"Speaking out is different than speaking up, right? Speaking up is saying, ’Hey, this is not right. What is happening here?’ And speaking out is saying to all of you, ’Here’s a word of caution for you. Please take note of what has happened. How can you protect your family differently than I was able to protect mine?’"<br /><br />My name is Linsey Hammon. I’m your host and that quote is from this episode where I share an overview of why the Called to Courage Podcast exists.<br /><br />I’m a wife, mom, learner, reader, helper, introvert, child life specialist, grief counselor, encourager, and Christian who never imagined members of my immediate family would be mistreated and abused in the church we called home for 14 years. I never dreamed those damaging experiences would lead me to also become an advocate, speaker, ambassador, shepherd, nonprofit leader, and podcaster in the space of spiritual abuse. <br /><br />Yet, here we are. I’m glad you’re here too.<br /><br />-----<br /><br />I am not endorsing any church on this podcast, but this is the link to the message I reference in the episode: <a href="https://youtu.be/t9mjlEovuNA?si=545S2tDnhlv90_AS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shoreline City Dallas, July 28, 2024</a><br /><br />Scripture References: <br /><b>2 Chronicles