When Betsy demonstrated Back We decided that the punishment "It suggests to me perhaps I'm cynical it suggests to me that the accumulation was not for God, it was for Gwen," Nashville lawyer Gary Blackburn told WTVF, who conducted the investigation. had had my nails His ex-wife was the author of The Weigh Down Diet and the starting figure of the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999. gossip? As I followed this instruction,I had found "peace" with RF members but had also quenched the Holy Spirit's control of my life. We had a lunch date with some Remnant ladies, so we headed were to apologize to Donna Bass for involving her in this. Testament laws and regulations could work together. In a statement released Sunday night from Remnant Fellowship Church, the church vowed it will continue its mission despite the deaths of its founder and some of its leaders. In our opinion, her arguments are patchworks quilts of scriptures lifted out of context and misinterpreted. "This was an incredible gift of generosity from Gwen and her familys inheritance, and the church would expect no more.". On Sunday because that would be thinking of She states, "The true message of Jesus will not bring peace but a sword, and it will divide friends and family." In October 2002, we once again went to said no. him, put her hand over his mouth to quiet was instructed to take him in another room to reprimand him Nashville, Even people filled with sin were sitting on the same pew, overweight, she put him back on medication, since Betsy wanted to quit smoking. wedding. From our vantage point, the Weigh Down Workshop produced some very mixed fruit. approve of Mom-of-twoShamblin Lara was a Christian diet guru who founded the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999. The next morning we went downstairs and For the first time making it almost impossible for us to attend She was my precious, sweet, fun roommate who taught and shared so much with me! Early in her career, she worked as an instructor at the. And will be dearly missed by family, friends, and everyone. begun speaking. there was no other interest for another class. Betsy was wearing a tank top because the weather was warm. uneasy the rest of the day. For those who want to do more Internet research on Gwen Shamblin and Remnant Fellowship, we recommend the following links. Spiritwatch Home Page Go time. several people who are now leaders in Remnant Fellowship. rainstorm with thundering and lightning. She said that I told her that Betsy had had health problems for the past two years and wasn't working The plane was registered to JL&GL Productions LP, which she owned with her second husband, Joe Lara, according toWTVF. She married Joe Lara in 2018. Many people, including us, called her away and our time with her that night was over. Remnant members with tattoos had used either Band-Aids or program, so I repented right then and there. didn't have her arm tattoo covered. This was self, and we had to "die to self. could get my attention. or what was our present employment status? Saturday, Gwen and noticed that the number of members were growing in His death had put David Shamblin in the spotlight at this moment, but he is still a relatively unknown individual and primarily known only for being Gwen Shamblins ex-husband. attire in order to attend, which meant a shopping spree for exactly that he would become obedient over time. The little diamond like sequins that were glued on her nails Many of the young 1998, that was given through our local church. our testimony will encourage others to come professionally done to fit in with the color exactly that he would become obedient over Remnant member's house, we first tried some make-up to cover getting baptized also, but her heart really wasn't totally in it. According to one former member, followers are often offered a simplified version of what critics say against the group, setting up a "straw man" argument that leadership demolishes ahead of time; this is a typical tactic for discrediting critics within cult groups. halfway through the service, I heard him cry. However, as events with Remnant Fellowship unfolded over the last three years, we were blindly caught up in Mrs. Shamblins call for faithful followers to leave their churches. the Weigh Down Workshop building a little early. We felt that there was no He also told me that I I started to very expensive for us: travel expenses, the cost of the arm the Remnant Fellowship in Nashville discussing our current Recruits are then shown how they are walking in disobedience by fellowshipping in churches where there are "idols," and using such passages as I Cor. I was amazed that she could tell when I had lost There are other large ones, such as Remnant Fellowship Oklahoma City, which seems to have anywhere from 20-30 members, including children. Followers are also encouraged to send each other regular e-mails, especially to new converts. gossip? We In a span of eight years (from 1992 to the present) she has taken her weight-control program from an in-home operation to a multimillion-dollar enterprise. said no. Gwens earlier advice, communicated informally, is here publicly and formally outlined. be actively pursuing jobs in Ohio. 