This is Your Brain on Spiritual Abuse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 เม.ย. 2022
- This satire video is to bring awareness to people who have experienced spiritual abuse. I did not write this script, I did not film it and I did not edit it. All I did was show up and play a part. All of this was put together by Naomi Wright, a former cult member. Naomi is the daughter of a pseudo-Christian cult leader. She was raised, yet hidden, within mainstream culture and public school education, where no one knew-or the few with a sense of something, stayed silent. She did not know this was the case until she was 28, from which point she has sought after truth with a questioning mind, adamant to never find herself so lost again. This was filmed by Justin Jackola, a very talented film director.
Thank you Naomi for asking me to be a part of your project! I hope it helps many people be rescued from cults and spiritual abuse.
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Thank you for making this video. My family left one of these crazy remnant groups last July. Since then, we have been working through the 7 year experience and deconstructing the evils that were taught in it, to where the Bible speaks truth. We are still working through the trauma of it and rest in His peace regardless of the difficulty. It's a sad comfort to know that we were not the only one's. In the understanding that I have now, knowing that the things that I said and did in this group, I am so thankful for the grace that God has for me and my family. Be encouraged, and please continue to make content. It's very funny and eye opening.
What can you tell us about the missionary called: fisher(s) of men missionaries?
I love your videos, they really hit home! There would be two points in which I disagree with on though in this video which are the prophets and Jesus not knowing His return. Jesus does know when He will return, when He was here on earth as a human, like any other man, He did not know the day nor the hour. But now that He is reunited with the Father in Heaven, He knows, for He is one with the Father and was right there with God the Father in the making of the plan of salvation. As for the prophets Joel 2:28 says, "“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions." Just because we have the ability to commune with the Lord now, doesn't mean He doesn't have a use to use people to redirect others and to warn people.
Similarly to writing the script for this video, we're both laughing and crying over the comments. We're so glad this is resonating, and yet, we're not, because it means someone has suffered these kinds of abuses, which should never be. For any of you who would find support beneficial, or any of you who desire to increase your knowledge for prevention of victimization or revictimization, please follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our activities!
Thank you, Melissa, for the opportunity to bring this idea to life...I still regret not randomly taking a big bite out of that sweet potato (I just dislike them so much!). - Naomi
Ty Melissa, Naomi & all who made this skit possible. AWESOME message AND talent!!
The tragedy of spiritual abuse is that so many people "deconvert" from Christianity, without knowing the true Gospel
I agree
Christopher Green, You hit the nail on the head! I have some very close family members who have gone through that, and now they are so scandalized, they seem unreachable! They get upset and shut down when the Gospel is mentioned. 😣 It's heartbreaking!
they were never believers to begin with
This is so true.
Or they continue on in these situations, afraid to come out to hear and accept Jesus, or thinking this is the real Christian life.
This was like having a knife cut through me. I allowed a “ prophet “ to tell me to stop studying that God told me to be still. Thank you Father God for your grace that pulled me away. God is still working darkness out of my heart that I allowed to take root .
AMEN! God bless you sister. Jesus Christ IS Lord!!!
This was scary... I have sounded like that before 😨. Spiritual abuse sucks!! Praise God for deliverance from the cults. Thank you Jesus!!! 🙌
I grew up in a family of unbelievers, and became a believer at 21. I was fortunate to have been led to a group with solid teaching. I had always envied those who grew up in church. I believed they had an easier spiritual walk, and better lives. Reading these stories helps me to understand that the Evil One may even be found in “church” groups, and perhaps a thin silver lining is that I have been spared that experience. I find myself praying as I read these stories, as my heart hurts.
I'm in a group that is working through being hurt by "churches" I was kicked out for standing up for the bible.... thanks! Well done!
That would be me too 😂
May God plant you in a faithful local body.
@@stevenbackus3778 No, but we are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together for communion (common union), the teaching of the Word, encouraging one another etc. And where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, He is in the midst.
@@stevenbackus3778 Yea, ok. I see where your beliefs lie. I'll leave it at that. And I never saud tge church was a bldg. It's a gathering of Christians who are saved & washed by the blood of Jesus, no matter where they gather. Yes, the Church is His body. Good day.
@@stevenbackus3778 🤷♀️🤪
I have so many sweet friends trapped in this mindset.....it is so hard to reason with them because they are so "devout" and hyperactive in their church involvement.
