In her most controversial episode to date, Dr. Shante takes aim at the sometimes subtle and not-so-subtle doctrine of hate that permeates many churches, and hurts their members in the process. Dr. Shante challenges listeners to compare the Gospel and ministry of Christ with a number of inconsistencies that are common and hurtful to church members. The episode ends with five specific steps to take towards recovering from church inflicted wounds.

Dr. Shante is offering a FREE WEBINAR on Church Hurt Recovery, April 7th (replay available). Details at READYTOBELIEVE.COM

Scriptures used in this episode:

Matthew 21:12-15

Acts 10:3-4

Romans 2:11-12

Romans 3:10

Luke 24:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

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In the run up to Holy Week, 2021 many believers are feeling jaded as one scandal after another is uncovered, and church leaders are exposed. The lack of accountability within the church, has left many people wounded, as hurts fester unaddressed. In this episode, Dr. Shante starts the conversation about recovering from church inflicted wounds.

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Scriptures Used in this episode:

Acts 2:42

Matthew 21:12-15

Romans 1:21-25

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Dr. Shante ends the Inner Work Series by talking with Dr. Deb Gorton, author of Embracing Uncomfortable, and the Director of Clinical and Mental Health at Moody Bible Institute. In the finale, Dr. Deb shares how to recognize the need for inner work, create healthy boundaries, the power of a support system, and why “radical acceptance” is the key to decluttering our emotions.

Dr. Deb Gorton earned both her MA in Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Additionally, she holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Presently, she serves as the Gary Chapman Chair for Marriage, Family Ministry, and Counseling at Moody Theological Seminary.

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The Inner Work Series continues with Dr. Shante drawing parallels between decluttering our physical spaces and our emotional ones. Specifically, how do we decide what we need to purge emotionally? How do we separate feelings from facts? And what are the underlying issues that keep us stuck emotionally?

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

John 15:10-11

Matthew: 22:36-40

Hebrews 12:1-2

Embracing Uncomfortable Dr. Deb Gorton

https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Uncomfortable-Facing-Pursuing-Purpose/dp/0802419569

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Spring is Near! This is the time of year where we begin to focus on areas of our home that need to be cleaned and swept and neat and tidied. But what about areas of our lives? What are the things in our lives that need to be purged, decluttered, and repurposed and reorganized? The Inner work series begins with Dr. Shante by asking these key questions and laying the groundwork for what it means do to Inner Work.

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

Philippians 2:12-13

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The Ready for Love Series ends on a powerful note as Dr. Shanté sits down with Dr. Tiffany Bellamy, PsyD, of High AchievHers Guide to Love. In this episode, the two women discuss the difference between being ready for love vs ready for a relationship, why vul;neravility matters, and how we can sometimes break our own hearts.

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The Ready for Love Series continues with Dr. Shante detailing some of the obstacles that hinder readiness for love, and explanation on why self love is so important, and ends with some helpful indicators that listeners can use to help determine their readiness for love.

Scriptures used in this episode:

Ephesians 2:8-9

1 Co 10: 3-8

Matthew 26:39

Books referenced: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans

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During this time of year, many people have love and romance on the brain; but this kind of love has its limits. Dr. Shante introduces the Ready for Love Series by defining what love is, what makes love confusing, and ends with three truth bombs about love itself.

Podcast Scriptures

1 Kings 3:16-27

1 Co 10:3-8

John 14:15

2 Co 9:6-7

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The Manifestation Series concludes with a powerful perspective from Pastor Terrence Chandler Harrison, better known as, "Pastor T". He is the Senior Pastor at The Liberty Church in Clarksville, Tennessee _@PastorT. He is the author of "Spiritual Cross Training: The Book of James", a Morehouse Graduate and an accomplished leader. In the finale, Dr. Shante engages Pastor T in a dialogue about how manifestation is connected to larger systems of equality, equity, and what that means for believers.

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The Manifestation Series continues with a breakdown of how the Law of Attraction differs from biblical principles, what Dr. Shante personally believes about manifestation. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on manifesting.

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Scriptures used in this episode:

James 2:14-18

John 15:1 & 4-5

Matthew 7:21-23

Galatians 5:22-23

Psalms 24:1-2

Genesis 1:1

John 1:3

Deut 6:13-15

Psalms 100:3

Isaiah 45:5-6

Romans 1:20-25

Matthew 12:36-37

Luke 8:42-48

Joshua 1:1-3; 6;10-11;16-17

2 Chronicles 20:12-20

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