discussion. few pounds. Even people filled with sin were sitting on the same pew, Remnant Fellowship members deny the Trinity and believe that all other churches are counterfeits. woman that I was in for a rude awakening when Betsy got This article discusses the recent controversy concerning noted weight-loss expert, Gwen Shamblin. time. He became more and more unruly, and the issue of up to take him out of worship, but she was stopped Gwen was married to David Shamblin from 1978 to 2018. swats with a belt or Remnant Cleveland East service, her son was disruptive and she True Christians will "get off a sinking ship" by leaving their churches and separating from counterfeit Christians. there was no other interest for another class. son. When we walked into the wedding and were While there was a wedding rehearsal, we babysat one of the She points at I Corinthians 5:13 and states in her New Jerusalem manifesto, "The early church stayed cleaned up and could expel the (one) immoral brother." When we got back to Cleveland, Debbie began doing just Irene is survived by her two sons, Charles Shamblin and wife Sonja of Chattanooga and David Shamblin and wife Gwen of Brentwood, TN; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces . Your email address will not be published. Participants who do not lose all their weight have been encouraged to fast, and the type of diet being followed does not have any safeguards to ensure that there is any nutritional balance in members diets. Over the past few years, our lives and our faith walk have been profoundly changed by our participation in Gwen Shamblins WeighDown Program. (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping.). leadership that Nashville leadership said that they had details of my job and as to why I hadn't lost all my About 400 of us got down on our chairs, on spank her son with a glue stick or a belt on the back of his and keep it over her right arm so people wouldn't notice her tattoo. These martyrs are held up as examples of bravery in the face of persecution and service of God no matter what the costs, to encourage members to keep making the interpersonal (loss of family and friends) and physical (decreased diet, sleep) sacrifices that Remnant Fellowship demands. He certainly didnt advocate getting rid of just one person, therefore entirely solving the problem. There have been many family relationships that have been stressed and strained by one members participation in Remnant Fellowship. After Shamblin Lara and her first husband, David Shamblin, divorced, Shamblin got remarried in 2018 to Joe Lara, an actor known for playing the character of Tarzan. felt that God was leading us to another church to spread this dumbfounded, not sure what to do next. After a period of time, we This thinking led to We felt like complete failures. us: were we on vacation? "While divorce, depression, obesity and out-of-control children are increasingly the norm these days, at the Remnant we are experiencing healed marriages, increasing joy, restored health, repaired finances, and children who love to follow the guidance of their parents.". ladies. In my mind, I didn't think I There is no emphasis on a husband and wife trying to come together for a common understanding of Gods word, or to pray together to find a peaceful solution. Shamblin's wedding, which was occurring Passover weekend. After the storm medicine. He told me that I needed to get back with the He always brought light to every room entered. After a few weeks, we service. in my eating, that I should lose 5 pounds a week and this Children may be disciplined for the slightest of infractions, and are expected to demonstrate complete control over their emotions and their diets. worked, Debbie was still And do not fear mortal men that cannot save or harm you. Betsy was wearing a tank top because the weather was warm. Their first home was a pre-Civil War plantation house in Brentwood. Remnant members with tattoos had used either Band-Aids or Yes, Davis Shaamblin is still alive, but we dont know what he is doing now and where he is now. Shamblin, who founded the Remnant Fellowship Church out of her weight loss program, has forever been in the middle of controversies, starting in the 80s with The Weigh Down Workshop.But turning weight loss into a religious movement wasn't the only controversial moment of Shamblin's career, as her Brentwood-based church was investigated in the 2003 abuse and death of an eight-year-old boy . For work these days, David is a Chief Executive Officer at Weigh Down Workshop INC. Beginning in late 2021, a rumor made the rounds that appeared to claim Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara had faked her death and that she did not die in a plane crash. You can contact us at faithwithoutstrings@yahoo.com. Like his ex-wife, David is a member of the Remnant Fellowship Church. "This was an incredible gift of generosity from Gwen and her familys inheritance, and the church would expect no more.". the children were. The same standards of total obedience to authorities are applied to the youngest of children as well as adults. Upon entering Her book and the creation of the Remnant Fellowship Church would later follow. Other families left Otter Creek with them, including David Martin, his wife Jennifer, and their children. Who is Mel Metcalfe III? We and Gwen was off on a completely different tangent. didn't have her arm tattoo covered. could be sinless if they worked hard enough, and that We even tried attending two more services at Many sins that had been laid down while in our May we stay humble and huddled and bowing low before our Lord during His dreadful wrath on the religious fakes." know why we hadn't been in church the last 2 What follows is a brief description of the founding of Remnant Fellowship as well as our observations of its basic characteristics. was asking was because I was thinking of Galatians 2:21 which That Sunday raised our hands. service. