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
Pressing into Jesus
Joe and Rachel talk about how crazy life is and our need to press into Jesus.
The Abuse and Murder of George Floyd
Joe and Rachel take a step back from looking at spiritual abuse to examine the horrific abuse and murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.
Life Purpose for Women
To some, women's purpose is wrapped up in their roles as wife and mother. But the Bible teaches differently, that identity for women should be who they are in Christ, not what they do for their famil…
Singleness
Many single Christians impacted by Fundamentalism feel lesser for being unmarried. Joe and Rachel discuss the terrible ideas that made their singleness harder and how local churches should treat sing…
An Episode for Abusers
Joe and Rachel speak directly to abusers in this powerful episode that demonstrates the Gospel and a firm reminder of God's hatred of abuse. Most abusers fake repentance when it's convenient, but tru…
From Abused to Abuser
When a person is abused, they often are tempted into becoming abusers themselves. Rachel and Joe discuss why abuse is so damaging and why it can draw its victims into continuing cycles of hurt and de…
False Peace vs. True Peace
We want to live in peace with others. Sometimes, unhealthy people will create a type of false peace that ends up controlling or manipulating us. To be free would be to break the "peace" they have cre…
Ten Ways Courtship Can Go Wrong
Courtship is a common method in Authoritarian Fundamentalism to replace dating. Rachel and Joe discuss their own experiences and go through ten ways they've seen courtships go wrong. Support us so …
The Dehumanizing Effects of Control
When a person is being dominated, ruled or controlled by another why does it cause so much damage? Control isn't just about who gets their way, it's about the value of a human being and God's design.…
Penny Pinching Parents
Cheapness is not often talked about. But cheap parents can unintentionally lie about the character of God, teach us to view God and ourselves wrongly, and destroy the generous attitude God designed u…
Temporary and Eternal Family
Some families operate as though they were the ultimate end of mankind. But is this how God designed earthly families to act? Join Rachel and Joe as they discuss the proper focus of family.
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Survive and Thrive
The very skills that keep people alive in danger can also trap a person. How can we step away from the coping mechanisms that allowed us to survive, so that we can move on into healing and growth? S…
Gospel Doctrine & Gospel Culture
Joe and Rachel discuss the importance of both doctrine and culture that is driven by the gospel of Jesus. Culture is both more difficult to define, and often missing from churches that emphasize doct…
I've Got the Power
In this episode, we discuss true and false forms of authority and lay some groundwork for understanding authority as Jesus taught it.
Interview: Bethany Tenney Part 2
Bethany Tenney, sister to co-host Joe Tenney tells her story of spiritual, emotional, and sexual abuse. In part two, she discusses her response and healing.
Interview: Bethany Tenney Part 1
Bethany Tenney, sister to co-host Joe Tenney tells her story of spiritual, emotional, and sexual abuse. Patreon Link:
The Numbness Phenomenon
Spiritual abuse or trauma can leave you feeling emotionally numb. Joe and Rachel discuss feeling distant from God, and the fallout of having Scripture used to control them.
Episode 1: Introduction
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?
Joi…