The Wounds Of The Faithful

How can an abuse advocate not recognize the red flags of abuse in her own relationships? Well, it happened to Maegan, from The Secret Garden Podcast. She shares her experiences in the emergency room of comforting sexual assault victims and ensuring that the collection of evidence is completed accurately. Find out what the connection is with the show Law & Order! Maegan reveals what is the process during a rape kit and what happens to the kit afterwards, and how we can advocate for ourselves and our loved ones during this traumatic time. We also discuss what are the characteristics of a narcissist and how a narcissist does not think like everyone else. We end with Maegan's own harrowing story of her ex husband and dating tips for breaking free of the grip that the narcissist has over us. Don't miss this episode with Maegan!

The only experience with OCD that most people have usually comes from TV shows, like Monk, or celebrities like Howie Mandel. What exactly is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Peyton Garland joins us to share her journey with this debilitating illness. Here's what we discuss during our conversation:

The 4 kinds of OCD.

Why OCD is not the same as being a clean freak or organizing your office supplies a certain way.

How religious abuse triggers OCD and mental issues.

The difference between OCD, PTSD and phobias.

Sex and OCD

How animals help us heal from OCD.

Treatments for OCD.

How to help a loved one with OCD.

What NOT to say with someone with OCD.

How to find a good therapist.

Hope for those suffering.

Join us for a fun and informative discussion with surprising lots of laughs!

Instagram: @peytonmgarlandauthor

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Website: peytongarland.me 

Will Hess’ interview: https://youtu.be/K2WDMtXrcJs

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We're back with Part Two of The Healing Power Of Music. We open with a behind the scenes look at the process of Diana recording her song "Break These Chains". We hear more about the amazing power that music has to transcend barriers and how much music plays an integral part of our everyday lives. What would our lives be without music? Diana talks about the songs included on her new album and the stories behind the music. Join us for a fun time!

The Business side of music https://www.businesssideofmusic.com/

MindyPetersenMusic.com

Enhanced Life With Music Podcast

Blog post about the music industry https://dswministries.org10-questions-to-ask-yourself-if-you-want-to-be-a-star/

Hugh Jackman’s show review https://dswministries.orgmyreviewofhughjackmansthemanthemusictheshow/

Wayne Stiles’ episode with The Holy City video https://dswministries.orgepisode-15-guest-wayne-stiles-the-godly-example-of-joseph/

Trip from Paris concert https://youtu.be/VTO8OX81RC0

The healing has begun video https://youtu.be/qk0rzlGmD4U

Virgin slumber song video https://youtu.be/lik4ZXKmrC0

A link to my store: https://dswministries.orgstore/

Eric’s website: https://www.preacherboysdoc.com/

My links:

Website: https://dswministries.org

Email: [email protected]

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How can we use music as a healing tool? How music can affect our emotions? Can music make you sin? Is music only for worship services? These are some questions we answer on this week's episode. Also, hear about the history behind how DSW Ministries was started, some of Diana's musical background and influences, and how she had a musical identity crisis. We have some fun on the new synthesizer too. So join us for the first part of this series on music!

Resources mentioned:

Creatively Christian guest episode: https://dswministries.orgi-was-a-guest-on-creatively-christian-podcast/

Andrea Sandefur episode: https://dswministries.orgepisode-22-musical-guest-andrea-sandefur-sad-survival-and-the-arts-in-alaska/

Kyle Fox's episode: https://dswministries.orgepisode-20-pastor-kyle-fox-what-does-a-healthy-church-look-like/

A link to my store: https://dswministries.orgstore/

Eric’s website: https://www.preacherboysdoc.com/

My links:

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Email: [email protected]

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Will Hess continues the story of his life in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. He talks about getting married, transitioning out of the IFB, exposing a sexual abuse cover-up, and being manipulated as a pastor of his church. Will shares how to avoid false teachings, how to study the bible in context, and why you shouldn’t walk away from God after abuse. Part two of this interview is packed full of valuable information on how to discover the truths in the Bible and renew your relationship with God. Don't miss it!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The King James Only Controversy by James R White

Authorized by Mark Ward

Dr William Lane Craig

Dr Gary Havermath

Trinity Radio

Connect with Will on his podcast The Chruch Split http://thechurchsplit.com/

BIO: A pastor and an apologetics nerd. Will wanted to start this podcast because of the Church Splits he had both witnessed and experienced. Having experienced first-hand division in the church over topics and issues where Biblical truth was pushed aside for opinions, Will saw a need to show Christians how to use the Bible not only to find truth, but to create unity in the Church. Will loves long-form podcasts and sees Christians craving for deep discussions on topics, pushing past the surface level arguments to truly discern what is the truth and why. What started as just a fun little hobby has turned into a ministry that Will pours his heart into.

