Reap the Harvest Podcast

Breaking Isolation: Trauma, Truth, and Safe Community (Interview with Lynn) — Part 2

Title: Breaking Isolation: Trauma, Truth, and Safe Community (Interview with Lynn) — Part 2 Summary: * The episode opens with the Announcer welcoming listeners to the Reap the Harvest podcast, reminding them this is part two of the conversation with Lynn, suggesting listeners may want to start with part one for context, and offering a trigger warning. A brief prayer is given asking for protection and peace. * The conversation begins with Sherry Clausen addressing the experience of feeling “crazy.” She describes several layers to that feeling: disbelief that events happened, missing memories, family members who discredit the survivor, and the experience of different “parts” emerging. She notes the pressure to appear normal and professional in daily life. Sherry says that the likely intent of abusive programming was to make the person feel crazy so they would not pursue freedom. She reports that counselors sometimes gave labels that did not help, and emphasizes repeatedly that being in the Word (the Bible) and knowing truth was what helped her. * The Announcer and Sherry discuss frequent forgetting: conversations, scriptures, and reading material often feel unrecalled, especially with Bible reading. Sherry contrasts this with reading fiction (which she retains better) and describes needing to reread Bible passages multiple times. She encourages not stressing over forgetfulness, to text trusted friends for reminders when needed, and to use written notes to manage professional responsibilities. Practical tips Sherry offers include keeping a notebook or making phone notes. * The Announcer asks specifically about engaging with “parts” during moments of overwhelming distress or “flooding.” Sherry explains that when flooded she often does not know the trigger (and usually doesn’t), and at that peak nothing like reciting verses or following written steps will typically help. At that moment the most effective response for her is to cry out simply, “Jesus, help,” calling on the real Jesus and the Holy Spirit; sometimes saying “stop” can also be possible. She may text a friend (Sherry) to ask for prayer when she cannot form more words. * Once the flooding deescalates, Sherry recommends debriefing: journaling, talking, and trying to understand what happened. She describes journaling as especially helpful for processing, even though she initially avoided it from fear someone might read private entries. She suggests discarding journals if that helps preserve privacy, and notes she typically keeps only one previous journal. Sherry emphasizes you do not need to debrief after every single event; pick what is helpful. * They use a bell-curve metaphor for flooding: the rise to the apex can be fast or slow, and often the person does not notice they are on the upward slope until they are at the top. Sometimes the rise is sudden (“zero to sixty”) with no intermediate warning. Sherry says preemptive preparation is possible in predictable contexts (for her, family gatherings), but often you cannot anticipate the rise. After a flooding event, she advises choosing a verse that will stabilize and walk with you as you move forward. * The hosts address guilt about not being able to maintain idealized spiritual practices. Sherry urges listeners not to feel guilty — God knows hearts — while also encouraging gradual engagement with Scripture. She recounts that she only began a consistent daily practice of being in the Word starting November 1 (two years prior to the time she referenced), and that deliverance experiences opened her ability to read the Bible more fully. She warns that abusers/programmers don’t want people in the Word because Scripture is truth, and describes how obedience verses had been twisted in her experience to enforce harmful control. * Practical, gentle guidance for Bible engagement: start small (even two verses or five minutes), do not despise small beginnings, and offer what you can to Jesus. There is no required quota of verses to read. Sherry describes following a Bible-in-a-year plan for her current season but stresses that each person’s place differs. They recommend finding a Bible translation that reads well for you (examples mentioned: New Living Translation, Message, Amplified, ESV, King James noted as difficult for Sherry), trying multiple translations in a bookstore, and exploring formats (paper, app, audio) because different parts may respond differently. The Announcer notes the Bible app offers many translations. They encourage talking with a safe person about passages that trigger or confuse you. * Throughout, the hosts give repeated practical suggestions: write things down for professional needs, keep a notebook/phone notes, text trusted people to pray, journal after flooding, pick a stabilizing verse, and find Bible formats/translations that work for you. * The episode closes with Lynn (identified in the transcript) thanking and praising Lynn’s courage and transparency, noting her message of hope and that she hangs on to Jesus daily. The Announcer signs off with “Keep the faith and be unshakable,” thanks listeners, and invites them to like and subscribe and to visit sherryclawson.com for more information.