Reasoning is often in vain without Christian love and humble heart. We cannot force anyone, but we can try to heal their spiritual and mental (perhaps even physical) wounds, and we can try to get them understand "our" point of view on these topics. If we abide in Christ, it always has impact on people around us even if we say nothing.
When she said, “It’s literally in the Bible” and then followed it up with “1st Timothy…Chapter 2” I was shook!🤯 LOL I always say “…or something” in my head, so that was a pleasant surprise. Keep ‘em coming Melissa!😄
Ms. Wright is a brave woman for facing, overcoming then exposing the cult lies she had accepted and lived under. A little hard to watch because her portrayal of someone so deceived and heavily burdened rings true. Brilliant as always, Melissa. Well done and thank you.
Yes, Naomi plays the part well. It's quite saddening but praise God He got her away from it all.
That was awesome and at the same time so sad . I was born into a JW family , then dragged into new age junk . God so graciously saved me out of it all . He touched my heart right in the middle of a new age conference, called me out of the darkness into His light. I am so grateful . Love listening to you 💞
Amen, thank the LORD. God Bless you.
Wonderful that you were saved out of the New Age nonsense! Same here but only after many years of darkness and demonization. God is so gracious and merciful.
@@stevenbackus3778 um the denomination matters. For example Catholicism teaches things that are literally against God's word, that can lead people astray from the true gospel, and has teachings that aren't Biblical. And so is the case of Mormons etc.
And it's not "all are the same". By that logic you might as well go and convert to Islam, because they also claim that they believe in our God.
Riase your hand if you're also recovering from Spiritual Abuse! (Me 👋) I'll keep you all in my prayers ❤
“Calling juror 666”. I literally laughed out loud!
Crud - I missed the spoiler alert. 🤣
Ive escaped more than 1 cult in my life. This video is so on point. Thank you.
Which ones?! If u care to share, that’s quite interesting to hear.
More than 1?! I hope you have placed your hope and faith in the work of Jesus Christ
@@stevenbackus3778 what do you mean by that? I have no idea how this response is connected to what i said!
@@stevenbackus3778 have faith in the WORK of Christ, as in the work on the cross. That His sacrificial atoning death on the cross for the reconciliation of man to God.
Trad wife is a cult I am never going back
The Holy Spirit used Melissa's videos to lead me out of the WoF cult, I'm so grateful to God for her videos! We definitely have to study the Bible daily!
Can I ask, what was it exactly that finally landed in your mind? Do you recall something that first smacked you into reality?
@@jaquirox6579 I grew up watching TBN and CBN, so I never heard of WoF until God put Melissa and Mike Winger's video in my TH-cam recommendations. I didn't watch everyone on TBN, so I didn't know the worst parts of it, like people believing they are gods, but knowing I had believed even a small part of this New Age cult (I'm chronically ill and tried to have enough faith to be healed) was devastating and caused a nervous breakdown. Fortunately, God brought Bbile believing pastors into my life to correct all the lies I had been taught. Like Melissa, I was already saved by trusting in Jesus's death and resurrection, but I had been led astray by false teachers who twisted scripture. I'm grateful that my walk with the Lord is stronger now, and I pray for false teachers to repent and be saved.
Can I ask you more about that? My sisters helped bring me to Jesus, but over the years they speak things like cutting soul ties, curses, so much more that makes no sense to me. I think at least one man in one sister’s church is a false prophet and when she tries to get me to read his books or talk to him I feel reluctant in my spirit, like a warning. I'm studying on my own, alone, can’t get to church (this isn’t a woe is me, just facts) and trying to figure out how they believe in that stuff. I've heard it might be WoF.
What's WoF?
@@kathleenagera7416 Word of faith
Your guest actress is so good! The message is essential - spiritual arrogance and abuse are sad but true. I came out of the church of Christ a few years ago and know this satire rings true in that “church system.”
I'm truly sorry to hear that you've been through this, as an ex member I would greatly ask you to pray for my son and grandson we have been separated from them since they have been involved in the same church as you have. We are Christians, but are not seen as Christians. It has truly broke my heart. I miss my grandson and my son. Many blessings to you.
@@graceinchrist6583 What finally got me out were their views on spiritual warfare. They teach “Satan was defeated in the garden. You have nothing to worry about.” However, God’s Word teaches us about the Armor of God and to take it up DAILY. Studying God’s word from a different perspective (away from the church of Christ) was key to my getting out.
