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MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 456: Diane Langberg on Making Churches SafeOn today’s program we have internationally recognized psychologies and trauma scholar Diane Langberg. She has come face to face with the trauma of sexual abuse, trafficking, domestic violence, and rape – and its cover up. And she has encountered all of them within the Christian community and the church.
In her book When the Church Harms God’s People, Langberg diagnoses how Christian communities often choose to protect their institutions rather than the victims of harm, and she discusses what we can do about it.
Diane Langberg has a Ph.D from Temple University, and she has chaired the advisory board...2025-04-1626 min
Untangled FaithBuilding Safe Sanctuaries. Guest: Dr. Diane LangbergDr. Diane Langberg joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to discuss her insights on abuse within the church and her latest book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com In this episode, we: Explore the evolution of understanding abuse and trauma over the past five decades with Dr. Langberg. Discuss the misconceptions surrounding abuse and domestic violence within Christian communities. Examine the bravery required for victims to speak up and how church leaders should respond to disclosures of a...2025-04-0142 min
Broken to Beloved Podcast043: Finding Hope and Healing in our Scars with Diane LangbergHow can the Church transform from a place of harm to a sanctuary of healing and truth? How do we learn to recognize the wolves among the sheep when it's hard to tell the difference? How can anyone hold on to faith and find hope after witnessing so much trauma?From recognizing a real-life parable of an observing how a body that does not follow its head is very sick, to systems that preserve themselves instead of obeying Christ, Dr. Langberg addresses these questions and much more. We also get into the complexities of forgiveness and repentance...2025-03-2552 min
Relationship Truth: UnfilteredPower, Abuse, and the Church: Exposing the Truth with Dr. Diane LangbergWhen the Church Harms Instead of Heals: A Conversation with Dr. Diane Langberg
Does the church always protect the vulnerable? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Too often, church leaders and institutions protect their own reputation, power, and influence instead of the wounded and abused. This episode is a crucial conversation with world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Diane Langberg, who has spent over five decades counseling survivors of abuse and working to bring truth and light into the darkest places within the church.
In this episode, Leslie Vernick and Dr. Langberg discuss how churches can—and must—do b...2025-03-0334 min
Preacher Boys PodcastPsychologist Dr. Diane Langberg on Creating Safer ChurchesIn this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist with over 50 years of experience, to discuss her new book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Dr. Langberg shares her insights on trauma, abuse within faith communities, and the importance of prioritizing individual well-being over institutional success. Drawing from her extensive experience, she offers practical advice for pastors, ministry leaders, and individuals seeking to create safer and healthier church environments.✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you o...2025-03-021h 00Preacher Boys PodcastPsychologist Dr. Diane Langberg on Creating Safer ChurchesIn this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist with over 50 years of experience, to discuss her new book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Dr. Langberg shares her insights on trauma, abuse within faith communities, and the importance of prioritizing individual well-being over institutional success. Drawing from her extensive experience, she offers practical advice for pastors, ministry leaders, and individuals seeking to create safer and healthier church environments.✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you o...2025-03-021h 00
Craft & CharacterThe Role of the Pastor with Diane LangbergIn this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews Diane Langberg about how a pastor must pursue truth, care for the wounded, point people to Jesus above themselves, and to resist abuse at all costs.For 50 plus years, Langberg has been a leader in the unfortunate field of church abuse and trauma. An incredibly wise guide who deeply loves the church so much that she continues to call out the best for what it can be in our world today.BIODiane Langberg is globally recognized for her 50 years of clinical work with t...2025-01-1454 min
The Russell Moore ShowHarm, Trauma, and Church AbuseContent warning: This episode discusses sexual, spiritual, and domestic abuse.Should discussions of the church harming people be kept in-house so the world doesn’t hear about it? No, says Diane Langberg, and there’s a simple reason why: “That would be quite unlike Jesus Christ.”Listen in as Langberg, an international speaker, psychologist, and author on trauma care, joins Moore to discuss her new book, When the Church Harms God’s People. Their conversation covers abuse in institutions and considers why it is different when those institutions are churches. They talk about the importance of churche...2025-01-0855 min
Shifting CultureEp. 244 Diane Langberg - When the Church Harms God's PeopleIt’s a privilege to be in conversation with Diane Langberg today, a psychologist who has spent over 50 years working with victims of abuse, particularly within the church. Langberg has seen firsthand the devastating impact when the very institutions meant to protect and nurture God's people end up harming them instead. Diane believes that the solution lies not in better policies or procedures, but in a deeper reorientation towards Christ-likeness - a radical commitment to love, truth, and obedience that must permeate every corner of the church. She argues that too often, we've made the institution, the building, the re...2024-11-2254 min
