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Episode 57: Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Toxicity
Phew! Today’s episode gets fiery 🔥🔥🔥! Many of us were taught to “turn the other cheek” as a call to be a doormat or to naively “love someone” into change. In today's episode, I’m not holding back as I paint a picture of what I think the Bible really teaches about standing firm against toxicity.
You'll discover a completely different picture of what it means to turn the other cheek. Here's what we cover:
1. What "turn the other cheek" really means
2. What the Bible has to say about toxic behavior
3. Why it doesn’t work to “love people” into change
4. Examples of toxicity & how to protect yourself
5. How to be shrewd when dealing with gossip, cruelty or manipulation
Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.
Do you have questions for Dr. Alison? Leave them here.
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Other episodes in this series:
Episode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It
Episode 55: Am I Supposed to Distrust Myself? Why Trusting Yourself is Necessary to Establishing Healthy Relationships With Other People
Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself? Misconstrued Messages and How to Disentangle From Them
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Music by Andy Luiten
Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik
While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.
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Phew! Today’s episode gets fiery 🔥🔥🔥! Many of us were taught to “turn the other cheek” as a call to be a doormat or to naively “love someone” into change. In today's episode, I’m not holding back as I paint a picture of what I think the Bible really teaches about standing firm against toxicity.
You'll discover a completely different picture of what it means to turn the other cheek. Here's what we cover:
1. What "turn the other cheek" really means
2. What the Bible has to say about toxic behavior
3. Why it doesn’t work to “love people” into change
4. Examples of toxicity & how to protect yourself
5. How to be shrewd when dealing with gossip, cruelty or manipulation
Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.
Do you have questions for Dr. Alison? Leave them here.
Want to receive free bonus content? Sign up for my free weekly email here.
Other episodes in this series:
Episode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It
Episode 55: Am I Supposed to Distrust Myself? Why Trusting Yourself is Necessary to Establishing Healthy Relationships With Other People
Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself? Misconstrued Messages and How to Disentangle From Them
Boundaries and the Bible Youtube Series
What Does the Bible Really Say Youtube Series
Thanks to our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.
Visit christiankitchenscoffee.com and use code bestofyou for a 10% discount on your first order!
Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.
Visit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.
Music by Andy Luiten
Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik
While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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