<![CDATA[Beyond Harmless]]>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?

Welcome to Beyond Harmless with Taneise Perry, where we talk honestly about narcissism, manipulation, and the harmful behaviors we don’t always recognize, especially when they come wrapped in charm, friendship, or faith.

Through personal experience, lessons from psychology, and biblical reflection, I’m sharing what I wish someone had taught me years ago. We’ll unpack what narcissism is, how it shows up in everyday relationships, smear campaigns, wolves in sheep’s clothing, boundaries, and the ways religious language can be used to excuse harm.

Expect empathy, plain language, a little humor, and some questions we should have been asking a long time ago. If you’ve ever wondered, “How did I not see it?” you’re welcome here.

Let’s learn to be discerning without losing the good in us.

]]>https://www.taneiseperry.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:28:41 GMTSat, 24 Oct 2026 21:07:01 GMT60Taneise Perry<p>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?</p><p>Welcome to Beyond Harmless with Taneise Perry, where we talk honestly about narcissism, manipulation, and the harmful behaviors we don’t always recognize, especially when they come wrapped in charm, friendship, or faith.</p><p>Through personal experience, lessons from psychology, and biblical reflection, I’m sharing what I wish someone had taught me years ago. We’ll unpack what narcissism is, how it shows up in everyday relationships, smear campaigns, wolves in sheep’s clothing, boundaries, and the ways religious language can be used to excuse harm.</p><p>Expect empathy, plain language, a little humor, and some questions we should have been asking a long time ago. If you’ve ever wondered, “How did I not see it?” you’re welcome here.</p><p>Let’s learn to be discerning without losing the good in us.</p>episodicTaneise Perrytaneiseperry@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 3: When You’re the Target: Surviving a Smear Campaign]]>What do you do when a room that once welcomed you suddenly turns cold, and no one will tell you why?

In Episode 3 of Beyond Harmless, we’re talking about what it feels like to be the target of a smear campaign. I share personal experiences of isolation, broken connections, and the painful realization that people you’ve known for years may believe a story without ever asking you about it.

We’ll explore the pressure to defend yourself, the grief of betrayal, and how faith, boundaries, and supportive relationships can help you move forward. We’ll also make an important distinction: truthfully sharing your experience, seeking support, or reporting harm is not a smear campaign.

If you’re exhausted from trying to prove who you are, this conversation is for you. Someone else’s accusations do not have to become your life’s assignment.

Find resources and download my free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on Diotrephes and smear campaigns at taneiseperry.com.

Follow Beyond Harmless for new conversations every Tuesday.

]]>593f524f-ef5d-4f15-8fc1-ba8467945032Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:11:02 GMT<p>What do you do when a room that once welcomed you suddenly turns cold, and no one will tell you why?</p><p>In Episode 3 of Beyond Harmless, we’re talking about what it feels like to be the target of a smear campaign. I share personal experiences of isolation, broken connections, and the painful realization that people you’ve known for years may believe a story without ever asking you about it.</p><p>We’ll explore the pressure to defend yourself, the grief of betrayal, and how faith, boundaries, and supportive relationships can help you move forward. We’ll also make an important distinction: truthfully sharing your experience, seeking support, or reporting harm is not a smear campaign.</p><p>If you’re exhausted from trying to prove who you are, this conversation is for you. Someone else’s accusations do not have to become your life’s assignment.</p><p>Find resources and download my free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on Diotrephes and smear campaigns at taneiseperry.com.</p><p>Follow Beyond Harmless for new conversations every Tuesday.</p>no00:23:0013Episode 3: When You’re the Target: Surviving a Smear Campaignfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: The Smear Campaign Playbook: Character, Credibility, and Connections]]>Could a smear campaign begin with a prayer request?

In Episode 2 of Beyond Harmless, we’re examining the smear campaign playbook: why someone might spread lies or distorted stories, how they gain people’s sympathy, and how those stories can turn others against the person being targeted.

I’ll unpack what I call the three C’s: character, credibility, and connections. Through a fictional roommate scenario inspired by behavior I’ve witnessed, we’ll explore how small seeds of doubt can grow into accusations that reach someone’s friends, family, workplace, and church.

We’ll also ask an uncomfortable question: Does being kind, educated, or a person of faith mean we can recognize when we’re being manipulated?

This conversation invites us to examine what we hear before we help spread it, while recognizing that genuine requests for support deserve care.

Next episode, we’ll look at smear campaigns from the perspective of those enduring them.

