Children of Grace

Stay Safe, and Don't Join Any Cults

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:56:41 GMT

Thank you all for your support over the past two years. We love you <3

Exodus, Chapter 3 Verse 1987

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:22:48 GMT

Join hosts Karen and Elita as they delve into the tumultuous exodus of Pastor Carl Stevens and his followers from the Berkshires to Baltimore. As they prepare for their upcoming talk titled 'Devil in the Berkshires,' they discuss past events leading to the church's sudden departure to Baltimore following a court decision mandating a $6.5 million repayment.

While Elita does her best to stay on track, Karen takes inspiration from the church's chaotic history and frequently veers into narrowly adjacent topics of discussion. They tumble through topics ranging from prior encounters with comedians all the way to upcoming guest interviews.

We hope you enjoy listening, and as always, feel free to reach out to the hosts anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Burgundy Niles

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:55:23 GMT

In this episode of Children of Grace Podcast, the hosts delve into the experiences of their guest Burgundy, who shares the tumultuous history of her family with the Bible Speaks/Greater Grace.

Her recount highlights her mother's search for stability and healing, only to find false promises within the church. The episode discusses the harmful impact of avoiding professional help in favor of church solutions, and Burgundy's personal journey of breaking free from generational trauma as her family grappled with intense emotional and psychological battles under the church's influence.

There are a lot of trigger warnings on this one - they are listed before the episode begins.

Thank you for listening, and as always, feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Side Quest!

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:55:48 GMT

In this episode of Children of Grace Podcast, Rev K and Elita embark on a journey filled with nostalgia and curiosity, exploring the historic 'Chocolate Church.'

They traverse through time as they visit old haunts, accompanied by their vibrant guide Glorianne. The next stop is the Woolwich Wiscasset Church and their unfortunately hidden stained glass panel. The adventure then takes an unexpected turn when they visit the Montsweag church - or rather, where it used to be.

The visit not only reveals some architectural wonders but also showcases Carl Stevens' knack for selecting beautiful yet mysterious locations for his churches.

***TWs: Brief discussions about trauma, abuse, and a murder that happened in our town.

As always, feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or find us on any major social networking platform. Thank you for listening :)

Tomfoolery 2

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:41:49 GMT

Guess who's back?

Back again?

Tommy's back

Warn your friends

At long last, we present to you...Tomfoolery 2!

TWs: Pretty much all forms of abuse, including the current allegations facing the church. And Karen swears a lot.

As always, feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com with any questions or concerns :)

Tomfoolery

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:59:27 GMT

The one where we inadvertently become preachers while evaluating a preacher. _____ TWs: Religious topics and various forms of abuse (including CSA and spiritual abuse) _____ You can reach us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com anytime - we'd be happy to hear from you!

Guestisode: Jared Capello

Sun, 18 May 2025 19:31:47 GMT

For this episode, we were joined by life coach and former GGWO member Jared Capello! His insights were invaluable (and there were some interesting stories too...) Enjoy! _____ TWs: We briefly touch on the abuse allegations, but that's about it. _____ You can find Jared on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jaredcapello?igsh=enh3NnI5am13OW1v&utm_source=qr _____ And as always, feel free to email us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com anytime!

Guestisode: Daniel Rasmussen

Sun, 04 May 2025 20:43:22 GMT

We are very proud of Daniel Rasmussen, who joined us to discuss his history with Greater Grace - as well as the positive impacts he's making on his community today! _____ TW: strong warning for abuse (including CSA), trauma, bullying, and mental health topics _____ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: **The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/⁠⁠⁠ **The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones **MCASA: ⁠⁠⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠⁠⁠. **RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠⁠⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠⁠⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. **The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠⁠⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠⁠⁠ for more. **National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

Easter Guestisode: Other Halves

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:24:26 GMT

Our very brave partners agreed to join us for this special holiday edition of our Guestisode series! TWs: abuse and strong religious verbiage (and yes we're still swearing now) Feel free to reach out to us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com :)

Ghostology

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:45:01 GMT

We've had a lot of guests come on recently (and more are coming!), but we felt like it was a good time to catch up and go over some recent events. We also learned that when we record late at night, things get a little...unhinged. _____ Enjoy! _____ TWs: ghosts, demons, exorcisms, mental health topics, abuse (spiritual, mental, physical, child) _____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Glorianne (Chute) Schott

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:42:04 GMT

"Great podcast. Here is a challenge. Do you know how I connect to your topic?" And boy, did we ever. We are beyond excited to have Glorianne (Chute) Schott join us for this Guestisode. It's been a long time coming, and we hope you enjoy! ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Sam Pinkava

