Gina Fox
Gina Fox
Rachel Miller's Freedom Story!
Rachel Miller's Freedom Story!
Rachel Miller's Freedom Story!
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Join Rachel Miller on 'Anchored by the Sword' as she shares her journey from FLDS cult to finding hope through faith, community, and overcoming grief.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Chains: Rachel Miller's Journey from FLDS Cult to Freedom
Episode Overview
- Rachel Miller shares her journey of breaking free from legalism and fundamentalism within the FLDS cult
- The episode discusses the transformative power of encountering God amidst pain and longing
- Importance of community, grief, and spiritual discipline in navigating unmet longings
- Exploration of worship as a source of solace and sustenance in challenging times
- Practical strategies for managing unmet longings and finding hope
Suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance produces character and character produces hope.
Rachel Miller's story is one of courage, transformation, and finding hope in the unlikeliest of places. In this episode of 'Anchored by the Sword', host Gina Fox sits down with Rachel, a full-time writer and author of 'When It Hurts to Hope'. Rachel opens up about her upbringing within the FLDS cult, where she was taught to see God as angry and judgmental, leading to a childhood marred by performance-based behavior and fear.
However, her narrative takes a remarkable turn when, as a young adult in college, she experiences a life-changing encounter with God that shatters the chains of legalism and fundamentalism that had bound her for so long. Rachel reflects on how this spiritual awakening allowed her to break free from the toxic beliefs instilled in her and start anew. She discusses the importance of examining one's foundational beliefs and how God's truth can set us free from distorted perspectives.
Rachel also shares her personal battles with loneliness and unmet longings, offering insights into living in that tension while still finding hope in God's presence. She highlights the role of community and chosen family within the church, emphasizing how support from others can help us through grief and difficult times. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of faith, offering listeners a beacon of hope in their own struggles.