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beEmboldened's Live Free Collective
Online Courses to Heal, Rebuild, and Live Free
Courses That Meet You Right Where You Are
beEmboldened’s Live Free Collective has a growing offering of courses designed to meet you where you are right now. Each one is designed to help educate and embolden participants to understand spiritual abuse and its effects in order to prevent harm, as well as the information and tools needed to both heal and rebuild your life.
What Programs are available?
Courses Currently Offered
Why were these programs created?
“As we recognized common questions, themes, and stuck points, we knew we needed
an accessible way to get necessary education and support into the hands of every
person possible. While we offer many services for survivors, loved ones, and advocates
here at beEmboldened, not every option is available in the same format as our digital
programs. The Live Free Collective courses were designed to allow for complete
anonymity for those desiring full privacy as they engage with the material, along with a
self-paced format so when a certain topic hits just right and you need to spend more
time there, you can. So, however you move through these programs, the result will be
an increased preparedness for your next steps in your own journey. We are honored to
be part of it.”
–Naomi Wright, Founder & Executive Director, beEmboldened
Who are they for?
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Been in a harmful religious environment
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Been in a high-control group or cult
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Desire to come alongside others in an effective manner
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Been abused in any way in the name of religion
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Been struggling since a religious trauma
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Committed to recognizing spiritual abuse in order to prevent harm and help others
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Been feeling “stuck” in your healing and rebuilding journey
Who created it?
beEmboldened features a carefully curated team of experts who share a passion for creating programs that provide support within the context of spiritual abuse. Whether the recognition of, the prevention of, or the healing and rebuilding from, our courses have been designed for you, by people like you.
Created for you by people like you.
Course Spotlight: Rebuilding [After Religious Abuse]
Our Foundational Course
This 7-week program equips you with the tools and education needed to rebuild your life after religious abuse. You'll gain valuable insights into the science of trauma, triggers, boundaries, healthy community, and more.
What transformation do these programs offer?
By the end of your course with beEmboldened’s Live Free Collective you will:
Know that you are not alone.
Have a sense of solidarity with other survivors and/or advocates for the abused.
Have clarity on your questions and be equipped with resources to seek further answers.
Have tools to navigate your way to a healthier life with safe relationships.
Be emboldened to continue forward in your recognition and rebuilding journey.
“I've found this so helpful. Beyond words. I have not found any other thing that's helped this much. I know this is God. I only found out the truth last July and then found this ministry after. I don't have words right now. I'm so thankful. I have hope. I need to go through it multiple times. Thank you so very much.”
Bianca
Course Spotlight:
Can I?
For the Hard Questions You’re Afraid to Ask
If you’ve experienced spiritual abuse—or want to better understand and protect yourself or others from theological harm—the Can I? course was created for you. Over 7 weeks, you'll engage with the hard but necessary questions around God, faith, and healing in a safe, guided setting with a credentialed facilitator.
If you’re thinking, “This sounds amazing but I’m still not 100% sure.”
We get it...
Spiritual abuse is a painful conversation, whether you’ve suffered personally or not. If you have, it has likely touched every area of your life, and if you’ve sought support before, it’s quite possible you’ve been disappointed–we hear this too often.
Maybe you were vulnerable and someone backed away slowly, not knowing what to say, or they were accidentally dismissive with platitudes about God having a plan.
Or maybe your suffering was minimized and your integrity called into question. After all, “no church is perfect” (ugh).
Maybe they were fascinated by your story and forgot that you’re a real person and the damage done to you has had a very real effect.
Or maybe you were told to simply forgive because that would magically heal your heart.
If any of this resonates with you, our hearts break with yours. None of this should have happened–whether intentional or accidental, you were responded to wrongly.
Our hope for these courses is that once you watch and engage with the material, you will know you’re understood and feel confident enough for whatever the next step is in your own journey. There is strength to be found in not feeling alone and our courses offer just that. We hope you begin to feel that strength, that possibility, that hope that yes, while you are where you need to be right now, you are not doomed to stay in this
same place forever.
This moment you're in is temporary, and you can continue forward into a life with depth, fullness, and trust. Maybe again, or maybe even for the first time.
Why Courses were created
The purpose of these courses is to equip you with necessary support, information, understanding, and practical tools for a healthy, whole, and sustainable way of day-to-day living. These courses will prepare you to move forward in your own life in ways you desire to. Whether the recognition of, the prevention of, or the healing and rebuilding from, our courses have been designed for you, by people like you.
