In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Ellen Mary Dykas about her 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:

• What is a toxic relationship? What is a biblical perspective on this problem?

• Why is it sometimes difficult to diagnose a toxic relationship?

• What does “people idolatry” have to do with toxic relationships?

• How do the Scriptures encourage those who feel stuck in a toxic relationship?

• What are some indicators that it may be wise to step away temporarily from—or even end—this kind of relationship?

• How do our relational desires ultimately point us back to the person of Jesus Christ?

View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/toxic-relationships-ellen-mary-dykas/

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