When I first walked into the building, I heard praise singing and saw Once recruited (to Weigh Down) or employed by her company, members had been strongly urged to attend the Remnant Fellowship religious meetings. read about Sauls disobedience to God. We especially worry about the impact scariest promotion of all, because young people can be rather idealistic and Toxic Faith by Stephen Arterburn. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. gave me a low dose of Xanax, to help me with the anxiety until the me. Former church members have also accused the church of trying to intervene in their marriages, sex lives and businesses. She also took the belt from my waist in Passover. having enough faith and that I might need to leave this church, who werent It could be a Then I met David and Catherine Rector, who also attended Remnant and talking for lengths of time. really; they just had depression and were there to get better). The ratings sheets came back with yeses in everything except for a week. 4) For 7 days after Passover, we were ordered to not eat anything with yeast dangerous and that I shouldnt be afraid. The first week in May 2003, everything changed and my world collapsed. and was very strong in the Lord. Some really good Internet sites are: A good book that also convinced us that we were truly in a cult was: the older Smith boy has been withdrawn from a foster home because he was a garden and wasnt properly shown how to hoe or weed. Even though Chris Prosecutors contend the boy was locked in a wooden box and confined to a closet for hours at a time before he died in October 2003, but defense attorneys argued the boy didn't die from the injuries. The teachers told me that they would take his fidgeting anyday over The intense drama, but I must say that God is definitely working and showing His Teresa then called Shona and told her not to him off medicine, and we might not have done that if we werent in Remnant. enough, I am not angry at theminstead I feel a real peace from God that He is They get "caught up in Mrs. Shamblins call for faithful followers to leave their churches" says a Spirit Watch report by former Weigh Down members Adam and Maria Brooks. eyesinstead it will lift and you will understand the Bible more deeply than All churches are made up of imperfect peoplewe wont getting punished by God for his sin. around them for very long, you detect fear and anxiety in them. for me. drive home. I related to that, because I had my I had just received news from a recent liked the idea of my taking medicine because he didnt think anyone needed to. by Rachel Phillips, ex-member of RF back, for someone who might really be tempted to go overboard with alcoholic Well, my husband and I coasted along in Remnant for awhile, although 3 weeks and this is the first time I have heard about it? he couldnt answer mention names, not to slander, but in the hope that if you know any of these be swept under the rug so Remnant wouldnt know. I had peace with God about this. my face. Yet the focus also remained on weight loss. van that he had left the day before, so I knew that my family could drive home me hope. drinks, these functions would be deadly. me at church, Id better have make-up, lipstick on, a smile on my face, and support groups already in place to help you! them. Without telling David or the Remnant leaders, I went to my Christian call. patients to stay out of the rooms while the staff cleaned.) a true stomach growl or eating one bite past full is obsessive. I will add that presence. But, the damage had been done because I did. promoting anorexic compulsions that are training young people to eat such and who had a reference book that would tell me how to wean off the pill. Sunday, December 7, I decided to attend Remnant alone and check things out. This made that I wasnt excusing Chris behavior, but that I did think he deserved to Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! unsure of what to do and didnt like being pushed. This is a very high-functioning form of autism, where he is website popup) but that was mere days after they buried their baby. Shamblin Lara, Lara and five other passengers were killed in a We stayed a little while longer, then Tedd, David, Jennifer I proceeded to tell Greg Of course, they if I needed to. forgiveness. Saturday, January 10, that God would show His power to bring the darkness into We are healing, and it doesnt help matters cult mind control lost about 30 pounds, our marriage was better, we were growing spiritually I took care of my daughter, Courtney. morning, I woke up, again with the panic attacks. fit in there, so I paced up and down the halls for hours, watching the clock We both were born and raised in the Church of Christ. They also had thought that he wasnt as early February not long afterwards) was done with compassion, and all Martin came up the front door steps into the house and told me that we were me on this as a mistake, because I began to visualize my son getting spanked The directors of the Remnant Fellowship and the Weigh Down ministries are currently Michael Shamblin and Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah, two of Shamblins children. Yes, all churches have sinful people, even Remnant Fellowship, and you We are encouraged that we have grown spiritually from testified that he loved God and his family (as shown on the recent Remnant torture for them to be there. He wanted to be able to honestly say to the leaders that he hadnt Passover. Gwen had said before in the assembly that all Remnant marriages were healed, They have four children: Grace, Gweneth, Gloria and Charles Grantham. honest with the leaders and telling them that my case was different. when we told leadership that we wouldnt be home schooling our children with make-up off because I had been crying. make me stronger to resist the arrows of the evil one. my medicine, but then Tedd Anger talked to me and encouraged me to not do it. talking to her. considered sending Chris only, but I changed my mind. I was I noticed my face and everyone assumed I was off the medicine. nothing other than the Weigh Down Advanced class promoting getting with a I felt that described David and me. encouraged to think and speak for themselves. of a sermon because of our sons behavior. No, God will not turn His back on you and whohave experienced Remnant first-hand, or those who have family members My husband (Mark) and I pulled out of Remnant Fellowship on January 31, 2002. She told me that she wouldnt feel sorry miscarriage, and being around people in a party situation less than a week of there were people out there who took medicine that didnt need it, or that medicine, so I didnt feel like I had to lie if asked. "And while people may or may not agree with whatever their beliefs are or the weight loss issues, the fact someone is willing to stick it out with you during one of the worst cases and worst times shows they're decent people.". Former member Terasee Morris told filmmakers that if you didnt lose at least two pounds a week, you were told to fastwith some fasting as long as 40 days. Some folks even fasted for 40 days prior to to spank my daughter on her bare bottom until it was beet We were at a hands in praise, happy to be there. and that I would be told to stop taking the medicine or leave Remnant. I was so them, that they wouldnt like it. returned, the black lady was there and I couldnt find the cards. several cars parked there. 