Predestined

Welcome to Predestined: A Deconstruction of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation. As former members of the NRC, hosts Taylor and Lena will examine the worldviews and beliefs that shape this unique church community, and the ways those beliefs impact people. Instagram: @predestinedpod Email: nrc.story@gmail.com

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Episode 7: Delaney Talks About Responses to Abuse in the NRC

Delaney shares her experience growing up in the NRC in an abusive household. We talk about the way church leaders handled the abuse, the beliefs that helped create an environment for abuse and violence to thrive, and ways the church, the community, and all of us can better respond to the needs of victims and survivors of abuse. Content warning: This episode contains mentions of abuse and violence that listeners may find distressing. From minute 4:45 to minute 6:30, Delaney talks about the abuse ...

Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Iris and the NRC from the Outside

Dutch immigrant Iris shares her experience with the NRC as someone close to, but not part of, the community. We talk about the expectations these communities have for outsiders, the ways various unpleasant things are turned away from and go unaddressed, and how the NRC affects the wider communities they inhabit. TW: this episode contains brief mentions of abortion, intimate personal violence, sexual assault, and homophobia. Please listen with care. __________ Find us on Instagram: @predestinedpo...

Mar 15, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Jared Talks About Expectations

Ex-NRC member Jared shares his experience with expectations and identity in the NRC community while in the church and after leaving. We talk about the aftermath of leaving a community like this, his interactions with people currently part of the NRC, and ways to handle engagement with the community. __________ Find us on Instagram: @predestinedpod Email us: nrc.story@gmail.com __________ Thank you to the talented Joseph Tennant for the use of his song Newborn Day. Find him on Spotify here ....

Feb 04, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Sophie’s Story of Abuse in the NRC

Ex-NRC member Sophie shares her experience of abuse in the NRC community. We talk about how abuse is dealt with in the church, her experience of leaving the NRC and Christianity altogether, and the work of healing. TW: this episode contains mentions of grooming, sexual assault, domestic violence, and miscarriage. Please listen with care. __________ Resources Identify domestic violence Connect to a women’s shelter in your area Reporting child abuse in Alberta , British Columbia , and Ontario Unde...

May 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Marvin’s Experience with the NRC

Marvin, a former teacher at an NRC school and former confessing member, shares his experience in the NRC and how he left. He talks about the social environment of the NRC and how it has changed over the years, his process of untangling his beliefs, and suggestions for people in a similar place. We had a little trouble with our audio in this episode, thank you for bearing with us! __________ Find us on Instagram: @predestinedpod Email: nrc.story@gmail.com __________ Thank you to the talented Jose...

Mar 11, 2024•54 min•Ep. 7

Episode 2: Joe’s Story of Being Queer in the NRC

Ex-NRC member Joe shares his experience with the NRC as a queer person. We talk about the beliefs the NRC holds about LGBTQIA+ identities, the response people had to him coming out, and finding a balance with family who have different views than us. TW: homophobia, brief mentions of suicidal ideation. Please listen with care. __________ Resources Helplines for LGBTQ+ in Canada: https://itgetsbettercanada.org/get-help/ Information and education on supporting LGBTQ+ : https://egale.ca/resources/#c...

Feb 17, 2024•54 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Taylor’s Journey out of the NRC

Predestined's co-host, Taylor, shares her experience growing up in and leaving the NRC community. She talks about how the church functions, about spiritual trauma, and what it is like to leave a high-control group. __________ Resources High Control Groups: https://secularliturgies.wordpress.com/2020/02/24/the-25-signs-youre-in-a-high-control-group-or-cult-by-anastasia-somerville-wong/ Spiritual Abuse: https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/definitions __________ Find us on Instagram: @predestin...

Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6

Introducing: Predestined

Hosts Taylor and Lena, former members of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation, launch "Predestined" to examine the church's unique beliefs and their profound impact on individuals. They delve into the concept of predestination, challenging its traditional interpretation within the NRC, and share their mission to uncover truths and question systems that silence those they oppress. The podcast aims to respectfully deconstruct this community's complexities.

Jan 13, 2024•2 min•Ep. 1

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