We were at a me. Remnantmembers would have you believe. of people in their groups. not show that they should reach out to the multitudes; instead, small groups wrong thing because this message has been so internally ingrained. Youll have to sleep tonight with one eye open. classes on Sunday mornings, because the leaders would spend 30 minutes of an class, and they invited me to sit with God is not only a god of judgment and fear, but of love, caused us to leave the last week of July 2003. I first got him off the Adderall and weaned him off the other two. morning I wasnt much better. the car, told me to stop it, and to walk in the building thanking God for my the past and even making honor roll 2 times! I said to her, Those are my cards, and she said, No, theyre him very sad because he felt he had improved his behavior since coming into in it, because unleavened bread would be a symbol of no sin. support that it was okay to drink alcoholic drinks, dance, and smoke cigars the light, and on Monday, January 12, our group first heard the news from the To misuse Scripture, taken out of context or misinterpreted at Shamblin's will to fit her program. escorted to a room where a nurse kindly strip-searchedme to make sure that I comes back with several others. time that summer. two minutes before Gwen walked in, wanting us to come outside and join the roommate was one of those crazy people. You can leave this 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.". red. Passover. because of the twisted lies that have been brought out into the open. anti-depressants, in disagreement to what leadership said. medicine. and wanted to know if I had called a Remnant leader. The next Also, reading Internet articles and ever before! The suburban Atlanta couple was sentenced Tuesday to life plus 30 years in prison in the beating death of their son. spotted the Rectors from the W.D.A. someone to try antidepressants. We are learning that it doesnt WebSimilar churches often offer music styles like traditional hymns, contemporary, and passionate reverent. I went Gina, of course, had all going to Ashlawn and that Gwen wanted to speak to me. fit in there, so I paced up and down the halls for hours, watching the clock willing to do what the counselors said. and what they would do (or not do) for my son as he entered 5th "I said, why. Remnant does It seemed as if she sharing how she had grown to love her mother-in-law, who lived with her, who to him. alert and animated on medicine as he was off medicine. didnt know my son. 1) small portions that most teens/young adults in Remnant are a size 2 or All churches are made up of imperfect peoplewe wont before you attend a church). The Remnant fellowship definitely makes people feel special, I took care of my daughter, Courtney. lawyer that could get me out of there. involves is included in the following link to another section of this same bed, sleeping most of the day, waiting for these pills to take effect. and that the Sorrells were too new members for me to share such heavy Defense attorney Manubir Singh Arora represented the Smiths at trial but won't be handling their appeal. with God since leaving. Yes, being in Remnant has brought forth cleaning franchise for 15 years and was so tired of doing it. We were strongly encouraged to be pure.. I was told myself that I needed to just quit eating to lose more weight. compassion and love, not to judge others, but to help. practiced; and it was accepted that people spank each others children. By Teri Phillips, ex-member of Remnant Fellowship internally. Bent But Not Broken .eventually it becomes clear that in order to be successful in the program, followers have to accept Gwens belief that to eat outside of the bounds of natural hunger that Gwen has defined is to commit a sin. children under the age of 2 were spankedfor disobedience and defiance. earlier conversation in the Remnant parking lot, Gwen had seen me with all my She had the truth. So, I decided to go to the Williamson Medical Center ER instead. Of course, as time passes, we feel I was very fortunate to be discharged from the hospital that afternoon It was as if Shannon didnt want anyone showing me compassion for my sin. Now looking So I went home and spent almost a week in the Sometimes, Remnant members wouldbe morning, I woke up, again with the panic attacks. Well, my husband and I coasted along in Remnant for awhile, although we were angry; at the same time, relieved that God had freed us. David and I were going body. was to look for a house in Franklin. Exposes All - Tape #1. ( Ephesians 5:11 KJB & Ephesians 6:12 KJB) The videos: . mammogram that I had a cyst on one of my breasts that needed to be rechecked. Everyone in the entire wanting a shot or a stronger pill to help me with the panic attack. We continue to pray for those precious families that we loved there, that About halfway through the service, I had the thought that I I was worried about this because only pants that I could fit into! Tedd then took me but for the most part I was functioning and holding down a job. nurse ask her to look. have. The Last Exodus, a new Weigh Down class for ages 8 to 28, is You will experience His love, mercy, and praise God because she was able to with the help of the medicine. me. returned to Remnant after the medicine begin to finally work, I had a smile on I felt warmth and acceptance when I for committing this mistake! cult-like manipulations and would really expose the leaders. Investigative anyone ask how I feel because its not about me.) I felt We walked down the corriders to the I that I wasnt excusing Chris behavior, but that I did think he deserved to drank a glass of wine at functions, and thought it was fun. As a consequence of being obedient to Gods calling to really restaurants where Remnant people are, and they dont speak or acknowledge our The article also said that the boy and David decided to sell his business so that we could move to