Breaking Isolation: Trauma, Truth, and Safe Community (Interview with Lynn) — Part 1

TRIGGER WARNING This episode includes sensitive topics that may be triggering for some listeners, including: * Dissociation / disconnection * Trauma-related symptoms * Suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts Please pray beforehand, listen at your own pace, and take breaks if needed. ---------------------------------------- EPISODE SUMMARY Sherry welcomes listeners to a special two-part conversation with her friend Lynn, who shares openly about her ongoing healing journey with Jesus. This discussion originally began as a private recording meant to help another woman who was newer in her healing process, but Lynn courageously agreed to share it more broadly so others could benefit. The conversation is intentionally informal and relational—meant to model what it can look like to process trauma-related experiences with honesty, wisdom, faith, and community. Sherry opens with a prayer asking Jesus to use this episode to break isolation, loneliness, hopelessness, and despair, and to give listeners spiritual eyes and ears as they listen. ---------------------------------------- KEY TOPICS & TAKEAWAYS (PART 1) 1) WHAT “DISCONNECTION” FEELS LIKE Lynn describes “disconnected” as feeling: * Like she’s outside her body, watching life happen * Like she’s not emotionally present (emotion feels muted or absent) * Like it can function as a defense mechanism—especially when emotions feel unsafe Sherry and Lynn emphasize that simply naming it and recognizing it is a big first step. 2) UNDERSTANDING + AWARENESS WITHOUT PANIC A major theme: don’t stress and don’t force it. * Don’t spiral into endless “why why why” * Slow down and begin noticing patterns * If something stands out, write it down Lynn shares that understanding what’s happening helps her start asking healthier questions like: * “What’s going on right now?” * “Is there a trigger?” * “Am I under stress?” 3) TRIGGERS AND PATTERNS Lynn shares that disconnection most often shows up for her: * In extreme stress * Around extended family dynamics (not immediate/nuclear family) She also notes it can feel unsettling when disconnection happens and she can’t identify a trigger. 4) HEALING FOCUS: TRUTH AND THE WORD Lynn shares that she hasn’t focused on “chasing disconnection” as the main goal. Instead: * She focuses on truth * Especially the truth of God’s Word * And as she leans into Jesus, disconnection has decreased over time Key takeaway: Healing often comes by pursuing truth, not by obsessively tracking symptoms. 5) CHURCH AND SAFETY Lynn shares that church historically felt unsafe, so she was disconnected there almost all the time. More recently, in a safer church environment, she’s experiencing: * More connection with Jesus * Growing safety with people * Still some mixed Sundays (about “50/50”), but noticeable progress She practices asking God for help without being consumed by it: * “Jesus, help me—what’s going on?” 6) HUMOR + SAFE PEOPLE MATTER A lighter but powerful moment: they highlight how laughter with safe people can be healing. Key idea: * Trauma isolates people * Healing often includes rebuilding safe community * Discernment and “watching fruit” matters when deciding who is safe 7) PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS WITH NO CLEAR MEDICAL EXPLANATION Lynn mentions ongoing physical issues that have lingered for years, including: * Recurring headaches since childhood (with medical testing showing no clear cause) * Stomach issues / abdominal pain (including multiple organ removals over time) Sherry affirms: * It’s wise to involve doctors and rule things out * But also important to consider that sometimes there’s more than physical happening, including spiritual and trauma-related factors 8) INTRUSIVE / SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND SPIRITUAL BATTLE Lynn shares candidly that suicidal thoughts have been present since age 12, including: * “You need to kill yourself.” * “I don’t want to be alive.” * A newer thought: “You don’t deserve to live.” She explains why she often doesn’t disclose this broadly (fear of being automatically hospitalized), and shares what helps: * Being in Scripture * Remembering: God has purpose and reason for her life * Noticing progress: the thoughts may still be intense, but she now experiences gaps and breaks from them A key pattern Lynn observes: * “The more freedom I get, the more intense the thoughts can become” (more targeted, more specific) 9) RENEWING THE MIND (ROMANS 12:2) Lynn references Romans 12:2 (NLT phrasing: “change the way I think”) and frames this as: * Ongoing * Not one-and-done * Part of a spiritual battle that often targets the mind Sherry reinforces the strategy: * Recognize what’s happening * Go on the offensive with truth, Word, prayer, and authority ---------------------------------------- CLOSING Sherry pauses the conversation at a natural stopping point and previews that Part 2 will continue and finish the discussion. She closes with a reminder: “Jesus—always Jesus—hero of humanity.” Until next time: keep the faith and be unshakable. ---------------------------------------- CALL TO ACTION If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe on your favorite podcast player. For more info, visit: sherryclausen.com