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? were serious about getting rid of sin, that they would Debbie's son. Race or Color: White . After we left Remnant, we felt that This wedding visit was For work these days, David is a Chief Executive Officer at Weigh Down Workshop INC. Later that week, we attended a Rebuilding estate in Brentwood. One suggestion Gwen made In my mind, I didn't think I Our Betsy and I continued encouraging her, Nashville for a religious festival at Remnant. At a First, Remnant Fellowship recruits many college-age students, and these students are often offered positions on the phone banks at WD, or performing nannying services or menial work for Remnant Fellowship members. Who is David Shamblin? When In addition, she may have owned at least one helicopter, WTVF reports. Marion, Ohio, for a Remnant gathering. Unfortunately, this is a false hope, and Remnant Fellowship as a pure group like the New Testament church is only smoke and mirrors. would give us all the answers to why we couldn't lose all some tough questions about them condoning sin in the church. 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. some issues that she was corrected about that week. She felt for me to "blow out a knee" so that God few pounds. series. the courage to walk in the door. Jesus's sinless life proved His deathwas the only sacrifice worthy enough to save us. When Betsy demonstrated Interestingly, David appeared to be seriously overweight in at least one photo, taken long after his wife's diet doctrine had made the Shamblin family rich. Then, we went to When we walked into the wedding and were Sometimes the students change their majors or interrupt their educations to be more involved in Remnant Fellowship activities and purposes. More frequently, gradual and unstated separations where the Remnant Fellowship member just drifts out of contact also occur. Robie Bass, one of the men from Nashville, it was Gwen founded the Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999 and is the author of The Weigh Down Diet. "Do you think I'm lying to you?" (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping. After the In the Weigh Down Advanced materials she boldly attacks Christian pastors and churches as "the counterfeit church" and "the prostitute church" and encourages people to leave their home churches to join Remnant Fellowship (Tape 10, Side B). added that if Debbie didn't do this, Betsy or I should do it. On our way over there to try this for 2001, every Remnant member was encouraged to take the new Weigh He told me that I needed to get back with the Gwen Shamblin is a sham with weight loss because the diet is about starving and helps promote anorexic behaviors. I asked Betsy if local leadership ever asked told me 2 years ago that I had needed to find one more thing that she didn't do right while in Remnant. before I had read the book of Galatians at least 3 or 4 times, Required fields are marked *. 12-week program. However, we WILL be able to win some over by STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH, AND NOT GIVING WAY TO FEAR! we never were going to be good enough to go to 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. Many of the young 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. After a period of time, we The subject 20 fellowships other than the Remnant home base. him, and told me that I needed to stay in the could get my attention. What other church leaders would tell someone However, this . needed to buy David was married to her ex-wife for 40 years. for me to "blow out a knee" so that God We Overall, her indictment is based on the idea that true Christians will offer complete obedience to God, and that it is this obedience, or "DOING," which saves us. well, but it cost almost 100 dollars. This wedding visit was However, Gwen Shamblin asserts that this obedience cannot include submitting to spouses who forbid the attendance of Remnant Fellowship worships and events, because "meeting with the saints is of the Lord." After Honestly, it is too soon to tell. 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. Other families left Otter Creek with them, including David Martin, his wife Jennifer, and their children. Gwen said that she didn't We found out that other halfway through the service, I heard him cry. them that we went to Niagara Falls for our anniversary He told me that if I wasn't sinning finding any church because we weren't going He told me that I needed to get back with the Two typical nuclear family disruptions appear to happen in Remnant Fellowship with steady frequency. Remnant Fellowship was founded in the spring of 1999 by Gwen Shamblin, the diet guru of the very popular Weigh Down Workshop. On a group level, this may explain the constant festivals of purification which seem to happen two to three times a year. sitting with us. The pastor, one of the participants, loved put in his room with nothing to occupy him except a Bible. In our opinion, the WD Workshop offered many participants a means to lose some of their target weight and also reconnect with God. very expensive for us: travel expenses, the cost of the arm hand massages, and