Episodes

  • Season 1: Episode 8 "Let’s talk purity culture with Christen Snavely"
    Jul 17 2023

    What is it?

    How did we get involved

    True Love Waits

    Pam Stenzel

    Fear driven teachings

    Rings and commitment cards

    Every Man’s Battle

    The sin of Sodom - Ezekiel 16:49

    She Deserves Better by Sheila Wray Gregoire

    Apologizing for our part in it all

    Where do we go from here?


    Visit the Website here!
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

    Purchase the book here!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007648/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1681507542&sr=8-1

     

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    52 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 7 "When Dreams are Dashed" part 2
    Jul 10 2023

    Amy Heilshorn joins me in the studio for the 2nd part of our series, on our journey into and out of some devastating church situations. 


    We talk about 

    - Our move to Columbus, Ohio

    - Living together for over a year

    - College ministry 

    -Community groups 

    - Our homeless friends

    - Francis Chan and the e-mail that wrecked us

    - The anxiety that came with it

    - Asking questions

    - John Piper

    - Authoritative pastors

    - She Has A Name

    - A possible move to Atlanta

    - Back to Fort Wayne


    Our lives have quite a rollercoaster… so many hard memories but also so much good that has come out of it. 


    Amy was somewhat of a “reluctant” guest. I had to really talk her into doing this. And… she did great! I know there are more stories to tell, so we will have to do it again sometime. Right, Aims???




    Visit the Website here!
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

    Purchase the book here!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007648/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1681507542&sr=8-1

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    52 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 6 "When Dreams are Dashed"
    Jul 3 2023

    Amy Heilshorn joins me in the studio for a two part series on our journey into and out of some devastating church situations. 
     

    We talk about 

    - Our move to Columbus, Ohio

    - Living together for over a year

    - College ministry 

    -Community groups 

    - Our homeless friends

    - Francis Chan and the e-mail that wrecked us

    - The anxiety that came with it

    - Asking questions

    - John Piper

    - Authoritative pastors

    - She Has A Name

    - A possible move to Atlanta

    - Back to Fort Wayne
     

    Our lives have quite a rollercoaster… so many hard memories but also so much good that has come out of it. 
     

    Amy was somewhat of a “reluctant” guest. I had to really talk her into doing this. And… she did great! I know there are more stories to tell, so we will have to do it again sometime. Right, Aims???

    Visit the Website here!
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

    Purchase the book here!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007648/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1681507542&sr=8-1

     

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    49 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 5 "I Am Not Worthy"… (and other lies I believed)
    Jun 27 2023

    It’s so easy to walk around believing the lies that there is nothing good inside of us. Leaning into the “I’m such a loser” mantra. In this episode I will discuss how hard it has been to undo all of the toxic theology I have learned throughout the years. Maybe we can walk this road of worthiness together, reminding each other how loved and valuable we are.

    Here’s a link to my book!
    https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Not-E...

    And my website…
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

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    38 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 4 "Was my Anxiety a Demon?"
    Jun 19 2023

    Today we will talk about my anxiety journey. All the scary, crazy stories I was told by well-meaning people, just trying to “fix” me. Oh, and I wanted to be “fixed.” 

     

    And… let’s also talk about:

     

    ~ Shiny Happy People

    ~ The Umbrella of Protection

    ~ Spanking

    ~ Demons

    ~ Michael, Jason, and Freddy

    Does fear drive out fear? 

    Or does perfect love do that?

    Here’s a link to my book!
    https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Not-E...

    And my website…
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

     

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    42 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 3 "Becoming Team Shock"
    Jun 12 2023

    Today, I interview the one and only, Kevin Shock… my teammate in this life. We discuss Kevin’s perspective on our faith journey.

    Here’s a link to my book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Not-Enough-Thoughts/dp/1957007648/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GJ2Y4KG7CTT5&keywords=too+much+and+not+enough+karen+shock&qid=1685855615&sprefix=too+much%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

     

    And my website…

    https://www.karenruthshock.com

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    44 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 2 "When They Try to Scare the Hell Right Out of You"
    Jun 6 2023

    Let’s talk about the 1970’s Christian horror movie I saw when I was nine years old. And how this led me to a life of fear when it came to my faith. Rapture Theology has played a big part in my anxiety/depression through most of my life. I only came to see there are different views (way more reliable views) in the past few years. Listen along as I explain about the confusion and fear that has been perpetuated by this theology. 
     

    Here is a book by Keith Giles that played a crucial role in me having my eyes opened to the different teachings and belief that have been held for thousands of years:

    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Unexpected-Keith-Giles-ebook/dp/B08DM8HGFL

     

    Here’s a link to my book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Too-Much-Not-Enough-Thoughts/dp/1957007648/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GJ2Y4KG7CTT5&keywords=too+much+and+not+enough+karen+shock&qid=1685855615&sprefix=too+much%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

     

    And my website…

    https://www.karenruthshock.com

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    38 mins
  • Season 1: Episode 1
    May 29 2023

    Here we are. The beginning of a new adventure. There is so much to talk about and we want this to be a safe place for us  to do just that. This week is all about how we got to this point with my book and now this podcast. How writing about my most vulnerable moments helped me realize there are others on this same journey. And it’s so good to really know each other. Just to know we aren’t alone. Thanks for being here.

    You can watch this episode here!
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rFelHCEIpEHJGZJqs4iXg

    Visit the Website here!
    https://www.karenruthshock.com

    Purchase the book here!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007648/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1681507542&sr=8-1





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    42 mins