Our son Maximus turns 18 this week and joins us on the broadcast to answer your questions. He shares what it means to him to become a “man of God,” favorite childhood memories, his love for movies, art, and comedy, how he handles sensory overload and feelings of loneliness, his fears about college and the future, and a powerful […]
Tag: Spiritual Abuse
🔴 Christian Athlete and OCD | Quick Fix Spiritual Promises | Spiritual Roots to Diseases | Burnout
Struggling with Christian OCD, scrupulosity, anxiety, perfectionism and false teachings? In this live stream, we look at mental health through a biblical lens—addressing legalism, spiritual abuse, distorted teachings, salvation anxiety, and church burnout—while grounding everything in God’s love, grace, and your identity in Christ. I talk about being a professional athelete while also working through […]
🔴 Experiencing Gratitude and Joy | Charismatic Chaos | Spiritual Abuse
We begin with a Bible study in Philippians 1:3–5, sharing how gratitude is a powerful spiritual and emotional calibrator in our lives. I talk about how thanksgiving helped Paul in the midst of hardship, how gratitude gently redirects us out of rumination and negativity, and how appreciation for others can fuel our prayer life and […]
🔴Wed Live: Bible Avoidance | Compulsive Confession | Healing from Church Pain
In this mid-week Q&A, I dive deep into some challenging topics that many of you are wrestling with. We’ll explore OCD and spiritual struggles, navigating Bible reading with anxiety and avoidance, overcoming scrupulosity, dealing with intrusive thoughts, and understanding God’s unconditional love. I walk through James chapter 5 and speak to the battle of compulsive […]
The Damage of Deliverance Dyfunction and Abuse Part 1
In this live broadcast, I will be taking questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. I will also spend some time addressing an email sent to me on someone who experienced a lot of unhelpful things from an intense deliverance ministry. I will address this plus more questions that address spiritual abuse, legalism […]
6 Common Church Trauma Reactions
In light of the ongoing crisis taking place at the International House of Prayer (IHOP/KC) involving Mike Bickle, I took a few moments to share about 6 common responses that we often have to traumatic experiences that take place within the church community. These responses are important to be aware of so that we can […]
Have You Been Slimed by a SCORNER?
In the Old Testament Scriptures on wisdom, the Bible brings out the toxic influence of narcissism within the profile of a SCORNER. Within the description of the scorner, you see the narcissistic traits manifesting. They leave a trail of strife, confusion and broken relationships behind them. It is important that we discern when we are […]
S09 Ep14: Healing from Toxic Faith, Cults & Spiritual Abuse
It is our conviction that unaddressed brokenness gives rise to toxic faith cultures, spiritually abusive environments and cults. In order for there to be a change, we will need to address the issues of our hearts that need healing. We pray that our conversation will encourage you to allow the healing process to take place […]
7 Reasons Spiritual Fathering Can Be Tricky
We live in a day and age where people are manifesting a lack of fathering in their life. There is a great need for spiritual fathers to rise up in who they are to lead sons and daughters into their potential. Sadly, our culture reflects what the Apostle Paul saw when he said, “For though […]
S05 Ep10: Death of a Church Lady–A Conversation with Teri Miller
The church lady is dead, and in this week’s episode, I want to share with you how it happened. Teri Miller, the author of “Death of a Church Lady,” shares with me her journey of shedding off what the “church lady” meant to her and encountering truth that allowed her to live free. Teri Miller […]









