Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart

Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear part II of Heidi's story.

Guest's Recommended Resources:

- A High View of Marriage Includes Divorce article by Rebecca VanDoodewaard

- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

- Streams in the Desert by L.B. Cowman

- Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst 

- Song Trust by Christine Mueller

Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear part I of Heidi's story.

Guest: Amanda Benckhuysen.

In this episode we speak with Reverand Amanda Benckhuysen, a team lead for Thrive: Safer Churches Ministry, about what a denomination wide response to abuse looks like and why its important to institute these kinds systemic approaches when dealing with power differentials in faith communities.

Guest Recommended Resources

Books:

Podcasts:

Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear Linda Sue's story.

Overcomer Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear Melody's story.

Guest: Anne Johnson.

In this episode we speak with repeat guest Anne Johnson, a social worker and counselor with years of experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, and abuse, grief, and trauma counseling. Tune in to Part II of our discussion on the complex subject of as of spiritual abuse both in the home and in the church.

Guest: Anne Johnson.

In this episode we speak with repeat guest Anne Johnson, a social worker and counselor with years of experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, and abuse, grief, and trauma counseling. Tune in to Part I of our discussion on the complex subject of as of spiritual abuse both in the home and in the church.

Guest: Philip Shorey

The Phantom of the Opera is a cultural sign post that contains critical themes of abuse still relevant to our relationships today. Tune in to this extended podcast interview with composer and conductor Philip Shorey as he speaks with us about how The Phantom of the Opera reflects the experiences of victims and survivors.

To get tickets to the showing of the Phantom of the Opera on February 9-10, 2024 go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/valentines-day-weekend-2870449#search

For additional information on the Curse of the Vampire Orchestra and future shows, go to: https://curseofthevampire.com/en/home/

Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this unique episode, we hear the story of the daughter of one of our past guests, Kristen. Tune in to hear Abby's story.

Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear Kristen's story. Tune in to the next podcast, "Abby's Story" to hear the story from Kristen's daughter's perspective.

Resources mentioned by today's guest: 

Books:

- ⁠The Emotionally Destructive Marriage⁠ by Leslie Vernick. 

- ⁠When to Walk Away⁠ by Gary Thomas.

- ⁠Is It Abuse?⁠ by Darby Strickland.

- ⁠God's Healing for Life's Losses⁠ by Robert Kellemen.

- ⁠Seeing Beautiful Again⁠ by Lysa Terkeurst.

- What the New Testament Teaches About Divorce and Remarriage Article by Andy Naselli

Podcasts:

- ⁠Relationship Truth: Unfiltered Podcast. ⁠

- ⁠Therapy and Theology Podcast⁠.

3 part Sermon Series on Divorce and Abuse, by Pastor Winston Bosch of Jubiliee Church, Ottowa Canada (Aug/Sept 2022):

- (1) What God Hates More Than Divorce (Malachi 2:16)

- (2) Jesus & Divorce (Westminster Confession)

- (3) Paul & Divorce (1 Cor 7:12-15)

Websites:

- ⁠Lifesavingdivorce.com⁠

Songs:

- ⁠I Will Carry You⁠ by Ellie Holcomb.

- ⁠Firm Foundation⁠ by Maverick City Music.

- ⁠Goodness of God⁠ by Jenn Johnson.

- ⁠Rescue by Lauren Daigle.