Have you ever caught yourself identifying more with your church group then with Christ? Did you experience an identity crisis after transitioning out of a high-control church or movement? In our final podcast episode of Not Ashamed Season #1, we dive into the topic of untangling group identity and learning to place our identity in Christ first and foremost. Our guest is Jonah McElhaney, author of There's No Such Thing As Dragons: Examining The Theology of The United Pentecostal Church....

Have you ever been told that Oneness Pentecostalism (or a OP denomination) is currently one of the fastest growing church movements in the world? Were you led to believe that Catholics, Baptists, and other mainstream denominations are receiving the Acts 2:38 salvation plan and moving towards Oneness Pentecostalism? Did it feel like it wasn't adding up? In this month's episode, we listen to multiple clips from a sermon at the UPCI General Conference 2023 which made these claims. We go...

Have you ever found yourself nervous to choose a new church, worried that you may end up in a spiritually abusive environment? Have you ever felt something was off in the church you were currently attending, but didn't know how to be sure? In this month's episode, we'll be discussing these questions and more, as we dive into our discussion regarding red flags of an unhealthy church. Our special guest for this month's panel discussion is Dulce Johnson. Dulce, along with her husband and...

Did you attend the Called to Freedom conference and would love to hear what others are saying about it? Were you unable to come but are excited to hear how it went? In this month's episode, we'll be discussing how God was present and faithful at Called to Freedom, encouraging and strengthening attendees through the content and fellowship. Our special guest for this month's panel discussion is Jennifer Brewer, joined by Andrew, Bethany, and Natalie. Together, they discuss their highlights and...

Have you ever found yourself conforming to a group rather than following the leading of the Spirit? Have you ever struggled with prioritizing pleasing people over pleasing God? How does one practice spiritual disciplines in a healthy way? In this month's episode, we'll be discussing all these questions and more, as we dive into our discussion regarding what it looks like to have a personal relationship with Christ. Our special guests for this month's panel discussion are Jennifer Brallier...

Have you ever found yourself attending church services three, four, or more times a week, but with little time and opportunity to live out the Great Commission with other believers? Or, on the other hand, have you given up on church attendance altogether? Do you feel apart from God in seasons without a home church? Does attending a church service trigger anxiety and/or panic? In this month's episode, we'll tackle all these questions and more, as we dive into our discussion on the role of...

Sometimes, "Where do we draw the lines?" is asked out of sincere concern of falling down the slippery slope, especially in regards to believers who move away from hyper-fundamentalism. After all, if our pastor and church group don't draw the lines for us, who will? Other times, "Where do we draw the lines?" is asked as a way to use fear and shame to pressure believers into extra-biblical rules they are not "fully persuaded" of in their own minds (Romans 14:5). Either way, it's a question...

Have you ever started to share your story or your beliefs only to be cut-off with the accusation of "You're just bitter?" Have you ever wondered if maybe you are bitter, but you're not sure how to know, much less how to heal from it? Have you ever felt guilty for feeling disappointment, anger, or grief, wondering if these negative emotions are evidence of bitterness? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Within hyper-fundamentalism, false accusations of...

Have you ever heard someone pressure extra-biblical standards by saying, "Wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry?" Have you ever struggled with the fear of not being able to do enough to please God? Or fear of not knowing how to please Him? Have you ever grappled with deep shame—feelings of being worthless, unwanted, even unlovable?  Within hyper-fundamentalism, fear tactics and shaming are often resorted to as a way of enforcing strict standards. This can wreak havoc on members' view of...

Jesus prayed that believers would be one, unified in Him (John 17:10-11, 20-23). But with so many different churches, denominations, and beliefs, how can believers have this unity today? What does excellent Christian unity look like practically? Can we collaborate across denominational lines without compromising our convictions?  In this month's episode, we dive into all these questions and more. We are honored to have had the opportunity to compare perspectives with a Holiness Pentecostal...

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What does the Bible teach us about holiness? What is it? How do we obtain it? How is holiness lived out practically? We'll be diving into all these questions and more in this month's panel discussion with special guest Josh Ratliff. Although Josh has family ties to both Independent Fundamental Baptists and Independent Holiness Pentecostals, he is now in the Wesleyan Church where he is an ordained minister and lead pastor. He holds a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Asbury...