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Control Freak Christianity

Jun 14, 2025

What does God’s rescue of the Israelites from Egypt have to do with your healing from trauma or spiritual abuse? In this live episode, we explore how the Exodus wasn’t just about escape—it was about transformation. God’s first command to His people after slavery was to rest. Why? Because He was teaching them to...


Jun 7, 2025

We return, older, wiser, and more sleep deprived than ever to discuss the tough stuff around spiritual abuse in Christianity.


Sep 3, 2023

Why are we called Control Freak Christianity and why are we here?

We recognize the reality that there are control freaks who love to use the name of Jesus and His church for their own selfish purposes. It's all over the Bible, though it's rarely talked about in churches. Joe and Rachel introduce this topic and why we...


Dec 22, 2022

Listen in as Joe and Rachel talk through seven devotional thoughts Rachel wrote for Advent after being disappointed by the advent devotionals she picked up this year. Whether you love or hate Christmas, we hope that digging a little deeper into the theology of Christmas encourages your heart this season. WARNING: May...


Oct 18, 2022

In a series of letters to a fictional girl, Doug Wilson gives advice on how to handle being a victim of sexual abuse. Joe and Rachel are joined by Bethany Tenney, a real survivor, to discuss the quality of that advice in light of her experiences and the hope she has found in God and the Scriptures.

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