Ep. 6 | The Impossible Standard: Julie's Journey out of Remnant Fellowship | The Way of Escape

Ep. 6 | The Impossible Standard: Julie's Journey out of Remnant Fellowship | The Way of Escape

Host: Rhonna Rickman Guest: Julie Dragt Podcast: The Way of Escape - Ep. 6 - The Impossible Standard Former Remnant Fellowship member Julie Dragt joins host Rhonna Rickman to share her powerful story of pursuing perfection, sacrificing everything, and ultimately finding freedom after leaving a high-control religious environment. Together, they discuss the impossible standards, spiritual manipulation, and fear that kept members trapped, while offering hope to those questioning their own experiences. The Way of Escape is an ongoing series featuring former members sharing their personal stories and perspectives. The views expressed are those of the guest. 🫶 Thank you for watching! Please like, subscribe, and share to help others find hope and healing. Keywords: Remnant Fellowship, Gwen Shamblin, Julie Dragt, Rhonna Rickman, The Way of Escape, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, cult recovery.

Ep. 5 - Why We Stayed - The Way of Escape

Host: Rhonna Rickman Guest: Alex Spredemann Podcast: The Way of Escape - Ep. 5 - Why We Stayed One of the questions we hear most often is, "If you knew something was wrong, why did you stay?" In this episode, Rhonna Rickman welcomes friend and former Remnant Fellowship member Alex Spredemann to share her remarkable story. Together, they discuss the hopes that drew them into Remnant Fellowship, the fears that kept them there, and the emotional and psychological barriers that made leaving feel impossible. From cognitive dissonance and fear of losing family to the pressure to be perfect, this honest conversation explores why good people remain in high-control environments for years. Most importantly, it offers hope for anyone wondering if freedom is possible. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and reflect their personal experiences and opinions. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not affiliated with any organization mentioned. References to individuals or organizations are based on personal recollection and publicly available information.

Ep. 4 - I Thought I Was Going to Hell - The Way of Escape

Host: Rhonna Rickman Guest: Adam Rickman Podcast: The Way of Escape - Ep. 4 - I Thought I Was Going to Hell Raised in a system of perfectionism and condemnation, Adam Rickman spent years believing fear was faith. In this heartfelt conversation with his mom, Rhonna Rickman, he shares how leaving Remnant Fellowship helped him rediscover Jesus as a loving Savior who rescues, not condemns. This is an episode about healing, truth, and learning that grace really is enough. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. They reflect personal experiences and opinions and are shared for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast is not affiliated with any organization mentioned, and all references to individuals or groups are based on personal recollection and public record.

Ep. 3 - When Truth Gets Twisted - The Way of Escape

Host: Rhonna Rickman Guest: Abbi Waterson Podcast: The Way of Escape - Ep. 2 - When Truth Gets Twisted What happens when the version of faith you’ve been taught turns out to be built on control and fear instead of grace and truth? In this episode, Rhonna Rickman and her daughter, Abbi Waterson, dive deep into the distorted doctrine of Remnant Fellowship Church and Weigh Down Ministries. Abbi shares what it was like to grow up believing she was serving God while being kept from truly knowing Jesus. Together, they unpack what it means to unlearn toxic teachings, rediscover the real Gospel, and find peace in a relationship with Christ built on love, not perfection.

Ep 2 - The Cost of Leaving - The Way of Escape

Host: Rhonna Rickman  Guest: Abbi Waterson Podcast: The Way of Escape - Ep. 2 The Cost of Leaving When you walk away from a high-control religious group, you don’t just leave a church. You leave behind your community, your identity, and sometimes your entire world. In this episode, Rhonna Rickman sits down with her daughter Abbi Waterson to share what it really cost their family to leave Remnant Fellowship Church and Weigh Down Ministries. From fear and isolation to the pain of losing friends, Abbi opens up about the emotional and spiritual journey of finding truth after deception and discovering a faith built on love, not fear.