REST: Recovering from Spiritual Trauma

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2299097/open_sms] I'm going solo again in this episode, reviewing a book by Pastor Terran Williams called How God Sees Women: The End of Patriarchy. [https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Sees-Women-Patriarchy/dp/B09QF82C23/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WCVQWBCU7UON&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cgn87fGf5dE3P2qE4EkHlBZ-dMQhTeSYqMXW4zUi5Ti1JLS-UAF2oG8m2hUeNUzW53ekaMVk3rsfg_v6Woqjbd0oDamnfl3-Sy6XgEYj6CghL9uiAKcGCC9FW8YziSeDrrAIK3hnSvF7D4oOFmpKnYi7zb4_qKISEuOth1Rtvu9QnST50NsSx60_69be3Cqy.Zsqi73qqJpykVlLDXkiD2R7w-V6xX0xH0wtzL1y36Ao&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+god+sees+women+terran+williams&qid=1723250769&sprefix=how+god+sees+w%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1] It explores the roots of Christian patriarchy and how culture- not the Bible- has formed much of the Church's opinions of women over the centuries. Here are the other links mentioned in this episode: The Danvers Statement [https://cbmw.org/about/danvers-statement/] Interview: What happens when a pastor sets out to prove complementarianism [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bare-marriage/id1448888894?i=1000630300352] Instagram reel of a "scold's bridle" [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-R1JNOolQv/] September book discussion in my home: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr [https://www.amazon.com/Making-Biblical-Womanhood-Subjugation-Became/dp/1587434709/ref=sr_1_2?crid=BMKFA249E5V5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J7V4oJWU2wnVvGTPTKQ6u2ff1yjkuVLMWUgNhHAjwEppLlf6UGoVhhAF729h8egqqRnaKgV8_e3gSXjt9anQ5q3duDQIaTphcj5rB1ybDSzBeO7HGcYgzOCY8pGOUaw3D92XG5ga6-xTmNqiZHpW6AHbwhYyOsAFunCTjqO34gprs9t1r-B7AN_7ICKBe_bc_An4u_88vPs3moAD6sWQrR6s_Yx698jL9RPyytLFZcABuiHqljpb1fPOXfy8rja-ZQsfM889azPV-J-6mFgRBfqpja1hidZXdu_lj6gyna8.uk2YoPjVGRUHct4w7yUn2uqorUMxc_aSw-huWujC8Rg&dib_tag=se&keywords=biblical+womanhood&qid=1723251270&sprefix=bibilcal+women%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2]. Please connect with me at the email below if you would like to join in.  As always, we welcome your comments.  You can reach us the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2299097/open_sms] We wrap up our conversation with Cait West, author of RIFT:  A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy [https://www.amazon.com/Rift-Memoir-Breaking-Christian-Patriarchy/dp/0802883583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LDWIG1DCXJGH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d0GaoBf61IgCRBZFMqA2M6sheRkWTYWFqyNyp79opJRNEHRlrkkekg959NbN0ApMxjDWyDWRZmzEVE5A1qrhwg3raMDWwR5jTTNp9hIK1mNpDWIWXlz3-ZvgfynpbrTPwADUl7XIOExIa7erVsh0iXiGK_UR0RgpsSUTHbhOGGMFDLjCQ9DAzOkle4AM3geQ6L8ItOhmqQxpWF6Uvi4yiwDKvk8rQpJXDPvBLtPensc.ZKQHhzk35T5XWZ6MNFYgJIXElWluva6qBVICVbF-0c8&dib_tag=se&keywords=cait+west&qid=1721510322&sprefix=cait+west%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1]. Cait's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caitwestwrites/] Cait's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/caitwestwrites] Cait's website [https://www.caitwest.com/] Below you'll find resources Cait suggests for engaging in a healing journey from spiritual trauma: Tears of Eden [https://www.tearsofeden.org/] Survivors Discuss podcast [https://survivorsdiscuss.com/] For those interested in exploring the transition of Old Covenant to New: My Instagram page @All.Things.New [https://www.instagram.com/all.things.new/] We welcome all feedback and comments.  