Website: https://dswministries.org

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Is your church a cult? My guest Will Hess wholeheartedly agrees that The Fundamental Baptist Church (a.k.a The IFB) he was raised in was a cult. He will share the story of how he suffered abuse from within his own family, as well as in his church. In this two part interview, here are the topics we covered this week:

Being raised in an IFB environment, but being abused at home in secret.

The legalistic culture if the IFB, the man made rules and twisting of the Scriptures.

Being bullied by the youth group leaders and college leadership.

The severe dating standards of the college. The inconsistent criteria for "approved workplaces".

How he met his Korean wife and fought against the racism directed at them.

Come listen to Will's powerful story!

Connect with Will on his podcast The Chruch Split http://thechurchsplit.com/

BIO: A pastor and an apologetics nerd. Will wanted to start this podcast because of the Church Splits he had both witnessed and experienced. Having experienced first-hand division in the church over topics and issues where Biblical truth was pushed aside for opinions, Will saw a need to show Christians how to use the Bible not only to find truth, but to create unity in the Church. Will loves long-form podcasts and sees Christians craving for deep discussions on topics, pushing past the surface level arguments to truly discern what is the truth and why. What started as just a fun little hobby has turned into a ministry that Will pours his heart into.

Website: https://dswministries.org

Email: [email protected]

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How can we be more like Jesus in this world of pain, suffering, and evil? Is it our responsibility as Christians to care for the oppressed? The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford guides us in answering these kinds of questions with empathy and compassion. She candidly shares her upbringing in the Baptist church, her divine call to preach, and becoming a civil rights attorney. She once was given an ultimatum by her church to choose between her faith and who she is. She has tirelessly shown Christ's love by fighting for the rights of immigrants, sex trafficked victims, multiple cultures, races, and the LGBT community. She gives us practical advice on how to deal with a family member who has comes out with grace and love. Also, she explains why we shouldn't talk with loved ones about politics and religion. Our interview is filled with powerful storytelling, inspirational scripture verses, and valuable resources to change your community for Christ. A free course is offered for all the listeners!

Bio:

The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society’s most marginalized. An Episcopal priest, she earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from Pacific School of Religion. Dr. Ledford founded Political Theology Matters, LLC, to help the faithful develop public theology mission for greater social justice. She writes, speaks, teaches and preaches about how to do political theology, all while protected by the First Amendment.

Links for Podcast Show Notes from Marcia Ledford

Email

Website

https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com

Media Resources

https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com/media

The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford’s blog

https://www.politicaltheologymatters.com/blog

Harvard Implicit Bias Testing (on numerous topics)

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/education.html

Civil Discourse Training offered via The Episcopal Church

For Individuals:

https://www.churchnext.tv/library/instruments-of-peace-a-guide-to-civil-discourse/109671/about/

For Groups: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/instruments-of-peace-a-guide-to-civil-discourse/109671/about/

A Spirituality of Resistance

Great resource for the spirituality of resistance. Roger writes about creation care, but the concepts are applicable to any issue. The spirituality of resistance involves doing the inner work to discover what your passions are. Then you join with others sharing these common goals to work for justice and the greater good.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Theologically-Howard-Stone/dp/0800699327?asin=0800699327&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

Be sure to get the latest (third, I think) edition of this wonderful book. It’s about understanding our “embedded” theology, that which we grew up absorbing and believing, 

As we grow up and grow in faith, we often realize that what we’re taught often doesn’t relate to our life. The authors, Stone and Duke are seminary professors. They do a great job writing about how we are all theologians, whether we have a bunch of letters after our names or not. That’s because we all must navigate our society, current events, and or daily life as people of faith. This is a great book for “evangelicals” and those who are “deconstructing” their faith.

Family Acceptance Project (Resources for LGBTQ youth, families, and caregivers)

https://familyproject.sfsu.edu

Several publications are available by giving your email address and zip code

The Saint Helena Psalter

(Church Publishing, 2004)

Inclusive language version of the 150 Psalms found in the Bible

Excellent text for LGBTQ populations

Links for LGBTQ people of faith

LGBTQ Resources from The Episcopal Church

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/who-we-are/lgbtq/organizations/

 The Human Rights Campaign (interfaith resources)

https://www.hrc.org/resources/faith-resoures

The National LGBTQ Task Force

We're talking about your Inner Child today. Do you have behaviors that point to sexual addiction? Do you need some real solutions to dealing with it? Does your husband have a porn addiction? Do you blame yourself for his actions? Meet Eddie Capparucci, a licensed and Christian therapist certified in the treatment of sexual and pornography addiction. He is the creator of The Inner Child Recovery Process for Sexual/Pornography Addictions™. It is a unique therapy for treating sexual disorders and has been proven successful with a large majority of individuals in his private counseling practice. This unique and interactive treatment approach empowers individuals by helping them understand "why" they engage in addictive behaviors. We discuss the characteristics of the 9 different "Child Types", the realities of the porn industry, and the truth about women's empowerment. Eddie offers hope for recovery and healing!