@@AbidethForever I'm so sorry that you've had those negative experiences, Suzette and @Grace In Christ. I grew up in the Church of Christ and never heard any of those teachings.Those teachings are not biblical, so I'm glad that you were able to see through that. Thank you for sharing your experience though, and I hope that you won't write off all Churches of Christ based on that. There are some very loving churches out there!
@@drv3022 I’ve met the most wonderful Christians at that particular church but when I left, all the friendships were basically lost except one who’s trying very hard to get me back to the c of C. I’m not all together sure if they believe they’re the only ones “saved” but ZERO knowledge of combatting spiritual enemies said a lot. Bless you!
@@stevenbackus3778 I'm not sure what you are replying about. Perhaps you've mixed me up with someone else. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Or are you referring to the name that I've chosen for myself?
"Unless God is your dictator" that's kind of a funny but also a very painful statement. Viewing God as a dictator is sad and depressing. He's merciful, not controlling.
Unfortunately, that's how I see God and I wish someone would prove me wrong. I'd rather be slapped with the truth... I'm slipping away because of it.
@@Polyglots_forfun I get that. I grew up with that image. I think if you really want to know who God really is (which is love) continue to pray and seek him in the darkness. Ask Him to show you who He really is. After 25 years of following an imaginary dictator, I'm finally seeing a God of love. It's a slow process for me because I see it most deeply in my heartache. I have trouble trusting Him when I'm afraid I'll hear Him condemning me and lecturing me with His Word. That's my fear. His true voice hasn't come through as anything but mercy and love for me, even in my mistakes.
Bro, the view you see is from someone other than God. God never said that He wanted to be your boss. You will never find a verse that says that. He has said that He loves you. If He wanted robots, He would have made us robots. He allows you to he free. He wants you to be free so you would decide to love Him. "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
2 Corinthians 3:17.
I encourage you to look up the word "liberty" in the YouVersion app or google it for verses. There is a lot in the Bible that states that God gives us liberty! There's also a lot that tell us that He loves us and He doesn't condemn us. I go to Romans 7 & 8 when I'm struggling with shame because of my sin. Romans 8:1 & 9 are my go-to. I use these verses to establish my worth in Christ to myself and to the devil. I know the struggle, man. May I pray for you?
@@Polyglots_forfun In what manner do you see Him as dictator & what are your Christian roots? We'll start there.
@@barbs1298 I was raised to be a christian, endured spiritual abuse at the hands of my family, they used God to justify their abuse. Each time I was beaten, the abuser quoted "Spare the rod, spoil the child". Eventually, I started believing that God doesn't care about abused children or people in general. Worse, I started thinking he endorsed it in the bible. I struggle to see him as anyone other than a God who wants what he wants and doesn't care about how anyone else feels. There are rules to follow in the bible and I sometimes feel like I have to "obey it or else"... I've tried to talk to church leaders and other christians about this, but they tend to attack me and they jump to defend God. I confided in a pastor (I live in a small town) and ended up being gossiped about by many people in the church and all over town. I've been living in a warehouse because I suffered an injustice and they used a vulnerable situation I'm in, for gossip. Some of the people that go to church harass me in the streets. A group of them walked by me, yelling obscenities and mocking me while I was going to buy food. I know that I can't compare God to people, but it's very discouraging when I see how many people that claim to be his behave and treat others. I've reached out to God and he's told me to be patient, but sometimes, I wonder if he sees my pain and the injustice but doesn't care. I have a great deal of pain in my heart and I don't know how to let go of it and heal. I know that my idea of who God is, is probably wrong. But it's a painful thought and it's damaging my relationship with God.
@@codfishjoe9232 Please pray for me. This is a horrible time.
My coworker and I were having an argument about what the Bible said one time. I truly forget what the arguemeant was about ( it was many years ago ). Anyway he was saying something that was absolutely not in the Bible and sounding like he heard it from television. At the time I had my Bible with me and pushed my Bible across the table to him and asked him to show me where what he was saying was in the Bible. He got “furious” with me and barked at me and pushed the Bible back at me while saying ….“”I CAN DO THE SAME THING !!!!””…..in other words he was telling me to show him where what he was saying “was not in the Bible”….😳🙄😵💫🤔 He was asking me to prove a negative. 😳😵💫🙄🤔 Reality check here…..he didn’t get that tidbit of info from the Bible. THE BIBLE SHOULD BE THE FINAL AUTHORITY….NOT TELEVISION , RADIO , OR BOOKS , OR MAGAZINES. .
