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The Virtual Sanctuary is a church growth consultancy focused on supporting the Body of Christ through organizational practices and digital technologies. Learn about marketing strategies to increase your ministry dominance, build awareness, maximize value, and enhance your church’s engagement. Get trained to develop teams to strengthen operations, staff, programs, groups, finance, hospitality, and more.
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock Nashville’s Sermon Podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative power of the Spirit-filled life. Join us each week as we explore the timeless truths of Scripture and discover how they apply to our everyday lives. Tune in for dynamic sermons that inspire and challenge you. Our podcast is your virtual sanctuary for spiritual growth and renewal. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning your journey of faith, you’ll find encouragement, wisdom, ...
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Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where the essence of "to be seen is to be understood" unfolds into a profound tapestry of shared experiences. In my own journey, I've navigated the depths of pain, grief, anger, and heartbreak that accompany the loss of church, community, faith, and the unraveling of core beliefs. Amidst this turmoil, a radiant aspect of healing emerged—one woven with the realization that we're not traversing this path alone. The power of connecting through shared narratives ha ...
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Welcome home to The Lindsay Marten Ellis Experience. This is your virtual sanctuary where we keep it light while going deep, and ground spirituality into the reality of what it means to be human. We explore consciousness, evolution, alternative health, all things truth, taboo, and beyond. There are no boxes or rules here. Tune in each week where myself and raw and real guests will be sharing our lived experience through a multi-faceted lens to support you no matter where you’re at on your jo ...
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I am elated to bring you the transformational story from my client, Alva Baltimore in this powerful conversation. Alva is a true inspiration and has such a way with words, and I assure you that you will receive medicine from this dialogue no matter where you are at on your journey. Alva is a completely transformed woman on all fronts (physically, m…
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This is Rachel's Story.. More About Rachel Rachel is a Minister’s kid, eldest daughter, who grew up in the church and did all the ‘right’ things from a young age, but realised over time that being a bisexual feminist with an environmental science degree didn’t sit that well in certain church circles. She asked too many questions and poked at the wr…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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I am delighted and honored to bring you a conversation with one of my spiritual mentors, Aaron Glassman. In this episode, we weave many topics together with the throughline of unity consciousness, from the union of the masculine and feminine to the union of scientific principles and spiritual Laws. We also touch on awakening into a higher reality, …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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In this vulnerable and playful episode, soul sister Jen Cunnings and myself explore all things light language. Jen provides a live light language and energy healing transmission for myself and for the collective. She also unexpectedly asks me to stretch outside of my comfort zone and share a light language transmission for you all, which is my firs…
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This is Maggie's Story... Who Is Maggie? Maggie runs the Instagram account @hello_deconstructionists and the host of the Hello Deconstructionists podcast, where she is building community post evangelicalism. She is a religious trauma survivor and a dedicated therapy client where she’s working hard to understand who she is outside of religion. Her g…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Thank you Erin A. for writing in and requesting the very timely topic for today’s solo-cast. Here is what she shared with me: “I would love to hear more about how to be a little more selfish of my ‘ME’ time. I’m so guilty of letting others take that from me. I try to be everyone’s everything and find that I’m guilty of neglecting Self.” I know that…
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This is Amanda's Story... More About Amanda Amanda is a Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction Coach + Clinical Social Worker. You can find her at the intersection of mental health, social work, and theology. She supports thoughtful Christians and communities who are wrestling through big doubts and questions and hope to stay within the Christian fa…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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You don’t want to miss this gold of a conversation between pow-HER-house and serial entrepreneur, Miki Agrawal. We dive into so many hot topics flooding our collective today, which are packed with wisdom nuggets from Miki herself. We dive into her spiritual journey starting with how 9-11 impacted the trajectory of her life, what it means to operate…
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This is James's Story... More About James James Admans (they/them) is a minister, entrepreneur, and drag queen (Marge Erin Johnson, she/her). They are ordained pending call in the United Church of Christ. They graduated from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (unceded homelands of the Lenape Nation) with a Master of Divinity degree …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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In this timely conversation, soul sister Kenlyn Kolleen and I dive into all things Divine Feminine, and why this is such an epic time to be alive on the planet. This conversation just might surprise you and expand your perspective as to what the codes of the feminine truly embodies. Itching for more? Tune into Kenlyn’s Upcoming Free Free Live 5-Day…
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This is Tashas Story.. More About Tasha Tasha is a Queer Neurodivergent Counsellor, Advocate, wife, and chronic pain battler. Many of her clients are neurodivergent, mainly autism and/or ADHD and are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Tasha uses her lived experience to work with these individuals to connect on a deeper level as someone who understands…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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In today’s episode I share my personal experience of what it means to navigate life as it relates to consistency, commitment, devotion, determination, discipline, repetition, versatility and beyond. My prayer is that this episode supports you no matter where you’re at on your journey, whether you’re starting something new or desiring to find the in…
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In this episode, we break down cognitive dissonance and its impact on Queer individuals, especially within high-control religious environments. We explore the harmful effects of heteronormative conditioning, the enmeshment of religion and politics, and the importance of inclusive faith communities. Kit offers insights on navigating and healing from…
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This is Steph's Story... More About Steph Steph Lentz is a former advertising writer and secondary school teacher. She came to public attention in 2021 after she was sacked from her job as a teacher because of her sexuality. Steph is based in Sydney. She released her debut memoir titled ‘In/Out: A scandalous story of falling into love and out of th…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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In today’s episode we have a special guest… My 4 month old angel baby, Cove. I was feeding him and felt inspired to share a topic that has been on my heart for many weeks now as I’ve entered this new season of life. Most of us feel that there is not enough time in a day, no matter what season we’re in and often forgo the devotional practices that a…