You can always reach us at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2299097/open_sms] We are honored to be joined by Cait West, author of RIFT: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy. My daughter and I dialog with her about the book and the story behind it, as well as our shared connection to the same high control denomination where we encountered harm. You can find RIFT here [https://www.amazon.com/Rift-Memoir-Breaking-Christian-Patriarchy/dp/0802883583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L93Z408U0QG8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GW1wr6RkA5rqKvH8kratcT1-AP1Wxwvv05LO4uX_ulSrBkl8deko6oLyG0SNGfTx0e6ZpQJhtcZxpGUBB79rwKCj8AGobuQ7YFbH9HI_xb6U13caWP3Wi4niSIGyZD-J2j7L7CdRE127_AE6DI2vIn_sbHfakIoBuJHSK3nilOw_hgMg_1KAnHMUlYfgIFtxQ3wCqw-Vb2KDgwwu7rfWE5ZYrbXz5hqeza2UW5NEyk0.ZFcAlPHOBzoS8rAYMnQtVULetCQ-S6ytRWgDbOROgcI&dib_tag=se&keywords=rift&qid=1720723381&sprefix=rift%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1] Cait's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caitwestwrites/] Cait's Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/caitwestwrites] Cait's website [https://www.caitwest.com] As always, we welcome your comments and feedback. You can reach us at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2299097/open_sms] In this episode we continue with part 2 of our book review of the new memoir by Cait West called RIFT. We pick up with discussing the views both in the book and in our former congregation around singleness, courtship, and marriage. If you are needing resources related to mental health and/or spiritual trauma, find links below that have been personally helpful to us: RIFT by Cait West [https://www.amazon.com/Rift-Memoir-Breaking-Christian-Patriarchy/dp/0802883583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18JL1P08QD85F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZY7qNNEMaCAg5F91_YrK3iBj-74Ij5CTU90GIDjKnG_DTcRG1T8B-Utyiw4xO65HWmNLo0ec0tYqj67ipGLjSFbSv7hIrFKEALVSKtNv1sR_EeyfVgSPMjc0XpNOo7BBtJZHapYjDWrlEB08aT8Fk1KeOP4GeehGEyo95XTM0Qs1m1miEaZbuxJPg_sntZ_H9TVBySHauWXXpaEpGSGYEwlpGsafF23EsMJLuZ3CXJs.yPUFrzQfWFtlIYrKwmskhMt9DajUf7oyCc9uMJkxiYY&dib_tag=se&keywords=rift&qid=1719944560&sprefix=rift%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1] Podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-place-we-find-ourselves/id1373926216] Podcast: The Allender Center [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allender-center-podcast/id936250143] Book: A Church Called Tov [https://www.amazon.com/Church-Called-Tov-Goodness-Promotes/dp/1496446003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GIYYQJ6WQEI2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4lBAQzf3oJglpTj_7R8NbKqTEIL52UAf1UWOvWdq_JlxrojQhBDa28Dj8ad7foy-eWOSCxgaRQafIRuG8US3nTA3WG111cTaaWUYRbACUVx4ZK_I8t36B0onbDbL-EuMXhE-AFZZ9u7bOXZ_9waB8gtVsuoCswYekBWDxuWZNXHIA_kzgBlV0P4zk1KOJry0.nB692PXh6uiGp09_xRG5SWSXQ2BIg9HZkhgTxKvj7LM&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+church+called+tov&qid=1719944519&sprefix=a+church+called+tov%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1] Book: When Narcissism Comes to Church [https://www.amazon.com/When-Narcissism-Comes-Church-Community-ebook/dp/B07ZG79HHF/ref=sr_1_4?crid=13LZ65F7FOLUL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nRzrJdl6TYV86ikT1hzgu7Rs52eOq--wx34BO6GlGN6ecxrAqFmUfAbucqeyxCFofdppC61m0U1K6AoTfHCs9Mfm8_zBgTZY9lFSQOoZlrdAfngstKNSfRyu0mp7mCh4VUZEtcbWWWCqsXTHTolsQLNR2uI4Y2-X1IZccVFK9gAws72KaMBc1QdjI9oH0buCeLXz61MrmnJfwALYhDnNRzAZ7EZ0ViRIq7HjWCZmjZA.k3tdr40tzwAQ5i-Em9ouRkDUs0GwsF8bRkjBcxCaJj4&dib_tag=se&keywords=chuck+degroat+books&qid=1719944627&sprefix=chuck+degroot%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-4] As always, you can reach us with your comments and feedback at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2299097/open_sms] In this episode we discuss a new spiritual trauma memoir called RIFT.  The author grew up in the same denomination that we left and therefore we each find her book insightful and relatable.  RIFT by Cait West purchasing link [https://www.amazon.com/Rift-Memoir-Breaking-Christian-Patriarchy/dp/B0D23P3RG3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DVLWM9UOCHB4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XZQ-5xpJ7s-iRdJ8njl3ACojFaErOlQfaAand5bZUDT0ymNaMxj_Haov3i2M1OWIqbdqgOfjG4Xh-XOLbR0ntc2mfvfuu6PQfOV4KK9ohO3GrWpHDeSG4efPnjAQfXQ6tYdcM-Cb0-937MYjfrPoOvVdA8satcwGVceZLFlSMGzG8xuBdKAGU4m4OfKlvK_QKdJQUD1MVBbhU14ROldm7UDXLN-1sFjzred2BgRv6Ag.1JIx2UKHP9VPiyO5yOaFs7H0ZszIvUVKpE6L2fTOoAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=RIFT&qid=1719084556&sprefix=rift%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1] Cait's Instagram page [https://www.instagram.com/caitwestwrites/] As always, we welcome your feedback and comments. You can reach us at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com.