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:45:06 GMT

Sam Pinkava is our guest this week! Tune in as he discusses his fascinating past with Greater Grace, a rather illuminating class lecture from everyone's least favorite head pastor, and his plans for the future. ______ Links to Sam's Campaign sites: Official FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572736883281 Donations: https://donorbox.org/2025-friends-of-sam-campaign Canvassing: https://donorbox.org/events/735848/steps/choose_tickets ______ An important resource we'd like to share based on this episode: ______ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ______ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Tom Sullo

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:45:58 GMT

In this episode, Tom Sullo joins us to discuss his time at The Bible Speaks in Lenox, Greater Grace in Baltimore, and beyond. This winding tale of highs (pun intended) and lows kept us fascinated throughout, so buckle up! _____ TW: Domestic violence, mentions of abuse of minors (included a brief mention of the Ray Fernandez case), drug use, and alcohol use. _____ An important resource we want to share based on this episode: _____ *Suicide and Crisis Hotline (Including Addiction Services)* Call or Text 988 (US) _____ *Recovery Centers of America* 1-800-RECOVERY https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Carol and David

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:08:45 GMT

Siblings Carol (Bakalyan) Ames and David Bakalyan join us to discuss their experiences with The Bible Speaks, later known as Greater Grace World Outreach.
From traveling hours upon hours on school nights for services, to selling their family home for the church, to Lenox and "Divine Design" marriages, this episode is at times devastating and amusing - but remains powerful throughout.
TW: Mentions of various forms of abuse (including sexual, financial, religious, and mental abuse), abandonment/neglect, bullying, and trauma.
An important resource we want to share based on this episode:
*National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠
Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Competing With Who?

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:24:33 GMT

We're baaaaaack! In this episode, we wrap up 2024/Season 1 stats, discuss the immediate plan going forward, and muse over a conversation had with a listener. PSA: As our listeners are presumably all adults and we mark our content as "explicit", we have decided to not bleep out swears. If you have any concerns about that, we welcome you to reach out. Email us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on any major social networking platform.

Season Finale, ft. The Millstones: Jon & Caleb

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:22:23 GMT

Two members of the Millstones were kind enough to join us for our final episode of season 1! This is one you certainly won't want to miss - though it is rather heavy, so listen with care.
TW: various forms of abuse including CSA, trauma, mental health topics
IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: ⁠⁠https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/⁠⁠
The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones
RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE.
The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit ⁠⁠TheTrevorProject.org⁠⁠ or text 678-678.
The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠⁠ for more.
National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

The Appeal (Kudos to Jonas)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:00:59 GMT

As we near the end of Season 1, we finish off the court drama by covering the final appeal decision in the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. TW: Manipulation and Brainwashing Feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com and follow us on any major social media platform :)

Thus Sayeth the Judge

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:28:35 GMT

-WHO: Judge James F. Queenan Jr., US Bankruptcy Judge -WHAT: Opinion Allowing Claim of Elizabeth Dovydenas -WHERE: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts -WHEN: May 19, 1987 (Amended June 12, 1987) -WHY: Carl just couldn't help himself, apparently
TW: Manipulation and Brainwashing
Feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com and follow us on any major social media platform :)

One Year Later (ft. A Very Special Guest)

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:10:07 GMT

As we've hit the one year mark in this podcast journey, we'd like to say thank you to all of our supporters! Listen in as we celebrate and reflect on the past year. We're also joined by an incredibly special guest, and trust us, you won't want to miss this one! Thanks again - we can't wait to see what this next year will bring! Reach out to us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on any major social networking platform.

Everything All at Once

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:09:52 GMT

This episode has everything! Information on Rachael Denhollander, GRACE, Greater Grace's statement, the Millstones' statement, and of course, our usual rantings and ravings ;) ______ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: *Rachael Denhollander: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/ rjd.requests@gmail.com *The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones *GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/ *MCASA: ⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠. *RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. *The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠ for more. *National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ ______ Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Revisiting the CRI/Martin Report

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:59:31 GMT

We know, we know, we promised information on Rachael. We swear it's still coming - but with something this important, we'd rather take our time and get it right than do it quickly. Instead, we're revisiting the CRI/Martin Report and comparing it to current events and responses by Greater Grace! To hear the Martin Report in audio form, go to https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=56arCqtocdw&t=2599s. To read a text version of the report, email us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com and we will send you the file. No trigger warnings this time (phew!) beyond the general crappiness that we've all been dealing with. See you all next time :) And as always, stay safe and don't join any cults!