Yikes…. I can definitely relate to that bark back. 😕
@@jaquirox6579 ….yes. He is usually a very friendly guy. Maybe a little pride got in the way ??? 😳😳 he really is a nice guy , but that is the way he reacted.
@@stevenbackus3778 haha….troll alert
@@stevenbackus3778 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂TROLL. …. NICE TRY
@@stevenbackus3778 starting off with " goof troop" and questioning the Bible prevented all from bothering reading any further. Patting yourself on the back for " stumping" everyone is your pride on full display.
I nearly busted out laughing at work when she threw the markers. But man did you two hit all of the red flags. Bravo on the video. I will definitely share it.
Wow I had to watch this a couple times because of how real this discussions was underneath all of the extremely funny humor
It certainly was more on the real real! But in a good and needed way!
My favorite line-"(the Lion King) is so deeply prophetic", Melissa: Its written by Disney' hahaha
Minus the whole “prophet and deadline” beliefs, I know Christian sisters who actually talk like this, look like this and distance themselves from other Christians who believe differently. So grateful to God they cut me off 🙏🏼
It’s nearly everyone in my area. 😕
It’s crazy they do that if you think about it….believers from different denominations will be in eternity with us…..got to start getting along now while we are here.
I appreciated the comment at the end regarding people who were triggered during the making of this video, although they had not knowingly been raised in a cult. I can definitely relate. Specifically the comments regarding the word of the Lord from the prophet. In our Word of Faith mega church, our pastor was never called a prophet but there was definitely the message that he was the "Man of God" that had the hotline to God that none of the rest of us had. I was involved in that kind of church for 16 years. We've been out of it for a year and I'm just now really coming to grips with how much spiritual abuse and deception we endured.
Melissa cracking me up with those facial expressions & her spin toy thing! I can't even begin to say how many people I have met like this over the years (03:33) with their "ka-jiv" only nonsense AND folks who can only do what their pastor allows them to do. Yikes. I wish we had a Melissa for our women's study group! Great video, Melissa!
I had thought, as a new Christian, if I had doubts about the Bible I had little faith and maybe I wasn't really a Christian. But I started searching for answers anyways. And every question I had was answered and my faith grew.
Thank you so much for your videos! If you say something I still have questions about I, you give scripture and I have the Lord's words.
Wow ! Thank you all for this one ! True satire, but sadly it has to be taken seriously. I came out of a small abusive church in the Netherlands a couple of years ago. I so much recognized myself in the "Binoculars Lady", to a painful point. Now I can laugh about it, but it's painful to realize that spiritual abuse like this exists worldwide. Keep up this good work, and hopefully this one will help to expose this, and rescue people!
Oh my, Melissa! I actually was once this woman when I first started my walk with Christ 😂 love your guest, she was so real in her betrayal. You knocked it out of the park, again. Be blessed 🙏🏾
I wasn't raised in a cult, but I sure can relate to the guilt and shame of a very misleading belief system in the church that was NOT in any way biblical teaching. Thank you Jesus for showing me who YOU are. Jesus + nothing = EVERYTHING.
What was it? LDS, JW, or some other thing?
I'm glad you found a friend for this.
I was part of the UPC cult for 12 years...took years and years to recover...but finally getting sound doctrine!
I love how you present your messages. I have been in churches that teach you don't have enough faith if you aren't healing. These false teachings regardless cult or not abuse their followers, to deliberately teachings of faith in faith, prosperity and are nonsense can take us away from God's truth and understanding His vast love for us.
Wow that part about the end of the world coming really hits hard. I’ve heard so much of this sensational false prophecy lately it’s made me nauseous. Thank you for your skits, they are hilarious and real.
MY EX WAS JUST LIKE THIS. i’m not sure if this is spiritual abuse but my ex of 3 years basically talked ab the bible, the word and Jesus Christ yet he’d literally make me feel horrible for doing certain things (mind you, this person also introduced me to dangerous drugs, hit me & forced himself onto me) then justify it by saying its bc of God’s word. he’d use the word as excuses to cut me off, ignore me, and invalidate me. this person literally didn’t want me to go to a church because it was with another guy friend… he belittled me so much and made me feel worthless (but through prayer i’ve persevered🤍). we maybe only prayed twice together in those 3 years, i had many demonic dreams of him, he made me question my faith/knowledge because he made it seem like i’d never understand the bible. it got to a point where i only felt okay after praying, but i literally would have panic attacks knowing he was coming over. yet this person went on to rip up my own personal bible & HIS own bible.. he just contradicted himself all the time and hated when you’d bring it up. it left me contemplating if my faith in Jesus was even real or if the bible was right for me. however i thank the Lord for revealing the truth to me.
