Resisting the Darkness

I’m honored to welcome Seth Gehle on the show. Seth is a husband, father, veteran, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Seth endured years of horrific abuse at the hands of a man he once considered a friend. But instead of letting trauma define him, Seth fought for justice, helped put his abuser behind bars, and has since built a life rooted in strength, healing, and purpose. From his time serving in the Army to his work building up fellow veterans, to his upcoming book Strength Beyond the Shadows, Seth’s life is a powerful testimony of resilience, redemption, and courage.

I’m honored to welcome Natalie Runion on the show—a writer, speaker, and the powerful voice behind a movement called Raised to Stay. Some of you might know her from her Instagram posts, where she boldly speaks truth about the joys and heartbreaks of serving in the Church.  Outspoken about abuse in the church, Natalie brings a rare combination of honesty, compassion, and hope as she speaks to those who have felt the ache of disappointment, disillusionment, or even spiritual burnout—yet still feel a call to remain rooted in their faith. Whether you're in ministry, recovering from church hurt, or simply trying to hold on to hope, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I’m honored to welcome Natalie Runion—a writer, speaker, and the powerful voice behind a movement called Raised to Stay. Some of you might know her from her Instagram posts, where she boldly speaks truth about the joys and heartbreaks of serving in the Church.  Outspoken about abuse in the church, Natalie brings a rare combination of honesty, compassion, and hope as she speaks to those who have felt the ache of disappointment, disillusionment, or even spiritual burnout—yet still feel a call to remain rooted in their faith. Whether you're in ministry, recovering from church hurt, or simply trying to hold on to hope, this conversation is for you.

Lisa Meister had an up-close and personal view of the demonic at a very early age. As an adult, flashbacks began to ruin her life. What she discovered was shocking. But when she was introduced to the true Jesus of the Bible and learned about God's true character, she began to follow Him and never looked back. Her story is one of true courage in the face of Satanic Ritual Abuse.

We dive into the Michael Tait scandal and why the abuse was kept hidden for so long. Plus, this pastor knew Robert Morris was a pedophile and kept it hidden. And another youth pastor is busted for years of abuse involving kids in foster care.

Shocking revelations are coming out of extremist online abuse networks and bad actors that are infiltrating Roblox. Learn what’s making Roblox so dangerous and how the power of conversation and engagement is your most powerful tool. We also discuss practical steps for building safe communication and shepherding our children.

Introduction: Resisting the Darkness is not your typical podcast—it’s a spiritual call to arms. Hear the reason I'm speaking out against the enemy's push to drive our kids towards abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.