Bio
Jennifer Redcay spent 10 years of her young womanhood in a cult that nearly extinguished her soul, spirit, her life. Though getting out of the cult was a glorious experience, it was only the beginning of a long road to recovery. She reaches out with joy and compassion to others who are in or could join similar groups. It is her passion to see others set free from bondage and all forms of abuse.
Today, Jennifer is happily married to Gary Redcay, and together theyhave adopted five beautiful children. In addition to their adoptedchildren, they have three adult children and five grandchildren.
That is my bio, but here is the openness of who I am. I am a
survivor of spiritual, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. I am an OVERCOMER in Jesus. I am no longer a victim but I am Victorious because of the love of my Lord and Savior Jesus. If it were not for Him and the way He lovingly pursued me, brought healing to me I do not think I would have survived what I went through. I am so thankful to be here, to have this opportunity to share my story with you. My prayer is that you are blessed by my story and through it you will receive whatever healing or knowledge you may need.
Excerpt
"Stick 'em up!" I shout, brandishing my thumb-and-forefinger six-shooter. The tall, lanky man in coveralls jumps at my voice, and his hands spring above his head. His huge, black shadow reaches right past me, as if it's going to tickle me from behind if I'm not careful. My father's eyes crinkle in a funny way. “Don't shoot, little lady.
I'm no outlaw." "Sorry, Daddy." I holster my finger. “I thought you was Bad Bart." The wind ruffles my hair and the perfect California sun toasts my eyelids. I squint to see Daddy better. The sun is right behind his head, and his face is in shadow. I thought he'd scoop me up in his big arms and toss me into the air, even if I am the sheriff for today. The badge on my cowgirl outfit says so. I put my hand on top of my hat to keep it from blowing off, and then tighten the strap under my chin. Daddy is behaving like a bad guy in the westerns, shuffling his feet and not looking at me.
What People Are Saying About Pushing Back The Darkness
One of my favorite promises from God is that He will "give us
beauty for ashes." Pushing Back the Darkness is far more than
simply recounting Jennifer's amazing ordeal. A testimony to God's
redemptive love and grace, it combines much needed wisdom
concerning recognizing cults together with real healing and
wholeness for the victims.
MARC A. DUPONT
Conference speaker and author of Toxic Churches and other books
markdupontministries.com
Shocking and enlightening, Pushing Back the Darkness is Jennifer Redcay's
compelling, personal story of living ten years in a religious cult, where she
experienced painful abuse and deception, and her eventual escape. She shares
openly her journey from hopelessness, control, deception, and pain to healing,
forgiveness, and then amazing restoration. May the Lord use this book to bring
hope, freedom, and healing to many ensnared in religious cults and also to
educate the Body of Christ to minister with discernment, compassion, and grace.
LARRY KREIDER
International Director of DOVE International, Lancaster, PA - author of over 30 books
I couldn't put this riveting book down. While "the ministry" Jennifer's family
got involved in sounded good in the beginning, a slow web of deception, control,
misuse of Scripture, and, worst of all, abuse at several levels developed. Sadly,
stories like these are all too common. While giving helpful tips about the abuse
of cults, the best part of Pushing Back the Darkness is that this one has a happy
ending.
BARRY WISSLER
Sr. Pastor of Ephrata Community Church
I was absolutely moved by Jennifer's story of her entrapment in this abusive
cult. If you are like me at all, you will find yourself angry as the story unfolds,
weeping as the love of God reaches out to help her at her job, and rejoicing at the
redemptive power of God as she and her family break free from the tyranny of
evil. The authors offer practical help and perspective for those who are in, have
been in, or are helping those in cults, and they show how that was practically
worked out in Jennifer's family.
JIMMY NIMON
Executive Director, Gateway House of Prayer
I recommend Jennifer's story to everyone. She acknowledges
that she was vulnerable to cultic recruitment because something
was missing in her life. Unless we fill our life with God's truth, we too can be misled for lack of discernment.
DAVID HENKE
Founder, Watchman Fellowship, Inc., A Ministry of Spiritual Discernment
In counseling many abortion-wounded individuals, I have
repeatedly heard and felt the devastation swirling in abortion's
wake. Jennifer has left an unforgettable mark on my life, not only
because of the deception that held her hostage, but more
unforgettable is God's search and rescue of one of His beloved
daughters. Through Jennifer's courageous healing journey, she
experienced God's tender restoration in those broken places. My
prayer is that because of her willingness to share vulnerably with
us in Pushing Back the Darkness, many more will receive courage
to look at their own wound and experience the beauty of God's redemption.
CAROL WEAVER
Director of Post-Abortion Ministry at a Pennsylvania Pregnancy Resource Center