A Quick Update: Rachael Denhollander

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:10:50 GMT

We spoke with Rachael Denhollander. We will be sharing the content of that conversation in our next episode, so hang tight! ______ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: *Rachael Denhollander's Website: https://rachaeldenhollander.com/about/ *The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones *MCASA: ⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠. *RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. *The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit ⁠TheTrevorProject.org⁠ or text 678-678. *The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠ for more. *National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ ______ Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Dana Caron

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:34:30 GMT

We're joined by Dana Caron, who discusses her experiences growing up in Greater Grace and finding herself after leaving. ______ TW: Mentions of kidnapping, suicide, various forms of abuse (including against minors), bullying, eating disorders, drug and alcohol use ______ Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: ______ *Suicide and Crises Lifeline* - just dial 988 ⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)⁠ ______ *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠⁠ ______ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠ ______ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

The Albatrosses: Nicole and Sara

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:32:04 GMT

Nicole and Sara, of the protest group "The Albatrosses", join us to discuss the group, the experience of protesting, and what they hope to see in the future. _____ TW: brief mentions of religious abuse, sexual abuse of minors, and drug use _____ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: _____ The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: ⁠⁠https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/⁠⁠ _____ The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones _____ RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE _____ The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit ⁠⁠TheTrevorProject.org⁠⁠ or text 678-678 _____ The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠⁠ for more. _____ National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

What's Going On?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:34:21 GMT

Karen and Elita recap and react to recent events within the GGWO sphere. _____ TW: brief mention of allegations of CSA _____ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: _____ *The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones *MCASA: ⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠. *RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. *The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit ⁠TheTrevorProject.org⁠ or text 678-678. *The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠ for more. *National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ _____ Feel free to reach out to us directly at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

High Demand Relationships, featuring Dr. Laura Anderson

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:11:48 GMT

We were so honored and excited to be joined by Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD! She is a licensed psychotherapist, religious trauma expert and coach, speaker, educator, and author of the book "When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion". In this episode we discuss the connections and similarities between high control religious groups and domestic violence/controlling relationships. This is definitely one you won't want to miss! TW: religious trauma, domestic violence ______ Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: "When Religion Hurts You", Dr. Laura E. Anderson https://a.co/d/06nSsmL7 *Dr. Anderson's website*: ⁠Laura Anderson | Religious Trauma Expert (drlauraeanderson.com)⁠ *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 ⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ______ Thank you for listening!

Behind the Banner: A Conversation with Julie Scharper

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:57:32 GMT

Karen and Elita are joined by Julie Scharper of the Baltimore Banner to discuss the Millstone group and the recent allegations of abuse at Greater Grace World Outreach churches. _____ TW: spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, and rape _____ IMPORTANT RESOURCES: _____ The Baltimore Banner Landing Page: ⁠https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/greater-grace/⁠ The Millstones: https://linktr.ee/themillstones MCASA: ⁠Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault⁠. RAINN: Get help 24/7. Call the ⁠Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network⁠ by dialing 800.656.HOPE. The Trevor Project: A nonprofit focused on preventing LGBTQ suicide. Visit ⁠TheTrevorProject.org⁠ or text 678-678. The Reclamation Collective: A network of therapists who specialize in religious trauma. Visit ⁠ReclamationCollective.com⁠ for more. National Mental Health Hotline: 866-903-3787, ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

10K Giveaway!

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:18:19 GMT

Friends, Romans, Countrymen...lend us your listens! We are almost at 10,000 listens across Apple and Spotify (truly incredible!) so we decided to do a giveaway! We've created some merch - a hat and a shirt - and will be giving away one of each :) There are multiple ways to win, so check out this episode and our socials for all the info. And once again, thank you all so much for being part of this podcast!

Purity Culture

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:20:11 GMT

Here we go folks! This one got deep (so deep)...buckle up! _____ TW: mental health topics, various forms of abuse (including sexual assault), suicide, sexual content Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: _____ choosingtherapy.com _____ *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 ⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Andrea and Deanna

Sun, 26 May 2024 13:22:36 GMT

Sister, sister! Sisters Andrea and Deanna join us to discuss their time with Greater Grace, how it impacted their family, and where they are now! TW: various forms of abuse (including sexual abuse), neglect, alcohol/drug use, cancer and death, mental health topics, and...spoilers for the show Succession, because of course we did haha ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠ https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Ode to Moms

Sun, 12 May 2024 15:23:29 GMT

Happy Mother's Day everyone! We're very excited to have our mom join us for this one :) She offers a glimpse into her story and some deep wisdom on the struggle of women and mothers in our society and in "the church". _____ Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: _____ *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠ _____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

The Path to Empath

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:23:41 GMT

Join Elita and Karen as they consider the impacts of trauma and abuse on personality and empathy. This one gets heavy at times, so take care when listening! _____ Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Death, Cancer, Mental Illness, Trauma _____ Important Resource: *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Jonathan

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:33:22 GMT

Jonathan joins us to discuss his history with TBS/GGWO, our access to pop culture as children within the ministry, and various mental health topics. It was such a great conversation - thank you for joining us Jonathan! ____ TW: Mental Health Topics, Thoughts of Self Harm, Brainwashing, and Various Types of Abuse ____ Important Resources: *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠ https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and as always, please respect the privacy of our guests. Feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Updates and Future Things!