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Womenepisode 185: Interview with Diane LanbergDiane Langberg (Ph.D., Temple University) is an internationally recognized psychologist with more than 50 years of experience. Langberg is the author of seven books, including Redeeming Power. Her books have been translated into 10 languages. We will be talking to her today about her latest book, When the Church Harms God’s People: Becoming Faith Communities that Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded (Brazos). Short Bio: Colleen Ramser, M.A., is an EMDR-certified licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma - particularly on issues of spiritual abuse and domestic abuse. She is a speaker and write...2024-11-1848 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryWolves, Sheep & Shepherds: How Churches Can Cultivate Healthy Leadership - Diane Langberg - 135 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeAs pastors and ministry leaders, how can we ensure that we do not slip into unhealthy patterns that cause harm to the people we serve? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Diane Langberg. Diane is an internationally recognized psychologist with over 50 years of experience. She co-founded the Global Trauma Recovery Institute and served as the Chair of the Advisory Board of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She's written a number of books, including her latest, entitled When The Church Harms God's People. Together, Diane and Jason look at some of...2024-11-1230 min
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookWhen the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded Audiobook by Diane LangbergListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 805466
Title: When the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded
Author: Diane Langberg
Narrator: Andrea Emmes
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-24
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg has come face to face with the crushing trauma of sexual abuse, trafficking, domestic abuse, and rape—and its cover-up.
Even more tragic, she has encountered it all within Christian communities and the church.
As a highly respected trauma scholar an...2024-11-126h 00
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhen the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded by Diane LangbergPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805466 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded Author: Diane Langberg Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 12, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg has come face to face with the crushing trauma of sexual abuse, trafficking, domestic abuse, and rape—and its cover-up. Even more tragic, she has encountered it all within Christian communities and the church. As a highly respected trauma scholar and psychologist working in the Un...2024-11-1205 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhen the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded by Diane LangbergPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805466to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded
Author: Diane Langberg
Narrator: Andrea Emmes
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 39 minutes
Release date: November 12, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg has come face to face with the crushing trauma of sexual abuse, trafficking, domestic abuse, and rape—and its cover-up. Even more tragic, she has encountered it all within Christian communities and the church. As a highly respected trauma scholar and psychologist working in the United St...2024-11-124h 39
Rene Chavez[PDF EPUB] Download Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores By Diane Langberg (Author) Full Epishttps://yuandipro.firebaseapp.com/?GASS=1942572026 . Click This Link To Access Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores by Diane Langberg (Author) BookSupports all formats, Such as: EPUB, PDF , AZW3, MOBI, IBA, & RTFBook Title: Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ RestoresBook Author: Diane Langberg (Author) Book Rating: 9+ ratings2024-10-1500 min
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenEpisode 170: Greatest Hits - Interview with Diane LanebergThis originally aired on February 11, 2021 Eric and Elyse talk with internationally recognized psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg about her life, her career in trauma care, and her latest book Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church.2024-08-0546 min
THINQ Media PodcastTrauma as a Place of Service: Dr. Diane Langberg | Episode 290What is the best way to navigate traumatic events? In this week's episode, Dr. Diane Langberg, a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise includes 50 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy, gives a gripping perspective in her talk “Trauma as a Place of Service.” Join us as she presents the idea that trauma is a significant mission field for Christ-followers, and she encourages us to reconsider our perspectives. Resources: Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com....2024-07-2324 min
NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MDThe Evolution of Trauma with Dr. Diane LangbergIn this episode of NeuroFaith, Dr. Curt Thompson interviews Dr. Diane Langberg, a renowned clinical psychologist with over 50 years of experience, particularly in the fields of trauma and abuse. Dr. Langberg discusses her journey into the field, beginning at a time when trauma was not yet a recognized area of study. She shares her experiences with early clients, including a college student who disclosed childhood sexual abuse and Vietnam veterans exhibiting similar trauma symptoms. Dr. Langberg highlights the challenges and misconceptions about trauma within both the clinical and faith communities. She underscores the importance of listening to...2024-07-1740 min
9natree[Review] Suffering and the Heart of God (Diane Langberg) SummarizedSuffering and the Heart of God (Diane Langberg) Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015EVC6QA?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B015EVC6QA/ #traumaandhealing #Christiancounseling #Christ'scompassion #churchroleintrauma #caregivers'guide #spiritualrestoration #traumarecovery #SufferingandtheHeartofGod These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, The Nature of Trauma and Its Impact, Trauma, as explored by Diane Langberg, is a deeply disturbing experience that shatters the individual's sense of security and well-being, leading to profound feelings of helplessness and vulnerability. This section delves into the psychological and spiritual effects of trauma, emphasizing...2024-05-0105 min
Holy Curiosity with Kat ArmstrongShechem Part 2: The Bible and Abuse with Dr. Diane LangbergKat Armstrong interviews Dr. Diane Langberg, a renowned psychologist and trauma expert, shedding light on the challenges of addressing abuse in the Scriptures. Dr. Langberg has sat with, and counseled, countless victims of trauma, violence, rape, and war. She’s studied people groups who’ve been crushed, oppressed and enslaved. She’s explored the sewer system of suffering and written to tell of it. And she doesn’t back down or hold back. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Diane doesn’t worry about hurting the Church’s image because God doesn’t need us to protect his...2024-02-0239 min
Being HumanDiane LangbergMany parts of the church are sick because so often it does not follow its Lord. How do we come to terms with abuse and misuse of power within the body of Christ?
