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Leaning In

By: redtentwomen October 26, 2023September 12, 2023

Faith, Intentional Living, Monthly ThemesEmily Doane, Faith, Recovery from Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Taking a Risk, Trusting God2 Comments

As the bow of our raft started to plummet into a Class 4 rapid on the Arkansas River, my pulse quickened and my adrenaline shot up as I heard my guide shout, “Paddle forward! Don’t stop!” My best friend and I were seated at the bow, in charge of setting the pace for the four…

The Silenced Voice

By: redtentwomen October 18, 2021October 10, 2021

Faith, Femininity, Intentional Living, Monthly ThemesChristy Bauman, Patriarchy, Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, Spiritual Abuse, Women in Ministry, Women in the Church5 Comments

“I hate being a pastor’s wife. My experience from the church has been a re-enactment of my own past trauma,” she says with a trembling voice. I remain quiet, holding the tension for a bit longer. “How will you take your power back from this re-enactment?” I ask with curiosity. This client is one of…

Mason Jars

For me the first thing that comes to mind when I hear “always” is a marriage vow: God’s blessing on the sanctity of that union, and the concept of forever united as one.