frontier mission going. If you see the need for online missions and appreciate what I’m doing please become a monthly Patreon donor here. For more information, check out my vision for XtianNinja Online Missions.

Quick Bio

I grew up in a Christian home have known Jesus since I was six years old. After a short time of teenage rebellion, I went to North American Bible College (Now Taylor College & Seminary) in Edmonton to “figure things out”. There, I rededicated my life to Jesus, met my wife, Anita, and was called into full-time pastoral ministry. Since then I’ve been serving Jesus’ in all areas of church life — preaching and teaching, writing, music, leadership development, small groups, tech, sound, graphic design, photography, video editing… whatever it takes to share Jesus and teach scripture in a creative and inspiring way!

In September 2020 a new chapter of my life started when God made it absolutely clear that he wanted me to give up looking for a new ministry position, stop seeking secular work, and dedicate myself full-time to serving as a missionary on the new frontier of global missions as a Twitch streamer. It’s been quite an adventure since then, but over the past months I’ve had God’s call affirmed in amazing ways as He’s changed people’s lives through my channel. If you want to hear some stories and hear updates on how the ministry is going, here are some podcast episodes to check out:

If you really want to get to know me, I shared my “testimony” (life-story) in a series of 7 podcast episodes recently (#23-29).

Here’s the first episode (#23): https://artofthechristianninja.com/2021/02/20/how-being-bullied-changed-me-enraged-by-ravi-z-pilgrims-progress-3-3-of-interest-ep-23/

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We're starting our new series this week on how to study the bible for abuse survivors! This is such an important part of our healing, especially with spiritual abuse. I have invited trusted bible teachers to come on the podcast and give their best tips and advice on studying the bible for yourself. Paul Granger is our first honored guest, who will inspire you and encourage you to get started in God's Word. Please join us for this life changing series and share this episode!

Transcript below!

Bio:

When asked who he is, Paul likes to say "a child of God and ambassador of Christ",  because he's learned that these elements of his identity supersede and shape the rest.  One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love others" is through the "shepherding gift": providing pastoral support, creating space for conversation and community, and advocating for those that may go unseen.Functionally, he has spent the last two decades serving with various ministries, and now serves full time alongside YWAM in loving his neighbors in authentic ways.  He also loves to create, whether it is his podcast "Where did you see God", writings, or videos.  He loves spending time with his wife and kids, and they see their home -- which God gave them in a crazy way -- as an important piece of how they love their neighbors as a lifestyle.

Send Audience To:

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You are welcome to share my website and podcast; if relevant, you can share the link for  "A Journey through Revelation (for the person who doesn't want to read Revelation)"

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[00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hi, everyone. Welcome. Come on in. Get a favorite beverage, come and sit a while.

[00:00:13] Thank you so much for your support of the podcast, of me, of my husband, Brian.

[00:00:24] We are so grateful for you guys. We couldn't do it without you. Just a very brief update of my situation. With the job situation. Anyway,

[00:00:42] I am starting a temporary contract position next week, so that will at least bring in some funds. I am waiting on two offers for a permanent job [00:01:00] coming up. So I appreciate prayers for that.

[00:01:05] So the Lord has been providing greatly up to this point.

[00:01:12] And I am still here for you! Still here doing the podcast.

Donna's husband was trying to kill her. He has attempted it before by throwing her down a flight of stairs. So you would expect that the pastor would provide her a safe place to stay, but he only offered to pray for her. Come follow her riveting story through dating, not seeing the red flags, a physically and emotionally abusive marriage, and finally finding real help from fellow Navy wives. Donna also shares what it was like serving on a mission's trip in Hawaii, and eating spam burgers at a Hawaiian McDonald's! Join us for this powerful story.

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BIO:

After years of abuse by my Christian husband, I escaped finding God’s love and grace in second chances. I share my experiences in my book, I’ll Pray for You: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Surviving Domestic Abuse. My book’s life lessons have already inspired audiences around the United States, and the world, to heal and help others find hope. In addition to being a conference speaker and podcast guest, my writing has been published in Divine Purpose Magazine.

Follow her on

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I encourage the audience to talk to their friends and neighbors, and then really listen. Show them some kindness. Begin by helping those nearest to you and challenge those people to help someone else. Let our kindness change the world, one person at a time and one action at a time.

