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- Open Letter to Jordan Peterson from Expelled Students of PA
Previously I shared the peculiar story of how myself and others were banned from Jordan Peterson’s online educational platform, Peterson Academy, back on January 8th. (That blog entry can be found here.) The following is the letter Frankie Joy Bailer and I sent to Jordan Peterson through multiple channels on January 11th 2025, hoping to …Continue reading “Open Letter to Jordan Peterson from Expelled Students of PA”
- Divorce, Death & Expulsion (Personal Update)
I have been sort of missing in action the past year, and thought it would be worth explaining as I start to get back into the swing of things. When I started back up blogging and podcasting in 2023 I was in the midst of a perhaps naively optimistic battle for my then-marriage. I was …Continue reading “Divorce, Death & Expulsion (Personal Update)”
- Will The Right Become Monsters? – Reflections of an Expelled Peterson Academy Student
Last week I posted an essay detailing the sequence of events that led to my surprise expulsion from Peterson Academy, along with at least 4 other students (followed by many others in subsequent weeks). To share our point of view more clearly, myself and Frankie Joy Bailer, another expelled student, went on Jeffrey Van Leeuwen’s … - I Was Expelled from Peterson Academy
By Dusty May Taylor Disclaimer: The following is my personal testimony, written honestly and in good faith. Our story was also investigated by The Toronto Star, you can read their report here. In August of 2024, after a painful divorce and the sudden death of my sister, I optimistically logged-in to Peterson Academy for the … - Should Apostles & Prophets Govern the Modern Church? (“Informed Consent” for Charismatic Christians)
Previously I shared from the research of John Collins (author of “Weaponized Religion”), whose website exposes credible allegations of fraud and misconduct by numerous charismatic and Pentecostal figures from the past hundred and fifty years. Now I’ll offer something a bit more practical: doctrines perpetuated by these individuals, the risks inherent, and alternative interpretations of … - What the Bible Says about the Man vs. Bear Debate
A social media trend asking women if they would rather encounter a bear or a man in the woods sparked a massive debate recently, with one video response compilation receiving around 2 million impressions and the “#manvsbear” hashtag appearing in close to 8,000 TikTok posts (according to Forbes). Most women chose the bear, citing reasons …Continue reading “What the Bible Says about the Man vs. Bear Debate”
- Hamas Founder’s Son Delivers Chilling Testimony to Jordan Peterson
[First published by The Christian Post] Mosab Hassan Yousef may be the most intense speaker I’ve ever witnessed. Famous for being the son of one of the founders of Hamas as well as a former Israeli intelligence asset, I first encountered him in a viral Dr. Phil clip circulating on X. The exchange was brief, …Continue reading “Hamas Founder’s Son Delivers Chilling Testimony to Jordan Peterson”
- Ex Porn Star’s Testimony Highlights Exploitative Christianity
[First published by in the Christian Post.] Former Only Fans star Nala Ray recently committed her life to Christ, causing a frenzy of controversy online. Clips of her sharing her testimony and encouraging other women to leave OF and follow Christ are circulating on X and TikTok, which in her recent interview with Michael Knowles …Continue reading “Ex Porn Star’s Testimony Highlights Exploitative Christianity”
- Fraudulent Revival History? Why Charismatics Need to Study John Collins’ Work
[First published in The Christian Post] I became interested in potentially misleading accounts of 20th Century revival history when I studied allegations of misconduct against Mike Bickle, the once revered leader of the International House of Prayer. Not only have allegations surfaced regarding predatory behavior, but manipulation using the famous “prophetic history “ and “revival …Continue reading “Fraudulent Revival History? Why Charismatics Need to Study John Collins’ Work”
- The Gospel of the Serpent – Bethel Teachings Gone Wrong (demonic? yes. intentional? no! Insights of a former student)
This is not a hit piece, but “the wounds of a friend.” Nobody from Bethel wants to insult “Papa” Bill and Kris, or the optimistic culture, but my reluctance combined with alarm are probable qualifications to do so. As of now, I don’t believe Bethel teaches “The Gospel of the Serpent” intentionally, but rather that … - Ep. 11: Can we Find Gold in the Occult?🤔(Correcting Charismania from Within/The Gospel of Nehushtan)
This has been on my heart for years now. It’s so upsetting to see people who are trying to get close to God become distracted and misled by demonic practices, demonic doctrines, and ultimately get off-track. I’ve seen so much of this now, I finally decided to break my silence and clarify what I think … - What is Christianity? Are you a Christian, or a New Ager? (Rebuild the walls!)
