Podcasts about prayed upon

Living in fear of a beating, Joe grew up in the cult known as The Children of God. He and his siblings were heavily disciplined, sexually abused and forced to busk on the streets for money to buy food. Joe is still healing from his childhood, but his ability to find beauty in the everyday has provided a path to recovery To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They were robbed of their innocence inside one of the world's worst cults. Alisha and Amy grew up in the Children of God, where they lived in communes in Australia and overseas. They were beaten, abused and denied access to the outside world. Years later, they are still traumatised by what happened and now want the perpetrators brought to justice  To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Klein's baby would have died if he had listened to leaders of a cult  he joined, who suggested he could pray rather than seek medical help. Matthew knew he had to get out, but his wife wanted to stay. It tore his family apart To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've spent your life in extreme religious groups, life outside is bewildering. When Claire Ashman escaped the cult The Order of St Charbel with her eight children she had no idea about popular movies or TV, how to use an ATM or open a bank account. But she was free for the first time in her life. To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if your friend or family member joins a cult? You call Raphael Aron. He has been rescuing people from these extreme, controlling groups for more than 40 years. Since Covid, he's busier than ever and warns the modern cult leader is not what you would expect To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come join my guest Amy Nordhues and I as we talk about the journey of rediscovering the truth about who we really are after surviving childhood trauma. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is the author of her memoir Prayed Upon. ... Support this podcast by signing up for the paid subscription. This includes subscriber only bonus content and more of what you like. Your subscription supports this podcast to keep going. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Amy's Website https://www.amynordhues.comAmy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prayed-Upon-Br...

Why do people start cults? Why do people join them? And most importantly - how do they escape? Investigative journalists Kate Kyriacou and Greg Stolz lift the lid on a secretive Australian cult that dictates the lives of its members with bizarre and strict rules and they reveal harrowing stories of those who have escaped.  To read more about this podcast and see the documentary visit prayedupon.com.au  You can binge all six episodes of Prayed Upon ad-free today and get access to bonus content by subscribing to Crime X+ on Apple PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religious extremism and cults are on the rise. For the last few months, three journalists have been hearing the harrowing stories of cult survivors, and have uncovered a secret and controlling cult currently operating across Australia with communes in NSW and QLD. In this six-part podcast, they reveal how cults are preying on vulnerable people, across the country. Why do people start cults? Why do people join them? And most importantly - how do they escape? Prayed Upon is available early and ad-free on Crime X+ and the News Corp Masthead Apps today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Prayed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.” During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims  -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Understanding how an otherwise functional adult can be duped provides much needed healing for the victim and aides loved ones in providing support -Recognizing and bringing “into the light” the defective beliefs that are causing victims to doubt their own realities and become ensnared by abusers and more. Thank you so much Amy for sharing your vulnerable and personal experiences with the world in hopes of helping others feel less alone and more empowered. Watch the episode on video on YouTube https://youtu.be/pp4WMClu7eM Thank you for your sponsorship as it helps to keep this podcast going. Link to purchase Amy's book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N Amy's website: www.amynordhues.com Monique's website www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology.   She shares her story of abuse as an adult in the award-winning memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. Now a full-time advocate for victims of therapist/clergy abuse, she speaks at conferences and has over 35 radio and podcast interviews on the subject. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,  #sexualabusevictim, #childhoodtrauma, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/support

Our next Survivor Series interview is with Amy. Shaunestte talks with Amy about her survivor journey which includes being sexually abused as a child and later in life as an adult. While seeking therapy to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, Amy was sexually abused by her therapist. She wrote a book detailing her experience about being re-traumatized and the challenges that all survivors go through in navigating the emotions of coming forward to report abuse. She hopes that people will find her book helpful as they progress through their own survivor journeys. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Amy NordhuesAbout AmyAmy is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She is a married mother of three and enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography and all things comedy.Amy on Social MediaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTokBookPrayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse

Author of Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse Bio: Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) and include A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021, and Unveiled Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. Email: amynordhues@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues Website: https://www.amynordhues.com    