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Donna Wayles

[00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hey everybody. How are you doing? Come on in. How's your week going? I started my temp contract job today. I think it went really well. Still adjusting to going into an office, but grateful for the income coming in until I get something more permanent. But today, we got a great show for you. Another survivor story.

[00:00:38] I heard my guest today on another podcast that I listened to regularly and I thought, oh, her story is so good. I've gotta have her on the show. So I have today, Donna Wayles.

[00:00:56] And I'm [00:01:00] going to read a little bit about her bio here.

[00:01:05] Let's get to know Donna a little bit here. She says after years of abuse by my Christian husband, I escaped finding God's love and grace. And second chances. I share my experiences in my book, "I'll Pray For You",

So you've heard of post traumatic stress disorder, but we're gonna find out what post traumatic growth is today. Agape Garcia is going to tell her powerful story of childhood survival, defying all odds, and protecting her child from her abusive husband. She describes how she has risen above her trauma, learned to deal with those triggers, and helps others to be their incredible selves!

Transcript below!

Bio:

Be Your Incredible Self (BYIS) best describes Ms. Garcia’s tenacious attitude towards empowering others. Garcia, over the past 35 years has navigated through domestic violence, privacy, safety, vulnerability, and the mindset to endure personal adverse events in life. Her survival of a double attempted homicide while 8 months pregnant (by the father) and the desperation to survive became the catalyst to the foundation of BYIS while achieving an undisputed outlook of independence.  During her journey to overcome, Garcia learned that extreme independence is a trauma driven response and a natural one which can be defeated through focused, self awareness and intentional control.Through her own walk, harsh lessons brought on by extreme independence resulted in areas of her life being sabotaged repeatedly.  Her personal journey of post traumatic growth has led Garcia to dedicating her life in developing transformational programs, various forms of coaching, certification courses and establishing a nonprofit to help real time victims. Her commitment is to provide lifelong transformational habits that can restore your powerful internal sense of control. One of her personal statements, ‘You don’t live anywhere but in your head’  is why some of her laser focus teachings are on aligning your mental and emotional belief system.

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Agape Garcia

[00:00:00] Brian Winkler: Welcome to The Wounds of the Faithful podcast brought to you by DSW Ministries. Your host is singer, songwriter, speaker, and domestic violence advocate Diana Winkler. She is passionate about helping survivors in the church, heal from domestic violence and abuse and trauma.

What are some other treatments for porn addiction when the standard methods aren't working? Is there hope for Christians who are stuck in the cycle of addiction and guilt? My Guest Isaiah Cruz is going to offer up some alternatives, sound advice and grace for a very common stronghold in today's world. Join us for a very informative conversation.

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BIO:

I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, specialized in addiction medicine. I have experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, heroin addiction, cocaine, meth, food and porn addictions.

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No-X.net treats pornography addiction with medication via telemedicine in all 50 states. With 91% of men watching porn in the last month. Listeners will be given an opportunity to seek anonymous treatment.

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TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00:27] Hello? Hello. How are you guys doing?

[00:00:31] Diana Winkler: Are you having a good day? It has been a weird day so far. It's never boring in this place. I went outside to water all the plants and make sure that the birds and the cat was watered and fed. And I heard the sounds of a horse whinnying. Now, [00:01:00] I know that none of my neighbors have horses, none of them that I know of have horses. So I'm on top of a hill so I can see the valley below me.

[00:01:13] And I see that my Northern neighbor has somebody on the side of the house with a truck and a horse trailer. And there was a horse in the trailer. And I thought, oh, okay, somebody's visiting with their horse for a few minutes. And I went back into the house and eating my breakfast and all of a sudden I hear

[00:01:39] the horse winnying pretty loud. I could hear it from inside the house. I ran outside and

[00:01:46] I had walked over to my neighbor's wall and I peeked over the wall and my neighbor does not have any kind of set up for horses. [00:02:00] If you are familiar with Sanford and Son, that's pretty much what his backyard looks like. And I almost didn't see the horse when I saw the horse's behind. Oh, there is a horse over here!

[00:02:16] I'm not losing my mind. Oh. And the horse is so pretty. Beautiful horse. It was like a gray, speckled horse. I could not see if it was a male or female. And the horse was tied to the tree,