"LIFE AFTER THE CULT" w/Shannon Walker PT 1

EPISODE 41: PART 1 On tonight's episode we are hanging with our new friend, Shannon Walker. Shannon is a licensed mental health coach/therapist and also a "survivor" of what she considers to be a cult, originally located in Arkansas, but is now tied to Tee Ramp in Hamilton, AL. She's going to share her journey as a teen to young adulthood being involved in that specific ministry and what she experienced on the inside of it. Not just in church, but while living with the "leaders" and other "at risk" students and how their actions and their teachings ultimately pushed her away from the Christian Faith. ***** DISCLAIMER: WE ARE IN NO WAY ACUSING ANYONE OF ANYTHING. WE ARE ONLY SHARING THE FIRST HAND STORIES OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THESE "MINISTRIES". WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE RAMP,, THEY EITHER WON'T SPEAK WITH US OR WHEN WE LEFT MESSAGE THEY WON'T CALL US BACK. WE ARE FULLY OPEN TO HEARING THEIR SIDE OF THINGS. We are offering a place for the people who have been involved in this ministry, to have a platform to tell their side of the story. We would love to speak with them as well and hear their side of the story. But so far, this will be interview 3 of currently 4 that have committed to wanting to share their stories, as well as a plethora of others that have yet found the courage or are on the fence about sharing. All their stories line up and are very similar, none of them know each others and all have walked away from the faith. Our goal is to always point everyone to Jesus. This is a subject we don't take lightly, but leaders, elders, ministers, anyone who accepts an "office" out of the bible, or the call of the ministry, are held to a higher standard and are called to serve the people... not be served. We simply want these people and ministries to teach the truth of the gospel with out twisting it to fit their desires and hold true to the teachings of the bible & Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy chapters 3, 4 & 5. Here's what google defines as a cult: A Cult is a system or group of people who practice excessive devotion to a figure, object, or belief system, typically following a charismatic leader. Three main characteristics of a cult are: Charismatic leader Cults are led by a charismatic leader who is considered a genius, prophet, or messiah. Isolation Cult members are isolated from family and friends, and are discouraged from questioning the cult's doctrine. Control Cult leaders have extreme control over members' lives, including what they eat, wear, and who they can have relationships with. It is up to you to decide for yourself if you agree with Shannon and others like her or if you want to continue to put your money, time and effort in these "ministries" that take the bible and make it fit their narrative. If you are currently involved in a ministry like this or have ever been a part and would like to share your story please reach out to us. Help is out there for those who have been abused. Jesus in no way cane to earth to have us serve anyone but God the father. He never told us to bow to man or that life would be full of health & wealth & prosperity. In fact he said "we would have troubles in this life, but to believe in him because he's overcame the world. He said we would be persecuted, but we have peace in him. Check out Shannon's Social media: https://www.instagram.com/the_shannon_shares https://www.youtube.com/@the_shannon_shares https://www.tiktok.com/@the_shannon_share Among the Ashes Podcast - Make sure to give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review :) If you have a show idea or would like to be apart of the show, email us or shoot us a DM/EMAIL us: https://www.amongtheashes@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/amongtheashespodcast https://www.instgram.com/amongtheashespodcast https://www.tiktok.com/amongtheashespodcast https://www.youtube.com/@amongtheashespodcast FRIENDS OF THE SHOW: www.youtube.com/@FullFrontalInvestigations #krystalk #FlyAway #nocopyrightsounds #copyrightfree▽ Connect with NCSTwitch / nocopyrightsounds Spotify http://spoti.fi/NCSSoundCloud / nocopyrightsounds Facebook / nocopyrightsounds Twitter / ncsounds Google+ http://google.com/+nocopyrightsoundsInstagram / nocopyrightsounds_ ▽ Follow MendumSoundCloud / mendumofficial Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mendumoffici...Twitter / mendumofficial Instagram / mendumofficial ▽ Follow Krys TalkSoundCloud / krystalkmusic Facebook / krystalkmusic Twitter / krystalkmusic