Defined By God Ministries Podcast
by Anna Harris
We help Christians who are looking for hope and healing from trauma and adversity. We interview experts on recovery from trauma and PTSD, as well as share real life stories of people. We focus on recovery from trauma, spiritual abuse, religious trauma and domestic abuse. Join us as we discuss the latest and best strategies for recovery and thriving. We love introduce people to the love of God, our loving heavenly Father, and to their true identity as His children.
Episodes
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Podcast #36 - Nourishing and Nurturing your Heart (ft. Mark Head)
Anna and guest Mark Head, founder and director of Finding Home, discuss dynamics of, and how we can best nourish and nurture our hearts. Discover: - What our hearts secretly long for - How the Father's Love can change your heart - Understanding what heart transformation looks like - The stages of...
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Podcast #35 - Knowing the heart of the Father with Anna Harris (solo episode)
Anna recaps this past year (2023) and shares some exciting news about the new year, including the release of her debut book, "Not Abandoned: How the Love of God and Understanding Our True Identity Overcomes Abandonment and Rejection from Adoption, Trauma & Adversity", and a conference in the...
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Podcast #34 - How to love and heal your inner child and ”The Father’s Love Letter” with Barry Adams
Our guest on this episode is Barry Adams, the author of The Father's love letter that went viral and has been seen by millions of people around the world and is available in 126 different languages. Barry heard the Father say to him: "I don't love you because you do anything to deserve it, I love...
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Podcast #33 - ”Untwisting Scriptures” author Rebecca Davis talks about Book 5 & Book Crafters Academy
"Untwisting Scriptures" author Rebecca Davis talks about her latest book: Untwisting Scriptures to Find Freedom and Joy in Jesus Christ: Book 5 Brokenness & Suffering, as well as her author coaching training called Book Crafters Academy. Once again Anna and Rebecca dive into some common teachings...
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Podcast #32 - Psychologically kidnapped? Coercive control and domestic abuse w/ Dr. Debra Wingfield
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month! This is a very INFORMATIVE podcast on domestic violence and coercive control. PDF slideshow available (link below). What is the difference between domestic violence and coercive control? For years, people have thought of domestic abuse as only physical...
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Podcast #31 - How to recognize narcissistic tendencies in relationships with Annette Chesney
Join us for this incredibly insightful podcast episode with Annette Chesney! The topic of "narcissism" is a popular topic in the world today. What is it? What does it look like? The lingering affects of narcissistic abuse can cause you to doubt yourself and keep you "stuck". In this episode we…
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Podcast #30 - ”What is the Orphan heart and how do I know if I have one?” with Andy Glover
What is the orphan heart and how do I know if I have one? Are we all born with it? How do we allow God's love to pour in and change us? Andy and Anna talk about some of the characteristics of an orphan heart and how it influences the way we navigate through the world and our life. They also…
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Podcast #29 - Post Abortion Grief and Trauma Recovery with Dave Wernli
Trigger warning: In today's podcast/video we discuss the sensitive topic of post abortive grief and trauma recovery. In today's podcast we discuss the sensitive, important topic of post abortive grief and trauma recovery. This is not a political discussion, nor an ethical discussion. We are…
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Podcast: Anna’s Story and Retreat information, featuring Mark Head
Join us on this week's podcast where Mark Head interviews Anna as she talks about the hidden impacts of being adopted at birth, and how the love of the Father transformed her life! Have you ever felt like you didn't quite fit in? Like you were different from everyone else? Whether you've been...
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Podcast #28: Anna’s Story and what you can expect at the retreat - ft. Mark Head
Join us on this week's podcast where Mark Head interviews Anna as she talks about the hidden impacts of being adopted at birth, and how the love of the Father transformed her life! Have you ever felt like you didn't quite fit in? Like you were different from everyone else? Whether you've been...
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Podcast #27 - When ’forgiveness’ teachings are harmful!
What did Jesus REALLY say about forgiveness? We trust that this teaching will bring you a lot of freedom when it comes to the forgiveness message that many of us have been taught in the church. This is an open, honest conversation about the responsibility of both parties when it comes to...
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Podcast #26 - EMDR Therapy. Is it Christian friendly?
In this episode we look at EMDR therapy. What is it?, How does it work? What are the benefits? And is it "Christian friendly"? Our guest today is Esly Carvalho, Ph.D., T.E.P., and she explains EMDR in such a clear, simple way. If you've been wondering if it's something you should try, or want to...
