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  • Deconstructed Faith,  Faith & Culture

    The truth behind witches and the Christian church

    October 31, 2019 / 8 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Faith & Culture,  Love Wins

    How John MacArthur’s attack on Beth Moore is evidence that the tides are changing

    October 23, 2019 / 9 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Deconstructed Faith,  Inner healing work

    My heart needed healing – so did my gut

    October 16, 2019 / No Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Inner healing work

    When Trauma Resurfaces. The Invitation to Heal – braving trauma (part 2)

    September 30, 2019 / 6 Comments
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  • Inner healing work

    Braving trauma – the year everything fell apart (part 1)

    September 22, 2019 / 14 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Faith & Culture

    Jerry Falwell Jr. isn’t out of the norm – the epidemic facing mainstream Christianity

    September 13, 2019 / 11 Comments
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  • Inner healing work,  Relationships

    The new “Godly” woman – from quiet and submissive to loud warrior

    August 13, 2019 / 20 Comments
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  • Deconstructed Faith,  Faith & Culture,  Love Wins,  Relationships

    How I became affirming – thoughts on the Bible and Homosexuality

    June 11, 2019 / 16 Comments
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  • Faith & Culture,  Inner healing work,  Relationships

    Removing Divorce Shame – the rumors, gossip and tall tales of Christians who file

    April 17, 2019 / 22 Comments
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  • Faith & Culture,  Love Wins,  Relationships

    It’s okay to disagree – valuing relationships over theology, culture and loads of other stuff

    April 3, 2019 / 18 Comments
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Usually when we see Lyla on a stage, she is dancing, but that wasn't the case today. I spent the morning listening to her speak at the PLTW summit to a room of educators about her goals in research and science. I'm deciding, there isn't much this girl can't do. So proud ❤❤ Abuse series #5: one of the tell tale signs of abuse is when someone attempts to remove the closeness of those who love you and know you the best. Whether this is emotional, mental, physical or spiritual abuse, this trademark conistently shows up. But why?? . . There are few things in life more powerful than intimacy. When someone knows you intimately - your deepest fears, longings, hopes, dreams, secrets, wounds and tender places- that bond is a powerful one. When love is combined, it is a force no person or institution stands a chance against. This is why abusers often isolate their partner from their family and loved ones. Deep down they know those people are connected and loving you more than they are able to. They recognize the trust, vulnerability, authenticity and safety your loved ones offer. This terrifies someone who hungers for control. And the best chance they have at control is to remove those people from your life. . . As simple as it may sound to recognize this trait of abusive behavior, it can disguise itself pretty well. The removal of your loved ones usually starts as subtle comments about them - questioning their loyalty, character or devotion. They plants seeds of doubt. When that doesn't work, the game begins of "who do you love more". With your abuser forcing you to choose between them or your loved one. If that fails, a massive smear campaign begins against you and those who love you. Of course, this is a last ditch effort to hold power and regain control. . . Sadly, this behavior is often labeled as being done "in love". Telling you they love you so much, they have to remove you from these people (who threaten your abusers role in your life). Although complicated depending on the dynamic of the relationship, this is always ALWAYS a sign of abuse. Red flag 🚩. Time to run. Don't look back. . . Remember, intimacy is powerful. Hold onto those love you and know you intimately. They may just save your life 💪❤ . . #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #writer #podcasts #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #deepthought #deepquotes Hey there hey 👋 this is for anyone who feels like you may have lost something. Or that something was taken from you. Or that maybe you just feel like all your efforts have been in vain - let me say this: ✋ . . Every single seed you planted mattered. Every ounce of energy, love and faithful watering you did was valuable. It holds weight. . . Your effort to plant, seed and water- in the dark, when no one is watching, when you feel tired and alone - ignites life into a living, breathing thing. That thing will grow to offer YOU fruit. It will extend to you harvest upon harvest. Because, my dear, the work is sacred. Whether it was a project, relationship, education, career - if you bled your soul into it, it holds holy value. 🙏 . . I cannot say this has been an easy thing to grasp. My hands tend to feel empty when I've worked a thing, only to see the thing fade away. But, the master of life is wise. The real fruit isn't in the outcome. It isn't in what anyone can view from the outside. The real fruit is in the work itself. . . That's where the blessings are. It's where the life is. My dear, let go of the stage you've put yourself (or project, relationship, etc) on. Turn off the spotlight. Open your hands to let go. And embrace the fruit that will come just for YOU. 🙏❤ . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #deepthought #deepquotes #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lettinggo #girlswhoblog #girlswhobrave #enneagram3 Just a friendly reminder that it's Friday! WE CAN DO HARD THINGS PEOPLE. BUT TODAY WE EAT BROWNIES AND ICE CREAM. We resume hard things again on Monday 😘😀 . Power on ~ Anna . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #survivor #abusesurvivor #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #fridayfeels Before deconstructing, my life involved loads of prayer. Since I was a kid, prayer was a huge part of my life. 🙏 I literally have nearly 50 journals filled with tear-stained pages, pleading and begging for God's comfort, peace and direction. 💔 . . In this episode, I discuss the damaging cycle so many find themselves in when God is their only safe place, only sense of connection and acceptance, or only "lover" of their soul. It sets the tone for depression, isolation and loads of denial. 😢 . . During my journey in the wilderness, everything was stripped away - including my prayer life. I wanted connection with Spirit, but not the idol of religion it had been packaged in. Spirit led me to trade desperate hunger prayers, for prayers of acceptance, gratitude and authentic healing. Everything changed 🙏❤ link to podcast in bio 👆 . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #survivor #abusesurvivor #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #exvangelical #deepthought #deepquotes #healingfromwithin Who is your tribe? Who has your back when the lights go out? 👀 I don't share a lot about my family, but I'm pretty blessed to be a part of the one I have. We are a wild, crazy, creative bunch. Tag someone in your tribe below to tell them how thankful you are that they keep showing up! 😜🙃 . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #momofgirls #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #thisisus #family

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