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And The Church Said...Advent: What Does It Mean to Be A Witness - LoveOn this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses what does it mean for the church to be a witness for Love during the season of Advent 2023. Today marks the fourth and final week of Advent as we focus our hearts and minds on the birth of our Savior and on His Second Coming. Dr. Gadson looks at John 3:16 to set our focus on how Love is modeled for us. As we continue to focus on the person of Jesus, the reason for the season, we look at His life to understand how to be a witness for Lo...2023-12-2408 minAnd The Church Said...Advent: What Does it Mean to Be A Witness - JoyOn this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses what does it mean for the church to be a witness of joy during the season of Advent 2023. Today marks the third week of Advent as we focus our hearts and minds on the birth of our Savior and on His Second Coming. The difficult and dark circumstances across the world that we are enduring in this present day can certainly discourage or depress any feelings of joy. Dr. Gadson looks at Luke 2:10-11 & Luke 24:52 and understands the word joy that appears in these verses mean a “calm delight” in the...2023-12-1915 minAnd The Church Said...Advent - What Does It Mean To Be A Witness - PeaceOn this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses what does it mean for the church to be a witness concerning peace during the season of Advent 2023. Today marks the second week of Advent as we focus our hearts and minds on the birth of our Savior and on His Second Coming. The difficult and dark circumstances that we are enduring in this present day can certainly disrupt our peace. Or impede our experience of peace and with the Prince of Peace. How do we come to know and experience Jesus as the Prince of Peace in the righ...2023-12-1125 minAnd The Church Said...Advent - What Does it Mean to be a Witness HopeThis episode mentions the word suicide as an excerpt is read from a chapter about finding Hope in dark places. On this episode, Dr. Gadson discusses what does it mean for the church to witness Hope during the season of Advent 2023. Advent begins today as we focus our hearts and minds on the birth of our Savior and on His Second Coming. There are difficult and dark circumstances that we are enduring in this present day. Much like those who heard the prophets of old, we await not the birth, but now the return of Jes...2023-12-0419 minAnd The Church Said...Is It Thanks or Is It Theft?Members, Visitors, and Friends! Happy Thanksgiving 2023! We want to acknowledge that we understand this day is complicated and very nuanced. People are grateful and spending time in joyous celebrations and gathering with friends and family. And also, the same people and others are feeling the weight and heaviness of many circumstances, currently and historically. On this episode, Dr. Gadson looks at Malachi 3:8-9 and asks one question that was given to her by the Holy Spirit. Is it thanks or is it theft? Tune in to this episode as she compels us to pau...2023-11-2407 minAnd The Church Said...The Church as A Refuge for Perpetrators of Psychological AbuseOn this episode, Dr. Gadson further discusses what does it mean for the church to be a refuge and how it applies to disciple perpetrators of abuse. Dr. Gadson shares her insights and thoughts from years of working in and with churches to consider how to navigate the very delicate task of discipling those who have inflicted psychological abuse on others. She admonishes the church to equip members for this specific task and to understand when to refer to a professional licensed clinician. Tune in to this episode as Dr. Gadson looks to Jesus and Hi...2023-11-1334 minAnd The Church Said...Talking Forgiveness with Victims of Psychological AbuseOn this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to discuss what does it mean for the church to be a refuge and witness to those who are victims of psychological abuse. Dr. Gadson shares about a conversation among graduate students who wondered what to do when individuals who are victims of abuse are rushed to forgiveness by members of the Church. Sometimes victims receive subtle suggestions (and most times not so subtlety), that forgiveness is the “way” to go. Dr. Gadson reviews the thoughts that inform why we should wait on the Holy Spirit to guide us with w...2023-11-0532 minAnd The Church Said...What Does This Mean? WaitToday’ we review a previous episode, where Dr. Gadson continues to reflect on Pentecost and what does it mean for us as witnesses for Jesus on behalf of His bridegroom, the Church.She reflected on the mandate to wait found in Luke 24:48-49.Dr. Gadson considers the wisdom found in the command to wait until one is empowered from on high. She imagines how this command can guide the members of the church to become equipped BEFORE going out to witness to those who have been hurt by the church, Tune in to...2023-10-3016 minAnd The Church Said...Two White Men and A Black Woman on Knowing, Being Known, and Trusting with Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley - Part 3Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley join the podcast today for part three of the discussion on knowing, being known, and trusting. Both Dr. Hoard and Dr. Shirley are associate professors of counseling psychology at The Seattle School. Today, they continue to delve into conversation with Dr. Gadson on building relationships across differences, discussing collective shame, and identifying perpetrator trauma. Tune in to part three as Drs. Gadson, Hoard, and Shirley reflect on what’s next as well as their emotional processes regarding these intimate conversations.Information for Dr. Paul Hoard:...2023-10-2228 minAnd The Church Said...Two White Men and A Black Woman on Knowing, Being Known, and Trusting with Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley - Part 2Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley join the podcast today for part two of the discussion on knowing, being known, and trusting. Both Dr. Hoard and Dr. Shirley are associate professors of counseling psychology at The Seattle School. Today, they continue to delve into conversation with Dr. Gadson on building relationships across differences, discussing collective shame, and identifying perpetrator trauma. Tune in to part two of this episode as these three reflect on their lived and shared experiences as they have leaned into the processes of developing trust, knowing, and being known. In...2023-10-1640 minAnd The Church Said...Two White Men and A Black Woman on Knowing, Being Known, and Trusting with Dr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug ShirleyDr. Paul Hoard and Dr. Doug Shirley join the podcast today. Both Dr. Hoard and Dr. Shirley are associate professors of counseling psychology at The Seattle