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Religious Trauma & Deconstruction: Why It’s Time for a More Compassionate Conversation
In recent years, the word deconstruction has become somewhat of a lightning rod in Christian spaces. For some, it evokes fear associated with backsliding, rebellion, or a rejection of truth. But for many others, especially those carrying the wounds of abuse within high-control churches, deconstruction isn’t a trend or a threat. It’s a lifeline. A way to heal. A necessary step toward reclaiming spiritual autonomy and personal integrity.

Elise Heerde
May 21


Beyond the Tomb: Women in the Easter Story and Beyond
The women in the Easter story are not an add-on, minor actors with a few moments on the side of the main stage. They are central, counter-cultural, courageous, prophetic, faithful. In a world that often side-lines women, Easter reminds us that God never does.

Gayle Kent
Apr 21


Nineteen
Barely nineteen, riven, raw, Prays “Father”, seems unseen. “I spy”, coo you and choose me, From a line of battered babes. Collar, call...
FHE Editor
Aug 28, 2024


When Women Preach
When women preach we reflect the image of God, we are faithful to our calling, we illuminate the biblical story, we become a voice for the s

Louisa Macourt
Aug 19, 2024


Intimate Partner Violence, Male Headship & Reading 1 Timothy 2:13 as the basis for womens autonomy
Does verse 13 of 1 Timothy 2, “For Adam was formed first, then Eve” always mean that a man must lead and women are always subordinate in chu

Lyn Kidson
Dec 19, 2023


Is There Room For Us? - An advent reflection for those who don’t feel very merry this Christmas
I wonder how 2023 has been for you? It seems that even as we move more and more beyond the years of covid lockdowns we haven’t found a...

Louisa Macourt
Dec 19, 2023


Freedom From Shame
The church doesn’t handle sex well. When it’s put in its rightful place, sex can be an incredible blessing. But the majority of churches...

Bree Bond
Nov 26, 2023


Faith without Pretence: Navigating Toxic Positivity
While positivity is generally a good thing, toxic positivity might not be the best route to take.

Elise Heerde
Nov 4, 2023


Renewal and the Body
We can't change the way we think until we change the way we relate to our body that is taking in the information around us.

Elise Heerde
Jun 21, 2023


Gratitude
Have you ever felt your heart so full of joy in gratitude to God for someone else? Did you ever tell them? Recently I had the pure joy of...
Rebecca Gelding
Jun 20, 2023
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