She is a speaker and an author of the book entitled ‘Preyed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.' Preyed Upon is a book that was written for three groups. The first one is for the victims of abuse, in hopes to let them know that they are not alone. The second one is for the people who can't relate to abuse, those who judge people and their stories. This is to let them know how hard the experience is, and how hard it is to come forward with what happened. Lastly is for everyone, especially those people who are currently struggling to connect with God. Amy wants the people to know that these problems may have occurred, but it does not mean that God left us to suffer in pain. It wasn't God that did this to you.   Amy Nordhues was a victim of abuse. She approached a therapist in hopes to recover from the abuse, depression, and issues with parenting and marriage. However, her therapist took advantage of her weaknesses and manipulated her to fit into his narrative.  She didn't know what to do at first. She was so confused, not knowing what to do. She experienced doubts, especially about God.  Thankfully, she was able to fight her abuser. She was able to ask for help from others. She was able to speak up and tell the truth. She stood up and fought against her abuser.  Episode 203 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast is for those people who experienced abuse. This is for you to know that you are not alone. You are not fighting this on your own.  This episode discusses all the abuse and adversity that Amy had in her life as well as how she was able to overcome it. “The Beyond Adversity Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is published weekly with the mission of helping people “Grow Through What They Go Through” as they navigate adversity and discover their promised life of peace, prosperity, and purpose.  https://amynordhues.com/ (https://amynordhues.com/) Book – Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SR1HTL6 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SR1HTL6) Email: amynordhues@gmail.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues (https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ (https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/)

Welcome to Linda's Corner.  In this episode, Amy Nordhues talks about overcoming the tragedy of clergy and therapist abuse.   Amy is the author of “Prayed Upon,” she is also an abuse survivor, and an advocate for victims of clergy and therapist abuse.  You can learn more about Amy and her book at her website https://amynordhues.com.Some of the highlights Amy shares:How past abuse can make an adult vulnerable to predatorsAmy shares her personal story of being manipulated and sexually abused by her trusted, highly recommended therapistInsight into how this could happen - gaining perspective from the point of view from the victimThe process of healing from past abuseIf you've been abused by a trusted authority figure, you're not alone and it's not your faultTransitioning from thinking "I'm garbage" to "I am the daughter of the King"  And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks! 

Amy Nordhues, Prayed Upon author, shares her story of abuse by a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Her story shines a light on the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.For more info:https://amynordhues.comamynordhues@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhueshttps://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225Welcome to See Beneath Your Beautiful, where guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com or listen wherever pods are cast.Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/z6ceeh7uSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/k8783km4____To get in touch with Hara Allison:Podcast: https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com/Photography: https://hara.photography/Design: https://studioh-creative.com/

Episode 117 featuring Amy Nordhues: Prayed UponAmy and I spoke about her book, the importance of speaking out, and how creativity has helped her recovery journey.Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.You can find Amy here:https://amynordhues.com/https://books2read.com/PrayedUponhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016778074906https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues Free Gift:When you sign up to follow Amy's blog, she gives you the gift of photography with scripture and the first chapter of her book for free. https://amynordhues.com/You can find your host Larissa Russell here:https://www.creativeu.ca/https://www.facebook.com/CreativeU.ca/https://www.instagram.com/creativeu.ca/https://www.pinterest.ca/CreativeUdotca/

In this episode, Amy Nordhues shares her healing journey from sexual abuse. She shares the importance of God, people and useful resources in the process of healing and breaking free from the stigma and issues associated with abuse. She talks about how she deals with triggers and the forgiveness process. “Negative thoughts and triggers could come, but forgiveness is an ongoing process.” “God loves on us, gives us bursts of encouragement and what we need to get through each step of our journey.” Connect with AMY NORDHUES: Website: https://amynordhues.com/ PRAYED UPON on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly stay connected by subscribing or following on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrortalk.podcast/ More inspiring episodes and show notes here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Have you heard about Newsly? It is an all-in-one audio supper app for iOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics tailored just for you and reads to you in a natural human voice. They have podcasts as well and our podcast MIRROR TALK is there too! You can explore trending podcasts from over 50 countries. Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me. Use our promo code M1RRORTALK to receive a one-month free premium subscription.