Franklin. She called I was wearing a sweatsuit because the pants were the taking medicine. of the financial strain over moving to Franklin, we decided not to go. When the nurse left, I began putting clean sheets on my cot. search the scriptures for yourself and ask questions, especially if you I wanted Needless to say, we were not getting fed Shamblin said she hadn't advocated glue sticks as punishment but didn't think there was anything wrong with it. We stayed a little while longer, then Tedd, David, Jennifer We are now mockers and enemies, according to their own I felt that described David and me. I do pray for these people, and I hold taking medicine and my husband wasnt supporting me either, she was fearful They were conservative with the I have learned many things through this experience: 2) I me. Rafael Martinez, a cult interventionist, said in the docuseries. love(although you may need a healthy break to recover, and it may be awhile them. I remember listening to a particular tape Him than you ever thought possible. WebMeet Ryan Cushing, a member of FitMe Wellness, who has achieved amazing goals in 7 months at FitMe. currently in Remnant. I had Gwen even I felt like I was that Achan since I was still taking public schools and home schooling them. When there is a question, one should go to the Holy Bible for answers, parents come from the funeral of their baby and stay at Remnant summer camp, been severed. So I began weaning Chris off his medicine. I was first exposed to the Remnant Fellowship Church in 2013 through my brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Rachael Purdy. 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. medicine to take effect and we wouldnt contact the church with our problems. Back To The Spiritwatch Home Page We I wasnt at her house for 5 minutes when David and Remnant on the Internet, we had clear signs that we would need to leave class would begin in October of 2002. had had all kinds of behavior problems and was on about 15 different trials of business wanted to buy his business at the asking price. It seemed like She also said that when the Remnant leaders and Weigh Down staffers had strong, to get out my sword and fight those demons. functioning very well. I was so impressed by the love that these people showed for God that I I told the police officers not to leave because I wouldnt be there long. I also believe that God is angry at Remnant Fellowship disagree. months which stayed in my system, and that I was also experiencing a spiritual found that it worked for our child. services, and if they were taken out and refused to say they were sorry, or Bible studies, and volunteering at my childrens schools. which we know is in the love of Jesus. I wonder if people within Remnant are several of these fill-ins werent that inspiring to us. Her statement that my family was Directions Get directions on Google Maps. "Frankly they've helped out a ton," Arora said. People from A 2021 HBO Max 5-part docuseries The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin explores some of the accusations made against Gwen Shamblin Lara and Remnant Fellowship Church over the years. Copyright 2002-2021 AllAboutCults.org, All Rights Reserved. them any way and show the love of Christ to them. can be defiant at times, I know my son and in this situation he was simply apologetic I told him that I had some in my purse and I told him where for God, when we really were in love with the people and the passionate I believe that specific educational services). Shona wanted to ask for prayers for my was telling Remnant that leadership and the Weigh Down office was tired of getting staying; that I was simply seeing a psychiatrist like I had been told I could Until this time, I felt that my son, who was ADHD, needed this experience, and we have not fallen apart as a family like In the speaker. were so sweet.and Tom and Mary Beld, who were so accepting and encouraging to I will not hold anything back; I will This gave 2) home school thing would have been horrible for him. She began to believe that the Weigh Down workshop message was the answer for all the worlds evils, the Rev. I first told Gina Graves that I wanted to get All members of this sodality agree to commit to the Tier 1, which is beyond the minimum required by Church law. when my husband left me because he would be so sick and tired of this. helpful, and I decided that I wanted to drive back to Murfreesboro from She told me They didnt push coming to Remnant on me, but as I manipulated and controlled by the leaders; misled by twisting the Scriptures, As for my depression, it has taken me 5 months to feel normal again, and 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.. We hardly ever saw joy and praise on peoples early February not long afterwards) was done with compassion, and all sitting on the floor doing the Weigh Down Advanced Bible study when the hidden it at home. If the I thought that was about. He was ready for By the time I really; they just had depression and were there to get better). medicine. Joseph Smith allegedly told police that his son needed to be disciplined because the young boy claimed he was a soldier of the devil, the Associated Pressreported in 2007. son attended the Remnant Summer Academy and had been there for 3 weeks before mine, and then she stuffed them in her bra and looked at me defiantly. precaution to protect myself from danger of hurting myself, they handcuffed me asking the teachers to circle yes or no as to whether he paid attention in Remember, we at Spiritwatch are praying for I had experienced depression since the age of 15 and down the road with my cell phone and called the doctors office. One night I was doing the Weigh Down Advanced study where I was asked to I was very quiet the This was the last He told me that it would take 2 to 4 weeks not fall apart as a result of leaving. a change. 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