Podcast Episodes

Co-Parenting with an Emotionally Abusive Man [23]

Episode 23

Dealing with an emotionally abusive spouse is hard enough, but what if you share children? How does their abuse affect the kids, and what can you do …

6 years, 11 months ago

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But Maybe God Will Do a Miracle and Change My Husband! [22]

Episode 22

In episode 22 Natalie and Rachel answer four questions from listeners:

1. Why do I still keep hoping my abusive spouse will change?
2. Are there book …

6 years, 11 months ago

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Why the Church is Often the Most Dangerous Place for an Domestic Abuse Survivor to Get Help [21]

Episode 21

The church is sometimes the most dangerous place for a woman to go for help when she is in an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage. Here's wh…

6 years, 11 months ago

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The Difference Between a Normal Marriage and an Emotionally Abusive Marriage [20]

Episode 20

In this episode, Rachel and Natalie compare and contrast their former marriages to emotionally abusive partners and their current relationships with …

7 years ago

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Is Self-Care Selfish, or is it a Sacred Duty? [19]

Episode 19

What exactly is self-care, and why is it important? Is self-care selfish, as so many Christians seem to think? In this episode, Natalie talks with Sa…

7 years ago

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When Your Older Kids Side with Their Abusive Father [18]

Episode 18

In today's episode, Rachel and Natalie answer three questions from listeners. How do I forgive my abuser? How do I deal with the emotional pain of lo…

7 years ago

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Is it Your Christian Duty to Surrender to Emotional Abuse in Your Marriage? [17]

Episode 17

Can a Christian woman in an abusive relationship take action against the abuse? Or is it her duty before God to surrender to it? These are the questi…

7 years ago

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I Can't Be Perfect Enough for My Husband [16]

Episode 16

Have you felt weighed down by impossible, always-changing standards of perfection, depending on who you're dealing with? Rachel and Natalie discuss t…

7 years, 1 month ago

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During Separation, How Do I Cope With an Overwhelming Workload and No Support? [15]

Episode 15

When you separate from an abusive partner, you find the peace that comes from not being in close proximity with emotional/spiritual abuse. However, a…

7 years, 1 month ago

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Christian Women, You Don't Need Permission to Make Your Own Decisions [14]

Episode 14

Learning how to make decisions for your life is difficult if you've always let everyone else decide for you. Today we talk about four important truth…

7 years, 1 month ago

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