School. Today, they engage conversation with Dr. Gadson on building relationships across differences, discussing collective shame, and identifying perpetrator trauma. Tune in to part one of this episode as these three reflect on their lived and shared experiences as they have leaned into the processes of developing trust, knowing, and being known. Information for Dr. Paul Hoard:https://paulhoard.substack.com...2023-10-0849 minAnd The Church Said...The Church As An Educational Refuge Part 2On this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to discuss the church being a refuge for those who are victims of psychological abuse. Focusing on the facts that Avery Neal reported in her article “Identifying Psychological Abuse”, Dr. Gadson discusses how the church should step into conversations on psychological abuse. Dr. Gadson discusses the cycle of abuse to help individuals determine if these relational dynamics are present in their relationships. Tune in to this episode as we imagine and prepare how to prayerfully be refuges for those who realize their relationship is abusive. What does it mean...2023-09-0518 minAnd The Church Said...The Church As an Educational Refuge from Psychological AbuseOn this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to discuss the church being a refuge for those who are victims of psychological abuse. Focusing on the facts that Avery Neal reported in her article “Identifying Psychological Abuse”, Dr. Gadson discusses how the church should step into conversations on psychological abuse. If the church does not raise awareness on psychological abuse, she could potentially cultivate the environment that allows psychological abuse to thrive. The church can be refuge from psychological abuse by raising awareness, holding discussions in various ministries and all age groups, and training leadership about psychological abuse and ho...2023-08-2822 minAnd The Church Said...What Does This Mean? Defining and Recognizing Psychological AbuseOn this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to discuss "what does it mean" for the Church to be witnesses for Jesus. She further discusses the topic of psychological abuse and how the church can be a refuge for those who are victims of psychological abuse. Did you know that psychological abuse is the most prevalent form of intimate partner abuse? And that half of Americans have experienced emotional abuse by a partner in their lifetime? The Church has an opportunity to witness by being a refuge to those who are constantly plagued with psychological abuse in thei...2023-08-0732 minAnd The Church Said...What Does this Mean? The Church as Refuge from Psychological AbuseOn this episode, Dr. Gadson further reflects on Pentecost and what does it mean for the Church to be witnesses for Jesus. We continue to frame our discussion from Acts 2:12 while considering how does it look for the church to be a refuge, reflecting God as The Refuge found in Psalm 46:1.Specifically, Dr. Gadson addresses how should the church witness to victims of psychological and verbal abuse. She focuses on victims within these abusive relationships and marriages who are at times ill advised by members of the church, or Christians, to remain in these toxic and dangerous s...2023-07-2415 minAnd The Church Said...Church Hurt Interview on Jude 3 Podcast with Lisa FieldsToday’s episode is a replay of a conversation between Dr. Gadson and Lisa Fields on the Jude 3 Podcast. This episode was originally published in 2019. Lisa Fields invited Dr. Gadson to engage in a discussion on Church Hurt. The catalyst for the conversation surrounded comments made by Megan Good about church hurt and the reasons she did not attend church. Tune in to hear our thoughts during that time on church hurt. Lisa Fields is doing a phenomenal job in apologetics through the Jude 3 project and podcast. Such an honor to be invited by her to...2023-07-1750 minAnd The Church Said...A Father’s Love and DisciplineHappy Father’s Day 2023! On this episode, Dr. Gadson reflects on Proverbs 3:12. She elaborates on how God our Father loves us and disciplines us. In this verse, we see God’s love is compared to the love of a father who disciplines and delights in his children. This episode is to encourage the fathers who are doing the unmovable, persistent, and unwavering work of holding the line loving the children and disciplining them at the same time, even when they hear the difficult words “you don’t love me”. Tune in and imagine how God uses...2023-06-1914 minAnd The Church Said...What Does This Mean? WaitOn this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to reflect on Pentecost and what does it mean for us as witnesses for Jesus on behalf of His bridegroom, the Church.Today, she reflects on the mandate to wait found in Luke 24:48-49.Dr. Gadson considers the wisdom found in the command to wait until one is empowered from on high. She imagines how this command can guide the members of the church to become equipped BEFORE going out to witness to those who have been hurt by the church, Tune in to this epis...2023-06-1216 minAnd The Church Said...What Does This Mean? Pentecost and the ChurchOn this episode, Dr. Gadson reflects on Pentecost 2023. She looks at Acts 2;12, 38 and ponders the question “what does this mean” for us in 2023. Today’s focus looks at the church and the complicated relationship so many hold with the church. Dr. Gadson asks us to ponder the question “what does this mean” in today’s climate concerning the church. She discusses how might we be witnesses during this day and time when we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the day of much church hurt, how can we look at the Pentecost with a renewed perspec...2023-06-0514 minAnd The Church Said...As A Mother ComfortsHappy Mother’s Day 2023! Today’s episode is a replay of Dr. Gadson’s 2022 Mother’s Day episode. Heartaches abound today when there are so many various circumstances that wretch the hearts of mothers and those who desire to be mothers. Tune in to this episode to reflect on how God the Comforter mothers all of us. Information for Dr. Gadson https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/Link to order “Finding Hope in A Dark Place”:https://lexhampress.com/search?query=Finding%20Hope%20...2023-05-1416 minAnd The Church Said...Relational Insights with the Rich Young RulerOn this episode, Dr. Gadson continues to discuss the passage found in Mark 10:21-22 about the rich young ruler. Today’s focus will be on the relational insights that emerge from this passage. Dr. Gadson establishes that the relationship between Jesus and the rich young ruler is established in love. Jesus looks at the young rich ruler in love and makes a difficult request of him. She reiterates how culture has confounded love to mean only good feelings and pleasantries. And if anyone, including Jesus, makes a hard ask of us, it means we are not l...2023-05-0120 min