Behind The Mirror

My raw moment of fear, anxiety and heartbreak

This episode is a bit different - in this episode I share a recording from my car, when was battling fear, anxiety and total heartbreak. I let you in on this raw moment and truly take an exposing look at divorce, faith issues and my personal heartache. If you've ever had moments when you felt like no one in the world understood your pain, this episode is for you. This episode is for everyone who feels alone in their hurt or in their story. You are beloved. You are seen. And, my friends, you are not alone.

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Difficult Relationships - boundaries and gaining your power back

We all have relationships that are exhausting - you know, the ones that leave you drained and feeling frustrated afterwards? Yeah, THOSE. Some are life long friends that we don't know how to navigate, others are family that we love deeply but continually feel let down by and others are just difficult people that we are stuck constantly dealing with. In this episode I talk about how to set healthy expectations and boundaries where needed. I also share (from experience) what to do with one-sided friendships and how you know when it's time to move on. I also tackle those really hard (even nasty and mean) people that you feel defeated by. This is a valuable episode and I look forward to sharing some tips and tricks that have brought me freedom and peace in some of my hardest relationships.

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The "me too" movement and sexual allegations inside the church - discussions with my brother Jonathan Dimmel

In this episode, I sit down with my brother as we openly discuss the “me too” movement and the effect it has had on the church. We discuss the allegations of pastor Andy Savage as well as the recent allegations against an IHOP pastor. Should these men continue to minister? Should the women be expected to just forgive and forget? We weigh in on why women usually stay quiet and the potential harm of churches handling these issues internally. Jonathan candily addresses all the guys who fear potential scrutiny and equally offers hope to women who feel like there just aren't any good guys left. I can’t wait to introduce you to my one of my favorite humans and let you sit in on this unfiltered conversation.

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NY Times artice:  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/opinion/jules-woodson-andy-savage-assault.html 

KC Star article: http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article202891924.html

 

 

 

Redefining my relationship with the Bible – embracing the questions, doubts and struggles

I asked the tribe what they wanted me to talk about and this topic was the resounding answer. In this episode, I talk candidly about my journey with scripture; from the innocent blind faith to a world of questions and struggles, I cover my journey of wrestling with the Bible. I talk about issues such as contradictions, infallibility and the meaning of the “word” of God. I’ve found that questions should not be feared or avoided – but embraced and pressed into. 

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Anxiety, panic attacks and all the things we don't like to talk about

One of my best kept secrets was my struggle with anxiety. In this episode I invite you into the parts of my journey that included anxiety, stress and daily panic attacks. From dealing with motherhood, marriage, career spaces and (embarrassingly) even sending Facebook messages, I expose the crippling affect anxiety has had on my life. I've learned a few things about what triggers my anxiety, the importance of naming it and how my past experiences have shaped my struggle in this area. I open up about where I am at today and the path I am taking to find peace and healing from a life of anxiety.

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Blog about giving yourself permission to not be okay: https://justajesusfollower.com/2018/03/13/permission-to-not-be-okay/

Blog about some of my favorite things to help anxiety: https://justajesusfollower.com/2018/01/22/a-look-at-anxiety-and-stress-inside-faith-communities/

 

On Becoming Successful - It's time to be your biggest fan

Have big dreams that you just can’t shake? Or a calling rattling inside you? If you have a dream you are passionate to pursue but don’t know where to start, this is the episode for you. Anna talks about how awaken the dreams inside, how to kill the need to apologize for what you are good at and how to reshape your confidence inside your space. She also discusses how your personal view of God will impact how you see yourself and your ability to succeed. With practical advice, Anna offers tools to embrace your purpose and unapologetically become your biggest fan.

How to find friends you can be real with - the secret in building deep friendships

If you are craving deep, real friendships this episode is for you. So often we spend tons of time and energy on a friendship only to be later disappointed when it didn't pan out the way we thought it would. Frustrated you are left asking, who can you be real with? Or who can be trusted with the intimate details of your life?  THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.  Anna exposes 4 secrets of how to immediately spot a lifelong friend - and equally how to sniff out the bad ones: How do they handle your honesty? How do they treat their other friends? Do they have integrity? Do they love you without trying to change you? The truths behind these 4 questions will empower you to confidently know who to invest your time, engery and heart into. Anna also offers personal insight from her own journey on how to deal with shame based friendships and how to safeguard your spiritual health inside relationships.

Rising from Pain - How to heal from heartache

You are invited inside one of my hardest moments. I turn the microphone on and let you sit with me as I walk through heartache - in real time. Ugly tears and all, we talk honestly about how to handle heartbreak and grief, what to do with pain when it hits, that lovely topic of forgiveness and how to process anger when you've been wronged. Whether with a friend, family member or significant other we all face emotional pain. Learning how to process it well and rise strong on the other side is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. 

Former mega church pastor Jonathan Bowles talks deconstruction

Self-described former navy seal Christian, Jonathan Bowles (slingshot show) developed many of the top mega-church youth internship programs in the country. Preaching on Sundays to up to 5,000 people regularly, he quickly became a force in the mega church world.  He shares how he went from fasting 40 days at a time and reading the entire Bible multiple times per year, to a complete deconstruction of faith.  He openly discusses when his theology began to shift and the tension he felt while simultaneously having to tow the party-line. Hitting hard topics like the effects of being “blacklisted” from your community after leaving a church, how different beliefs can alienate you, and the struggles you encounter once you step outside “the box” – Jonathan is brave and honest while equally offering hope (and humor) to those venturing outside the church lines. In our conversation, he defines deconstruction and the difference between spirituality and religion.

The Unraveling of Patriarchy

Are women able to lead without a male “spiritual authority” over them? Taking a look at church history, American history and biblical history, Anna explores the indoctrinated beliefs of patriarchy and spiritual authority. She discusses what was taught to her inside of church regarding her role as a woman - and how the example of Jesus (and God) in scripture dismantle the typical Christian (and patriarchal) gender roles.