Amen, thank the LORD. God Bless you. Stay safe out there, take care of yourself, and other people, as much as you're able. Stay strong. God Bless you.
He was a classic narcissist, glad you ditched him!
@@randalejetmagalit1198 Man…the Lord certainly had an iron grip on you! The Lord opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, and it sounds like you lived it.
Reading your comment I almost threw up. How could you last that long with a narcissist like that?
Prayers for you 💗🕊️🙏
This hits home so much. The church I escaped has a number of these beliefs and the books written by the “prophet” or “apostle” is so real. I was expected to buy every single book and have all of the notebooks as well. It was to the point that people were quoting the “apostles” (who calls himself the president now) instead of quoting the Bible.
That’s horrible, Daria! I’m glad you got away from that so-called church.
That’s terrible! Do you mind me asking what denomination that was?
Literally.. still battling with suicide. And, well to say the least I do appreciate the awareness. I learn a lot of different perspectives in following Theology from you @Melissa Dougherty thank you.
I pray that your struggles will subside..please keep seeking our wonderful Lord! 🙏 ✝️
Get help also w/a good Christian counselor. God is the very best counselor but we all need help in different ways. Melissa is used as a tool for God, counseling is a tool also. Praying for u
Praying our Lord Christ continues to strengthen you and remind you of His Grace and Peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I can personally relate 🙏🏼 ✝️
Nathaniel, do you have access to solid Christian people who can help love you through this difficult time? It’s so important not to isolate yourself when you have suicidal ideations. Please get around other people you can trust to talk about these issues. Isolation gives the enemy a foothold..
Lifting you up in prayer! 🙏🙏
Praying for you . It does get better. There are lots of reasons to live, even if you can’t see it through the fog at the moment. I’ve been there too. Stay strong and call upon Jesus.
Ohh man - I’ve heard the KjV argument tons of times. At first I was mislead and thought that only the kjv was an accurate translation. Now, as I am continually studying ancient Greek I find that part of the reasons there are different translations is because there are many words in Greek that are hard to express in English or can be said differently, hence there are variations (and that is also why many Bibles, have notes to explain the Greek further if needed). So there is no wrong or right translation to choose from when reading the Bible. Some translations are more dynamic and others are not.
the last statement is so true and I was writing about it then you added it lol. the closer someone get to God without salvation makes it so hard to get through to them and the triggers are real.
I’ve never quite noticed in that way before! But it really does seem to be the truth.
Sadly I was like the abused girl portrayed in this video at one point in the sense that I thought I could impress women by finding their initials in names of cities and making huge deals about what numbers meant and stuff like that. Also I also thought that I had to be a perfect guy to be a Christian until God saved me at 25, and I was raised in a conservative SBC Church.
im in a penecostal
Ironically, yesterday I drove by a taxi in Downtown Philly with the phone number 666-6666. 🤣 It was much less of a concern than being illegally passed 5 times.
To me jury duty is "Many are called but few are chosen." Just had to..LoL..😁
This really hits home. I was a 7th Day Adventist for nearly 50 years, and it really traumatized me spiritually. It’s only because I really read and took seriously the writings of Ellen G. White. The SDA’s that are not traumatized is because either they don’t read the books of the “prophetess” or they don’t take her writings seriously.
How did you get out? I have a friend (+her family) in this cult. I talked too her many times but so far she won't listen...
I totally understand you. I am an SDA but I put the Bible first above it all. Actually the only book I read of hers is the compilation book on prayer which is actually beautiful. I do believe in keeping the sabbath and see it as a beautiful gift from God . I pray your relationship with God is stronger than ever.
I've only read excerpts from White's books (I'm SDA), but I haven't read through a whole book. What was traumatizing? (Hopefully not Steps to Christ.)
Also, my Bible teacher loves Ellen White, and he's the very opposite of traumatized.
I googled sda, and it doesn't tell me what's wrong with them.
I know someone whom I trust and they explained one thing that was an issue. Now I can't remember what that issue was.
@@theonlytruetuhlulah9062 they teach something like, keeping the Sabbath is an extra special command, bigger than all the other ones. And the pope is the antichrist or the beast, and he is the one who changed worship to Sunday. You also are not supposed to eat meat.