Website: https://dswministries.org

Email: [email protected]

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BIO

Eddie Capparucci is a licensed and Christian therapist certified in the treatment of sexual and pornography addiction. He and his wife, Teri, have a private practice working with men struggling with sexual and pornography addictions, as well as their wives who are dealing with betrayal.Among his many clients, Eddie has worked with professional athletes including NFL and MLB players and television personalities.

He is the creator of the Inner Child Recovery Process™ (ICRP) for the treatment of Sexual and Pornography addiction. This unique treatment method helps individuals get to the root issues of their addiction and provides them with the tools and insight to manage the disorder. It has been endorsed by many leaders in the sex addiction field.

The Inner Child Recovery Process is the subject of his book, Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction.

Eddie is the clinical director of the National Decency Coalition, an organization designed to working with state governments to help limit the access of pornography to minors and educate about the harmful impact of pornography on individuals, relationships and society.

He is the administrator of the websites www.MenAgainstPorn.org and www.SexuallyPureMen.com. He also has written for the blogs Covenant Eyes, KingdomWorks, XXXChurch, and Marriage.com.

Over the years, he has spoken to numerous organizations regarding the harmful impact pornography has on individuals, relationships, and society. He is the host of a monthly webcast entitled: Getting to the Other Side.

Eddie also is the author of Removing Your Shame Label: Learning to Break Free of Shame and Feel God’s Love.

How to connect with Eddie:

Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, CSASAbundant Life Counselingwww.abundantlifecounselingga.com

www.innerchild-sexaddiction.com

www.SexuallyPureMen.com

https://www.facebook.com/ecapparucci

https://www.linkedin.com/in/capparucci

https://twitter.com/ECapparucci

Is there a difference between combat PTSD and First Responder PTSD? According to my guest, Norm Wielsch, your body recognizes them as the same thing. In my conversation with Norm, we hear about his father fighting during WWII and losing almost his entire family during the bombings. True to his father's generation and culture, he never spoke about his war trauma. Fast forward to Norm's service as a police officer, when he was diagnosed with a painful disease. We talk about how he went down the slippery slope with painkillers, hiding his condition with fellow police officers, and making poor choices. Find out what happens when he gets sent to prison, the lessons he's learned, and what God was doing in his heart through it all. Norm offers real and practical solutions for those suffering from PTSD.

Website: https://dswministries.org

Email: [email protected]

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BIO:

I was a agnostic police officer for over 25-years. I was exposed to many traumatic incidents. I was diagnosed with PTSD. Then I was diagnosed with an incurable debilitating neuro-muscular disease. I had over 25 surgeries in ten years. I was prescribed opioids for the pain. I soon began to abuse the opioids to relieve the negative emotions of PTSD. Then my daughter was diagnosed with liver tumors. This placed me in a downward spiral that led me to make some very poor decisions that led me to a 14-year prison sentence. Though divine intervention, my daughter and I were healed. I spent over 8 years in Federal prison where I taught how God heals PTSD. In prison, I obtained a masters degree in Theology and Counseling, then a doctorate in Christian Counseling. I went on to become a Registered Addiction Counselor, and am in process of becoming a Chaplain with the Assemblies of God Church. If you allow Him to so, God WILL change your mistakes and traumatic events into good. I am a great example of God's love.

website: https://www.christ-centeredhealing.com/

email: [email protected]

When should you leave your church? Perhaps we should be asking God, "Should I stay?" instead. This is the second half of my riveting interview with Pastor Al Desheneau. We hear his story of being a young, green pastor, and pastoring churches filled with stubborn, legalistic people who didn't want to change or be pastored. Pastor Al candidly shares the joys, the trials, the exhaustion, and spiritual abuse that he and his family endured. Hear about the crazy circumstances leading up to his departure from the churches, and how God wonderfully provided for their needs after the exit. Find out about the new exciting ministry that Pastor Al started in the gaming industry! You don't want to miss part two with Pastor Al!

Website: https://dswministries.org

Email: [email protected]

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Bio:

“Follower of Jesus, Husband, Father, Preacher, Teacher, Writer, Podcaster, 3D Printer, Dice Maker, Photo-nut, Music-lover, Avid-experimenter, Creative-mess-maker, Tech & Social Media Nerd” I grew up in a Christian home have known Jesus since I was six years old. After a time of teenage rebellion God led me 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 him into full-time ministry. Since then I’ve been serving Jesus’ in all areas of church life — tech, sound, graphic design, photography, video editing, small group leader, writer, musician, and of course, preaching and teaching. Whatever it takes to share Jesus and teach scripture in a creative and inspiring way! I’ve been married to Anita since ’97 and they have four children. Some of my other interests include 3D printing, dice making, writing, podcasting, photography, watching cartoons and movies with explosions.

https://artofthechristianninja.com/my-books/

https://wlo.link/@XtianNinja

http://ArtoftheChristianNinja.com

http://Twitch.tv/XtianNinja

http://YouTube.com/WipeoutAl

http://Als3DPrinter.etsy.com