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Episode 4: Unspoken Soul Wounds
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As we start on this journey, I'd like to echo the words of Elie Weisel: "Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." With this episode, we're raising our voices against an oppressor that often goes unnoticed - spiritual abuse. Through personal experiences, insights from experts, and stories of those who've survived, we'll navigate this often misunderstood, but deeply consequential issue. Specifically, we'll examine how the Christian community, the very sanctuary that should foster love and acceptance, can inadvertently become a breeding ground for such abuse.
In the second half, we bring a ray of hope to those who've been victimized, shedding light on the healing process. The existence of spiritual abuse, much like a bone bruise, might be discernible to only the one who experiences the pain. However, acknowledging the pain is the first step towards healing. Drawing parallels to medical wound debriefment, we'll understand the importance of exposing the injury. We'll disentangle the fear of harming reputations or the church's image, emphasizing that the highest service we can offer to God's kingdom is to ensure it's a safe space for all. Let's journey together in this episode as we work towards glorifying God, strengthening the church, and promoting healing for victims of spiritual abuse.
"Be Human, Be Kind, Be Both."
Chapters
1. Episode 4: Unspoken Soul Wounds (00:00:00)
2. Unveiling Spiritual Abuse (00:00:03)
3. Healing From Spiritual Abuse (00:10:45)
4. Spiritual Abuse and Its Effects (00:18:25)
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