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:07:43 GMT

This podcast has everything! Updates, mistakes, Carl "apologizing", Hitler-esque salutes (I wish I was joking), fires, future plans...oh, and Happy Easter :) _____ Mild trigger warning - brief mention of allegations of SA against minors. _____ Reach out to us anytime at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com and find us on practically every social media platform known to man! It'll be under some variation of our name with the same photo for everything.

Guestisode: Betsy Dovydenas

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:57:12 GMT

We are so incredibly excited to say this - Betsy Dovydenas was kind enough to join us for an interview! We had a lovely time with her, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. ____ Find Betsy's book, "If You Want To Know How I Got Brainwashed" on Amazon! ____ TW: Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Grooming, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Disordered Eating ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠ https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Lenox in the 80s (Icing on a Really Gross Cake)

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:44:32 GMT

Lenox, Massachusetts. The early-mid 80's. The scandals, the sermons, the audacity. _____ email - childrenofgrace@gmail.com, instagram - @childrenofgrace_podcast, facebook - facebook.com/ChildrenOfGracePodcast, tiktok - @children.of.grace

The Road to Lenox (was Paved with Good Intentions)

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:33:53 GMT

God (Carl) picked Lenox, and off we go! Covering the first few years in Lenox, from 1976-1979 (with a couple trips down memory lane, of course). See you in the 80s! _____ email - childrenofgrace@gmail.com _____ instagram - @childrenofgrace_podcast _____ facebook - facebook.com/ChildrenOfGracePodcast _____ tiktok - @children.of.grace

Guestisode: Dan and Jami, Part 2

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:31:42 GMT

Siblings Dan and Jami are back to discuss their time growing up in Carl's looming shadow, all the way from Woolwich-Wiscasset to Lenox. TW: Child Abuse, Violence, Death of a pet ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠ https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Guestisode: Dan and Jami, Part 1

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:47:18 GMT

We have our first brave guests! Siblings Dan and Jami join us to discuss their time growing up in Carl's looming shadow, all the way from Woolwich-Wiscasset to Lenox. TW: General Abuse, Child Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse ____ Important Resources: *Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline* CALL OR TEXT (800)422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

A Little Levity

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:55:08 GMT

Hey there! Slight change in plans, we'll explain I promise. Thank you for listening and for your support over the past year :) We appreciate all of you, and we can't wait to see what 2024 brings! -Elita & Karen

The Bible Speaks (Through Carl Apparently)

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:34:26 GMT

Welcome back everyone! In this episode we discuss the beginning of "The Bible Speaks" ministry in South Berwick. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @childrenofgrace_podcast :)

Getting to Know You, Part 2

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:59:39 GMT

In this episode, Karen dives in and sheds light on some of her experiences at home and within the church. ____ Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: ____ *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 ⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthhotline.org/⁠⁠ ____ Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Gratitude & Lessons Learned

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:52:38 GMT

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Elita and Karen take a pause from the storytimes to reflect on what they're grateful for! It felt like a good time for a more lighthearted episode :) Feel free to email us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com or reach out via instagram @childrenofgrace_podcast - we'd love to hear from youI

Getting to Know You, Part 1

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:46:49 GMT

In this episode Elita tells a little more of her story. We hope that through this, you can get to know us a bit better! Some important resources we want to share based on this episode: --- *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ --- *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ --- Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

In the Beginning (Carl's Version)

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:06:00 GMT

In this episode, Elita and Karen discuss the early history of Carl Stevens - the man who would go on to found what's now known as Greater Grace World Outreach (GGWO). Enjoy!

What is Normal, Anyway?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:09:24 GMT

For their first official episode, Elita and Karen discuss the moments in their lives when they realized they weren't living in a typical situation. This mainly pertains to life within their home, but extends out into the church as well! --- As you listen, be aware that there are sensitive topics discussed in this episode. Please take care of yourself - only listen if that's something that feels right for you, and take breaks if you need them :) --- Some important resources to share based on this episode: *National Domestic Violence Hotline* 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ *National Mental Health Hotline* 866-903-3787 https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ --- From this point on, episodes will be posted bi-weekly (every two weeks). Thank you for listening, and please feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com!

Hello, and Welcome!

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:57:50 GMT

Welcome to Children of Grace - a podcast about two sisters growing up in a high demand religion and how that has shaped our lives. Please bear with us as we get started! This is our first time podcasting, and as we get more experience the audio (and our ability to speak English properly apparently) will get better! Feel free to reach out to us at childrenofgracepodcast@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, corrections, or anything you’d like to share!