I've never been SDA though so this may not be the most nuanced explanation.
“Kuh-Jiv” 😂😂😂 you’re killing me smalls.
The amount of content in the conversation is awesome. Thanks for doing these.
I have loved all the material you share and love your way of sharing the truths with satire, but this one I don't quite align with, because I've served 32 years as a hydrologist for the fed government, and in the last 2 years, the Lord has me standing against "government" authority. I didn't run out to have an experimental inoculation injected into my body, when the government mandated me to, and I just filed my second EEO complaint regarding them pushing WOKE ideology on me during MANDATORY annual training. In 32 years, I've never seen anything like this. I've received perfect performance evaluations and even a medal of honor, during my career, so I've NEVER been a "problem employee" before. Our own EEO office has also been infiltrated, and blatantly threatened and intimidated me, and I've been dealing with brainwashing tactics and coercion CONSTANTLY for 2 YEARS. So maybe the Lord is guiding some of His children to quietly comply to government mandates, but He's guiding a lot of His children to stand against the wiles of the devil. Our country/world has been overthrown, and Christians are being blatantly persecuted (which we obviously expect after salvation), but the Lord doesn't have me bowing down and complying to the lies of the enemy. He has me withstanding the persecution to stand on HIS TRUTHS. These are very troubling days we are living in, but if all Christians quietly comply to the lies of the enemy, then we are simply handing over our country to the enemy. Should Christians also quietly comply when the government mandates them to take the mark of the beast, because scripture says we are supposed to do what government tells us? Maybe those that don't work in the government have no idea how horrific things are right now, but I assure you, it's terrifying what I'm being subjected to DAILY for 2 years, and the Lord has me constantly in scripture, and PUSHING BACK BOLDLY. We see many times in scripture where God has His children disobey the government. The Hebrew midwives disobeyed Pharoah when they were told to kill male babies. Daniel prayed when prayer was prohibited. Shad, Meshach, & Abed refused to bow to the statue. And we are clearly told "we are to obey God, rather than men". Our current government is in direct opposition to God's truths. I may have taken this skit wrong, since I'm so overwhelmed with the constant wicked attacks. I do adore you and the majority of your content and thank you for all you've shown me :)
Thank you for sharing
@@SA-vw4ny I almost didn't, because I adore Melissa and value her content, and realized I could have read too much into the skit due to what I'm currently enduring, but hopefully my comment didn't come across not nice. TY :) Hope you're having a fabulous week :)
EXACTLY what I was going through a couple months ago! Thank you Melissa for putting this out there!
Your videos / content just gets better Melissa! Much kudos to you and your guest for shedding light on such an important issue in the world.
Ms. Wright said something here that I'd like to call a little more attention to; something she said about that even democracy can be treated like an idol. I would respectfully ask all of you not to just dismiss that as a 'pseudo cult' teaching (including you, Ms. Dougherty): Democracy is treated like an idol by many (including me); and we are often encouraged to treat it like a god unto itself.
Don't get me wrong: The concept of democracy is a wonderful blessing. God gave us free will, and a concept of government to pursue that it. I'm not at all advocating a theocracy. But we are prone to making even democracy into an idol, as opposed to the sovereignty of God, and our need to surrender all to Jesus. I love these videos, Ms. Dougherty. Carry on, please!
Sometimes also people conflate patriotism and being a Christian.
@@nicolepettit5120 : Good point, Nicole. The KIngdom comes first; anything else that is placed ahead of that or equal to it is an idol. Anything! May Our Lord continue to bless you until He returns. Amen.
@@nicolepettit5120 And that's where the seven mountain people come in. They are so obsessed with making this country totally Christian that they forget that Jesus said "My kingdom is not of this world", and besides: when He to Jerusalem, why didn't He go to the Roman seat of government instead of the Temple? Because that was where the real danger was. If Jesus came back today, He would not got to Washington, Hollywood, Wall Street, or all of the major universities; He would go to all of these so-called Christian networks and megachurches and kick them all out.
I'm so grateful for this satire skit. I found Naomi Wright and beEmboldened ministries because of it. So grateful for her work.
When he called her juror number I LAUGHED OUT LOUD! Like, burst out laughing. 🤣🤣😭😭 Too funny. And her happiness when she said “That’s me!!” 🤣🤣🤣
I love this message so much, sisters!!! And that bloopers - just icing on the cake! Thanks ladies!