In this episode, Jo and Peter are joined by Dr Diane Langberg for a timely conversation on power, balancing justice and forgiveness, and honouring the stories of the oppressed.
Dr Langberg is globally recognised for her 52 years of clinical work with trauma victims from war-survivors to church leaders. She has trained caregivers on six continents in responding to trauma and to the...2023-09-2836 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsRedeeming Power with Diane LangbergRedeeming Power with Diane LangbergPsychologist and author Dr. Diane Langberg joins our podcast to discuss the themes in her book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Dr. Langberg who has been working with survivors of trauma and abuse, clergy, and caregivers for almost 50 years, desires to increase awareness and understanding of power and its abuse so those who have been abandoned by broken systems of power can be defended and protected.Defending dysfunctional and abusive systems"When we think about a system of any kind, whether it's...2023-03-2129 min
The Cultured Chameleon23: Discussing Church Hurt and How to RespondEugene and Lukas discuss the topic of church hurt in this podcast episode. Eugene and Lukas think about some of the specific themes of church hurt such as, spiritual, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse in the church. Understanding the complexity of this topic and talking about different ways of recognizing how one can spot certain aspects of church hurt. They discuss the idea of church hurt as it relates to one's attachment to God and understanding the difference between people who hurt others in the church, and God's true and good purpose for the church.
Eugene and L...2023-02-2859 min
And The Church Said...Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church with Dr. Diane LangbergDr. Diane Langberg, Christian psychologist, international speaker, and author joins the podcast today. Dr. Langberg embodies and exemplifies what we do and why.Dr. Langberg is an expert in the areas of trauma, abuse, church, power, and Christendom. She discusses how the church has a long way to go in dealing with abuse and trauma in the church. Dr. Langberg discusses how churches and leaders are seduced and deceived by power. She further elaborates on how this deception ultimately leads to the church creating victims. Tune in to hear Dr. Langberg discuss how we need...2023-02-0545 min
A World of DifferenceBest of 2022: Dr. Wade Mullen on Spiritual Abuse, Red Flags to Spot in How Churches Respond to an Image Threatening Event and What Silent Bystanders Say to SurvivorsDr. Wade Mullen is the author of Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse – and Freeing Yourself From Its Power.Dr. Mullen is a world renowned expert on abuse in the church. He served ten years in pastoral ministry and then five years as a seminary M.Div. program director and assistant professor before transitioning to full-time research and writing, consulting, speaking, and advocacy. Wade earned a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and completed a dissertation titled “Impression Management Strategies Used by Evangelical Organizations in the Wake of an Image-threatening Event.” You can get that diss...2023-01-181h 12
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryPastors & Power: How to Avoid Unhealthy Leadership - Diane Langberg - Top of 2022 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeTop of 2022 // Our #2 Most Engaged Episode of 2022Most pastors do not enter the ministry with the intention of misusing their power and authority, and yet instances of abuse occur. In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by internationally recognized psychologist and counselor, Dr. Diane Langberg, as they discuss some of the unrecognized trappings of power and how to develop a healthy understanding of ministry leadership.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more at http://PastorServe.org...2022-12-2739 min