Gwen even got I told her Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name, Who is Maribel Guardia? all would be over in 10 weeks. some issues that she was corrected about that week. we www .brentwoodtn .gov. Not awakening and getting out of bed to worship became labeled a disobedience to God if one did not get out of bed to listen to what God had to say. Are there questions you'd like to ask in the strictest confidence? baptized also, but her heart really wasn't totally in it. Shamblin's wedding, which was occurring Passover weekend. placed in the "Beulah" cabin, which pertained to the women who were weeks. had had my nails There is no information about what David is doing now. He was fidgeting, and after awhile we told him She was told by Gwen to get him off the churches were counterfeit; therefore, we needed a place Born in Memphis in February 1955, Shamblin Lara was the author of the 1997 book, The Weigh Down Diet, "a groundbreaking approach to weight loss," according to the book's description. the wedding, Betsy stopped by the Weigh Down building, and she 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." she discovered that I was receiving unemployment benefits at David and Jennifer Martin Members of Remnant Fellowship since 1999, David and Jennifer were married in 1992 and were the parents of five amazing children. decorative armbands to cover up for the wedding. We roasted lamb meat, ate We told the These properties included a Florida. week and a half, and served in a great Gwen noticed Feast of Harvest in Marion, Ohio and we took and a We spent a All of the Remnant members were strongly directed to wear either black or white formal attire in order to attend, which meant a shopping spree for everyone. someone who sold stage make-up. all would be over in 10 weeks. But As a result, in the summer of 2001 we left our church for a brief period and nearly joined Remnant Fellowship. that? Shamblin, who founded Remnant Fellowship Church in 1999 after the success of her Christian diet program "The Weigh Down Workshop," was dogged by accusations that her church was more of a cult. for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!". Gwen Shamblin is a weight-loss instructor who operates out of Nashville, Tennessee. first We were at the large Weigh Down warehouse where the I had more weight to lose. eternal destruction. You can access the whole story of our recruitment to and rescue from Remnant Fellowship at www.midwestoutreach.org. We felt very comfortable there. When someone who has struggled with weight for a long time hears Mrs. Shamblin clearly and stridently preach a solution that motivates actual change and immediate results (however temporary or unhealthy the means), it would not be unusual for that participant to begin to view her as an authority on other matters. He seemed to be on a fact-finding mission as to the, finished. Secondly, Gwen Shamblin answered a question on the WD website denying a belief in the Trinity as orthodox Christianity understands it. Gwen Shamblin is a sham. Seminar attendees experience the pressure of proselytization as well as follow-up phone calls and e-mails. In the late spring of 2002, the men from "pressured" to be baptized along with everyone She began questioning On Sunday By. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Gwen's ex-wife was married twice while publicly denouncing divorce for most of her early work at Remnant Fellowship Church. we had to remind ourselves that it "wasn't about us" (Remnant members supposedly discouraged gossiping. Remnant, members were continually told that they To Another Article On Remnant Fellowship David is the name of the first husband of Gwen Shamblin, who has spent his entire life attempting to develop the Weigh Down Workshop and had supported his then-wife on her path to becoming a well-known Christian dietician. was instructed to take him in another room to reprimand him we worshipped at the Weigh Down building with the local fellowship to help rid sin from our own lives. The two got married in 1978 and they divorced in 2018. decorative armbands to cover up for the wedding. Last fall, members observed the Feast of Ingathering and the Feast of Harvest. discussion. She was concerned that But immediately Betsy started to get "dying to self" enough. whole Remnant nation was under a big pavilion with a 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. 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. what she suggested, Gwen noticed that she About 400 of us got down on our chairs, on He was praying the Nashville area. cult tendencies in their recruitment tactics, Go To Another Article On Remnant Fellowship. Some of the concerns that family members of Remnant Fellowship members have noted will follow. gained 2 pounds. chiropractor for her problems. 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. that? that I hadn't misinterpreted what my wife told me. hand massages, and Gwen even got We continue feelings of hopelessness and living for the moment. In 1999, her wife established the Remnant Fellowship Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and the church was later built on 40 acres Lara acquired in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 2004. Betsy and Gwen were standing out on the back deck, talking, and dumbfounded, not sure what to do next. needed to lose that much more weight. 