Gwena addresses an abuser's public image, how it's maintained and promoted as well as specific examples of her own situation. Finally she suggests three things we can learn from this and how we can and should respond to secretly abusive husbands not only in the church but also as fellow Christians.

Today's world is suffering not only the pandemic of covid, but unfortunately bullying is also prevalent in our modern world. What can we do about it? Gwena provides two dictionary definitions for the word bullying, then compares and contrasts bullying with kindness. Finally, she exhorts us to practice "The Golden Rule" and treat others the way Jesus treats us. Scriptures are included throughout the episode.

Abuse is not love.

Gwena speaks directly to men in this podcast episode. 21% of her listeners are male. She begins by addressing male victims of domestic violence and then progresses with helpful Biblical advice for men to examine themselves to see whether they are truly abusing their wives or not. Finally she suggests what to do if it dawns on you that you are abusive. There is hope!

Gwena describes the "big things" and major ways God has blessed her in her life today and since her abusive marriage, revealing that there is hope after abuse!

Gwena reluctantly yet vulnerably describes the toxic relationships between her siblings and herself over the years in obedience to God and in the hope that it will help someone else.

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What did Jesus say about fear? How does it apply to abuse? Gwena discusses 10 scripture verses about fear from the Jesus Film Project and applies them to domestic violence. Are you afraid of your abusive husband? Are you scared to admit it? Where is God when you're being abused? Why does God allow this? What does Jesus want for you? Does God ask you to do anything about it? Listen to this podcast episode to find out possible answers to these questions and more.

What does God want you to do?

Gwena describes some of the emotional, spiritual and psychological abuse that existed in her marriage, in the hopes that it helps you identify emotional and other abuse in your own relationship.

Gwena offers 10 tips/steps for how to leave an abusive husband.