If we don’t define the faith, and the Jesus we serve, how can anyone be saved? My Granny was a Baptist deaconess, my mom’s side full of witchcraft and new age. I see so much of the struggle and confusion I faced reflected in the wavering of the modern church. Do you ever feel confused …Continue reading “What is Christianity? Are you a Christian, or a New Ager? (Rebuild the walls!)”
- New Age & Witchcraft in the Church
Recently I was asked to go into detail regarding where I saw signs of New Age and Witchcraft infiltration or influence in Christian churches. Below is the video of my response, followed by a super in depth explanation of various examples of things we need to watch out for. Let me know if any points … - War in the East, Corruption in the West: Both are Spiritual
Shakespeare knew: “There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” The bible is more precise: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the …Continue reading “War in the East, Corruption in the West: Both are Spiritual”
- “Nefarious” – A Review
It took me three sittings to get through Nefarious, the Christian horror film recently released by Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon, starring Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi. I was curious about this artistic endeavor both as someone who appreciates the power of story and as someone who grew up around demonization. If you’ve heard … - Being Human: Who we are, Where we came from, Where we’re headed
Have you noticed the assault on our humanity is escalating? It happens through abuse, cultural influences, education, technological advancements, medical coercion, and political messaging. This is significant not just from a biological or practical day-to-day level, but from a spiritual and eternal perspective as well. I may do a second part of this that talks …Continue reading “Being Human: Who we are, Where we came from, Where we’re headed”
- Beauty & the Truth: Keys to Overcoming Trauma (The Opposite of “Self Help”)
My soul was saved by beauty and truth. Abused, abandoned, violated and gaslit, there was nobody to help me, and “self help” was even more impossible for a child than it is for grown adults. It is possible to learn for yourself, but I don’t think it’s possible to learn from yourself. It is not …Continue reading “Beauty & the Truth: Keys to Overcoming Trauma (The Opposite of “Self Help”)”
- dustymaytaylor podcast Ep. 1: testimony (trauma, dissociation, & new age to Jesus – My Story)
Hey guys! I promised I’d be adding a podcast element to my blog, so here is the dmt podcast, episode 1. (I am fully aware of how ironic my initials are, and get a chuckle out of it every time someone points it out) Recording this was both redemptive and nerve-wracking. What do I share? … - Moving Forward in Uncertainty (I’m back!)
Times like this will make or break you. It’s been two years since I posted online. Incredibly unnerved by the chaos and delusion sweeping the earth, reflected on social media, I signed out of facebook and closed my laptop. I chased sunsets and painted pictures. I found a church that hadn’t bowed its knee to …Continue reading “Moving Forward in Uncertainty (I’m back!)”
