In light of all the recent coverage of abuses in churches and pastors advising women to stay in abusive relationships, we wanted to devote an entire episode to passages that have often been used against victims in the Church. It is all too common for women to have the Bible quoted to them about why they should stay in unhealthy relationships or why their abuse is being covered up. We believe this is a severe injustice and misuse of scripture. Today we’ll be digging into some of these passages and trying to uncover their real intent for women and families.
This will touch on heavy topics but without graphic detail, so we’re offering a moderate trigger warning for the emotions that could come up in response to these topics. Also some words used regarding marriage relationships might not be suitable for young listeners. We hope you’ll ultimately find affirmation and healing from God’s Word, but make sure to pay attention to yourself and what you need as you dig in with us.
Read along with us:
1 Cor. 7:1-7, 15-16
Further resources:
No Place for Abuse: Biblical Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence
by Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark
Healing the Hurting: Giving Hope and Help to Abused Women
by Catherine Clark Kroeger and James R. Beck
The IVP Women's Bible Commentary
by Catherine Clark Kroeger and Mary J. Evans
The Allender Center resources on spiritual abuse
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