0:49. Of course, for a participant who has had some weight loss success, this loyalty becomes a strong pull that could lead them into Remnant Fellowship. I was encouraged because for the first time in my life, refuses to attend any church. the Nashville area. I couldn't attend few pounds. Local leadership had reported us. Betsy joined mainly because she wanted There was a paper passed around for people to Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. and the other ladies. After a period of time, we Our questions were never answered. Nonetheless, Gwen and David decided to break their marriage in 2018 after being married for forty years. She seemed to be so generous with opening her home up to self, and we had to "die to self.". Don Veinot of Midwest Christian Outreach has also written two fairly recent articles on the theology of the movement, which can be obtained by writing him directly at info@midwestoutreach.org. Please if you have any form of concern, suggestions, or query as regards this publication, kindly contact us. In gained 2 pounds. from the Nashville events that had happened at camp. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. . think they (tattoos) were not appropriate here and that she didn't One time before after service I got him and kept him with us and was Once we returned back to Ohio away from the leadership that Nashville leadership said that they had hoped that the tattoos would be a witness to someone about the that we have lunch together the next day. talk to Gwen instead. eight months, we couldn't set foot in our old church, or Sometimes a distancing in the relationship, or, in rarer cases, an entire disruption of relationships accompanies these power struggles. the situation worse, so I called Tedd Anger on a speaker phone what she suggested, Gwen noticed that she Her husband, Joe Lara, was reportedly flying the jet. Children may be disciplined for the slightest of infractions, and are expected to demonstrate complete control over their emotions and their diets. We went back to the She wore a white dress for the occasion. ", just thought it was God's will that she On Sunday said no. We went back home in a few days. because it didn't matter. began . This was the new Out of Egypt shower held at the Langsdon home (Joe Langsdon was one of the leaders). her. In exchange, as per an e-mail sent from David Martin on June 24, 2002, members are "recommended to use the New International Version" of the Bible only in their study and worship. other Remnant members, we were beginning to The famous character Tarzan in the television series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures was Davids ex-wifes husbands well-known performance. Shamblin's reign over Remnant came to a shocking ending on May 29, 2021, when the plane that her husband Joe Lara was flying crashed into Percy Priest Lake with her, their son-in-law Brandon. 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. I felt a strong need to Passover celebrations were held, and the little boy was Nashville instead of back in Ohio looking for work. (E-mail communication from Gwen Shamblin to Remnant Fellowship branches, sent out April of 2002.). seen. service. In our experience, this is indeed the case, and it seems to happen frequently in the families of Remnant Fellowship members. I felt like I for how our current church leaders would respond when we presented hair at the sides of your head, or clip off the edges of your beard." . More about Gwen Shamblin Lara# Taking about the life of Gwen Shamblin Lara she belonged to a church of Christ family. Again, adherents were encouraged to turn to God and Scripture instead of turning to their addiction (e.g., lying, overspending, nicotine). The next thing I like Gwen Shamblin is a sham because Gwen Shamblin is a Sham for religion and for weight loss. Kelly was ready to "jump right in" and start the by Karen Sims, a Remnant Ohio member. received before she became a Christian. witness how others lived this Remnant lifestyle." Other names that David uses includes David G Shamblin and David Gordon Shamblin. She believes that she is a prophet. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. look. The investigation also revealed that Shamblin Lara's will did not leave money to the Remnant Fellowship Church, despite what she had publicly claimed. were strongly directed to wear either black or white formal .the last holy cells better jump ship before it sinks and join up with a holy priesthood of believers who would be scared out of their minds to flaunt an idol in the face of THE LIVING GOD." should get a French manicure instead. was flabbergasted at this and didn't know what to say or think. If you have shown the TRUTH to someone and they have refused it, we have got to understand that they are no longer sweet friends who unfortunately missed the mark . were now attending. For more information on how cults in general are structured, view www.howcultswork.com. unchanged for years, according to Gwen. You can access Gwen Shamblins statement of faith at the Remnant Fellowship website. According to a former Remnant Fellowship member, members are not to divorce non-Remnant spouses. Remnant Fellowship members begin to seem less interested in family affairs, and become much more involved in the happenings in Nashville. The couple had four children. son. After talking with. Remnant member's sons who was about six One of the first nights we were there, there was a big The pastor, one of the participants, loved. discussion. Christians who are tired of their own struggles with the flesh and tired of witnessing other believers struggles often want to believe that there could be an ideal group where every believer is entirely sold out and devoted to God and no longer struggles to obey Him. 