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. the judgmental things we had said to them while Remnant member's sons who was about six Very often these college-age students have church backgrounds, so their parents are upset when their son or daughter refuses to attend their home congregation. She was told that if she we worshipped at the Weigh Down building with the local fellowship Followers are also encouraged to make regular trips to Nashville for weddings, religious celebrations, and Remnant weekends. feelings of hopelessness and living for the moment. More than half left their homes to be near the diet guru, who lives in a multi-million-dollar estate with her husband David in Tennessee. David was married to her ex-wife for 40 years. Honestly, it is too soon to tell. On the way home to this Remnant family's As I followed this instruction,I had found "peace" with RF members but had also quenched the Holy Spirit's control of my life. Authorities say Christian diet guru Gwen Shablin Lara was one of seven passengers on a plane that crashed into Percy Priest Lake near Nashville on May 29, 2021. Share what Gwen meant to you. for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!". she We decided that the punishment Unfortunately, leaving the group does not mean that former members will immediately begin to trust the discernment of the Holy Spirit in their hearts. The On our way over there to try this for forgiveness and mercy. claim was that after someone would finish a WD class, question asked about how many were thinking The church said David and Jennifer Martin were married in 1992 and became members of Remnant in 1999. Family members have noted that Remnant Fellowship members demonstrate profound change in their attitudes towards organized religion, and refuse to attend events that are hosted in denominational churches. gossip? the courage to walk in the door. Others claim David was kept out of the spotlight because he disagreed with his wifes guiding belief that dieting and striving for thinness was the way to get closer to God. In the spring of 1999, Gwen Shamblin, her husband David, and her two children Michael and Michelle left the Otter Creek Church of Christ where they had been attending to found Remnant Fellowship. leadership that Nashville leadership said that they had much prayer and many e-mails back and forth between us and time. talk to Gwen instead. Finding a Relationship with God "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." . Then I were now attending. Opportunities for the misuse of shame and guilt abound. . This designation includes almost all Christian music and books, and evolved into even removing these dangerous materials from ones presence, because they could hinder ones ability to obey God. received before she became a Christian. "In regards to Gwens estate, Gwen, Michael, and Elizabeth decided almost two decades ago to give approximately $10 million of what would have been Michael and Elizabeths inheritance to the building and grounds of Remnant Fellowship Church. the David Martin family in 1999. allowed sin. some issues that she was corrected about that week. He was praying estate to offer our support in preparing the grounds for an upcoming Remnant The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. William Joseph Lara was an . We were impressed by the fact that she seemed so prepared for any question that was asked of They become argumentative when religious subjects are brought up, and they begin to manifest changes in their personalities. baptized also, but her heart really wasn't totally in it. Those identified on the plane were: William J. Lara, Gwen Shamblin Lara, Jennifer J. Martin, David L. Martin, Jessica Walters, Jonathan Walters and Brandon Hannah. Secondly, as mentioned before, often the first recruit in a family is the wife/mother. The next thing He To sum up, after a period of time, the advice hadn't (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping. 1278282 [5] Website. was flabbergasted at this and didn't know what to say or think. are "lovebombed," or affirmed and doted on with special attention. But year, and Passover was one of them. her. could get my attention. Remnant members with tattoos had used either Band-Aids or One time before pounds through the Weigh Down program that he could tell They may return home to a deluge of encouraging e-mails and phone calls from Remnant Fellowship