Podcast Episodes

The Holidays Make Separation and Divorce Even Worse [44]

Episode 44

The holidays have a way of making abusive relationships, separation, and divorce even worse. Families get split, take sides, and cause more hurt and …

6 years, 3 months ago

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When Your Husband and Pastor Demand Reconciliation and Forgiveness [43]

Episode 43

Abusive people almost always demand reconciliation with their victims. Why is that? What is their motivation? And do victims owe their abusers trust …

6 years, 3 months ago

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How Do I Find a Good Man and a Good Church? [42]

Episode 42

Six Christian abuse advocates including Julie Anne (Spiritual Sounding Board), Sarah McDugal (Women in Leadership Development) and Natalie Hoffman (F…

6 years, 3 months ago

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The Intersection Between Abuse and Pornography [41]

Episode 41

Natalie interviews author, counselor, and speaker Andrew Bauman on the intersection of pornography and abuse.

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Calling the Church to Compassion [40]

Episode 40

Natalie interviews the founder of Give Her Wings, Megan Owen, about how the church can help victims instead of re-victimizing them.

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6 years, 4 months ago

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I Can't Stop Hoping He Will Change His Abusive Behavior [39]

Episode 39

Rachel and Natalie answer a listener's question about trauma bonding - or why you may feel an addictive bond to your abusive partner in spite of his …

6 years, 4 months ago

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BONUS: Caring Well Conference Commentary

Episode 39

In this bonus episode, Natalie and Daphne, a survivor and attorney, discuss the ERLC (Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission) 2019 Caring Well confe…

6 years, 4 months ago

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When You Are Betrayed by Your Church, Family, and Friends [38]

Episode 38

In this interview with public speaker and coach, Patrick Doyle, we talk about how to cope with the traumatic betrayal that occurs when women of faith…

6 years, 5 months ago

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Help! I'm Starved for Affection! [37]

Episode 37

We were created for love and connection, but abuse cuts off our supply to these necessary components to a healthy life. Natalie interviews ARMS execu…

6 years, 5 months ago

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Why is My Husband So Mean to Me? [36]

Episode 36

Conflict is part of every relationship. So how do you know the conflict you're experiencing is destructive? Rachel and Natalie talk about identifying…

6 years, 5 months ago

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