Be Strong in the Lord: Walking in Authority and the Armor of God

Sherry Clausen welcomes listeners back for Episode 2 of Reap the Harvest and gives a warm shout-out to those tuning in from around the world—including listeners in Australia, Norway, and Ireland. While the numbers aren’t the focus, Sherry celebrates how God can use technology to connect believers across nations for encouragement, truth, and spiritual growth. In this episode, Sherry shares what the Lord placed on her heart: a walk-through of Ephesians 6, starting with Ephesians 6:10—“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Using the Modern English Version (MEV), she explores the Armor of God and introduces a “different angle” that Holy Spirit prompted her to consider: the believer’s armor compared to the enemy’s counterfeit. IN THIS EPISODE, SHERRY COVERS: * Why spiritual warfare must be understood early in the believer’s walk * The repeated command to “stand” and what it implies about resisting the enemy’s schemes * A practical look at each piece of the Armor of God—and the counterfeit tactics of darkness * Truth vs. deception * Righteousness vs. unrighteousness * Gospel of peace vs. chaos and war * Why the enemy’s “armor” is ultimately exposed and penetrable through the authority of Jesus * The importance of discernment: learning to ask, “What’s going on behind what I’m seeing?” * How authority can be applied in everyday life—not just in dramatic moments KEY SCRIPTURES MENTIONED * Ephesians 6:10–18 (Armor of God / standing firm) * John 10:10 (the enemy’s agenda: kill, steal, destroy) * Ephesians 1:3–23 (Christ’s authority above every principality and power) QUOTE REFERENCED (RUSS DIZDAR) Sherry shares a statement from Russ Dizdar that deeply impacted her: “The power is the exertion of His presence.” A reminder that when Christ is present, darkness flees—and believers can stand with confidence. REAL-LIFE TESTIMONIES OF AUTHORITY Sherry shares two simple but powerful examples of applying authority: 1. A migraine ended instantly when she commanded it to go in Jesus’ name (and how headaches stopped recurring afterward). 2. Oppression after ministry trips—a heavy, draining “hit” that derailed her for days—lifted quickly once she recognized it as spiritual attack and responded with authority, declarations, and worship. CLOSING ENCOURAGEMENT + PRAYER Sherry prays for discernment, freedom, and faith to rise—especially for listeners who are learning to use their authority for the first time. She encourages both new and seasoned believers: Jesus is faithful to respond, and His Word is just as relevant today as ever. Blessings, friends. Stand firm, walk in peace, and we’ll connect again next episode.

From Broken Plans to God’s Purpose: My Journey of Faith

In this deeply personal episode, Sherry Clausen shares her story through the lens of Psalm 37:4: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” What begins as a simple introduction becomes a powerful testimony of how God reshaped her dreams, healed disappointment, and taught her to trust Him completely. Sherry reflects on her childhood faith, her love for sports, and how a life-altering knee injury in high school derailed her plans for a career in law enforcement. Wrestling with disappointment and unspoken anger toward God, she pursued other paths—first in sports medicine, then in sociology and counseling—yet still felt an unfulfilled longing. Everything changed when God began opening doors she never expected. Through a late-night search, Sherry discovered the work of Russ Dizdar and Shatter the Darkness, igniting a calling that aligned perfectly with both her heart for justice and her compassion for the broken. This led her into ministry, investigative work, and eventually a radical step of faith—walking away from traditional employment to trust God as her sole provider. With warmth and honesty, Sherry shares real-life stories of God’s provision—from a surprise $20 for a much-needed haircut to an unexpected supply of toilet paper—reminding listeners that God truly cares about every detail of our lives. These moments became sacred milestones in learning that security is found not in finances, but in the faithfulness of a loving Father. This episode is an invitation to anyone who feels the tug of God’s calling but fears the cost. Sherry encourages listeners to believe that God is not setting them up to fail—He is leading them into a deeper, richer relationship with Him. Whether you are discerning your purpose, facing a major transition, or simply learning to trust God more fully, this episode will remind you: He sees you. He knows your heart. And He is faithful to His Word. Walk in peace, friends.

Reap the Harvest Begins: Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, and Walking in Freedom

In this introductory episode, Sherry Clausen welcomes listeners to Reap the Harvest and shares the heart and vision behind the podcast. Drawing from her years of service alongside Russ Dizdar of Shatter the Darkness and the Shatter Intervention and Investigative Unit, Sherry outlines the core focus of the show: spiritual authority, spiritual warfare, freedom in Christ, and walking in deeper intimacy with God. Listeners can expect teachings on prayer mapping, applying God’s Word in prayer, and real-life testimonies meant to encourage believers in their everyday walk of faith. Sherry emphasizes that this space is meant to be welcoming, honest, and rooted in Scripture—a place where questions are honored and spiritual growth is nurtured. At the heart of Reap the Harvest is the reminder that no one walks alone. The enemy often convinces us that our struggles are unique and isolating, but in truth, we share much in common through the human experience. Through God’s Word, prayer, and shared testimonies, we learn from one another and discover hope, healing, and purpose. New episodes will typically drop every two weeks, with occasional updates to the schedule as needed. Sherry invites each listener to join her on this journey—whether to grow in faith, deepen understanding, or surrender their life to Christ for the first time. Walk in peace, my friends. Shalom. ---------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL HEAR ON THIS PODCAST * Teachings on spiritual authority and spiritual warfare * Insights from Russ Dizdar’s legacy and ministry * Prayer mapping and applying Scripture in prayer * Testimonies from believers to encourage your walk of faith * Occasional healing testimonies from survivors of ritual abuse * Encouragement to study Scripture and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance ---------------------------------------- RELEASE SCHEDULE New episodes typically release every two weeks, with occasional special drops. ---------------------------------------- STAY CONNECTED Visit the Reap the Harvest website to explore archived episodes and resources. Come along on this journey of faith, growth, and discovery as we learn together through God’s Word, prayer, and testimony.