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Does the Bible Say I Have to Give My Abusive Husband Sex on Demand? [170]


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You’re not a toaster. 


No matter what you've been taught by religious leaders, you’re not a thing to be used.


No matter what you’ve been told by your husband, you’re not an appliance to be owned.


No matter what you’ve come to believe about yourself, you’re not property — at the mercy of a spouse who wants toast on demand. 


If you've found yourself tormented over how you’re treated in your marriage, especially when it comes to sex, and you waver between disgust and despairing “submission,” I have a new bottom line for you.


It's four little letters, and it never justifies your mistreatment. 


In this episode:

  • Why using the Bible to justify marital rape is a violation of God’s heart, your value, and marriage
  • The amount of education I have in this field (and why it doesn’t matter)
  • What three-year-olds and believing the moon is made of cheese have to do with this issue
  • Why evolving beliefs are a sign of faith and humility, not sin and arrogance
  • The reason I’m okay with you completely disagreeing with me (really)

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If you are a Christian woman who thinks you may be in an emotionally destructive marriage, learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com

I'll send you (free!) the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, which has an assessment to help you figure out if your relationship is abusive or not. All you have to do is hop on my mailing list at https://flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-download

You can also find out about our online education and support program for women of faith at https://joinflyingfree.com

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