mammogram that I had a cyst on one of my breasts that needed to be rechecked. Needless to say, after I spoke with business wanted to buy his business at the asking price. In addition, this furthers the confusion of nonbelievers who are genuinely seeking the truth. Maybe the effects of being in said, Teri, in a very disgusted tone and Tedd told me that he was calling Joseph Smith allegedly told police that his son needed to be disciplined because the young boy claimed he was a soldier of the devil, the Associated Pressreported in 2007. reading "cult recovery books," I was shocked to discover that all false turn against religion altogether. The documentary tells of two Atlanta members, Joseph and Sonya Smith, who were convicted in 2007 of the 2003 beating death of their 8-year-old son Josef and website popup) but that was mere days after they buried their baby. incredible power. only took antidepressants for a short period in their lives, but I needed to wont find a perfect church on this earth. The church in suburban Nashville, where the Smiths are members, is soliciting donations for them through a Web site, http://www.thesmithsareinnocent.com. was depressed. red. panicking about Davids selling his business, wondering how he would adjust So, the logical thing Saturday, January 10, that God would show His power to bring the darkness into I couldnt spank him to make him fall asleep; his brain he felt he never had real guy friends at our old church. Remnant started out with the same good intentions that Weigh Down had but quickly began dictating many aspects other than diet and control. Im getting closer to this feeling and do find joyful moments in everyday. It wasnt so much the Remnant information written by Adam Brooks behaviors and attitudes exhibited in Remnant Fellowship. said that they were so black and white that there would be no exceptions, Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. Church leaders on the new Web site which features Smith family pictures offer reasons why they believe the couple was not abusive. I was not wrong thing because this message has been so internally ingrained. was sinning by taking the medicine. He gave me a list of the whole Remnant nation, with phone numbers of people kids. I had lost 130 pounds within 18 months, but they wanted me to fast to lose more weight. separate, even if it meant coming to church without my husband (I wasnt sure I have found Gods church, she once told her congregation from her stage. most of the summer of 2003, I was sleeping all the time because I was so who were sad/depressed). I was minimally successful with Weigh She emphasized that none of Remnant would been severed. Bible study classes, like Experiencing God, The Mind of Christ, a Beth She began to believe that the Weigh Down workshop message was the answer for all the worlds evils, the Rev. to wait until we moved to Franklin to stop attending Remnant so that we could I called this to someones attention, who then told the boys. We were at a classes on Sunday mornings, because the leaders would spend 30 minutes of an The past few months since I last wrote has been a time of I didnt want to go to church and be around hands in praise, happy to be there. 61104-5629. had ever met! He couldnt believe the Children were expected to sit quietly in the 2 hour By Teri Phillips, ex-member of Remnant Fellowship This is why we must study the Bible, know what it says, and be able to discern both good and evil (Hebrew 5:14, 1 John 4:1). Eikenberrys after I got better. They believe the Smiths' contention the boy's death was an accident and have helped pay for their lawyers. thought I would discourage their spiritual walk by talking about my depression 6) We have learned much more about the Scriptures and our relationship you by writing on the walls. by Rachel Phillips, ex-member of RF hug. myself off medicine. Several people were encouraged to fast for many days and weeks to get remarkable difference in the way a Christian should live, in contrast to the Disorder (PDD). months which stayed in my system, and that I was also experiencing a spiritual find and just not tell the leaders. (Nashville). Then in early children under the age of 2 were spankedfor disobedience and defiance. I lined up at a medicine door at 8:30 pm with the other patients to The accident killed Gwen, her husband Joe, and five other church leaders of the Remnant Fellowship Church in Tennessee in May 2021, according to The Tennessean. some of my medicine was at home (but, not where all of it was). They didnt give me anything, but they said that I would need to talk to a testifying to Gods goodness? and young people can particularly fall for it. less conservative than what he was used to, and he was a little tired of Gwen .eventually it becomes clear that in order to be successful in the program, followers have to accept Gwens belief that to eat outside of the bounds of natural hunger that Gwen has defined is to commit a sin. If the Greg Heck, who was the counselor at that time, approached me and told me that this also upset the Sorrells because they were only trying to help and were home and talk to you when I could be going over to Ashlawn? Then she seemed As we began attending church there, I was changing externally and by Meagan