- WandaVision, Trauma & Witchcraft: a commentary (spoilers)
I binge-watched WandaVision yesterday, and aside from it being super creative, found it very sad. Witchcraft is being glorified so blatantly and flagrantly! I love a good story, I love allegory and superhero movies not only because story is valuable, but because current entertainment teaches us about the state of the world we’re called to …Continue reading “WandaVision, Trauma & Witchcraft: a commentary (spoilers)”
- “Cuties”: Criminality vs. Art
I’ve been silent the past few months because 2020 is deafening, but today a friend shared a link defending the Netflix film, Cuties. I had to speak up. The concept of porn having a deeper message is not revolutionary. People have defended porn by calling it art for years. That’s one of the cop-outs used … - Watch Your Back: Guilt, Movements, & the Armour of God
Guilty or not guilty. This question is at the center of scripture and undergirds the Christian faith. It’s popular to emphasize our love connection with God and to encourage one another in this way: that God loves us, we are cherished, we have relationship with Him and that’s all He really wants. All of this …Continue reading “Watch Your Back: Guilt, Movements, & the Armour of God”
- 2020 Rescue Remedy: Scriptures on Identity, Race & Unity
“I feel like the entire country is emotionally burnt out,” my friend told me. I laughed because she’s 100% right. Resources are flying around like crazy, so here are some resources for your spirit. “This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life.” – Psalm 119:50 NKJV “It is the …Continue reading “2020 Rescue Remedy: Scriptures on Identity, Race & Unity”
- Love Not Judge: When Opinion Becomes Sin
I expect the world to get swept up in hate and judgment, but when the redeemed of the Man who said “love your enemies” lay down their crosses to pick up swords, something is wrong. Do you feel your government is oppressing you, or behaving ignorantly? Jesus: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You … - What Does the Bible Say about Conspiracy Theories?
It’s been very curious to me that Plandemic has circulated – in my social media circle, anyway – mainly through Christians. Is this more cultural backlash stemming from years of the fear of man? Frightened believers in North America didn’t seem to think they had a voice in a Liberal-dominated culture until Trump was put …Continue reading “What Does the Bible Say about Conspiracy Theories?”
- David’s Mother
“Oh turn to me and have mercy on me! Give Your strength to Your servant, and save the son of Your maidservant.” Ps. 86:16 Rolling sheaves in golden hillsWindswept ambertresses curling shouldersKissed by frostValleys dipping ‘tween the hillswhere everything was lost. Why the death that stalks our door?What, my God, is living forif trusting You … - Pain, Faith, and Sovereignty
This morning I felt a whisper in my spirit, that God is teaching the church about His sovereignty. Maybe He’s teaching the whole world. And the challenge is, the moment I say that, the offense begins. Are we childlike enough to sit and trust and love, in the midst of things we don’t understand? Or, … - Tragedy heals Division; re-introduces Love
This pandemic has a light at the end of the tunnel. Millions of us are imprisoned at home, glued to the electronic devices we thought we loved so much, watching for news of a cure for COVID-19 and an economic solution to prevent us from losing our homes. Just like that, we are united in …Continue reading “Tragedy heals Division; re-introduces Love”
- restitution
Quiet tip-toes through the barren streetsare paved in coldStill air frostbit folds its armsWhile sun is steady taking back the dayEmpty are our roads,all vehicles and folks at bay. Like a fascist army COVID had its way.Isolation’s call to armsbaring witnesses –Watching on their tiny screens they’re nudeStripped bare of courage by the newsLike a … - we have a future
Many times they called us goneEmpty streetsJobs and laughter, song –Gone.But from the quiet rose a soundat first a whisperthen resounding with a hundred-thousandlost-get-found: It is finished.We know where we belong. Bells and frozen palaces are shakenOne brave prayer and then anotherrestoring what was takenYoung and old andmiddlersTake their standThey breatheTaking faith, promise, andeach other … - a strange sound
My feet drawn down the vacant roadMore wide and grey than everLate winter sun attempts to warm the dirty icebut can’tand storm-ripe air is giving way to northern might.I hunch my shoulderspass the few who break the moldwho brave the virus and the cold: The homelessThe dog walkersThe old. I’m not going anywhere,my feet point … - Visions of the Dead – Part 3
by Dusty May Taylor In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, I went over what the bible tells us about visits from the dead. We discovered that the lost are trapped in Hades after death, that familiar spirits may come to deceive or through mediums, and that communication from the dead is highly forbidden … - Visions of the Dead – Part 2
by Dusty May Taylor Last week we looked at a common question I receive, which is “Has my deceased loved one visited me in a dream/vision?” To summarize, we found that scripture states the deceased can’t reach the living and can’t return for unfinished business. However, we know they are frequently used symbols or representations … - Visions of the Dead – Part 1
by Dusty May Taylor Recently I was asked about the legitimacy of visits from deceased loved ones in dreams and visions (both what we see in our inner eye, and visions that appear real). I’ve got opinions, but I wanted to take the question seriously and really learn. So I went on a research journey! … - Can Epsteins Be Forgiven?
