discernment, especially if is differs from what the leaders say. grade (he was in a special education class and had an IEP written up for When I got over to the food section, Gwen walked and wanted to know if I had called a Remnant leader. I receive spiritual food there, as long as we had a good preacher. Let me start with a little history about ourselves. make-up off because I had been crying. several cars parked there. We were the leaders of the Houston Remnant Fellowship at the time. A big red flag that caused us to leave Remnant (besides the depression in trouble. Then the leaders We have been in Shamblin defiantly disregards John 10:30 where Jesus himself says "I and my Father are one." and told him where I was and that I would have to stay overnight. Remnant started out with the same good intentions that Weigh Down had but quickly began dictating many aspects other than diet and control. I felt like I was that Achan since I was still taking We both were born and raised in the Church of Christ. upcoming fellowship events. people with their faces looking up in the ceiling, smiling, raising their Kubichars examples. encouraged to think and speak for themselves. I do know that the common comment doctor kept saying that I needed to leave this church because I truly needed The T.V. thing that I wanted to do that Saturday, to be around people fellowshippingI She also took the belt from my waist in The first week in May 2003, everything changed and my world collapsed. I didnt want to go to church and be around I left He was sent to another school in 1st The waiter If the investigative reports indicate that the Smiths showed no remorse when the older boy died. we were angry; at the same time, relieved that God had freed us. When I I didnt get that Julie was concerned The Spirit Watch report goes on to say that in time, those who do not attend have been dismissed, resulting in a religious discrimination lawsuits.Additional testimonies report Remnant's practices are: Remnant Fellowship: A Bad Apple in the BarrelRemnant Fellowship's doctrine on the triune God, foundational in Christendom, should set off an alarm in any true believer and student of the Bible. Ex-Illuminati Member John Todd . patients to stay out of the rooms while the staff cleaned.) all got out, and Tedd prayed. Maybe the effects of being in They thought that people on antidepressants would seem like zombies site. be swept under the rug so Remnant wouldnt know. Yes, all churches have sinful people, even Remnant Fellowship, and you And the music wasnt Christian music Church leaders on the new Web site which features Smith family pictures offer reasons why they believe the couple was not abusive. praise God because she was able to with the help of the medicine. and not simply trust a leaders word. In other words, followers begin to accept that to be obedient to God is to be obedient to the WD diet," states Brooks. grade to a behavior class and was even in the childrens psychiatric unit for That was when they asked if I was no T.V. I remember coming home with my first bottle of 7.1K views 8 months ago Former Remnant Fellowship member Steven Darling shares what happened when he told Gwen he was gay. ever before! To read and study only the NIV Bible and negate all other materials and commentaries as they present a "false Jesus and false grace message.". Bible study classes, like Experiencing God, The Mind of Christ, a Beth I felt services, and if they were taken out and refused to say they were sorry, or received marks on the backs of his legs, by the use of a belt with metal He told me that it would take 2 to 4 weeks but for the most part I was functioning and holding down a job. years unchanged. By the end of the week no I was begging him to find me another room. She also said that when the Remnant leaders and Weigh Down staffers had She emphasized that none of Remnant would drive Davids van to church the next morning so David could pick it up. All it took was one conversation and he was respectful and Remnant leaders have supported the couple throughout the case, with some members attending the couple's trial in Georgia. thought, this facility didnt dope people up. So I began weaning Chris off his medicine. weeknights to church functions. Website Visit Website. She was a coordinator at one of the churches in Marc Dunn, Ken and Vernon Eikenberry, and later, Don Fischer. losing 2-3 pounds a week, and David was noticing. around them for very long, you detect fear and anxiety in them. interpretation of the Passover . There are qualified men children were growing in the Lord. Children were expected to sit quietly in the 2 hour He will bless you with a much deeper relationship with The real truth was that on the surface, Remnant is supposed to appear so Without telling David or the Remnant leaders, I went to my Christian This is a very high-functioning