Course Spotlight:
Rebuilding [Biblical Literacy]
Coming this Fall
When the Bible has been used in harmful ways, it can be hard to know what’s true, what’s not, and how to move forward. Rebuilding Biblical Literacy is a course designed to help you rediscover Scripture with fresh eyes. Together with a trained guide, you'll learn how to engage with the Bible thoughtfully and responsibly—building a foundation rooted in truth, not fear.
“You are not alone in your experience, nor in your rebuilding journey. I am rooting for you, the bE team is rooting for you, our supporters and fellow curriculum graduates are all rooting for you. I pray this proves to be a huge step in your journey. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your story. It is a privilege. See you soon!”
Naomi Wright, Founder & Executive Director, beEmboldened
FAQ's
1. Can I buy this course at any time?
Courses vary from On-Demand to Full Access experiences offered 1-2 times per year. For On Demand courses, you can purchase and go through the course at any time. For Full Access experiences, the cart opens for a 10 day registration period, then closes again.
If you’re desiring a Full Access experience, please make sure to sign up within the 10 day registration window to ensure access to the course. We will keep you updated on social media and through our website on upcoming launch dates, so please make sure you’re following and subscribed so you don’t miss an announcement!
2. How many hours a week will this course take?
The recorded content is between 1 - 1.5 hours each week. With time to sit with the information, take notes if desired, and maybe begin to apply a new tool, we would recommend setting aside 2-3 hours of your time each week.
For a Full Access experience, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a weekly Q&A team with a qualified beEmboldened team member. This time is optional and would add up to an hour to your total time each week.
3. Do I get the full course all at once?
For an On Demand course, yes, you will have access to the whole course right away.
If you’re participating in a Full Access experience, we do not want you to “drink from a firehose” and want the content you’re engaging with to line up with our optional weekly Q&A sessions. This is why we will be dripping content to you each week. This means you will receive your course on a week-to-week basis (starting each Monday). This keeps the information bite-sized, allowing you to really sit with the information you are learning each week, to begin applying the new information and tools, and to get the most out of your optional weekly Q&A time.
4. What if I miss a week?
No worries at all! You will maintain access to all prior weeks for one year, so you can go back and catch up.
Live Q&A time cannot be made up, so you’re encouraged to attend as many live as
you’re able!
5. Do I get to keep this content forever?
Once you purchase your course, you will have access to the content for 1 year. Feel free to go back through the information as often as you like. We just ask that you do not share this course with those who have not paid for it. Your commitment to integrity will allow us to keep creating innovative programs and services for many years to come.
6. Will I need to invest in any other materials or resources for this course?
No, we provide you with a pdf guide and summary sheet each week to help you with the content. There is no need to purchase any other materials or resources for this course. We have got you covered!
7. Do you offer a payment plan?
Please reach out to us directly if you’re in need of a payment plan. We’d love to help you! hello@beEmboldened.com
8. Do you offer a sponsorship option for this course?
Please reach out to us directly about sponsorship and we’ll let you know if we have one available. We hope we do! hello@beEmboldened.com
9. Do you offer a refund?
No, but if you are truly dissatisfied with the course, we can discuss how to apply the funds you've spent to our sponsorship program for individuals who have financial need and would benefit from bE's support services.
10. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Can I really do this?
Naomi lived the lessons in these modules herself and she has experienced firsthand the profound changes they offer us. Many others have also gone through this course and have shared their gratitude for its creation. You are equally capable and special – we all have the opportunity to rebuild after spiritual abuse!
11. How long will the course be available?
Live Q&A time is optional for all who purchase a Full Access experience. There is no pressure to join or participate. A qualified beEmboldened team member will be there live and would be thrilled to see you, if you choose!
12. What if I cannot make the live Q&A?
Live Q&A time is pre-scheduled. Due to our strong commitment to confidentiality, the event will not be recorded, so those in attendance feel most safe to share. We recommend putting the date on your calendar right away so you can plan around it, if
possible!
13. How long will the course be available?
The course is available for one year after the start date. You can access it during this timeframe.
If you are thinking, “This sounds amazing but I’m still not 100% sure.”
We get it. Spiritual abuse is painful, and it has likely bled onto every area of your life, both internally and externally. If you have sought support before, you have probably been disappointed. Either they backed away slowly, not knowing what to say, or they were accidentally dismissive with platitudes about God having a plan. Maybe your suffering was minimized or your integrity was called into question. Or maybe someone was fascinated by the train wreck of a story and forgot that no, you are a real person, and the damage has been done to you and your very real life. If any of this resonates
with you, our hearts break with yours. This should not have happened – you were treated unjustly, whether intentionally or accidentally.