About Us
The Desert Sanctuary
People often long for safe places where they can express their grief, confusion or even anger. Whether they are deconstructing, questioning, or doubting, it is good to be able to share without arguments or judgement. That is the hope for this group—that it is a Sanctuary in the Desert.You are welcome to share your thoughts and what you are producing while you are processing. We would rather hear your heart than your theology.We will endeavour to lean toward the contemplative and shy away from politics. Being abusive and/or divisive will not be allowed.’
Welcome to the Sanctuary,
Karl and Laura Forehand
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Previous Blogs / Podcasts
- 447 – Laura Forehand / Sherri Bothwell – Death of the Pastor’s Wife – A ReviewTrigger Warning: This discussion contains adult language and addresses sexual, emotional, physical, and spiritual abuse. By now, most of you have probably heard of the Netflix documentary “Death of the Pastor’s Wife.” It tells the story of Mica Miller and the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her pastor/husband, John-Paul Miller. After watching… Read more: 447 – Laura Forehand / Sherri Bothwell – Death of the Pastor’s Wife – A Review
- 445 – Karl and Laura – Why We Are AgnosticWhere are we theologically… Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for you. As a former pastor, I made the mistake of deconstructing a bit and then trying to start something new, as I was trained to do. The problem is that I wasn’t ready to begin… Read more: 445 – Karl and Laura – Why We Are Agnostic
- 444 – Karl and Laura – Why We Left Church MinistryMost often, when people hear that we stopped attending church, they assume they know the reasons we left. I assume they hear these accusations from their leadership. They have some consistency, even though they most often miss the mark entirely. They assume: In this episode, Karl and Laura Forehand discuss the troubling aspects of their… Read more: 444 – Karl and Laura – Why We Left Church Ministry
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