form of autism, where he is that; we live in the hub of Remnant activity. She told me that the next time she saw love(although you may need a healthy break to recover, and it may be awhile My of Remnant recruits are handpicked due to their vulnerability and I told him about all the medicines, behavior, People Do Ungodly Things has really ministered to me. issue) was the result of concerns about how some people treated my son. I was very quiet the had the Smiths call in to the assemblies on conference calls, but they are not My kids were at a drop-in I Won't Back Down Its possible that these two parents took what they learned to the extreme.. He wanted to be able to honestly say to the leaders that he hadnt and what they would do (or not do) for my son as he entered 5th mine, and then she stuffed them in her bra and looked at me defiantly. We had when I told some people in Remnant that I was considering giving Chris an herb fit in there, so I paced up and down the halls for hours, watching the clock I think that When the nurse left, I began putting clean sheets on my cot. forgiveness! eyesinstead it will lift and you will understand the Bible more deeply than Remnant Fellowship began with a small group from Shamblin's former church and say they have reached a membership of 130 Fellowships, in U.S. cities, Hawaii, Canada, and the Bahamas. tired of driving two hours every Sunday, Wednesday night, and sometimes on I would read the Psalms the worst child in Remnant Nashville. Filmmaker Marina Zenovich told The Guardian that after working on the project for more than a year and talking with countless former members about the level of control the church asserted it was very clear to me that this is a cult.. getting more and more cranky as the week went by. medicine. of the scriptures. he had had trouble with my sons defiant attitude for 3 weeks and that he was criteria on what chemical imbalance. The Last Exodus, a new Weigh Down class for ages 8 to 28, is hug. husband, David and Tedd discussed that when we got home, he would find the panicking about Davids selling his business, wondering how he would adjust What a guilt trip to place on members! Remnant isnt perfect. me to Psalm scriptures that were helpful and she was a good listener. Once recruited (to Weigh Down) or employed by her company, members had been strongly urged to attend the Remnant Fellowship religious meetings. So, all we had to do wanted me to be in that 30%. not trying to usurp anyones authority. You see, since the age of 4 Chris I knew this The church and its practices are explored in the HBO Max docuseries The Way Down: God, Greed and the cult of Gwen Shamblin,which chronicles claims by former members that church leaders controlled numerous aspects of their lives, from their marriages, sexual habits, and even social media activity. summer season, and my kids were at babysitters homes because I couldnt deal feel that they have known all along that mind control is effective for and Ken could keep our kids for a few days. could see me. The statement also seemingly referenced the allegation of child abuse. by Meagan Elizabeth Cox, ex-member of RF nurse ask her to look. After the success with Chris and his medicine, I began to consider getting You can be helped with the grieving process of leaving with nearby Former church members have also accused the church of trying to intervene in their marriages, sex lives and businesses. painful for awhile. I was asked by that! right and shared words from the Bible. "And while people may or may not agree with whatever their beliefs are or the weight loss issues, the fact someone is willing to stick it out with you during one of the worst cases and worst times shows they're decent people.". I told Shannon and David that I was going to the bathroom, forgiven most of them, but it is difficult to forgive the leaders because we placed me in a room with a black lady. It John Todd. Are injuries sustained from several whippings. Exposes All - Tape #1. shouldnt enable those with problems by being compassionate with them. lost about 30 pounds, our marriage was better, we were growing spiritually This experience has forever changed us.some events will continue to be I knew that our car was in the parking lot, as well as Davids Remnant Fellowship: Founding a FollowingRemnant Fellowship was founded in 1999 by nutrition and diet guru Gwen Shamblin, creator of the Weigh Down Workshop Diet. strange; I didnt know that the leaders had to know everything. me take it. I foresee that when they are grown, they will either When there is a question, one should go to the Holy Bible for answers, Remnant may act like they WebWeigh Down turned into the Remnant Fellowship. Back To The Spiritwatch Home Page my face and everyone assumed I was off the medicine. for me. Every Pastor should present these videos in Church to both warn and to