What does true repentance look like for someone who has abused their partner? Is real change possible—and if so, what does it take?

In this hard-hitting episode of Hey Tabi, trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook sits down with pastor, biblical counselor, and domestic abuse interventionist Chris Moles to dig into the gritty realities of faith-based perpetrator intervention. Together, they unpack:

- Why traditional couples counseling fails in abuse cases
- What the Men of Peace program teaches about accountability and repentance
- How coercive control distorts a person’s view of love, intimacy, and authority
- Why emotional abuse is often just the beginning—and how to detect sexual coercion
- How pastors can avoid colluding with abusers and instead walk in truth and justice
- The vital need for multidisciplinary care teams to support both survivors and perpetrators

Whether you’re a survivor, a ministry leader, or a clinician, this conversation will challenge and equip you with biblical insight, clinical depth, and gospel hope.

💡 Listen in as we call abusers to repentance and the church to courage.

🔗 Find Chris at chrismoles.org, menofpeace.org

📘 Mentioned Resources: 
The Heart of Domestic Abuse - https://amzn.to/43g0BDq
Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse - https://amzn.to/4jXYOd7
When Home Hurts - https://amzn.to/3YP3tpq

🛑 Trigger Warning: This episode contains candid discussion of abuse, sexual coercion, and spiritual harm.

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