Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong

Kat Armstrong interviews Dr. Diane Langberg, a renowned psychologist and trauma expert, shedding light on the challenges of addressing abuse in the Scriptures. Dr. Langberg has sat with, and counseled, countless victims of trauma, violence, rape, and war. She’s studied people groups who’ve been crushed, oppressed and enslaved. She’s explored the sewer system of suffering and written to tell of it. And she doesn’t back down or hold back. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault.  Diane doesn’t worry about hurting the Church’s image because God doesn’t need us to protect his reputation. QUICK LINKS: The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong: Kat’s book about Shechem and how Jesus can change our stories. Dr. Diane Langberg: Home Diane’s book, Redeeming Power Find Kat online: Instagram: @KatArmstrong1 Website: http://Katarmstrong.com The Storyline Project: The Storyline Bible Studies ‌ Episode Highlights: Here are the questions Kat asks Dr. Langberg‌ Why aren't there more messages about Dinah's story from our pulpits? Why is abuse of power significant, and how does it play out in Scripture? Why is Jacob's passivity instructive to Christians? Why should someone feeling hopeless, due to systemic and cultural failures in Dinah's story, remain hopeful? Why do you believe Christendom has been seduced by power? How can pastors and communicators teach Scripture passages that contain stories of abuse with care and dignity, ensuring they protect victims in the pews? Why has the Samaritan Woman's story been foundational to your work in supporting abuse survivors? Production Credits: Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Producer: Leslie Thompson Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill Audio Editing: Kevin Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1 of the Shechem Storyline welcomes Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese to explore the stories of two women, Dinah and the Woman at the Well. Despite living centuries apart, these two women are connected through their hometown, Shechem. This episode explores the lingering effect that pain and trauma can have on a place. And it’s about how Jesus brings redemption to places of pain and brokenness in Bible times and in our lives as well. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault and suicide.  QUICK LINKS: Give feedback, ask questions, and download a free learning guide on Kat’s website The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong: Kat’s book about Shechem and how Jesus can change our stories.  Dr. Rev. Jackie Roese’s The Marcella Project: https://www.themarcellaproject.com/ Find Kat online: Instagram: @katarmstrong1 Website: www.katarmstrong.com The Storyline Project: www.thestorylineproject.com Episode Highlights: Genesis 34 tells the harrowing story of Dinah, Jacob's daughter, who suffers an assault in Shechem. Dinah's silence, and her father's passivity highlights this ancient society's indifference to violence against women. Shechem in the Old Testament and Sychar in the New Testament, are the same place in the Bible.  Dinah and the Woman at the Well both experienced significant events in Shechem. Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese shares insights from leading a tour to Samaria, and the importance of respecting stories of women who’ve faced marginalization and vulnerability like Dinah and the Woman at the Well. Production Credits: Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Producer: Leslie Thompson Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill Audio Editing: Kevin Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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