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This Is Mike's Story... More About Mike Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, an organisation that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. Mike is a former instructor at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, best known for his class, “Discerning of Spi…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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This is my first podcast episode in 4 months and the start of Season 3, following the birth of my beautiful son, Cove. What a wild adventure it’s been as I’ve stepped into motherhood, and navigated all of the blessings and all of the challenges that this new season has brought into my life. In this episode, I cover the clarity I have received durin…
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This is Alanah's Story Who is Alanah? Alanah is a musician in Nashville, TN, USA. A songwriter and composer/producer, and right now is working on a therapeutic kind of project where she takes old Christian hymns and rewrites the lyrics to be affirming, open-minded, and focused on wholeness. She is working to create a safe place for people like hers…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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This is Nikki's Story... Who Is Nikki? Nikki G. is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who helps survivors recover and thrive after Religious Trauma & Cult involvement. She is also a survivor of multiple narcissistic relationships, religious trauma as well as a former member of multiple cultic communities. Nikki is the CEO of Nikki G Speaks LLC, whic…
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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Welcome to the Church on the Rock-Nashville, Arkansas weekly sermon podcast! We're delighted to have you join us as we explore and share the teachings that guide our faith and inspire our community. At Church on the Rock, our vision is clear: We are committed to seeing the lost saved and the hurt restored. We strive to disciple, train, and empower …
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This is Sam's Story... Who is Sam? Sam is a self-confessed introvert and empath, who loves nothing more than good ache-in-the-belly laugh. But more than anything, she loves providing a safe counselling space for gentle souls- introverts, INFJ’s, empaths and neurodivergent people. This is her joy and passion, bringing hope and healing to the broken …
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This Is Cait's Story.... Who is Cait? Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai`i Pacific Review, among others. As an advocate and a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement, she serves on the editorial board for Tears of Eden, a n…
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This is Janes story. Who is Jane? Jane Kennedy is a Sydney-based Counsellor. Jane has lived experience of religious trauma and is committed to supporting people as they leave church and/or faith. This experience, still frequently misunderstood, can be life-altering. She brings language and framing for the complexities of religious trauma to the cou…
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This is his story... Bio Growing up, Tim always felt at home in evangelical spaces – until years later, when his studying and questions caused him to no longer be welcomed at in his church community. Broken-hearted, but undeterred, Tim continued to pursue a deeper understanding of faith, history, theology, and the evangelical church. The more he un…
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Join us for a discussion on megachurch culture through the miniseries 'Prosper' on Stan. Connect with us! To find out more about Jane and her practice head to her website - https://janekennedycounselling.com.au/ Or to connect with her on social media; you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To connect with Elise head to her website - …
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This is her story... Bio ⁣Liz Milani is a writer, and the co-creator of the The Practice Co App. She lives for wholehearted, grounded spirituality, and to help people feel free to find God for themselves, in the world, in the lives they have. Liz lives on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia, with her partner, Jesse, and their three kids. Links To l…
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This is his story... Bio Brad Klausman was born and raised within the Southern Baptist Church community. He received his degree in biblical studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University and his master’s from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving in full time ministry for over two decades, Brad found himself having to choose between th…
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This is My Story.... Bio As a Queer religious trauma therapist, I work from a trauma informed and lived experience stance. I understand the profound impact that religious experiences can have on individuals and am here to provide an accepting and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. I will be releasing my new workbook “Embracing Queern…
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This is Hannah's Story.. Hannah went from an evangelical Jesus-loving Christian to an agnostic atheist. Her journey started about over a year and a half ago, when her partner of 4 years called her out by telling her that she wasn’t really a Christian anymore and she is so glad that he did. It took 27 years for her to have her religious bubble final…
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If you haven't listened to Part 1 of Matt's Story - you are going to want to. This is Part 2. Matt is the Director of MGA Counselling Services and provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling. He is also the founder of Forest Therapy Victoria. Matt has a special interest in relationship counselling, grief, trauma, abuse recovery, high…
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This is Matt's Story...well part of it. Matt is the Director of MGA Counselling Services and provides individual, couple, family, and group counselling. He is also the founder of Forest Therapy Victoria. Matt has a special interest in relationship counselling, grief, trauma, abuse recovery, high sensitivity, and spirituality. Matt provides professi…
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This is Angela's Story... Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys working with clients 1:1, in groups, and is a dynamic conference speaker. She’s a Lark’s…
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In this episode, Phil delves into faith deconstruction, highlighting it as an introspective journey rather than a move towards de-conversion. He touches on the comfort of certainty, the impact of small changes, and the special challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Phil emphasises the importance of self-compassion and community support for ind…
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Liss has a few decades experience in a variety of church traditions, 2/3 of a theology degree and spent a good chunk of that time married to a youth pastor. Liss has six incredible offspring and recently married the absolute love of their life; who also happens to be a Burlesque performer. A small business owner who began sharing hand lettered bibl…
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David is a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free to be you. The idea behind the name, NakedPastor, is to seek to tell the naked truth - no matter how vulnerable it feels. David used to be a pastor but has been creating art and working towards freedom with this community for over 10 years now. Committed …
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