Very well done ladies! Thank you for sharing this and creating this video.
I really love your satire they are so helpful and beneficial calling out the hypocrisy! As christians we need to be more focused on our relationship with Christ and learning the Bible in many translations and not following only the word of man from so called prophets… I pray for all these people who are in religious bondage and who think we need to works to be saved 😭
I find myself aghast that people are actually told this stuff, and believe it. Thanks for exposing evil for what it is. Satire is a good way to encourage people to have "ears to hear" :)
My first thought was "wait that's a different face" "theres actually more than one person"
My second thought "I can't tell which one is wrong" (I figured it out the longer they talked but it wasn't immediately obvious)
I like your multiple personalities better, but this was really good as always
Thank you for continually posting truth! I love it. Huge fan 😁
I love Naomi's channel at beembolded! Such amazing info for those who've been in spiritually abusive environments. Great video!
Having the ability to go before a jury of your peers is a blessing. Sometimes a bench trial will actually allow for justice to be better served but having the jury option is a beautiful thing and we don't have it unless we accept the duty. Anyone that has been wrongfully accused and going before an obviously biased judge will thank you for that service. Still isn't perfect as judges do have quite a bit of power to sway the outcome but no human system will be perfect. In fact, we don't want a perfect judge judging us. I know I don't.
I grew up in a church like this. We left when I was in middle school, and by that time the "drunk in the spirit" and "holy laughter" had hit the church. You could only refer to the head pastor a "Apostle" and you could only call God and Jesus "Yahweh and Yahshua". They had gotten to the point of not using the Bible very much as they emphasized listening to Holy Spirit for all things. Thankfully, I was not traumatized but able to separate myself from all of the false teaching I had there. I live in a small town so I still see the aftermath of those who were able to break free from this place and the delusion that is still clung to by those who are still in it.
Oh my- this was too true!
Sad and funny at the same time!
Great job ladies!
The anointed pens-🤣 I hope it didn’t hurt Melissa!!
And the whispering about angels dying when you rip a page in the Bible! Hmm… I think I was in a Bible study with those characters!
Thank you! 🌿🕊💚
What comprehensive content!! I enjoyed the delivery very much. Thank you for making learning fun.🥰🙏 Brava!!👏
We are now up to a cast of TWO! Hilarious!!! Great job once again Melissa!!!
Thank you for making and sharing this. So appropriate. Def can relate to this …. May God Almighty help us and lead us 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💞💙✝️
😊👏🏻💕 Love, love, love your gift Melissa! Stay strong my lady!💕
Excellent work! Please keep speaking the truth in love like we are commanded. This video made my day! Spiritual abuse is a critical subject that needs desperate attention.
I love satire! A perfect way to package a serious message with humour. You beautiful women were amazing!
I learn so much from your skits! THANK YOU! 🙏
This video is needed and so true! Been where that guest star was and thank God I live by grace now
the fidget spinner LOL. I have had discussions like these with some people and I've learned that it's best not to debate, upon first meeting. Sometimes they'll come back and you'll have more opportunity. I pray for anyone who's entangled like this. I would say that the spirit of fear is stealing their hope.
The comments alone for this video show why the work and ministry of beemboldened is greatly needed!
The key to look for is folks that are trapped in this are often hypercritical and don't show any love to the brethren. It's like being wrapped up in a warped version of holiness..but there is not mercy.
You cannot cross these people bc they will really loose it- prepare for subtle sabotage incoming after!! However we do meed to pray for them because they cannot see the snare at their feet.
Your facial expressions and reactions always crack me up. This is a great way to open people eyes about cults etc. People in them dont usually realize that they are. I use the KJV of the bible and I also use certain other translations, esp when things are hard to understand, however, I don't think ALL translations are good translations for various reasons. I don't know that I will ever not think of the KJV as the "Kajiv" now. That was so funny! lol
I know to many people like this at my church, I really enjoy your skits along with knowledge and exposure
Thanks for sharing Melissa. This is much needed information. I’ll be sharing
God bless your ministry and beimboldens ministry as well
I'm so glad I clicked on this video. You always crack me up!
Thank you for putting this out there, ladies!
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I love these skits.
When she threw the markers at you I lost it!!!
I love this!! Y’all r so good together!!
That very last comment had me nearly spitting out my morning tea! Our family watches _It's A Wonderful Life_ every Christmas.