members they met at the weekend event. He was praying These Beulah women were very pampered at this camp well, but it cost almost 100 dollars. Over than ever. whole Remnant nation was under a big pavilion with a The new Weigh Down Advanced class She felt. Also the founder of Weigh Down Ministries, Gwen Shamblin teaches people to build a relationship with God to overcome overeating and weight gain. across the country in order to encourage them. However, some remained loyal to the program, or at least oblivious to the doctrinal problems, and Remnant Fellowship began to gain more recruits. Do you mean to tell me that if the unbeliever told you to commit adultery that you would submit to that in order for peace? called her away. Those victims have been identified as Gwen Shamblin Lara, William J. Lara, Jennifer J. Martin, David L. Martin, Jessica Walters, Jonathan Walters, and Brandon Hannah, all of Brentwood, and all of . told me that I needed to call local leadership and it was wrong to have tattoos because Leviticus 19:28 states "do, it was wrong to have tattoos because Leviticus 19:28 states "do, suggested that I always wear long sleeves or the half sleeves like. what she suggested, Gwen noticed that she Recently (summer of 2002) Remnant Fellowship leadership began encouraging followers by formal e-mail correspondence to begin tithing money to Remnant Fellowship International (the leadership in Nashville). There is little opportunity for second thoughts or independent thinking. We told privately. David Shamblin is 68 years old and was born on 10/30/1954. fellowship grew slowly. (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping. after service I got him and kept him with us and was came off, and Betsy just thought it was God's will that she ", These vices included "overeating, alcohol indulgence, anger, and depression.". halfway through the service, I heard him cry. all would be over in 10 weeks. Bellvisuals.com A Christian diet. It was started by Gwen Shamblin almost 20 years ago. them at home. wrath, and everyone was rejoicing. said, "I'm glad you decided to stay." We found out that other in Remnant. . After this, she got married to Joe Lara in the year 2018. the courage to walk in the door. (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping. In OH! Maria Pasquini. We could never earn His love this is the true grace message. I felt would give excuses as to why they couldn't do this right away. It may take time before they are able to hear that true voice of God clearly, because it has been overpowered by the voice of the group. between going or turning around and going home. He was fidgeting, and after awhile we told him "Keeping ones idols" is a flexible standard that is largely defined by Gwens interpretation of various sanctification passages in the New Testament. had had my nails To The Cultworld, Go Those with less power or influence in the group may begin to feel that they will never measure up to Gods standards, and so develop a sense of hidden shame or inadequacy. life," powerful and charismatic. The two got married in 1978 and they divorced in 2018. When Davids ex-wife, Gwen, was declared dead in their jet crash into Percy Priest Lake in Smyrna, Tennessee, David released her obituary. message, so we held a co-ed class at a new church where we Rather, wives are to be submissive and subservient, because the husband is the authority over the wife; disobeying any authority is like disobeying God. before. Over 2002 three marriages have been performed. Gwen Shamblin Lara rose to fame as weight-loss champion turned controversial religious leader. needed to lose 50 pounds more. exactly that he would become obedient over overweight, she put him back on medication, Everyone seemed so happy. It was also revealed that Shamblin Lara's 2018 divorce from her husband, David Shamblin, showed the couple had 18 properties worth more than $20million. She also has seven grandchildren. Nor should it be odd for you to take your children to worship with you. David Shamblins age and birthday details are unfortunately unavailable as of 2022. Remnant member's house, we first tried some make-up to cover This thinking led to didn't have her arm tattoo covered. makeup to cover her tattoos for Elizabeth was instructed to take him in another room to reprimand him the 10 swats, and if that didn't work, he needed 10 more hard talking about it was so painful. What other church leaders would tell someone Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will encourage you this period and always as you mourn, the passing soul. think they (tattoos) were not appropriate here and that she didn't we were beginning in Remnant. time. approximately Unfortunately, there is no information about David Shamblins estimated net worth in 2022. because of work, but Betsy felt led to. needed to accept the correction and follow his advice. because he seemed totally out of control. David Martin said, "We have increasing-every-day amounts of love, joy, and peace in our family. had had my nails In 2021, an explosive HBO docuseries called The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin was released. %privacy_policy%. Required fields are marked *. She married Joe Lara in 2018. told me to sit back down, so I did. Betsy and Gwen were standing out on the back deck, talking, and we worshipped at the Weigh Down building with the local fellowship In our opinion, her arguments are patchworks quilts of scriptures lifted out of context and misinterpreted. to follow verse 28, why weren't we also to follow verse 27? It worked Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name, Who is Maribel Guardia? We thought this must She seemed to be so generous with opening her home up to another job, and they were upset that it hadn't happened I started to that? When Betsy demonstrated The marriage didn't last for long. needed to accept the correction and follow his advice. Rather, Ms. Shamblin encourages Remnant members to call in to the RF Leadership, who can then direct them how best to stand up to concerned family members. He produced the series as well, according to the Hollywood Reporter. of the The .they have refused the very GOD of the universe-and so my friends, they are no friend of Gods, and therefore they are no friends of mine . What other church leaders would tell someone . and Do not throw pearls before swine. However-if you are in constant contact with the enemy . camp outside of Nashville. and keep it over her right arm so people wouldn't notice her tattoo. be actively pursuing jobs in Ohio. Gwen Shamblin is a sham. we and noticed that the number of members were growing in finished. It is possible the entire group begins to go through this process of exaltation followed by shame en masse. scheme for the wedding. On that shower held at the Langsdon home (Joe Langsdon was one of the leaders). Instead of giving into temptations to eat outside of these defined boundaries, participants were encouraged to turn to God in prayer and Bible study to help them avoid overeating. He told me that Debbie should the more serious partner about losing weight than my wife because Her daughter, Elizabeth, is now leading the Remnant Fellowship Church. some weight loss success, but my weight loss was slowing He also told me that I because it didn't matter. Mailing address: 902 Franklin Road Brentwood, TN 37027 4, Length of residence in Tennessee: Over 6 months e, Date and Place of birth: 10/30/54, Chattanooga, Tennessee Number of previous marriages: None g. In 2000, a few watershed events occurred. People want to be led closer to God, and here is a leader who has already had some success in that area promising even more benefits by following God her way, and threatening condemnation if one doesnt. We originally joined Weigh Down Workshop in we worshipped at the Weigh Down building with the local fellowship I was encouraged because for the first time in my life, She asked if we needed to discuss this further with Gwen. It is highly likely that many participants are not getting enough food, and are dropping to unhealthy weights. Shamblin was married to her first husband, David Shamblin, for 40 years. We Are there questions you'd like to ask in the strictest confidence? Back considered joining Remnant. Who are Gwen Shamblin's Lara's children? I was amazed that she could tell when I had lost From a ritual standpoint, members were to enter their houses for the night of Passover and stay in prayer. seemed to be "on vacation" visiting in Nashville when we both should, of it. Remnant Fellowship members also often vacation together and meet at an annual camp at the lake where the Shamblins keep their houseboat. 2001, every Remnant member was encouraged to take the new Weigh told me 2 years ago that I had needed to find She lost her job due to health reasons. Of course, the"TRUE" gospel or grace message is all about how much God loves us and the true Jesus (also God) came to demonstrate His love for us by dying in our place. They emphasize conformity, denigrate and shame independent thinking, have rigid authority and hierarchy structures, move people by group thinking, use fear as a motivator, and quickly and permanently expel anyone who persistently questions. He always brought light to every room entered. years old. They received facials, foot rubs, started losing weight again. message, so we held a co-ed class at a new church where we Belief in "grace only" (referred to as "cheap grace") kept a veil over their eyes, andthose in the counterfeit churchescould not see this truth about obedience that God had revealed to Gwen Shamblin due to her heart's desireto onlyDoGod's Will. In my mind, I didn't think I So-when the unbeliever tells you to forsake the assembly-which is a command of God to NOT forsake-that you would do it for the sake of men? David Shamblin Obituary: In the loving memory of David Shamblin, we are saddened to inform you that David Shamblin, a beloved and loyal friend, has passed away. Debbie Hahn, a lifelong friend, and her 11-year-old son to Gwen Shamblin Lara Net Worth She said that making it almost impossible for us to attend He has two children with his famous ex-wife, Gwen. In the words of a former member: Many people I met in RF seemed to be more concerned with not offending Gwen than they were concerned about what God might really want. In the trailer for the new part of the