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
- 437 – Sherri Bothwell & Laura ForehandPastor Wives Tell ALL The Desert Sanctuary strives to advocate for all people, especially those harmed by religion. This includes queer people, religious abuse survivors, and marginalized people groups. We do this mainly by letting them tell their stories. One of the hardest groups to access is ex-pastor wives. Rather than making assumptions about why… Read more: 437 – Sherri Bothwell & Laura Forehand
- 436 – Tia Levings – I Belong to MeOur guest is Tia Levings From her Website: I’m Tia Levings, a writer, creator, guest expert, and content specialist. I shine light on the abuses of Christian fundamentalism and offer contextual insight into the true horrors of religious trauma. My memoir, A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy, releases with St. Martin’s Press on August… Read more: 436 – Tia Levings – I Belong to Me
- 435 – Dorothy Littell Greco – Misogyny in AmericaIf we hope to fight and eventually heal from misogyny, we must first be able to identify and understand it. Despite the undeniable progress for women and girls in the 20th and 21st centuries, misogyny is still alive and well in today’s culture—often in ways that are more subtle and more insidious than the outright… Read more: 435 – Dorothy Littell Greco – Misogyny in America
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