I help Christians overcome tradition with TRUTH
I'm a Christian who sees that the church has problems. I am committed to shaking up the status quo within Christianity in service of a deeper understanding of Jesus. Together we will challenge traditional interpretations of scripture, question established religious authorities, and advocate for women who are marginalized within the faith. Through writing, teaching, and music, I expose issues within the church and promote healing.
Album available on all streaming platforms
BLOG POSTS
THIS IS MY STORY
My name is Laura, and I was raised in conservative Baptist churches and a patriarchal household. As someone who values critical thinking, I often found myself questioning many aspects of the church and the teachings I received.
Furthermore, I endured decades of abuse, both within the church and in my first marriage. The sermons and Bible studies I encountered never seemed to address my pressing questions or provide clarity on the profound challenges I faced in my daily life.
Eventually, I made the difficult decision to leave the institutionalized version of "church" and end my abusive marriage. This marked the beginning of an intensive exploration of the Bible, where I began to question everything I had been taught. I delved into topics that once seemed to conflict with the Holy Spirit within me. I was shocked as I learned the history of the church, found mistranslations in the Bible, and realized that many of our traditional church doctrines were influenced by bias, inadequate exegesis, and mere tradition.
Gradually, I found solace and a deeper comprehension of God's Word by correcting these mistranslations and gaining a more accurate understanding through studying the Greek and Hebrew passages.
Then, something remarkable occurred. I encountered a Christian man who stood apart from anyone else I had encountered in all my years of attending church. His love mirrored that of Jesus, and I witnessed the clear presence of God within him. Recognizing that we were destined to be together, we embarked on our marriage journey as partners and soulmates. We firmly believe that God has brought us together purposefully and called us to assist others in discovering the profound love of God.
Support the ministry
There are various ways to support this ministry. If you would like to simply give use the form below. If you would like to be an active part of this community you can become a patron or volunteer your time or gifts to help us scroll down!
Become a Patron
Select the icon above to be directed to our Patreon. Patreon is way to contribute monthly, receive perks, and actively participate in polls, give feedback, and vote on what you'd like to see Divine Dissident do next.
Volunteer or Partner
with us
Would you rather give your time or talents to help this ministry grow? We are in need of moderators, video editors, and more! Are you part of a ministry seeking to partner or collaborate with us? Would you like to sponser a video? Or do you want to submit content for our Youtube or online chuch service? Email us at divinedissident@gmail.com or use the form below!