Happy Wednesday Friends!It is the middle of the week again and here we are kicking butt and taking names! My next guest talks about something that is highly controversial. I think it is something that most people wouldn't believe that happens. I think she is incredibly brave shedding any labels holding her back and telling her story. Please welcome VIP guest Amy Nordhues. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians. To learn more or to connect with Amy, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhueshttps://amynordhues.com/Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at   https://www.manscaped.com​ As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​

Happy Wednesday Friends!It is the middle of the week again and here we are kicking butt and taking names! My next guest talks about something that is highly controversial. I think it is something that most people wouldn't believe that happens. I think she is incredibly brave shedding any labels holding her back and telling her story. Please welcome VIP guest Amy Nordhues. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians. To learn more or to connect with Amy, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhueshttps://amynordhues.com/Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at   https://www.manscaped.com​ As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​

Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.https://amynordhues.com/_________Make sure to Stay Connected with Rob during the week via any of the below social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobLohmanLiftedFromTheRut/ Twitter: @RobLohmanInstagram: @roblohmanliftedfromtherut LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlohman/ YouTube: Rob Lohman BroadcastsWebsite: www.liftedfromtherut.comPhone: 970-331-4469Email: rob@liftedFromTheRut.com

Amy Nordhues - Sexual Abuse by a Mental Health Professional It is my prayer that today's conversation with adult sexual abuse survivor Amy Nordhues will strengthen your heart in countless ways. Amy's abuse was at the hands of an older gentleman, trusted by the community as well as the church and he was also a mental health professional. Amy had the heavy burden of experiencing abuse both in her childhood and as this story indicates, an adult. Can childhood abuse set you up to be an easy target as an adult? Amy answers that question and many more with transparency and a genuine desire to give the abused a voice. As we talked I could see countless ways the devil was focused on destroying her. From her childhood abuse, where she didn't have any control over what happened to her to the professional help that at first feels like, she describes it, a sanctuary but then becomes a psychological prison. She gives examples of the subtle ways her Doctor broke down barriers and Amy's internal dialogue that silenced the alarms that were going off in her head.  Her candor was refreshing as she didn't side step any questions and gave authentic answers even if they weren't the type that seem appropriate, canned answer most people expect. Satan may have tried to shut down Amy's heart, to silence her voice, and keep her from ever discovering who she was in Christ …. but he failed. Amy is a solid Christ follower. She's found healing for her abuse, victory over her abusers and whenever Satan feels the desire to take a swing at her over her past, she already has the tools in place to triumph over anything evil tries to put on her. She knows the One who is our ultimate Healer, Christ. He's the only One who holds the restoration of our mind, body and heart and He works it all together for our good and His glory.  Need a little encouragement for your heart today, listen in to Amy's story of courage to report her abuser and face the backlash from those who did not believe her. Amy's courage now to share her story both in this podcast and through her book, Preyed Upon, Breaking Free from Professional Abuse gives you an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators and what it looks like to walk in victory.  If you are in an abusive situation or if you've experienced sexual abuse, Amy is speaking directly to you and your heart will find a kindred spirit. May you remember that you are not alone. Live Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com For more encouragement, read: https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/07/27/adaptive/ Connect with Amy: https://amynordhues.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21702772.Amy_Nordhues https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amynordhues Bio: Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/ed9d17903df94ae3a6d870cfb81caeea/edit_v2

Anu Verma interviews Amy Nordhues who is the author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, Prayed Upon is the story of one woman's escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. She reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself.Prayed Upon, depicts Amy's journey from victim to thriving child of God. Her brutal honesty provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.She blogs at www.amynordhues.comHer memoir is available on: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3NThis story captured nationwide attention, here are some news clips:https://doctors.ajc.com/ok_psychiatrist_sexual_abuse/https://www.ajc.com/blog/investigations/witchcraft-doctor-case-from.ajc-series-could-prompt-change-okla-law/6FoFG8ad6UnGOYrJGEPZkM/https://www.fox23.com/news/spiritually-manipulated-sexually-exploited/428836380/www.amynordhues.comThanks For Listening! Follow us on: - Website: https://victim2victor.net/ - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/V2V_healing - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victim_2_victor_podcast/- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book Audible: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34MQQyu - Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3wHvUof - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE 

Amy Nordhues is an author and speaker who uses her experience as a victim of sexual abuse to help, support and educate others. Her book Prayed Upon, Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, tells her story of abuse, escape and ultimate healing by a predatory psychiatrist and church elder. https://amynordhues.com/  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59222402-prayed-upon  https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues 

