Control Freak Christianity
Thousands of people have been taught forms of Christianity that led them into more bondage than freedom. Why do we feel like we have been enslaved by the truth when it’s supposed to set us free?
Join your hosts, Joe and Rachel Tenney, as they discuss how to fight disillusionment, and move forward in the hope of Jesus Christ. This is the Control Freak Christianity podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ba'al in Israel Part 1: Elijah's Triumph and Despair
How can we change massive societal evils? What can we do to face unfaithfulness in God's people. We are not the first to face these challenges. We have heard a lot about Elijah the prophet. He mock…
When Victims Turn on Victims
You might think that people who've endured terrible abuse would be kind and understanding to others who face similar abuse, but this is often not the case. Joe and Rachel talk through some of the rea…
Abuser's Favorite Bible Passages: Matthew 18
Using the Bible for wrong purposes is common, and perhaps no passage has been misused more than Matthew 18:15-20. Joe and Rachel give a few thoughts that shed light on this important section of Scrip…
Russell Moore's Letter
It's already created quite the impact. A letter, written over a year ago from a well-known theologian and ethicist, Dr. Russell Moore, has been leaked. The letter includes some very troubling allegat…
The Things We Wore
Joe and Rachel are completely unscripted as they spill the tea about their past fashion faux pas while growing up in homeschooling sub-cultures. Have you ever wondered why you can spot a homeschooler…
Bad Counsel in the Book of Job
Job received bad counsel from his friends in the midst of his suffering. What are some of the bad things that Job's friends told him and does it sound like advice we give today? Join Joe and Rachel f…
Cleanse the Temple
Jesus will cleanse His bride. How does this truth affect how we should see the church and address evils inside the church? In this episode, Joe and Rachel talk of how to take part in the work of Jesu…
Josh Duggar
Former TLC star from "19 Kids and Counting," Josh Duggar has been charged in Federal court with possessing Child Pornography.
He is yet another conservative Christian that has shown a horrific willin…
Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Warfare is often either over-emphasized or ignored. Joe and Rachel discuss their own experiences, Jesus' dealing with temptation, and the confidence Christians can have against the enemy.
Racist Doctrine and Neo-Confederacy in the Church
For centuries, teachings of Kinism (and similar doctrines) have infiltrated the church justifying many evils. Joe and Rachel talk of their own upbringings and exposures to racist ideologies, along wi…
Christian Politics
Politics have been crazy and Christians are all over the map when it comes to political involvement and positions. Joe and Rachel discuss their own political experiences and talk about what a healthy…
Fantasy and Escapism
Joe and Rachel have a raw and unscripted conversation about a rarely addressed topic - that people have fantasies, imaginative worlds, and daydreams. Is that even ok? Join us for the discussion!
The Quiverfull Movement
The Quiverfull movement, and similar movements, teach that all birth control is wrong, and families should produce as many children as possible. Joe and Rachel discuss some of the thoughts, beliefs, …
Practitioners vs Social Media Experts
In a world where internet experts and armchair theorists abound, Joe and Rachel discuss the importance of listening to people who actually live out their own ideas. How can we tell if somebody is a p…
True or Cheap Repentance
Co-hosts Joe and Rachel discuss the core Christian doctrine of repentance and how it is often dealt with cheaply. From abusers faking repentance to save face, to large numbers of Christians being gul…
Ravi Zacharias
The sexual abuse of famed evangelist and apologist, Ravi Zacharias, is in the open. We know he shamefully used his ministry for selfish reasons, harming and abusing others in the process. Joe and Rac…
Cracks in the Ceiling
This episode contains a detailed account of abuse. Joe and Rachel discuss an example of abuse from Joe's life and how God faithfully met Joe in many moments of darkness.
Suffering
A shallow understanding of suffering can easily lead to trite Christian sayings or quoting a Bible verse without compassion. Joe and Rachel discuss the heart of God, our need for comfort, and how we …
Passive Support of Abuse
Abusers are not the only ones to blame for cultures of abuse. The enablers, those who stand by and don't resist abuse, bear culpability as well. Joe and Rachel touch on the biblical theology of Justi…
Abused People in Church ft. Miguel Davilla
In another interview with Pastor Miguel Davilla, co-hosts Joe and Rachel discuss many of the challenges abused people face in the church, even as they need church. Everything from how to identify a h…