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🛐 What happens when narcissistic leaders make it a spiritually bad place to worship? It's no worship at all because it goes to the pride and control of man. Join us for this amazing season 2 finale episode with special guest Bible teacher and music artist Michael Card.Download this Special Podcast Season 2 Finale:🤡How Spiritual Abuse Ruins Worship | Michael Card➡️ Links in Bio🎧Listen to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-worship-leader/id1609639138Watch Video: https://youtu.be/UgE2UFZzOfsSupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

💒 So don't fall for the lie that you need to stay to be noted as faithful when the reality is that you're faithful to leave it.Download the New "My Reel" Episode:You Are Faithful to Leave Your Abusive Church🎧Listen to Podcast ➡️ Links in Biohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-worship-leader/id1609639138Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

🚩What's your red flag warning in church? Red flags of the narcissistic pastor and the hypocrisy make it very difficult for staff members to have a level of trust and confidence. Also, it makes it hard to know exactly where you stand with this kind of person, especially, on church staff.Don't miss this episode to hear our friend from across the pond Graham Phillips, as he shares about his adversarial forces in the spiritual abuse battleground.🎧Listen to THIS New Podcast Episode Drop @BranonDempsey🚩Red Flag Warning / Graham's StoryGraham Phillips: Worship Leader / Pastor / Wordview.co.uk🎧Listen to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-worship-leader/id1609639138📺 Watch Youtube:  https://youtu.be/OyO284bv12sSupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Is making the worship service successful really a win - what is the battle - what are we trying to win - who is it for?? I had a message shared with me this morning and I want to give you my thoughts on this topicDownload and Enjoy:🗣️Sunday Sunday Sunday! What are we really trying to win?? | Real Talk with Branon➡️ Links in Bio🎧Listen to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-worship-leader/id1609639138Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Was it just something said, was it something someone did, or was it something more spiritually? In church, we can shrug off talk or overlook behaviors, but what happens when it becomes abusive? How do you know when things have gone too far? 👺Don't miss this Special Edition Podcast as @GaryDurbin interviews @BranonDempsey.🎧Listen to THIS New Podcast Episode Drop:How Do You Know It's Spiritual Abuse? | Branon Dempsey & Gary Durbin➡️ Links in Bio🎧Listen to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-worship-leader/id1609639138Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Hey Narc Pastor: You just can't make a victim do what you want unless they let you.Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

How do you know, or do you know, you serve with a narcissistic pastor? Trouble begins when we take a staff job with the "Nice-At-First-Pastor", only to find out later that he/she is the complete opposite. What do you do in this situation, run or resolve? Here to help us today is returning guest Steve Hartman.🎧Listen to THIS Episode: Invasion of the Narcissistic PastorWATCH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/qdNHPRbK330Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

➡️ Spiritually abusive churches hide the abuse to maintain power, damage hurting souls that are gueniely trying to seek God, while they deny problems to continue their cyclic behavoir. This is why survivors have a hard time leaving and putting spiritual abuse behind them. It's not that they don't have enough faith. Their trust in others was betrayed. Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Toxic positivity is pressuring survivors to look on the spiritual bright side. The pastor or religious leader may say things like: "It's God's will," "Pray about it," or "Jesus cares." Yes, it's a fact that God is in control, yes we can pray and Jesus does care. Jesus did say to "weep with those who weep." This is also the underlying reason why churches are not good at receiving other's pain, much less than helping survivors in their abuse. Healthy Christian support, helps people identify with their pain, let them know they are not alone, and that we have a real God who can sympathize and heal their pain. Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

How are we leading people in worship who suffer from abuse, namely, spiritual?Churches should be places of sanctuary and refuge, but for many, they can become sites of spiritual abuse. Spiritual abuse is a severe problem primarily hidden, with those in authority using their position to manipulate, control, and even harm those within the congregation. As worship leaders, what can we do to get out from behind the music and get in front of helping people who have been spiritually abused?Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Have you ever felt like you are done with church? Disappointed, hurt and damaged by abusive church leaders? Has it all ever left you wondering if God sees or hears you by what you’ve been through?Francesca’s story of struggle and courage is here today to help us understand there is power in changing the end of your story.Francesca McDowall | It’s Not The End | Surviving Spiritual Abuse🎧Listen to Podcast📺 Watch Youtube: https://youtu.be/sNHt61kZ6VQ--Francesca McDowall is the author of 'Surviving Spiritual Abuse – Hope Healing & Restoration for those who have experienced hurt '. She is also the founder of the ReSart Therapeutic Coaching Programme. She is passionate about supporting individuals to heal, be made whole and pursue God’s purpose for their life. Francesca holds a MA in Coaching and Mentoring, a BSc in Psychology and is the Founder and Director of Elevate Coaching & Consultancy Ltd. An experienced Managing Director,Inspirational Speaker, Leadership Coach and Award Winning Mentor, she works with individuals and groups on their personal and professional goals. Francesca writes a blog, hosts a podcast and has served as a life group leader in her local church.Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Spiritual abuse and abusive people can throw some pretty tough and ugly things our way. It's painful and can dampen a person's faith, just as we see in the Bible, so what do we do? Download the App and Find Us Here On 👋Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/c/join/CJRYRP0BSupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Branon tells his story, from abuse to survival to help people face the shadows of their pain and face the light of healing. Download New Episode | Season 2:💫 Hi, My Name Is Branon, Here’s My Story. 🎧Listen to PodcastSupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Staying in an abusive system only incurs further damage to the soul. Like any abusive relationship, it is imperative to exit the system in order to be healed. You don’t need to stay to remain faithful. You are faithful by leaving toxic people as you show care, respect and honor your spiritual health to God and to those who truly love you.Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

