Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 2: Seeking Church Support | Kathy’s Story Ep. 609

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Today in Part 2 of Kathy’s story, Kathy shares the ways she sought support from the church when she realized her marriage was in trouble, the responses she received, and the effects that had on her marriage. In this episode Kathy shares why it’s not possible for the abused spouse to end the abuse, and the difference between biblical versus unbiblical advice about abuse.

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

• Interventions the church put in place, and why they were not successful

• The wake up moment that turned things around for Kathy

• What is an appropriate response to spousal abuse?

• The red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

• Red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical

• They won’t call out that abuse is abuse

• They will not call the abuse sin

• The safety of the abused spouse is not top priority

• There is no call for repentance

• They advise you to stay, regardless

• Blaming the abused for the abuse

QUOTES

• “There is one person responsible for abuse: It is the abuser.” - Kathy McAtee Young

• “The Bible definitely commands forgiveness. It does not command reconciliation.” - Kathy McAtee Young

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline : [phone] https://www.thehotline.org/

• Visit Kathy’s website to learn about the helpful resources and services she offers

• Kathy can also be reached for coaching on Instagram

• This previous episode explains a Biblical perspective on abuse

• Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541