January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. A time to discuss, educate, and listen to others experiences. To sit with those who have been hurt, just as Jesus would have done. To make sure those have been victims of spiritual abuse knnow that they are seen, loved, and they are not alone.

This week is part two of Sondra's story. Sondra is a trauma informed coach/consultant, speaker, and podcaster.

If you suspect you have been a victim of spiritual abuse or have questions about spiritual abuse, find helpful resources below.

What is Spiritual Abuse? A Working Definition

What is Spiritual Abuse? A Hotline

Natalie Runion, Raised to Stay

Jayne McConnaughey, Trauma in the Pews

January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness month. A time to discuss, educate, and listen to others experiences. To sit with those who have been hurt, just as Jesus would have done. To make sure those who have been victims of spiritual abuse know that they are seen, loved, and they are not alone.

This week we begin a two part episode with trauma informed life coach/consultant, speaker, and podcaster as she shares her story of overcoming spiritual abuse.

If you suspect you have been a victim of spiritual abuse or have questions about what spiritual abuse, find helpful resources below.

What is "Spiritual" Abuse? A Working Definition

What is Spiritual Abuse? A Hotline

Show me your Christology and I'll show you who you are - Karl Barth

Connection requires vulnerability. It requires us to fight against shame and fear; when we do this, we can live more meaningful and purposeful lives - we can live "whole-hearted." This whole hearted living is the thrill of hope we have when we respond to Jesus and who he is as the exact radiance of God.

Becoming Whole & Holy: An integrative conversation about Christian formation

Womens roles in the Church and in the church can be a controversial topic. In this episode I sort through some of the terms and language with hopes to clarify the multiple layers of this conversation.

Regarldess of where you land on this particular topic, it's important we remember to love God and others well.

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Nijay Gupta: Tell Her Story, How Women Led, Taught and ministered in the Early Church

Glen Scorgie: The Journey Back to Eden

Beth Allison Barr: The Making of Biblical Womanhood

Sheila Gregoire

Putting Jesus first is typically easier said than done. If you've grappled with whether Jesus is worth putting first in your life and how to do it, tune in to this conversation with the Author of Putting Jesus First, Courtney Tracy.

Courtney's candid perspective on putting Jesus first with four little ones at home is refreshing. Listen in and be encouraged to put Jesus first in your life.

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At times, prayer can feel awkward or uncomfortable; I truly believe that's due to the vulnerable nature of prayer. If you're new to praying or in a prayer slump, this episode is for you. Be encouraged to prioritize prayer by walking through the book of Habakkuk. You'll learn that prayer doesn't have to be perfect but rather is a muscle to be strengthened.

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Is 1 Thessalonians 5:22 telling us to avoid every appearance of evil, every form, or every kind? In this exhortation given to us by the Apostle Paul, this verse can sometimes be misunderstood and lead us to showiness, weaponization of scripture, or prevent us from loving God and others well.

In this episode, we talk to Bible + Theology teacher Marissa Price about the context of this verse and what it's motivating us towards. We discuss context, implication, translations, and some practical examples of how to live this out so we can love God and others well.

Monica Ritchie

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Marissa Price: Bible + Theology Teacher

This is a conversation for anyone who feels alone, anxious, or timid about what God has called them to do. It's a heart-to-heart with your friend that will walk you through Joshua 1:9 in depth and in context. Discussing what the verse meant to the original hearers and how we can accurately and responsibly apply it to our lives today.

How do we responsibly apply Joshua 1:9 to our lives today? Let's talk about it!

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22 DAYS OF PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILD

Theology Matters. It matters because what we believe to be true shapes who we become. The words we tell ourselves, especially if they shape our spiritual lives, matter. Let's be sure they are theologically sound and line up with scripture. In this episode, you will walk through the popular phrase "You're not enough," we'll dissect where it comes from, why someone might say it, and if it is biblically sound.

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22 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR YOUR CHILD

Mike Winger: Biblical Objections to Calvinsim

Do you ever feel embarrassed because you don't know as much about theology or "church words" as you think you should? Please don't be ashamed! If you were never taught, how could you know? But that's why I'm here. Your friend that went to seminary to share these things with you.

So, you didn't grow up in the church, or maybe you did and still don't quite know; doesn't matter. Let's untangle this word salad and sort through some "Christian-ese" regarding conversion, sanctification, and glorification through Jesus Christ.

FREE THEOLOGY RESOURCES

22 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR YOUR CHILD