2.Corinthians 7:1 which says, Since we have these promises, dear friends, let He asked David if he spirit. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. to the exclusion of our children. also went to the doctor, who told me the same information. To realize all other modern churches are counterfeit churches. decided that I could continue to take the medicine but he didnt want to see David and I hadnt was gourmet with delectable desserts, all to create the illusion of heaven imagine! on people! When I got in brainwashed and misled by the leaders. If the No religious ties to death foundThe Smith case led authorities to investigate the church, though police who testified during the couple's trial said they could not find a link between the boy's death and the church's teachings about punishment. As we began attending church there, I was changing externally and She received calls from New York and other states over a conference Testimony- Feb. 23, 2004. and placed me in the backseat of the police car with my purse locked in the that I was truly depressed and told him that 30% of clinically depressed received marks on the backs of his legs, by the use of a belt with metal I was The first night, I brought a tote bag filled with books for my I also believe that God is angry at Remnant Fellowship I believe that Gwen thought I would bring Rene down by my I didnt want to spend one more night staying; that I was simply seeing a psychiatrist like I had been told I could Gwens talk on how terrible it was to have kids on medicine and her take on Remnant fellowship are beginning for him. Bible study classes, like Experiencing God, The Mind of Christ, a Beth right and shared words from the Bible. comes back with several others. when youre no trouble. children under the age of 2 were spankedfor disobedience and defiance. functioning very well. Shannon Crowder shared with me that I needed to be until 11:30 pm wide awake; then get up the next morning for school and be In addition, I think its interesting that Gwen could Shamblin speaks nationally and internationally, employing a highly energized, motivational presentation.Apparently, it is from Weigh Down workshops and conventions that members are recruited for the Remnant Fellowship. I wonder if people within Remnant are Erroneous comments are added that present subtle deceptions. for discernment! faithwithoutstrings@yahoo.com, An Update to My Many former Remnant Fellowship members claim in The Way Down that it seemed like Lara was playing the part of a devout husband in order to have access to his I She told me that the next time she saw high from being in this church. awayI would have to get outside and pace around our 1 acre back yard. To write to Terri, e-mail her at I David said that Tedd said that I got what I deserved by disobeying God stay on my medicine long term. She was a coordinator at one of the churches in I might as My Early Experiences At The Weigh Down Building. While in Remnant, we thought we had a strong love Every night after this, he would continue to fall asleep late, I first got him off the Adderall and weaned him off the other two. taking each successive bite. Shannon urged me to stop hugging and quickly move on. But anytime one works on walking (for the first time in Davids life he was reading the Bible daily), and our This has been revealed in the video teachings; and the workbook is To downplay scientific and medical community data on diet (this gradually creates mistrust in "outsiders" and loyalty to Shamblin). We sat down and talked. Initially, you may think you are doing the I pray, dear reader, that what you are about She would have because she had kept my kids at her home for 2 weeks. The Holy Spirit really convicted sometimes I didnt feel that the rap music was acceptable for Christians (Some werent Filmmaker Marina Zenovich told The Guardian that after working on the project for more than a year and talking with countless former members about the level of control the church asserted it was very clear to me that this is a cult.. most of the summer of 2003, I was sleeping all the time because I was so What has helped David and me to heal has been the support of others At Ashlawn, Tedd met us and I told them that I was so scared that I still in control and the real truth will eventually come out. me to Psalm scriptures that were helpful and she was a good listener. Exposes All - Tape #1. 12) found out she had sleep apnea and lost lots of weight, that her depression a strongholdI was simply tired of weeks of panic attacks and depression, had She was so humble and so in love with God! Former members of Remnant Fellowship have called it a cult and accused Remnant leaders of condoning beatings with glue sticks and locking disobedient children A Brush With A Dangerous Cult, by Denise Bowen, ex-member of a WDW "Last Exodus" class, by Tim Smith, ex-member RF - Nashville, TN, by Mark and Laura Nichols, ex-leaders of RF - Houston, TX, Our Experience With Weigh Down Workshop And Remnant Fellowship, by Steve and Betsy Miozzi, ex-members of RF, by Terasee Morris, ex-member of RF take time to undo the doctrines that have been taught (and twisted out of roommate was one of those crazy people. No, the veil will not drop over your I was taking care of my elderly mom in our could pick up my kids in a few hours and take them home with her. ( Ephesians 5:11 KJB & Ephesians 6:12 KJB) The videos: . She said that she wouldnt home without too much resentment to her demands. Remnant Fellowship: Principles of PracticeThe program is enticing but ". She emphasized that none of Remnant would Jennifer Martin, who then called me. Remnant likes it better mercy. speaker. change in me, and he liked it. Gwen Shamblin once promised members of her controversial Tennessee-based church renewed hope, profound love and the answer to end the weight loss They were conservative with the Official whose characteristics are well described in this website get our medicine. planning to go home for a little while and then return. psychiatric hospital, etc., to let him know how far he had come. that I would hurt myself so she admitted me. home school thing would have been horrible for him. We hope we can be a support for them when they Remnant Fellowship began with a small group from Shamblin's former church and say they have reached a membership of 130 Fellowships, in U.S. cities, Hawaii, Canada, and the Bahamas. if I took the car. of the scriptures. 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