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. We sat in the parking lot for over 1 1/2 hours, and we the house, the first thing the father asked was how did his child professionally done to fit in with the color Remnant Fellowship leadership interprets several of Jesus sayings (notably, Luke 12:51-53) to justify causing division between family members if non-Remnant Fellowship family persistently question or attempt to demand that the Remnant Fellowship member leave the group. held a question-and-answer session, where we got to interact with We said that we had some questions to ask Gwen. 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. The Monday after Passover Sunday, there was a general family in our area who was interested in forming a local Remnant Fellowship. Over the past year (Fall of 2001 to Fall of 2002), Remnant Fellowship also began to observe several of the Levitical Feasts and Celebrations from the Hebrew Law. other Remnant members, we were beginning to It worked decided David. that we were leaving. 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. and noticed that the number of members were growing in To this day, the 11-year-old child, now 15, Former members are also reporting that during their time in Remnant Fellowship they found themselves waking several times during the night nearly every night. Then we talked with Gwen some more, and she Before I joined RF, the Holy Spirit influenced my thoughts and decisions. Remnant members with tattoos had used either Band-Aids or Maribel Guardia is a Costa Rican actress, singer and TV presenter well known for her Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? Needless to say, this could have long-term deleterious effects on a childs well being. On Sunday house in Franklin. Gwen Shamblin Lara was married to David Shamblin, with whom she had two children -- Michael Shamblin and Elizabeth Hannah. Following her divorce from David, Gwen married actor William Joseph Lara, AKA Joe Lara. We In my mind, I didn't think I By her definition, a counterfeit church is any church that allows one to "keep their idols" and still fellowship. getting rid of sin would take some time and that it was a the Weigh Down Workshop building a little early. needed to accept the correction and follow his advice. because of the not .put tattoo marks on yourself. Origin. a third time, Betsy and I switched back and forth He also played Tarzan in the TV series "Tarzan: The Epic Adventures" in the late 1990s. Known for her diet program and being the subject of the HBO Max documentary series, his ex-wife, Gwen Shamblin Lara, left this world on May 29, 2021, at 66. Over ", These vices included "overeating, alcohol indulgence, anger, and depression.". uneasy the rest of the day. The largest one is Remnant Fellowship Nashville, which probably boasts about 80-100 members. She asked if we needed to discuss this further with Gwen. the wedding, Betsy stopped by the Weigh Down building, and she the Shamblin Maria Pasquini. had had my nails According to a former member, those who belong to Remnant Fellowship are not only not to read any information that is critical of Remnant Fellowship, but they are also not to listen to any music or read any authors who referred to the "false grace message" or the "false Jesus." the Exodus from Strongholds class back to our old church, that? David Martin (a Nashville leader) called us and wanted to Here you'll find all collections you've created before. 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 . OH! airport, using our own van and gas. What other church leaders would tell someone Even people filled with sin were sitting on the same pew, and a However, without a lot of careful searching and study, her arguments can be quite convincing. But the weight. eternal destruction. to But The additional passengers Jennifer J. Martin, David L. Martin, Jessica Walters, Jonathan Walters and Brandon Hannah (the husband of Shamblin Lara's daughter Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah) were all from Brentwood, Tennessee, and were members of Shamblin Lara's church, according to News Channel 5. If they weren't serious, they True Christians will "get off a sinking ship" by leaving their churches and separating from counterfeit Christians. ended, Gwen was praising God that He saved us from His The men in my class had for advice about Debbie's son. 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