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What if My Christian Husband Says My Body Belongs to Him? [230]


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Let’s answer some more listener questions today! These questions include, “How do I respond to my husband who says that ‘Your body belongs to me, and you don't have any biblical grounds to say no when I want sex’?” “How can we continue to do the work of unraveling purity culture's effects if we're not in a healthy marriage?” and “What type of counselor should I be looking for?” 


If you’re looking for some Biblical truth, a *few* snarky comments, and some very practical advice, you’re looking in the right place. 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Some wise responses to an abusive husband who mistakenly believes that you owe him sex whenever he wants. 
  • A plethora of verses to combat the lie that “your body belongs to your husband.” 
  • How to unravel purity culture’s long-lasting effects on us while still in an abusive marriage. 
  • How to find a *good* counselor. 
  • Why it’s not your responsibility to find your abusive husband a counselor.
  • Why people who are NOT in abusive marriages NEVER wonder, “Am I in an abusive marriage?” 
  • How to “break up” with your counselor. Spoiler alert: no sappy break-up letters necessary. 

Access the transcript, read the show notes, and/or ask Natalie a question here

If you are a Christian woman who thinks you may be in an emotionally destructive marriage, learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com

I'll send you (free!) the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, which has an assessment to help you figure out if your relationship is abusive or not. All you have to do is hop on my mailing list at https://flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-download

You can also find out about our online education and support program for women of faith at https://joinflyingfree.com

And finally, if you are a divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, lose weight, have amazing relationships, get things done, build a business or career, and even find a good man (if you want one) - check out Flying Higher at https://joinflyinghigher.com

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