Redeeming Power

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Every week, there seem to be new allegations of abuse in the Christian community. From Ravi Zacharias to Bill Hybels and James MacDonald—why are the powerful preying on the vulnerable? And what can we do to stop it?

In this episode of The Roys Report—Dr. Diane Langberg joins Julie to discuss her newly released book: Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. This is a critical discussion for Christians—especially now, when we’ve discovered how rampant abuse is in the church.

In Julie's interview, Dr. Langberg talks about the forms power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to those abuses. She also discusses how power can be redeemed and restored to its proper God-given place in relationships and institutions.

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Diane Langberg Ph.D.

Diane Langberg, Ph.D. is globally recognized for her 47 years of clinical work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers and church leaders on six continents on how to recognize and respond to trauma and the abuse of power in a healing way. Her most recent book is Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church (Brazos).

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JULIE ROYS, DR. DIANE LANGBERG

JULIE ROYS  00:04

Every week there seem to be new allegations of abuse in the Christian community, from Ravi Zacharias to Chris Rice to Bill Hybels and James McDonald. Why are the powerful preying on the vulnerable? And what can we do to stop it? Welcome to the Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys. And joining me today is Dr. Diane Langberg – someone is no stranger to many of you. Dr. Langberg has been a guest on this podcast before, and as a leading psychologist and expert on abuse, her insights are profound. Well, Dr. Langberg has just released a new book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse In The Church. And this is a must read for Christians if we want to stop abuse in the church. It’s critical that we understand the forms that power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. So I’m very much looking forward to exploring this extremely important and relevant topic with Dr. Langberg today. But before I do, I’d like to thank the sponsors of the Reuters report, Judson University and Marquardt of Barrington. Judson University is a top ranked Christian university, providing a caring community and excellent college experience. Judson has resumed in-person classes for traditional, transfer, and adult students. And you can choose from more than 60 majors and learn in a Christian community known for its spiritual values, leadership opportunities, and strong financial aid. Judson is located on a beautiful 90 acre campus just 36 miles northwest of Chicago. Judson University is shaping lives that shape the world. For more information, just go to Judsonu.edu/visit. Also, if you’re in the market for a car, I highly recommend my friends at Marquardt of Barrington. Marquardt is a Buick GMC dealership where you can expect honesty, integrity and transparency. That’s because the owners there, Dan and Kurt Marquardt, are men of character, and I’m proud to partner with them for this podcast. To check them out, just go to Buyacar123.com. Well again. joining me today is Dr. Diane Langberg, an internationally recognized psychologist and counselor with 47 years of experience. She’s also the co-founder of the Global Trauma Recovery Institute at Mission Seminary in