Clemenz With a ”Z” Podcast

EP. 87 We Were In a Cult? Chelsey's Story

What's up everyone!  New episode up in the "We Were In a Cult?" series here on the Clemenz With a "Z" Podcast.  I was able to speak with former member Chelsea about her life growing up in the ICOC.  We were able to speak about all things growing up in this church and what it was like leaving.  We spoke a good bit about the one place for us that was a bright spot in this mess and that was the summer camp The Swamp and why this place was so great for all of us kingdom kids.  
We were also able to speak more about the teen ministry, feeling eyes on us all the time, the purity culture in the teens, and the way girls were treated here.  The biggest take away for me was that it is important to only have a sandwich at lunch and not a sandwich, chips and a pickle.  
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering the question "we were in a cult?", and maybe find some healing please contact me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the "Clemenz With a "Z" podcast" Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 86 Bonus Episode! Kesia's Story pt. 2

What is up everyone!  I got a bonus episode here for you all.  Former member of the ICOC and previous guest Kesia reached out to me saying that she had more she would like to share specifically, the way we were indoctrinated with no sense of agency in our lives, public shaming of sin, pattern of narcissistic leaders, and how even after the letter went out not much changed in our church.  I was glad we were able to bring more issues into the light. 
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering the question "we were in a cult?", and maybe find some healing please contact me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the "Clemenz With a "Z" podcast" Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 85 DADTALK with my Father In Law Rick

What is up everyone!  I got a new DADTALK and it’s a great one.  I was able to sit down with my father in law, yes my father in law to have a great discussion on being a dad and becoming a grand dad.  We were also able to do a deep dive conversation in the benefits of Meditation; its benefits, how he uses it in his daily life, and how it inspired him to want to be called "Ompa" instead of granddad.  We even participated in a guided meditation in the beginning of the episode led by Dr. Sue Morter.  I am glad that we were able to sit down in this space and talk.  It was a wonderful conversation and I know you all will find it wonderful as well.  
If you are a dad and would like to share your story here on the podcast you can reach out to me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM me at the Clemenz With a "Z" podcast Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't, just remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 84 We Were In a Cult? TJ's Story

What's up everyone!  New episode up in the "We Were In a Cult?" series here on the Clemenz With a "Z" Podcast.  I was able to speak with former member TJ about his life in the ICOC.  We talked about being a member in college and getting baptized, his life in the church and the struggle it became, his desire to "Do things Right", being a minster in the church, and his eventual leaving the church.  It was a great conversation and I could tell it was healing for both of us.  
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering the question "we were in a cult?", and maybe find some healing please contact me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the "Clemenz With a "Z" podcast" Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 83 We Were In a Cult? Austin Noll's Story

What is up everyone!  I have a new episode for you in the "We Were In a Cult" series here on the Clemenz With a "Z" podcast.  I was able to sit with former member of the ICOC and author of the book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers" and podcaster Austin Noll to talk about his life in and out of the ICOC.  We talked about growing up in the church and the troubles he faced regarding our church's purity culture as a young man and his subsequent struggle it has been since leaving the church.  It was a great conversation!
If you would like to learn more about his story, you can check out Austin's book:  "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers" here:  https://a.co/d/dhXGVI0
You can check out Austin's Podcast "The Crumpled Papers Podcast" on all platforms or here on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7pc778qvzAxG0kB7vMSDyb?si=595697bc7ce44742
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering the question "we were in a cult?", and maybe find some healing please contact me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the "Clemenz With a "Z" podcast" Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 82 Jesus Rode A Donkey

What is up everyone?  I know it has been a few weeks but this is my message for the week of March 25th.  I talk about the "Triumphal Entry" where Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.  I discuss the significance of this particular event and how it has helped me in my understanding of Jesus and his mission.  
Scriptures used:
Matthew 21:1-11
Luke 19:41-44
John 12:13
Zechariah 9:9
I had help from the Bema podcast and Marty Solomon's book:  Asking Better Questions of the Bible.  
Here is a link to the episode that guided me:
https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+FyF57B0o
Here is a link to his book if you would like to purchase it for your own study:
https://a.co/d/h2sc4Yo
 
 

EP. 81 We Were In a Cult? Kesia's Story

What is up everyone!  New episode up in the "We Were In a Cult?" series here on the Clemenz with a "Z" podcast.  This episode is a big one for me and its because it is my first international episode.  I was able to speak with former member of the International Churches of Christ Kesia who was a part of our church in Denmark.  Kesia shared her story of growing up in the church and how even though she was a whole ocean away from us here in the stated the church was still the same.  I am grateful for her sharing her story with me, to connect you all with more members who are feeling like we are, and to be able to get a more global perspective of the church.  She even brought up "The Great Pruning" which was something that I had forgotten about. I hope you all continue to find healing through these stories and are able to feel a little less alone and maybe even a little less crazy.
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering the question "we were in a cult?", and maybe find some healing please contact me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the "Clemenz With a "Z" podcast" Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.  

EP. 80 DADTALK with Dan Ellis

What's up everyone.  New episode up and its a DADTALK.  I was able to have conversation with rad dad Dan Ellis.  
Dan is a Reiki Practitioner and Yoga Teacher in Atlanta, GA who specializes in integrative wellness for empathic individuals. He co-hosts the podcast, Call of Your Soul which expounds on how sensitive and intuitive people can find his or her calling. He resides in Decatur, GA with his partner and 10 yr old daughter.
It was a great conversation about fatherhood, healing and parenting with intentionality.  
If you are a dad and would like to share your story here on the podcast you can reach out to me via email at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or you can DM me at the Clemenz With a "Z" podcast Instagram page. 
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!  If you don't, just remember, I'm just a channel, I ain't the source.