In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book Bully Pulpit.

Together, Mike and Kirk explore how to recognize spiritual abuse, prevent it, care for those impacted by it, and foster church cultures marked by humility, safety, and accountability.

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Episode outline:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:00 Guest Introduction: Dr. Michael Krueger

02:22 Discussing Church Health and Leadership

07:09 Characteristics of a Healthy Church

19:34 Defining Spiritual Abuse

22:34 Understanding the Abstract Nature of Spiritual Abuse

23:03 The Devastating Impact of Non-Physical Abuse

24:44 Analogies to Illustrate Spiritual Abuse

27:03 The Role of the Church in Healing

29:58 Preventing Spiritual Abuse in the Church

33:47 The Importance of Listening to Women's Voices

37:01 A Word of Hope and Encouragement

40:54 Closing Remarks and Call to Action