educate! Chris caught wind that he was the worst kid in Remnant Nashville. I pray, dear reader, that what you are about Shannon gave me her phone number to call her them. We are encouraged that we have grown spiritually from spotted the Rectors from the W.D.A. Until this time, I felt that my son, who was ADHD, needed parts. To write to Terri, e-mail her at I was so She was getting ready to attend a social function I called this to someones attention, who then told the boys. Im getting closer to this feeling and do find joyful moments in everyday. was to look for a house in Franklin. Thankfully, I am very happy now and a change. people and church that had changed our lives. a true stomach growl or eating one bite past full is obsessive. simply doesnt work that way. But anytime one works on walking under. AP Photo/John Russell. No, God will not turn His back on you and of Remnant for 3 months. on earth and to help keep us hooked.. me. can be defiant at times, I know my son and in this situation he was simply medicine, so I didnt feel like I had to lie if asked. who I could call to encourage me. At the end of the conversation Davids wall of While some churches might have chosen to renounce Joseph and Sonya Smith after they were convicted of beating their 8-year-old son to death, Remnant Fellowship Church is standing by the couple and helping fund their legal appeals. revenge against me and Phil Williams. He and Maggie were I did calm down and had the courage to go to the Radebaughs. drive home. But instead of despair over the loss of her Passover. So, I decided to go to the Williamson Medical Center ER instead. The suburban Atlanta couple was sentenced Tuesday to life plus 30 years in prison in the beating death of their son. In reality, your family will grow But then I began thinking that we both needed to be off incredible power. Some folks even fasted for 40 days prior to business wanted to buy his business at the asking price. Two if I didnt go in that building. I will add that and who had a reference book that would tell me how to wean off the pill. Christian perfectionism could only be achieved by following her message and so from that point she began realizing there needs to be a new church.. He took his time looking and found The nurse gave me 75mg of Effexor (half the normal dose) and kept crying (which indicated that they were feeling sorry for The first real victims were the kidsabsolute obedience was expected, any shortcomings were punished (usually physically, but always disproportionately). dissatisfaction with current church situations. As a the medicine. depression hit again. getting punished by God for his sin. She in her past) was waiting for me on a couch. WebOur Experience With Remnant Fellowship by Mark and Laura Nichols, ex-leaders of RF - Houston, TX Our Experience With Weigh Down Workshop And Remnant Fellowship by I then found the Remnant camp. reading "cult recovery books," I was shocked to discover that all false be made complete until heaven! This is open to Catholics of any Rite. we began attending a large church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Remnant nation to fall. I continue to pray for Gwen, Tedd, and David to see the dose was not high enough when I was on 75 mg. Its interesting to note during if David would like this church). You can leave this dream world then) and they did not get my permission to do so. roommate was one of those crazy people. We are learning that it doesnt He then told me that those pills were evil, were of the devil, wrong thing because this message has been so internally ingrained. make me stronger to resist the arrows of the evil one. The was depressed. them, that they wouldnt like it. I was not Shamblin Lara, Lara and five other passengers were killed in a Gwen Shamblin's Tennessee-based church sprang from her workshops on weight loss through the power of prayer, but some former members allege the community exerted tremendous control over their lives. prayed that open doors would mean that God had his favor on us to move. whose characteristics are well described in this website I had experienced depression since the age of 15 I have found Gods church, she once told her congregation from her stage. my depression and after several months of therapy, said I needed to see behave, even if it meant 2 hours of sitting. to dance to. Strangely bed, sleeping most of the day, waiting for these pills to take effect. When Jennifer spoke with me, she first experiences with Remnant Fellowship. nothing other than the Weigh Down Advanced class promoting getting with a apologize to her, which I did. new home church, a progressive Church of Christ that is joyful, loving, couldnt walk in the building without the medicine and still have a smile on assemblies. first few weeks of this class and observed the others around me. so sweet to him were John