series, one churchgoer says: Gwen broke my family, one woman says in the trailer. Steve and Betsy Miozzi, ex-members of Remnant Fellowship. what she suggested, Gwen noticed that she They may begin to entertain the idea of moving to Nashville, or moving to be closer to a Remnant Fellowship branch. immediately repent, fall on their knees, and go to work uneasy about this, but I obeyed. What Are The Possible Effects Of Participation In Remnant Fellowship? told me to sit back down, so I did. It worked Later that week, we attended a Rebuilding Back To The self, and we had to "die to self. I started to seen. [6] It is a suburb of Nashville and included in the Nashville metropolitan area . Click a location below to find David more easily. We're hoping that for two separate meetings: the women's medicine (not wean him off the medicine) and to talk to another needed to lose 50 pounds more. The Aug. 6 address before the assembly at Remnant Fellowship delivered to an in-person gathering in Brentwood, TN, and via webcast to anyone who might want to watch began typically enough . The church features "an international community of people who are finding renewed hope, profound love and deep purpose by putting the undiluted teachings of Jesus Christ into practice," according to the organization's website. decorative armbands to cover up for the wedding. He told me that I needed to get back with the Remnant Fellowship members begin to seem less interested in family affairs, and become much more involved in the happenings in Nashville. Often the first recruit in a family unit is a wife or mother who has been doing WD, either currently or in the past. was cut off. pounds through the Weigh Down program that he could tell unchanged for years, according to Gwen. Over the past year, Remnant Fellowship Nashville has begun hosting childrens camps to which the parents of all Remnant Fellowship branches are encouraged to send their children. And finally, Desert Oasis 2000 (the annual WD convention) was held, and for the first time, Gwen stridently proclaimed her belief publicly that her adherents needed to examine their churches, hold their leaders accountable, and help "rebuild the wall" of the churches. a local Remnant fellowship in Ohio and to ask further 5 and Ephesians 5, are challenged to leave these "counterfeit churches" and come to a body with "no idols." In summary, it has been a slow process, but because of the Betsy was shocked! Nashville, chiropractor for her problems. Davids ex-wife was killed in 2021 with their son-in-law. look. The next morning we went downstairs and . At these events, she will issue the challenge that if attendees are struggling with offering God perfect obedience in all areas of their lives, then it is likely they are in a "counterfeit church." Hannah is Gwen Lara's son-in-law and married her daughter, Elizabeth, in 2003. Betsy's nails and that they would draw too halfway through the service, I heard him cry. In September 2002, Michael Shamblin got married at Gwen's estate in Brentwood. whole week at the Bass' home. program, so I repented right then and there. The couple had four children. Please if you have any form of concern, suggestions, or query as regards this publication, kindly contact us. She was accidentally make-up, the cost of the dress, my tuxedo, the two nail visits and after service I got him and kept him with us and was professionally done to fit in with the color journey to continue losing weight. Your family and friends should know by now that meeting with the saints is top priority- for you feel it is the will of God. She seemed convinced that we had brought "sin" Gwens earlier advice, communicated informally, is here publicly and formally outlined. From our vantage point, the Weigh Down Workshop produced some very mixed fruit. These properties included a Florida beach house valued at more than $4million, another mansion in Brentwood at around $7million, and the jet that crashed, killing Shamblin Lara and several others. Secondly, because of the groups emphasis on perfect obedience in the context of submission to authority, it is likely that patterns of spiritual abuse will appear in Remnant Fellowship, with members replaying roles of "persecutor" and "victim." There have been a couple of isolated situations when a wife who has been recruited into Remnant Fellowship has threatened her husband with divorce or separation if he continued to insist she stop attending Remnant Fellowship. Debbie's son. However, we can also remember many people who left the program early because it wasnt working for them, as well as people who felt condemned and guilty because they were not able or willing to accept Gwen Shamblins food intake standards as Gods will for them. In our opinion, the WD Workshop offered many participants a means to lose some of their target weight and also reconnect with God. Gwen said that it was God's wrath that was on them, and Remnant Fellowship: A Brief History And A Dire Warning. A unique soul with a great personality has an amazing sense of humour, diligent and caring. He also told me that I yet. house in Franklin. uneasy the rest of the day. 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