Is you pastor a Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde - or are they both? There is a reason why behaviors matter. What may seem as a series of impulsivity, micro-managing, gaslighting and narcism, are really tale-tale signs of the real person you are working with. Let’s pull back the curtain with Ian Morgan Chron as we learn more about why behaviors matter and how to handle the damage they cause.Download New Episode | Season 2:💫 Ian Morgan Cron | “Help My Pastor Is Mr. Hyde!!”🎧Listen to Podcast or 📺 Watch Youtube ➡️ Link in BioSupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

“I was alone even though I was married and had kids. I was a pastor during all this time. I had all these people in the church family, but I was alone because I wouldn't let anyone else over the wall. I kept building the wall higher.” - Greg Williams (Author/Speaker/Counselor)Sometimes jumping into a new church or staff role doesn’t solve the issue of trauma. We can put on the mask and build a wall, but it doesn’t stop the hurting. How can a person heal from their pain and not allow emotional barriers and baggage to prevent them from moving forward?Video link: https://youtu.be/jDejTC0ghG8Dr. Gregory WilliamsDr. Gregory Williams is on the Administrative Leadership Team at Baylor College of Medicine’s OB/GYN Department located in Texas Children’s Hospital He has a PhD in Counseling and is a well-known speaker/teacher.He is the author of new book this April 2022 "When the Dark Clouds Come" and  “Shattered by the Darkness: Putting the Pieces Back Together After Child Abuse” Greg travels the country speaking to thousands of people on child abuse, the aftermaths of abuse, the detection and recognition of abuse and the importance of the Adverse Childhood Experiences.  He is the head of the Baylor College of Medicine’s pilot program in conjunction with Emory College and the University of San Diego Medical School in developing curriculum for medical schools to incorporate ACEs training at the residency/fellowship levels. He also is pastor of Faith Springs Church in Pearland, TXhttps://shatteredbythedarkness.wpcomstaging.com/Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

The most underrated age for worship leaders is between 40 and 60 - this means you are not done yet! Young or old, your perspective on life and commitment to ministry expresses it’s value in more ways your credit for. @BranonDempsey #ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader#BeforeTheWorshipBegins #WorshipLeaders #WorshipTeamTraining Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

When we can find other people like us who've experienced similar things that we can start to feel like we have a community again. We are spiritually damaged, but that doesn't mean we must stay this way. We are never without hope and the ability to heal.In her own words, ex-Quiverfull member Abbi Nye shares her story of suffering and survival to confront and bring awareness to the growing threat of spiritual abuse on every level.Download New Season 2 Episode:💫 Abbi Nye | "In Her Own Words" Part 2➡️ Listen to Podcast or Watch Youtube ➡️ Link in BioVideo linkhttps://youtu.be/Ib5jAZ619WESupport the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.

[TRIGGER WARNING🔔]  Quiverfull: Few Americans have heard of this ideology—but most are aware of the Duggar family, subjects of the reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting,” and one of the most famous Quiverfull families.People followed the Duggar family for years because the big-family lifestyle was entertaining and presumed to be unique. Still, more recent revelations about Josh Duggar revealed what is all too common in Quiverfull families: incest, child sexual abuse, and systematic abuse coverups based on a twisted understanding of biblical forgiveness. In her own words, ex-Quiverfull member Abbi Nye shares her story of suffering and survival to confront and bring awareness to the growing threat of spiritual abuse on every level.Download New Season 2 Episode:💫 Abbi Nye | "In Her Own Words" Part 1Video linkhttps://youtu.be/pGNQfIj3dm0Support the show➡️ Join the conversation or DM over Twitter or Instagram: @branondempsey ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 ➡️ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2023 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.