Church Disrupted

050: Untangling Twisted Scriptures and Abusive Theologies with Rebecca Davis


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In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran and Rebecca Davis (Author of the Untwisting Scripture book series) discuss the misuse and abuse of scriptures in spiritual contexts. They highlight the importance of understanding the true meaning of scriptures and the dangers of twisting them to manipulate and control people. They talk about topics like loyalty, sin leveling, the misuse of the terms 'root of bitterness' and 'spirit of offense', and the idea of tearing down the body of Christ.

Rebecca emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing abuse, as well as the need for biblical literacy and listening to the experiences of abuse survivors. The conversation concludes with hope for survivors and a call for church leaders to listen and learn.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Misuse of Scriptures and Control
24:41 Loyalty vs. Faithfulness
32:44 The Dynamics of Bullying in the Church
41:12 Silence is Complicity
43:43 Restoration and Accountability
45:08 Recognizing Wickedness and Righteousness
46:05 The Spiritual Abuser's Playbook: Loyalty
47:31 The Misuse of 'Root of Bitterness' and 'Spirit of Offense'
52:30 Understanding the Root of Bitterness
56:18 The Danger of Misinterpreting Hebrews
01:07:02 Exposing Sin vs. Tearing Down the Body of Christ
01:13:50 Rejecting the Notion of Victim Mentality
01:21:15 Words of Hope and Listening

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