))
S3 Ep 79: Confronting Crisis and Abuse
Manage episode 376776925 series 3403811
Content provided by Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Have you ever found yourself at the crux of judgment and compassion within the faith-based community? Join me as we sit down with licensed professional counselor, Kari LaFave, who illuminates the intricacies of handling crisis situations, particularly divorce, within religious spaces. Kari skillfully dissects the unique hurdles her faith-based clients face, highlighting the judgment and shame that often cast a dark cloud over these individuals. Together, we challenge traditional perspectives on biblical marriage, examining the potential for reconciliation and recognizing the harsh reality when it's just not feasible.
Listen as we discuss how to hold abusers accountable while shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked trauma victims endure and the manipulative tactics their abusers employ. What does it mean to extend grace to an offending party, and how does this play out when reintegrating an offender back into a position of leadership? This is a pertinent question we grapple with, acknowledging the complexities at play.
Finally, we venture into the shadowy realm of narcissistic abuse, and the unseen damage it inflicts. It's a complex web, often hidden behind a façade of respectability. Kari stresses the importance of professional help to understand and navigate these toxic dynamics. As we come full circle, we underscore the critical matter of self-care for those in ministry leadership. I open up about my personal journey stepping back from pastoral ministry to focus on sustaining other ministry leaders. Join us for this candid exploration into faith-based leadership, crisis management, and the pursuit of sustainable ministry.
This is a GUILT-FREE zone! So here's your friendly nudge about self-care and its importance for the sake of your family, friends, and those you serve in ministry.
Get your FREE Burnout Questionnaire to help you assess whether you are dealing with just general tiredness or something MORE. CLICK HERE FOR THE BURNOUT QUESTIONNAIRE.
I love scouring around to find great content to share, and am always interested in feedback, if you are or know of someone willing to share their Back from Burnout story so we can all learn together, then CLICK HERE to email me.
And, if this is a reminder you wish to opt out of, that's fine too.
Blessings on your journey!
Margie
🦀 🦀 🦀
Find regular support on my Facebook group by clicking HERE.
Connect with me about COACHING and Workshops on self-care HERE.
Chapters
1. S3 Ep 79: Confronting Crisis and Abuse (00:00:00)
2. Sustainability in Faith-Based Leadership (00:00:01)
3. Navigating Abuse and Holding Abusers Accountable (00:14:11)
4. Abuse, Narcissism, and Seeking Help (00:20:51)
5. Sponsorship and Sustainable Ministry (00:34:25)
147 episodes
Share
