Tag: Psychology

  • Illusory Truth: When Repetition Becomes Belief

    Before You Begin This article explores how repeated messages can gradually shape the way we understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. As you read, you may find yourself remembering teachings, sermons, Bible studies, conversations, songs, or phrases that were repeated so often they became familiar. Realizing how repetition may have influenced beliefs you…

  • Breaking Down the Foundation: The Dismantling of What Already Exists

    Before You Begin This article explores how high-control, immersive environments begin reshaping the foundation we already have. As you read, you may find yourself remembering your first experiences in church or noticing connections you hadn’t recognized before. That can bring up a wide range of emotions. Please don’t feel like you need to rush through…

  • Examining Our “Origin” Story

    The Mechanisms That Run the Machine One of the things we want to accomplish is establishing a clear framework for understanding what happened to us, why it happened, and the systems that shaped us. To do that, we need to start with the mechanisms that run the machine. Before we can examine the larger frameworks,…