Life is hard some times! People often long for safe places where they can express their grief, confusion or even anger. Whether you are deconstructing, questioning, or doubting, you are welcome and valued here. When many of us venture out to find healing or relief or adventure, it can often feel like walking out into the Desert. Welcome to our Sanctuary in the Desert. You are welcome to share your thoughts and what you are producing while you are processing. We will endeavor to lean toward t ...
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Karl And Laura Forehand Podcasts
Copyright 2025 - Stuart Deloney & Karl Forehand While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including: * Toxic Leaders * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations * Our Mental Well-Being * The Things We Learn on the Journey R ...
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422 – Steve & Dorthy Halley – The River of Cruelty
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1:01:35The Family Peace Initiative (FPI) is a certified battering intervention program operated by Halley Counseling Services, P.A. Presently, FPI operates more than 25+ groups in communities throughout the state of Kansas. Along with direct service, the staff of the FPI conducts training through workshops and conferences focusing on battering interventio…
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The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe t…
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Australia and New Zealand The Religious Trauma Collective We are therapists who have personal and professional experience with religious harm and the trauma that can come from losing your worldview and identity, where it was once found in faith. We see a significant gap in understanding of this harm and this particular trauma, there is no agreed-up…
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The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe t…
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The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe t…
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Finding Truth starts with asking good questions Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for you. As a former pastor, I made the mistake of deconstructing a bit and then trying to start something new, as I was trained to do. The problem with that approach is that I wasn’t ready to b…
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Aren't all our beliefs just assumptions? The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we …
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Finding Truth starts with asking good questions Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for you. As a former pastor, I made the mistake of deconstructing a bit and then trying to start something new, as I was trained to do. The problem with that approach is that I wasn’t ready to b…
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Chapter 9 of 24 This was a big lesson for me. Celebrating my accomplishments is something that I look forward to during every project, but it’s hard for me to do. Several guides in my life, including my current therapist, have reminded me of this fact. This issue is a sticky situation I find myself in because I was taught early not to be proud. The…
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This is our Miscellaneos category where we riff about whatever is on our minds. Today, it's the dynamic duo of depraved rich guys. The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from att…
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Chapter 8 0f 24 Organized religion and many other institutions operate under the mistaken belief that we cannot trust ourselves due to our inherent flaws. We often think leaders possess a unique ability that distinguishes them from others, leading us to defer to and submit to them. In these organizations, both actual and perceived hierarchical stru…
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Tragedy at Camp Mystic was something that didn't have to happen. Evangelical Christians have lost the plot to care for the vulnerable! The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from…
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Chapter 7 of 24 “Just listening is what turns a victim into a survivor.” – Christine Ristaino When we ask women who have survived abuse and narcissistic relationships within organized religion what men can do to help the situation, they almost always express a desire for men to listen to their survivor stories. Religion encourages us to study theol…
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James Dobson is at the root of many of our problems, in the U.S. today including the toxic ideas of White Christian Nationalists and toxiv Evangelical Christianity. The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we partic…
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32 - Stephen Colbert - Freedom of the Press
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56:23Stephen Colbert - Freedom of the Press Have you heard about the latest scuffle between Stephen Colbert, Paramount, and the POTUS who can't stand freedom of the press? The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we part…
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31 - Rick Pidcock - Dr Laura Anderson
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1:02:31One of the leading Trauma Coaches in the Deconstruction world finds herself with some new wall art -- 2 ethics violations from AAMFT and more on the way. Rick Pidcock, of Baptist News Global, reported this week on the story. We sat down to discuss his latest blog from Baptist News Global Rick Pidcock is a freelance writer based in South Carolina. H…
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Special – Rick Pidcock – Ethics Violations of Dr. Laura Anderson
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1:03:18One of the leading Trauma Coaches in the Deconstruction world finds herself with some new wall art — 2 ethics violations from AAMFT and more on the way. Rick Pidcock, of Baptist News Global, reported this week on the story. We sat down to discuss his latest blog from Baptist News Global Rick Pidcock is a freelance writer based in South Carolina. He…
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Chapter 6 of 24 There is a time to revisit the past. Sometimes, we must connect with our former selves to find genuine healing. Additionally, while making plans is essential, future pursuits can often lead to distractions that result in unproductive living. The ideal place for us to live is wherever we are. Many religions suggest that our bodies ar…
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Chapter 5 of 24 Many religions suggest that our bodies are inherently flawed, leading to suspicion of their signals. This perspective is both misguided and harmful. Embracing a trauma-informed approach allows us to appreciate that our bodies hold valuable wisdom and are crucial for fostering our intuition and healing from trauma. They convey essent…
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Getting to know JD Forehand The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to reco…
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Chapter 4 of 24 Many religions suggest that our bodies are inherently flawed, leading to suspicion of their signals. This perspective is both misguided and harmful. Embracing a trauma-informed approach allows us to appreciate that our bodies hold valuable wisdom and are crucial for fostering our intuition and healing from trauma. They convey essent…
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Getting to know Karl Forehand The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to re…
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Chapter 3 of 24 Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for you. As a former pastor, I made the mistake of deconstructing a bit and then trying to start something new, as I was trained to do. The problem with that approach is that I wasn’t ready to begin something new. I hadn’t del…
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Getting to know Stuart Delony The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to re…
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27 - Sleazbags, Solidarity, Social Media Haze
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36:44Sleazbags, Solidarity, Social Media Haze The Unlearning Curve Podcast Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand [email protected] While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we …
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Chapter 2 of 24 Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for you. As a former pastor, I made the mistake of deconstructing a bit and then trying to start something new, as I was trained to do. The problem with that approach is that I wasn’t ready to begin something new. I hadn’t del…
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