Saul was just like the other kings. Israel had asked for one. And they got one. He was a rotten leader. Often we downplay his wicked leadership. Join Kelly Dehnert, Editor of Pearls and Swine Site while he talks about Saul's abusive tactics.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/06/21/enabling-abusers-saul-and-the-ziphites/

Timothy Keller's helpful little book, "Counterfeit Gods" has a chapter that speaks insightfully to the abuse of authority. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/05/03/counterfeit-gods-the-power-and-the-glory/

My first degrees were in music performance. It was then I learned a valuable lesson about responding to abuse. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/02/05/abuse-vindication-and-the-fear-of-man/

Indicative of the abuse of power in the home, church, organization, or workplace is entitlement. Scripture gives no leeway to those who think they are particularly important. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/04/08/humility-humility-humility/

Often abusive leaders demand submission from their subjects. Rather, they ought to demand it of themselves. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/03/29/headship-demand-it-of-yourself/

Wading into the depths of Psalms 44 and 46 can be both the healing balm and helpful aid to building boundaries that protect our integrity from those who war against a Biblical understanding of abuse.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pearlsandswinesite.com/2021/03/12/though-he-rage-god-is-our-refuge/