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Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction

Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction

By: Michele Kus M.A. & Dr. Martin Trench
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What if the version of God you were handed… isn’t the whole story?

Welcome to Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction — a bold, grace-filled, sometimes wild and wacky exploration of what happens when real faith breaks free from fear, performance, and outdated religious assumptions.

Hosts Michele Kus and Dr. Martin Trench aren’t afraid to question what we’ve been told, dig into what Scripture really says, and rediscover a faith that leads to emotional, relational, and spiritual maturity — the kind of transformation that brings freedom and wholeness, not burnout.

If you’re hungry for truth, tired of churchy clichés, and ready for a vibrant faith that actually looks like Jesus… you’re in the right place.

Each episode uncovers what’s authentic and what’s man-made, helping you know the truth — and experience the freedom Jesus promised. It might be far better than you ever thought possible!

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Episodes
  • Ep22: Why You’re Wired the Way You Are (Myers-Briggs Explained)
    Apr 10 2026

    You’re not weird. You’re wired this way.

    This is Part 3 of the Align With Your Design series, where we take a closer look at personality — and how understanding the way you’re wired can unlock deeper self-awareness and clarity around your purpose.

    In this teaching on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, we explore the four core dichotomies and how they shape the way you take in information, make decisions, and relate to the world around you.

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

    If you’ve ever…

    • wondered why you think so differently from other people
    • felt misunderstood or out of place in certain environments
    • struggled to make sense of your personality

    … then this will help you:

    • understand how your mind naturally processes the world
    • recognize your unique personality patterns
    • see how your wiring connects to your design and purpose

    READY TO GO DEEPER?

    If you want the full visual teaching with slides & diagrams, watch this episode on our Unhinged YouTube channel. (Or watch the entire Align With Your Design playlist here. And remember to SUBSCRIBE while you’re there!)

    If this stirred something in you, don’t just watch — take the next step.

    Join Michele’s online community, New Creation Academy

    Join Martin’s online community, The Gathering

    Take a FREE personality assessment online here

    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL

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    ABOUT OUR SHOW

    Unhinged helps you unlearn toxic religious thinking and rediscover a freer, healthier way of understanding God, faith, and yourself.

    RESOURCES

    Michele’s music (Grace Remixed)

    Martin’s books

    CONNECT WITH US!

    Michele’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Linktree

    Martin’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Linktree

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Why You’re Wired the Way You Are

    01:49 What Is the Myers-Briggs?

    03:00 How Romans 12 Inspired the Title “Gifts Differing”

    05:24 The Four Dichotomies Explained

    07:21 How You’re Energized: Extraversion (E) & Introversion (I)

    12:22 How You Take in Information: Sensing (S) & Intuition (N)

    14:37 How You Make Decisions: Thinking (T) & Feeling (F)

    16:43 How You Approach Life: Judging (J) & Perceiving (P)

    22:15 Walking Through the Type Table

    27:31 How You Grow: Self-Awareness & Personal Development

    29:11 How Your Mind Drives the Car: The 8 Cognitive Functions

    33:09 Final Thoughts & A Few Unhinged Moments!

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    35 mins
  • Ep21: God Designed You on Purpose (Personality, Gifts & How You’re Wired)
    Mar 27 2026

    What if your purpose isn’t something you have to find… but something already built into you?

    This is Part 2 of the Align With Your Design series, where we explore how God has uniquely wired you — and how your design holds clues to your purpose.

    In this teaching on the S.H.A.P.E. framework (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences), we look at how Ephesians 2:10 reveals that you are God’s masterpiece — intentionally designed to live a life of meaning and contribution.

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

    If you’ve ever…

    • wondered why certain things energize you while others drain you
    • felt like you don’t quite “fit” in certain roles or environments
    • questioned how your personality connects to your purpose

    … then this will help you:

    • recognize the patterns that reveal your design
    • understand how your personality, gifts, and strengths work together
    • see how God has already wired you for purpose

    READY TO GO DEEPER?

    If you want the full visual teaching with diagrams, watch this episode on our Unhinged YouTube channel.

    If this stirred something in you, don’t just watch — take the next step.

    Join the Discover Your Life Purpose Challenge

    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL

    Love this content and want to keep it ad-free?

    Grab some snarky Unhinged merch

    ABOUT OUR SHOW

    Unhinged helps you unlearn toxic religious thinking and rediscover a freer, healthier way of understanding God, faith, and yourself.

    RESOURCES

    Michele’s music (Grace Remixed)

    Martin’s books

    CONNECT WITH US!

    Michele’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Linktree

    Martin’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Linktree

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 God Designed You on Purpose for a Purpose

    01:04 Patterns Are Clues

    02:00 You Are God’s Masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)

    06:27 What Is Your S.H.A.P.E.?

    09:45 Personality Type and How You’re Wired

    14:12 Assessments Just Give Us Language

    16:12 Align With Your Design

    19:31 Reflection Questions

    20:37 Prayer and Meditation

    22:11 Wrap-up and Final Thoughts

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    23 mins
  • Ep20: What Makes You Come Alive? (Finding Your True Self)
    Mar 20 2026

    What if self-awareness isn’t selfish… but spiritual?

    This is Part 1 of the Align With Your Design series, where we explore how understanding who you truly are is a key part of spiritual growth.

    In this teaching on the false self vs true self, we look at how Psalm 139 reveals your God-given design and life purpose — including your personality, strengths, passions, and the unique way you were created to live.

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

    If you’ve ever:

    • felt like you’re performing instead of actually living
    • struggled to understand who you really are
    • wondered what your purpose is

    then this will help you:

    • reconnect with your true self
    • understand how God actually designed you
    • recognize clues pointing to your life purpose

    READY TO GO DEEPER?

    Watch this episode on our brand new Unhinged YouTube channel!

    If this stirred something in you, don’t just watch — take the next step.

    Join the Discover Your Life Purpose Challenge

    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL

    Love this content and want to keep it ad-free?

    Grab some snarky Unhinged merch

    RESOURCES

    Michele’s music (Grace Remixed)

    Martin’s books

    CONNECT WITH US

    Michele

    Martin

    ABOUT UNHINGED

    Unhinged helps you unlearn toxic religious thinking and rediscover a freer, healthier way of understanding God, faith, and yourself.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 You’re Not Selfish — You’re Misunderstood

    02:11 Self-Awareness vs Learning to Adapt to Expectations

    04:29 What Is the False Self?

    06:16 How We Learn to Perform

    08:41 Psalm 139 Explained

    10:44 Clues To Your Divine Design

    15:45 Neuroplasticity and Self-Awareness

    20:54 Cognitive Dissonance and Inner Misalignment

    24:42 Coming Home to Your True Self

    27:09 When Do You Feel Most Alive?

    30:19 Prayer and Final Reflections

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    33 mins
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