😂..the binoculars and the spinning of the wheel did it for me!😂 The expressions! My stomach hurts from cracking up😂 however the message in this is powerful. I watch your channel but i don't always comment. But the part about, "some books are attempts of man to elevate themselves above God, to glorify themselves to control other people!" Wow! I love when you do this. Its a fun way to learn. Very original. Im sharing this video! Thank you so much!💛🌿
✨🕊#MsWarriorSaint
Both of your micro expressions are brilliant. Great satire
These are definitely some of my favorite kind of videos of yours Melissa!☺️🌹
I had to pause the video at the anointed markers bit. When she throws them and Melissa gets hit with them I was laughing out loud. Having gone down the wrong path a few too many times, I appreciate this video. I was the girl with the binoculars.
i spent way too long trying to read the cover of that first book.
More comedy Gold, thank you Melissa so very much, God truly has given you a gift for showing issues in a light that can be received by any that are exposed to it, I always laugh so hard seeing your videos and immerse myself in them to absorb the idea you're conveying, God bless
That’s literally been my entire life’s experiences with “Christians” in my area, and it’s only been as an adult and getting into theology studying on my own, totally independently, that I’ve learned the truth. But I still really struggle with being surrounded with it nearly constantly. The part about the overarching view of women has been exceptionally hard, and seemingly no one studying scripture on their own, so they can’t even simply talk about it.
The last year we have finally found a more Biblical church here, which took about 4 years of diligent scouring of churches. But it’s really hard to try and integrate into it. I struggle to decipher what people actually believe with all the ominous wording, and no one being blunt. And the women/ mom circles really seem to be the worst it. It’s really disheartening.
But great video! On the editing side, maybe the scene cuts and jumps could be a bit quicker, you seem to have a slight pause in your cuts, which can make it feel disjointed to the viewer. Keep them coming sisters! ♥️🙏🏽
So good!
A few friends of mine are very much into “finding God’s timing and will” through apostles and prophets. It is hard to reason with them through the scripture because they totally trust the interpretation of those whom they are following. How could we ordinarily believer be able to understand the will of God at this moment, they say.
Wow, this was perfect! Biblical satire at its finest! 😄 I hope to see more collaborations with you both, your comedic timing and acting skills are really great and this was just so well written!
Thank you so very much and God Bless you Both😭, this video was beautiful reminder for me not to give up on a friend of mine that is JW. Those people need our love and support because the deeper they are indoctrinated, the more difficult and frightening it is for them to get out of that cult. Continue doing videos like these, they are a humorous and constant reminder of what we Christians are called out to do world wide.
Loved this. Thank you Melissa
I was decived by the new age practices and beliefs.
Thank you for the videos. You do a great job! Editing job? " nice*.
God bless you. Feels great to laugh at satire.
Thank you!
😊😅😂 LOL. Yes, ultimately sad for many, but you have a Great comedic relief! Not TOO harsh yet a sweet humor which will reach some & if it offends some oh well. You are GREAT as you! Thank you Saint Melissa! 😁.
Creative, funny, engaging, insightful, ......and sobering. And these souls are among us.
Did anyone else notice the random potato? 🍠 😂😂😂
Haha! Now I see it!
Great job with this. And I like the fidget spinner prop. So perfect for the personality of the character. 😊
the other lady's acting skills are too good!
I’ve had many conversations with “Christians” who say I’m either wrong or that I need to change something. Highlights: a pastor, who saw me studying my bible, asked if I’d been baptized in Jesus name only. He then offered to baptize me that way. A guy told me to beware of the Illuminati, because his pastor preaches about it a lot. Have I been baptized in the Holy Spirit, another ongoing favorite. And my all time favorite…”The Lord told me to tell you (fill in the blank). It’s all in the Bible, or something🤪Super video, sisters, and as funny as it is serious. Thank you for putting in the work to educate us. Uh oh, did I just say that????
That's why I always use the KJV when I get into debates like this. I'm not a "KJV only" person, but I don't want to be distracted by debates over Bible translations.
Great video! God Bless you Both!
Love it, love it, JUST LOVE IT.
IT WORKS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE WORD OF GOD IN SUCH AN INTERTAINING WAY.
I WANT MORE 🥰
GOD BLESS. 🤗
I met a man who told me that the KJV was inspired and another who said if the KJV was good enough for Paul it's good enough for me. I met a Christian who told me God could lie. Wow.
Were you a cheer leader? LOL The hand gestures are everything......