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Podcast #25 - Receiving inner healing after Spiritual Abuse (with live exercise) with Melinda Wilson
**This is an episode you do not want to miss!! It also includes a real-time exercise that you can do at home as you watch!** This conversation offers so much FREEDOM from religious messaging and brings the conversation and focus back to Jesus - the one who heals us. In this episode we talk with...
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Podcast #24 - What happens when a full-time minister goes into a ”spiritual coma” for 11 years??
Janice went from being in full time ministry, ministering all over the world with her husband, to one day just saying "I just can't do this anymore". Little did she know she was in for an 11 year long journey of deconstructing her faith and learning for the first time who she REALLY was. She had...
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Podcast - The TRAVESTY of the Christian TRY HARDER Treadmill - with Mark Head
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Upcoming Retreat with Anna and Mark coming October 2023! Sign up for the waitlist and receive more details here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/648fd58af94b5294ed86b5af What do you do when "trying harder" doesn't work? When Christianity becomes about your effort and what...
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Podcast #23 - When sexual abuse and sexual assault are mishandled and covered up by church leaders
TRIGGER WARNING - This podcast episode contains stories of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Naomi shares her courageous story of survival and healing from growing up in a sexually abusive home and later becoming a victim of sexual assault. When Naomi's mother found out about the sexual abuse...
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Podcast #22 - ”Don’t waste a good death” - Let God give your dreams new life!
Shannon and her husband were radically changed when they encountered the love of the Father. Together they started "Project 319" a ministry that shares stories of how the Father's love has changed people's hearts and lives, and they do it through documentaries, and teachings. They also do mission...
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Podcast #21 - Religious Trauma: Is your body telling you that something isn’t right? Here’s how to listen
Have you ever noticed your body shrink back or get tense around certain people? It could be a trauma response. Your body doesn't lie and is always speaking. It's smarter and more intuitive than we often give it credit for. In this podcast episode Tabitha talks about different ways that trauma can...
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Podcast #20 - Died, came back to life! Free from addiction, abuse, trafficking, mental health issues
Desiree Simons is a Certified Trauma and Resilience Life Coach. She's a wife and mother of 2 and has been rescued by Jesus from addiction, death, fear, bad habits and many other things. Desiree has had a life of ups and downs and has been through various severe traumas. She went through a painful...
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Podcast #19 - Is there a connection between PTSD and ADD?? - Jon Archambault
Watch as Jon Archambault and Anna Harris have a candid discussion about Attention Deficit Disorder and how the diagnosis seems to be increasing in adults, especially females. They discuss the similarities and differences between PTSD and ADD. Jon Archambault is a retired Corporal from the…
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Podcast #18 - Canadian Veteran shares experience with PTSD and his recovery journey
Jon Archambault is a retired Corporal from the Canadian Armed Forces and also spent 6 years in Law Enforcement. He was diagnosed with PTSD and Depression after his time in the military and police service, but he says that his diagnoses do not define him. He is now a trained Trauma and Resiliency...
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Podcast #17 - Untwisting Scriptures that have been used to tie you up, gag you and tangle your mind
Untwisting Scriptures that have been used to tie you up, gag you and tangle your mind about "gossip", "negative words" and "negative emotions" What does the Bible really say about gossip or speaking negatively about someone? What does it say about "being positive" all the time or about "negative...
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Podcast #16 - ”When the abuser is both your husband and Pastor” with Diana Iraheta
Diana shares her story about how her husband, a well known Pastor and leader of a local charismatic church, abused her to the point where she no longer could fight for her marriage. The confusion that surrounded her marriage and time in the ministry was complex. She encountered gaslighting,...
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Podcast #15 - The life I didn’t expect with Ray Cerda
Ray's story is one of overcoming tragedy. On this podcast, Ray discusses his life and the accident that changed everything. He explains his difficult journey from boyhood to manhood with the challenges that come from being a quadriplegic. Ray explains what it means to be "disabled" and offers a...
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Podcast #14 - Deconstructing your faith - An open conversation with Janet King
Janet tells her story about growing up in the church and doing "all the things" that were expected of her, only to have her world crash down all around her. She had family members suddenly pass away, she got divorced, left church, and had to start her life over at 55 years old. She had so many...
