Dissociation and Shame in Spiritual Abuse by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton discuss how spiritual abuse shames and manipulates our bodies, fostering deep dissociation and toxic shame. Listen
The Beginning of Wisdom by Becky Allender Becky Allender writes about the exhaustion of wrestling with unanswered questions and the hope of a new experience of wisdom and life. Read
Suspicion and Loyalty in Spiritual Abuse by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton continue looking at how spiritual abuse hijacks our minds by fostering suspicion toward God, others, and our own hearts. Listen
Masculinity, Small Groups, and Internalized Assumptions by Wendell Moss Wendell Moss reflects on the assumptions he has encountered—from himself and others—as both a facilitator and participant in groups. Read
Mind Control and Dogmatism in Spiritual Abuse by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton explore how the heartbreaking dynamics of spiritual abuse seek to control our bodies and minds. Listen
Caring for Leaders in Erotic Entanglement, Part Two by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton reflect on erotic entanglement and the tendency for many leaders to rely on people they serve to meet their desires. Listen
Embracing Grief, Embracing Joy by Mandy Hughes Mandy Hughes reflects on the connection between life and death, and on the belief that our capacity for joy is powerfully related to our capacity for grief. Read
Caring for Leaders in Erotic Entanglement, Part One by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton talk about recognizing erotic entanglement as leaders, and the very human desires that help fuel it. Listen
Who Am I? by Becky Allender Becky Allender shares a poetic essay inspired by the I Am From project, an exploration of the people, places, and stories that help shape our identities. Read
Caring for Leaders, Part Two by The Allender Center Dan Allender and Abby Wong-Heffter wrestle with the tendency to idealize or scapegoat leaders, rather than allowing them to be full, imperfect human beings. Listen