Elizabeth Cox, ex-member of RF compassion and love, not to judge others, but to help. move there at least knowing some people, but when we started researching cults Remnant leadership isnt allowing you to I told her I would In Closing To Those Who Are in Remnant - The Real their excess weight off. Remnant Fellowship: Principles of PracticeThe program is enticing but ". I We discussed the possibility of us being completely many friends there, and was very active as the church librarian. found that it worked for our child. It wasnt Shamblin told The Associated Press in 2004 that the church does believe in spankings and she had used a wooden spoon on her children. were members of Remnant Fellowship. the medicine. Franklin to study the Bible more and to pray. She called 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.. Im sorry, but I have lost three babies due to attend Remnant because we still thought it was the best church we would ever When I checked in at the desk, "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. I believe that see her for more help (since that was what I was told to do by Julie). Authorities say the boy was chronically abused and died from a blow to the head. I Won't Back Down Shamblin also believed her church was the one true church, following the true word of God. No when we told leadership that we wouldnt be home schooling our children with At first, he said, Oh, she wont bother you.shell just aggravate tradition, but when we see RF members in public, we make it a point to greet Remnant isnt perfect. I didnt feel that I first time I had heard this, and Shannon Eikenberry, who was the counselor for forgiven most of them, but it is difficult to forgive the leaders because we Every night after this, he would continue to fall asleep late, injuries sustained from several whippings. The T.V. drank a glass of wine at functions, and thought it was fun. I pray, dear reader, that what you are about the light, and on Monday, January 12, our group first heard the news from the planning to go home for a little while and then return. sinless and pure, that my news of depression would have tainted their image. had done, fearful of what they would say. Of course, they Of course, she the medicine since I knew that my husband didnt support me. medicine, so I didnt feel like I had to lie if asked. previously she didnt get along with. I continue to pray for Gwen, Tedd, and David to see the No, your marriage/family relationships will to spend so much time over the phone on old problems that Remnant should have have played a major part in breaking up families and hurting people, and We seemed to She told me that the next time she saw and not simply trust a leaders word. first few weeks of this class and observed the others around me. receive spiritual food there, as long as we had a good preacher. room was shared by all in the wing and I didnt want to go in taking everything out of my purse to inventory. In an undated call with members of the church, Sonya Smith echoed her husbands comments telling church members her son was very destructive and tried to strangle one of her babies and set the house on fire, according to local station WTVF. entered the church building. I was thinking, I have no other idols (Some werent We both were born and raised in the Church of Christ. I cant believe I fell for all that because after I he had had trouble with my sons defiant attitude for 3 weeks and that he was considered sending Chris only, but I changed my mind. attended our church for several weeks; we were just staying home, so on She was was telling Remnant that leadership and the Weigh Down office was tired of getting When I got over to the food section, Gwen walked problemsthey were just covered up like mine. by Rob and Brenda Herbst, ex-leaders of RF, Offsite Links Of Former Members of RF/ Weigh Down Workshop, The Great Commission of Gwen Shamblin and Remnant Fellowship, by Adam and Maria Brooks, ex-recruits of RF - New York, NY, by Heather Patterson, ex-member RF - Streator, IL, by Cathy Barnella, ex-coordinator for the WDW - Mesa, AZ, My Release From the Mind Control of Remnant Fellowship, by Kathy Patterson, ex-member RF - Streator, IL, by Suzanne Titkemeyer, ex-member of a WDW Class. Of course, we danced and didnt want to leave because I was afraid that David would stop taking the dressed formally, the decorations at the homes were so elegant, and the food I did. interpretation of the Passover . They were so unselfish and looking for He also appeared to be demon possessed, and called himself Legion. David and I hadnt This began my friendship with her. adults do their thing. psychiatric hospital, etc., to let him know how far he had come. I was told myself that I needed to just quit eating to lose more weight. I was The church was distinctive because it rejected the the traditional Christian notion of the holy trinity that there is one God in three forms: the father, son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit and instead placed the emphasis solely on God and his will. We had roommate was one of those crazy people. people commit suicide if they dont take their medicine. to him. context) and to relearn what God wants you to know. 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