A few weeks ago on the @christianswhocursesometimes Instagram account, we asked people to share their stories of how they realized they were in, and escaped a cult. Very quickly, we were flooded with stories of people who by all accounts are smart, wise and strong Christians who got duped by selfish, greedy cult leaders under […]
Dana has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and has been practicing since 2011. She currently works with adolescents, adults, families and couples specializing in areas of depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. Prior to becoming a therapist, she worked on staff at various churches working in both youth and worship ministries. She’s passionate […]
If you’ve been alive for more than ten…seconds, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Find someone who completes you.” I understand the sentiment and I appreciate the ideology. We all love the satisfying fit of one puzzle piece to another. However, I think it might be counterintuitive and a little destructive to assume we are not […]
If you’re anything like me, you get your energy from being alone. And I’m not talking about “alone in a crowded room” – I’m talking about being locked up in your house or your apartment with no other humans around (pets, though, are always welcome), where you’re able to completely drown out the oh-so-loud noise […]
Before women dressed in orange high heels and men donned in multicolored ties walked into the sanctuary to listen to the Sunday sermon, I had already been in the third-row pew kicking my feet around in the air, waiting to find out what was for lunch from my parents. To me, it wasn’t odd that […]
Matt Whitman is a podcaster, YouTube host, pastor, and former atheist. Recently I was sent his testimony, and I found myself hooked, watching every second. He brings up some incredible questions, and a relatable story that many Christians have experienced when their faith hits a crisis point. Matt shares his story on how he went […]