Explore resources and download my free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on Diotrephes and smear campaigns at taneiseperry.com.

]]>3bb9c9bd-f4af-40bf-83e7-39fb711b215fTue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Could a smear campaign begin with a prayer request?</p><p>In Episode 2 of Beyond Harmless, we’re examining the smear campaign playbook: why someone might spread lies or distorted stories, how they gain people’s sympathy, and how those stories can turn others against the person being targeted.</p><p>I’ll unpack what I call the three C’s: character, credibility, and connections. Through a fictional roommate scenario inspired by behavior I’ve witnessed, we’ll explore how small seeds of doubt can grow into accusations that reach someone’s friends, family, workplace, and church.</p><p>We’ll also ask an uncomfortable question: Does being kind, educated, or a person of faith mean we can recognize when we’re being manipulated?</p><p>This conversation invites us to examine what we hear before we help spread it, while recognizing that genuine requests for support deserve care.</p><p>Next episode, we’ll look at smear campaigns from the perspective of those enduring them.</p><p>Explore resources and download my free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on Diotrephes and smear campaigns at taneiseperry.com.</p>no00:27:1912Episode 2: The Smear Campaign Playbook: Character, Credibility, and Connectionsfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: We Learned to Be Harmless. But Who Taught Us to Be Shrewd?]]>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?

In this first episode of Beyond Harmless, I’m sharing how a decades-long friendship led me to learn about narcissism, pursue a master’s degree in psychology, and ask some uncomfortable questions about what we’ve been taught to recognize, especially in church.

What happens when harmful behavior comes wrapped in faith? Can we tell the difference between someone having a bad day and someone showing a pattern of manipulation? And why do we sometimes spend more time defending someone from a label than examining the harm they cause?

We’ll talk about discernment, what I call the “doctrine of SELF,” and why I’m beginning this podcast with smear campaigns. I’ll also share my hope for churches that are prepared to recognize abuse and respond with care.

I’m a Christian, but you don’t have to share my faith to learn alongside me. Bring your questions, your willingness to learn, and yes, your sense of humor.

Find the free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on smear campaigns and Diotrephes at taneiseperry.com.

]]>9e9628c3-1d89-4b70-bb0d-3613b83f7b28Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?</p><p>In this first episode of Beyond Harmless, I’m sharing how a decades-long friendship led me to learn about narcissism, pursue a master’s degree in psychology, and ask some uncomfortable questions about what we’ve been taught to recognize, especially in church.</p><p>What happens when harmful behavior comes wrapped in faith? Can we tell the difference between someone having a bad day and someone showing a pattern of manipulation? And why do we sometimes spend more time defending someone from a label than examining the harm they cause?</p><p>We’ll talk about discernment, what I call the “doctrine of SELF,” and why I’m beginning this podcast with smear campaigns. I’ll also share my hope for churches that are prepared to recognize abuse and respond with care.</p><p>I’m a Christian, but you don’t have to share my faith to learn alongside me. Bring your questions, your willingness to learn, and yes, your sense of humor.</p><p>Find the free Shrewd Harmless Bible study on smear campaigns and Diotrephes at taneiseperry.com.</p>no00:32:2111Episode 1: We Learned to Be Harmless. But Who Taught Us to Be Shrewd?full<![CDATA[Trailer: Beyond Harmless Coming Soon]]>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?

Meet Taneise Perry, host of Beyond Harmless, a podcast exploring narcissism, manipulation, smear campaigns, and the patterns we wish we had recognized sooner. Through personal experience, lessons from psychology, and lots of biblical reflection, we’ll learn to be discerning without losing the good in us.

The first three episodes arrive November 3. Follow Beyond Harmless and join the conversation.

www.taneiseperry.com

]]>dc15c834-2f4d-46fe-b55c-9b0f47e577ebSat, 31 Oct 2026 19:26:21 GMT<p>We learned to be harmless. But who taught us to be shrewd?</p><p>Meet Taneise Perry, host of Beyond Harmless, a podcast exploring narcissism, manipulation, smear campaigns, and the patterns we wish we had recognized sooner. Through personal experience, lessons from psychology, and lots of biblical reflection, we’ll learn to be discerning without losing the good in us.</p><p>The first three episodes arrive November 3. Follow Beyond Harmless and join the conversation.</p><p>www.taneiseperry.com</p>no00:01:211Trailer: Beyond Harmless Coming Soontrailer