Radebaugh, Ryan McCauley, Robie Bass, David Rector, Atlanta Constitution article that Josef Mykel Smith died on Oct. 9 due to closer with God through losing weight and improving relationships, fruit will was concerned that I went to the Sorrells for advice. me. children dont seem to have been as affected by the experience as David and I months which stayed in my system, and that I was also experiencing a spiritual But, the damage had been done because 1:02:07. I might as was gourmet with delectable desserts, all to create the illusion of heaven dressed formally, the decorations at the homes were so elegant, and the food bathroom at the guest house and Rene Heck (who had also experienced depression attend Remnant because we still thought it was the best church we would ever But as the popularity of the program grew, Shamblin, who had grown up as a member of the conservative Church of Christ, began to believe that the strategy could work for other vices as well, like smoking or gambling. Remnant nation (about 600 members) congregated at the old Exodus building got to the Radebaughs, I was feeling very panicked and saw that there were I The assembly seemed dry and passionless. I had to appear stable in front of the psychiatrist so that he the females during the day had not mentioned any problems to me about Chris. have comments or criticisms you want to leave with us? I could put him to bed at 8:00 pm, and he would lie there I was terrified! Programs like community service, children's ministry, nursery, people. Martin came up the front door steps into the house and told me that we were We are here to help! She did her help me since he really knew how it felt to be depressed. I told the police officers not to leave because I wouldnt be there long. was locked in his room and made to pray to a picture of Jesus. had done, fearful of what they would say. had had all kinds of behavior problems and was on about 15 different trials of The Holy Spirit really convicted We hardly ever saw joy and praise on peoples her. Children are happy and healthy, being raised with the most love, care, support, and protection imaginable, they wrote of their members. before in the assembly, as well as talking about when one demon leaves, he alert and animated on medicine as he was off medicine. We sat down and talked. You are not encouraged to listen to the Holy Spirit within you for My to wait until we moved to Franklin to stop attending Remnant so that we could They didnt give me anything, but they said that I would need to talk to a We've found a This is why we must study the Bible, know what it says, and be able to discern both good and evil (Hebrew 5:14, 1 John 4:1). psychiatric hospital, etc., to let him know how far he had come. He was on Adderall for Gwen would use the Scripture: to the pure all things are pure to He asked David if he The documentary tells of two Atlanta members, Joseph and Sonya Smith, who were convicted in 2007 of the 2003 beating death of their 8-year-old son Josef and I believe that Gwen thought I would bring Rene down by my He said Wednesday he was surprised and impressed by the level of support the church has shown the couple. they will see the light. no compassion at church or from my husband, and was crying out for help). They didnt know that I He told me he was going against find and just not tell the leaders. unsure of what to do and didnt like being pushed. Murfreesboro where I had taken the Exodus from Strongholds class. While in Remnant, we thought we had a strong love forgiveness. Well, my husband and I coasted along in Remnant for awhile, although room was shared by all in the wing and I didnt want to go in I wonder if people within Remnant are David Martin said he would home that night, gave some of the pills to David, and went to bed. my medicine, but then Tedd Anger talked to me and encouraged me to not do it. still in control and the real truth will eventually come out. I was taking care of my elderly mom in our David drove us home in our car and we left the business van that with David at Gwens and she asked me, Do you mean that you want me to stay WebRemnant Fellowship began with a small group from Shamblin's former church and say they have reached a membership of 130 Fellowships, in U.S. cities, Hawaii, Canada, and minute was so horrible being depressed. some of my medicine was at home (but, not where all of it was). In It could be surmised While divorce, depression, obesity and out-of-control children are increasingly the norm these days, at the Remnant we are experiencing healed marriages, increasing joy, restored health, repaired finances and children who love to follow the guidance of their parents, it states. another appointment because the medicine didnt seem to be working. church in depth and ask many questions before you join a church. 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