Yesterday I watched the 60 Minutes Australia exposé on the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking ring. To say I was disturbed is an understatement. He and his accomplices exploited the young and vulnerable, targeted girls with a history of trauma, and raped them. Thousands of them. That could have been me. The man is dead, and … - “Unplanned” — a Canadian’s off-the-cuff review
Since Ottawa might only get a one-week screening of “Unplanned,” the autobiographical story of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson, I figured I better show up. I caught a 1:45pm showing today after rock climbing, expecting that on a Wednesday it would be relatively empty. It was close to sold out. A glance at …Continue reading ““Unplanned” — a Canadian’s off-the-cuff review”
- Beauty and Blessing — March 3rd 2010Today is an absurdly beautiful day. I got up early and the sun was shining. I walked outside and it smelled like melting snow, damp earth, and thawing grass–the smell of Spring! I can’t tell you what a relief it is to no longer have to fight and pray tooth and nail to keep my …
- Singing in the Season — December 2009(A review of White Christmas at Theatre Aquarius. Originally published by Mayday Magazine, December 2009.) Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a fun, sweet-natured family musical that gets your feet tapping for the Holidays. Directed by Ron Ulrich, the new Artistic Director of Theatre Aquarius, the show is lively and engaging, and passes by in a …
- HTI Rocks the Woods — December 2009(Review of Into the Woods at Hamilton Theatre Incorporated. Originally published by Mayday Magazine, December 2009.) This month I took in two shows, and started with Hamilton Theatre Incorporated’s production of Into the Woods. To start with, how much do I love the Downtown Arts Centre? I am greeted by warm-hearted ladies with eyes that …
- On Love and Eating — November 2009(Originally published by Mayday Magazine, November 2009) After the month of October being largely devoted to selfishness and deceit (trick or treat!), it was a breath of fresh air for me to sit back and think about relationships. Almost everyone cherishes them, and longs for them. The kind of relationships that make you sit back …
- Geriatric Romeo & Juliet — November 2009(Review of Half Life at Theatre Aquarius. Originally published by Mayday Magazine, November 2009.) It’s not very often you see a show that makes you believe in things, but Half Life, currently running at Theatre Aquarius, is of that ilk. Written by Hamilton-born John Mighton, this Governor General Award winning play is a sensitive study …
- …And Rehabilitation — February 22 2010 Pt. 2In other news, I just did my first shift volunteering at a youth shelter. What a humbling educational experience this is shaping up to be, already! I entered the building (tall and brick with graffiti and steel railings leading up the steps) in time for breakfast with the street-involved youth, and got to hear their …
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- Release… — February 22 2010 Pt. 1It is done. I sang this weekend and it was as different from years ago as wood is from plastic. Back in the old days (does it sound absurd to hear a 23 year old refer to her past as ‘the old days’?) I was performing. Performing performing performing. All the time. Or trying to …
- Ready to Sing – Feb. 20th 2010I am real now. I am healed. I do what I do with sincerity and for the sake of God. I used to love singing and love God. Now I love singing for God.
- The Battle on Barton StreetAs the bus moves, getting more and more crowded and more and more stuffy with the breath of the impoverished, I become aware of the battle between Hamilton and the earth itself.
- Oh the Excitement of the First Post!I am going to start blogging. The other day I was in prayer and felt very strongly that this was something that needed to happen. I was also on 100 Huntley Street, and started getting requests for a blog. Who am I to go against the leading of the big guy upstairs? And so I blog…
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