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Podcast #13 - Stephan Kruger - Reimagining your faith
"God has a Gilgal for you!" - Stephan Kruger Gilgal was a place of "rolling off". God doesn't want you to bring all the old things that weigh you down into the new season. God wants to bring you into your promise land and NOW is the time to throw off the old and step into the new. God in his...
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Podcast #12 - Lise Kruger - Seeing God Through Creativity
Every single person on the planet is creative because God is creative, and he made us in His image. We have the ability to bring heaven to earth by creating things that have not been seen or invented yet. Through dreams and visions the Holy Spirit is able to bring creative solutions to problems…
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Podcast #11 - Trisha Frost - Experiencing the Father's Embrace Through Loss and Grief
"You can't embrace your destiny when the pain of loss is dictating your future." - Trisha Frost There are all kinds of losses and no "one" way to heal. There is no "five steps to recovery" because everyone's process is different. Trisha explores "life after loss" and how to support those who may…
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Podcast #10 - Dr. Yves Abraham - Recovery from Trauma
This episode dives into the world of mental health, recovering from trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, redeeming spaces, triggers, grounding techniques, and why we can't just "move on". It is important to know that processing trauma is in fact a process, and there are many techniques to help with the...
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Podcast #9 - Stephen Hill - You deserve the love of God
Religion says that we have to work our way upwards towards God, where Christianity is God making His way down to us. He did this by sending Jesus to be the catalyst between man and God. When we fully know and understand this, we can enter into rest and live from a place of authentic relationship...
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Podcast #8 - Jonathan Puddle - Taking a break from church
Is it ok to question God or question what you believe? Do you feel guilty for not wanting to go to church anymore? Jonathan Puddle explores the questions that so many of us have but are unsure how to address. In our latest podcast, we explore the topic of 'deconstructing' or 'examining' our…
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Podcast #7 - Amy Black - How to release trauma from the body
Did you know that when you experience trauma, it's actually stored in your physical body? All the stress and pain from a traumatic event could still be living in your body, effecting your day-to-day functionality and you may not even know it. How do we release trauma? How do we know if we're...
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Podcast #6 - Cherie Trent & Anna Harris - Teaching on Dreams and LIVE Interpretations
Ever have a dream that feels so real, so vivid, and wonder what it means? Anna and Cherie dive into the wonderful world of dreams and interpret some of our viewers dreams LIVE along with a Q&A!
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Podcast #5 - Patricia Bootsma - What happens when we get prophecy wrong? Do we need a change in the prophetic movement?
Have you lost trust in Prophetic voices due to incorrect words? Have you received a prophetic word that just doesn't seem to come to pass? What is the difference between psychics and prophetic people? Do you operate in the prophetic and want to learn how to sharpen your gift? Want to know how to...
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Podcast #4 - John MacDonald - Misogyny in the Church
"We can't keep this (misogyny) up and talk about the love of God. They're not compatible". - John MacDonald Join us for an interesting and enlightening talk on misogyny in and outside of church culture. Growing up in Scotland, misogyny was so embedded in the culture that John thought it was…
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Podcast #3 - Doug Crew - Bitter Root Judgements
Doug's Father left him and his mother at 4 years old. Growing up Doug was scared of becoming his Father and didn't realize the bitter root judgements that had taken hold of his heart. Until one day he heard Jack Frost speak on the Father Heart of God that changed everything. Now he's the head of...
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Podcast #2 - Ian Ross - How to receive comfort in uncertain times
There's no doubt that this year has been a year like no other. God showed Ian how to receive comfort and remain in perfect peace during this time of uncertainty. We pray that you KNOW this perfect peace and rest in it as you wait upon the Lord and spend time in His presence.
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Podcast #1 - Ian Ross - "If I'm all you have, am I enough?"
"I've been ruined by the love of the Father, I can't go back. He's so radically changed me that I have to go on." - Ian Ross God asked Ian a question, he said "If I'm all you have, am I enough?" After selling his house and leaving his comfortable corporate job, God told Ian to go to Holland to...
About this show
We help Christians who are looking for hope and healing from trauma and adversity. We interview experts on recovery from trauma and PTSD, as well as share real life stories of people. We focus on recovery from trauma, spiritual abuse, religious trauma and domestic abuse. Join us as we discuss the latest and best strategies for recovery and thriving. We love introduce people to the love of God, our loving heavenly Father, and to their true identity as His children.
Hosted by
Anna Harris