Amy shares about her experience of being abused by a Christian therapist. In the midst of this tragedy she found hope and healing. Amy shares warning signs to help prevent others from becoming prey to abusive therapists. She also shares resources to help others recover. You can find her book, "Prayed Upon" and other helpful resources at htpps://www.amynordhues.com https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://pinterest.com/AmyNordhues/

Amy shares about her experience of being abused by a Christian therapist. In the midst of this tragedy she found hope and healing. Amy shares warning signs to help prevent others from becoming prey to abusive therapists. She also shares resources to help others recover. You can find her book, "Prayed Upon" and other helpful resources at htpps://www.amynordhues.com https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://pinterest.com/AmyNordhues/

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast, we are nearing the end of 2021 by now and the theme this month is “It's not the end, finding hope”. I have a new guest with us today, her story of finding hope in the bleakest times is just inspiring. Amy has also written entitled “Prayed Upon” which shares her story of triumph after abuse Find out more about Amy and her book at : Here is the link to my website... https://amynordhues.com/ Here is where they can buy the ebook... https://books2read.com/u/mgEvYK And Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues Disclaimer: if you are in crisis please seek appropriate professional help immediately, the crisis hotline is the USA is 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu Remember to stay updated with all things Revive Ministries through its various platforms Reviveministriesfl.com -Our Website https://www.facebook.com/ReviveMinistriesFL - Facebook Instagram.com/reviveministriesfl -Instagram https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoF4SnIxoFyRYqjyPO7pwg -YouTube And Always thanks for listening and take care. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-col363n/support

Imagine being a survivor of multiple abuses from childhood, and then the therapist that you chose to help you to heal from that abuse, abuses you as well. This is exactly what happened to our guest Amy Nordhues. We talk about her childhood, how she found her therapist, and the events that led to the betrayal of her trust. The aftermath was just as horrendous, dealing with the emotional upheaval, reactions from family and church, and decisions about litigation. Amy has very valuable tips on how to heal from therapist abuse, and how to spot inappropriate behavior from a professional therapist. This is a powerful, hopeful story that you don't want to miss. Resources mentioned: T.E.L.L Therapy Exploitation Link Line CelebrateRecovery.com MendingtheSoul.org clergy/therapist abuse Facebook group SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused By Priests https://www.snapnetwork.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK0Q5noan-uvFQd4SW0A7qblgjHH1lyFe7u71e3p24qctksJdAsyPZxoC2FsQAvD_BwE Bio: Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. https://www.amynordhues.com https://books2read.com/PrayedUpon https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues twitter: @amy_nordhues Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Blubrry's Professional Podcast services: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL

Imagine being a survivor of multiple abuses from childhood, and then the therapist that you chose to help you to heal from that abuse, abuses you as well. This is exactly what happened to our guest Amy Nordhues. We talk about her childhood, how she found her therapist, and the events that led to the betrayal of her trust. The aftermath was just as horrendous, dealing with the emotional upheaval, reactions from family and church, and decisions about litigation. Amy has very valuable tips on how to heal from therapist abuse, and how to spot inappropriate behavior from a professional therapist. This is a powerful, hopeful story that you don't want to miss. Resources mentioned: T.E.L.L Therapy Exploitation Link Line CelebrateRecovery.com MendingtheSoul.org clergy/therapist abuse Facebook group SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused By Priests https://www.snapnetwork.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK0Q5noan-uvFQd4SW0A7qblgjHH1lyFe7u71e3p24qctksJdAsyPZxoC2FsQAvD_BwE Bio: Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. https://www.amynordhues.com https://books2read.com/PrayedUpon https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues twitter: @amy_nordhues Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.orgsubscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.orgproduct/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.orgdonate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Blubrry's Professional Podcast services: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL

Today's amazing guest is  Amy Nordhues. Amy is an author, passionate Christ follower, and a married mother of 3 who became an expert on the healing God provides after suffering sexual abuse at the hands fo a mental health professional. Her book, “Prayed Upon” tells the true story of her escape from the abuse of a respected, Church-going psychiatrist. Amy strives to help other victims understand themselves and know that they're not alone.Amy first met her psychiatrist 7 years before the abuse started. She had sensed something amiss immediately and had not gone back. Upon finding and falling in love with a church community, where he was one of the elders, Amy found herself sucked in again. Other Church-goers praised the doctor's work, and when a friend gave Amy her session for free, the grooming had begun. Amy says that part of her recognized the malpractice right away, but she struggled with an internal monologue that explained away any of the red flags she noticed. Her desire to be polite in front of an authority figure, as well as her history of being abused as a child, had removed the word ‘No' from her vocabulary. Amy had confided in a friend from Church about what was happening in her sessions multiple times, but it wasn't until she decided to speak with her pastor that change began to happen. The moment that Amy was able to get out of her abusive situation was by having her friend sit with her through the scheduled timeof her therapy, which was now three hours long. The doctor called nine times while her friend manned the phone. When the three hours were over, Amy knew that by not going once she would never go again. Connecting with others allowed for Amy to see the harsh reality she had been in. Not only was she not alone in her trauma, she was not defective or at fault because of it. Throughout her recovery, Amy re-learned how to be vulnerable and how to connect with her husband and family, a journey that has transformed her married life. Writing her book, “Prayed Upon” allowed Amy to understand herself. The book took about 7 years, but by putting it on paper, she let herself understand what had happened and forgive herself for not leaving earlier. The book cover, of a bird sitting in a cage with the door open, symbolizes her internal struggle of why she didn't leave earlier. The book has helped Amy and other women know that, “It's not just me.” Listen in to hear Amy's account of how her experience affected her marriage, what modalities of healing she sought out in recovery, and how her relationship with God facilitated her recovery. Resources MentionedJoin Me on Speak Loud PlatformSpeak Loud Podcast on the webFind Amy's book on her websiteSpread the message of Speak Loudly Podcast andshare this episode with a friend!***Disclaimer: All content found on Speak Loud Podcast, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. Material contained on Speak Loud Podcast website, podcast, and social media postings are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice. Information on this podcast and guest comments, opinions, and content 

Have you ever felt victimized, dominated, controlled or preyed upon? Friend, if you or someone you know has felt this way at any given moment, you are right where you need to be in this podcast episode my guest Amy Nordhuesand myself will shed some light into the journey one would need to make to become victorious every day. In this episode my guest author; Amy Nordhues shares her experience with therapist abuse and how she overcame it. We discuss forgiveness, awareness, and restoration among other things. Join in. Be empowered and enlightened as we dialogue how the enemies plans to destroy us always work for our good.  Conquer a victim mindset and become victorious every day and no longer be preyed upon with guest Amy Nordehous 

Have you ever felt victimized, dominated, controlled or preyed upon? Friend, if you or someone you know has felt this way at any given moment, you are right where you need to be in this podcast episode my guest Amy Nordhues and myself will shed some light into the journey one would need to make to become victorious every day. In this episode my guest author; Amy Nordhues shares her experience with therapist abuse and how she overcame it. We discuss forgiveness, awareness, and restoration among other things. Join in. Be empowered and enlightened as we dialogue how the enemies plans to destroy us always work for our good.  Conquer a victim mindset and become victorious every day and no longer be preyed upon with guest Amy Nordehous 

Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse Amy Nordhues pt 2   There are some people that choose a career in healthcare, mental care, public service – all because they want to help those in need. There are those that do so because they believe it will provide for a secure financial future for them and their families. There is nothing wrong with those motives. Nothing at all. In fact, if you can be of service to others and help to secure your financial future, that almost secures your career motives from the start. But there are some who enter these fields for nefarious reasons. Maybe their good intentions were the initial factors for choosing that type of career. But, somewhere along the way, they realize that, for whatever reason, they can, let's say, “Get more of (you fill in the blank).” In some cases, this selfish motivation soon becomes their focus. It soon becomes a dark side that they “groom and prey upon” their victims. Manipulating them into providing whatever it is  they crave and all the while encouraging them to remain silent about the activities. In some cases – or most cases, even to accept the responsibility for what has happened. This becomes even more tragic, when these events happen at the intersection of power, vulnerability and religion.  Yes, religion. My guest today, Amy Nordhues, is a survivor of this type of circumstances. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her latest book is,https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 ( “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse”) and won first place in the Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. This person was a respected elder in the church. Did the pastor address the issue publicly in church? Or the did he allow the doctor to just “go away?” You initially wanted to press criminal charges but was advised against it. Why? How prevalent is this type of abuse among professional therapists, counselors, etc.?  Are there any statistics on this? When your friend reported all of this to the medical board, how long from that time until you attended his license forfeiture hearing? Was he allowed to continue practicing and seeing other patients that entire year? Amy, I want to thank you for sharing all of this information with us, through your book and all that you are doing to expose this evil that is among us. Other than your book, https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon,”) are you doing any other work, talks, etc. to help others that have faced the same situations you went through? And your book, https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon,”) is available in Kindle format on Amazon, correct?  Any print versions released or coming out soon? And if someone wanted to get in touch with you, to ask a question or maybe to do an interview such as this. How can they do that? How can they get in touch with you? I'll put links to all of this down in the show notes. Folks, unfortunately, in the fallen world in which we live, things like this, like what Amy went through – occur more frequently than we know or would like to admit. I encourage you to order Amy's book https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse.” ) I would like to recommend you purchase two or three copies – or more!  Or share them with others. I'm sure you know of someone or have heard of someone that may have or may be going through, some similar type of abuse. Sow this into their life. You never know how it may help them. And give one copy to your pastor. This one book may open their spiritual eyes to situations in their church so, with the Holy Spirit's help, they can identify and put a stop to this type of... Support this podcast

Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse Amy Nordhues pt 1   There are some people that choose a career in healthcare, mental care, public service – all because they want to help those in need. There are those that do so because they believe it will provide for a secure financial future for them and their families. There is nothing wrong with those motives. Nothing at all. In fact, if you can be of service to others and help to secure your financial future, that almost secures your career motives from the start. But there are some who enter these fields for nefarious reasons. Maybe their good intentions were the initial factors for choosing that type of career. But, somewhere along the way, they realize that, for whatever reason, they can, let's say, “Get more of (you fill in the blank).” In some cases, this selfish motivation soon becomes their focus. It soon becomes a dark side that they “groom and prey upon” their victims. Manipulating them into providing whatever it is  they crave and all the while encouraging them to remain silent about the activities. In some cases – or most cases, even to accept the responsibility for what has happened. This becomes even more tragic, when these events happen at the intersection of power, vulnerability and religion.  Yes, religion. My guest today, Amy Nordhues, is a survivor of this type of circumstances. Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her latest book is,https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 ( “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse”) and won first place in the Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. First question I always ask is this… Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Amy Nordhues?” As I was going through this book, the abuse started back when you were three years old? Is that correct? How much did that impact you growing up? In school, middle school and high school? How old were you when you first started counseling? I know in your book, we'll just call him, “Dr. D.”  But that was not the first time you seen him, from what I read in the beginning… Let me ask you this, why did you write this book now? At this time of your life? How did he groom you to accept what was happening as part of your therapy? He also started to share details of his life with you…more or less making it appear you were helping him as he was helping you.  Did you ever find out if any of that was true? Or did it matter? At one point, he even said you were a witch. How did that come about and what was his reasoning for saying that? Throughout your book, you mention little gifts he gave you along the way. Seemingly insignificant at face value, but they struck an emotional cord that actually drew you into his world. What should someone who is in therapy and wondering if they are facing the same thing – what should they be watching out for in this regard? When he actually committed the sexual assault, you fled. But that really affected you. But then he called you and YOU accepted responsibility for what happened!  How did he get you to do that? You say God started to deal with you in this situation through various methods. Can you share some of the ways the Lord was speaking to you during all of this? When you made the decision that enough was enough and you told the pastor and his wife, how did they react, initially? Folks, you may know of someone or have heard of someone that may have or may be going through, some similar type of abuse. Sow this into their life. You never know how it may help them. And give one copy to your pastor. This one book may open their spiritual eyes to situations in their church so, with... Support this podcast

Purchase a copy of Amy's book, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse, here: https://amzn.to/3EeVh5DPrayed Upon is the story of one woman's escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Amy reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself.Prayed Upon, a true story depicts Amy's journey from victim to thriving child of God. Her brutal honesty provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills; beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysPurchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast________________Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Eric Skwarczynski and the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy