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Untangled FaithWhat You Don't Know About Domestic Violence. Guest: Neil SchoriThis episode contains content that may be difficult for those who have experienced violence or who are sensitive to mentions of abuse or intimate partner violence. Please take care when listening. In 2007, Pastor Neil Schori sat down with a woman who had come to him for marriage counseling. You probably recognize her name: Stacy Peterson. Not long after that conversation, Stacy when missing and still has not been found. Her husband, Drew Peterson, is serving time in prison for being convicted of murdering his previous wife. Pastor Neil joins the Untangled...
2025-10-0752 min
Hey Tabi!If We’re "Doers of the Word’"… Why is the Church Still Failing VictimsWhat does it really mean to be a "doer of the Word" like it says in the book of James?In this eye-opening episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook sits down with Neil Schori, pastor, father, and Director of Church Partnerships at Called to Peace Ministries, to tackle how being doers of the Word should make churches look. Together, they unpack James 1:22-27 and challenge what it really means to “be doers of the word.” Spoiler: it’s not about ignoring abuse.You’ll hear real talk on:How churches unintentionally side wit...
2025-07-2137 min
Untangled Faith122: Revisiting His Needs, Her Needs with Melissa J. HoganListener note: The content in this episode may not be suitable for young children. Also, please be aware that there is discussion of abuse in this episode. Please take care when listening. Melissa J. Hogan, joins Amy Fritz to revisit the 1986 marriage book His Needs, Needs by Dr. Willard Harley. Does it hold up? Did it ever hold up? What happens when a spouse who is struggling in their marriage and hoping for a way to save it picks up this book? Melissa's substack: Res Ipsa launches on January 3, 2025. - by...
2024-12-0356 min
The Edge Church AuroraThe Other Side of Easter (1 Peter 1:13-25)What does it mean to truly live as a Christian beyond just the celebration of Easter? This engaging sermon seeks to answer that question and challenge believers to step into the fullness of their new life in Christ. Through exploring the book of 1 Peter, pastor Neil Schori urges listeners to remember their identity, honor God's holiness, and pour themselves out in love - living beyond the Easter celebration and into the calling of their redeemed identity each day. Examining the Bible, believers are equipped to set their hope firmly in Jesus and perseveringly face life's difficulties empowered by their...
2024-04-2226 min
The Edge Church AuroraFreed from Sin, Saved for Life: The Hope of EasterIn this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Neil Schori explores the significance of Jesus' resurrection and what it means to be saved through faith in Him. He discusses how salvation saves believers from sin and death, and gives them a new identity and life in Christ. Schori emphasizes that Christians are saved not just for heaven, but to experience redemption and to do good works that demonstrate God's change in them. The overarching theme is that true salvation transforms who we are at our core and empowers us to live distinctly for God and share the gospel with others.
2024-04-0127 minThe Edge Church AuroraPalm Sunday and the Promise of Malachi (Malachi 4:4-6)Pastor Neil Schori explores how the book of Malachi bridges the gap between the Old and New Testament, and prophetically previews Palm Sunday.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2024-03-2524 min
The Edge Church AuroraHow Have We Robbed You? (Malachi 3:6-12)Neil Schori continues our walk through the book of Malachi. How does the Lord respond when His people ask, how have we robbed you?
This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2024-03-1132 min
The Edge Church AuroraHow Have We Dishonored You (Malachi 1:6-2:9)Pastor Neil Schori dives into the book of Malachi. How does the Lord respond when His people ask, how have you dishonored you?
This message was broadcast on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2024-02-1928 min
The Edge Church AuroraPrayer | The heart of God for the nationsPastor Neil Schori shares about God's heart for His people, across the world.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2024-02-0522 min
Stop Suffering In SilenceHer Husband Did It Welcome to Stop, SIS - a nonprofit dedicated to educating on trauma and trafficking as well as empowering those on the healing journey.In this episode, we talk with Neil Schori, the pastor of Stacy & Drew Peterson, about testifying against Drew and what Neil has been doing since then to help other survivors. An online resource to Document Abuse: https://documenttheabuse.com/Moving Out, Moving On Book by Susan Murphy-Milano: https://a.co/d/7HL...
2023-12-251h 10
The Edge Church AuroraEmpowered by the Spirit to testifyDiscover the profound message in "Empowered by the Spirit to Testify," a captivating sermon by Pastor Neil Schori based on Acts 3:11-26. In this thought-provoking message, we are reminded not to chase after miracles alone but to seek a deeper relationship with God, who the miracles point us back to.
Pastor Neil recounts the powerful testimony of Peter and John, who proclaim the life-changing power of Jesus through the miraculous healing of a lame man in Acts 3:1-10. As we journey through this inspiring passage, we gain valuable insights into the true purpose of miracles – to testify to...
2023-07-3121 min
Hope, NevadaDomestic Violence Resource Center with Miriam EsparzaMeet Miriam Esparza, marketing and communications coordinator for the Domestic Violence Resource Center. They provide free services for people experiencing family violence, with a mission to advocate for victims and rebuild safe and hopeful lives.
Learn more about the Domestic Violence Resource Center and get involved at https://domesticviolenceresourcecenter.org/
Additional links from the episode:
-AmeriCorps: https://americorps.gov/
-Domestic Violence & Evangelical Churches podcast w/ Pastor Neil Schori: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/05/10/79-domestic-violence-evangelical-churches-guest-neil-schori/
2023-07-1933 min
Untangled FaithDomestic Violence & Evangelical Churches. Guest: Neil SchoriNeil Schori joins Amy Fritz to talk about how to recognize when someone is in an abusive relationship or you're interacting with an abuser. This is a crucial conversation for pastors and ministry leaders and anyone who cares about being a safe refuge for those who have been harmed. Document The Abuse Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Amy and Neil talked about Signs of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and the importance of supporting affected individuals. The impact of financial control and the norm...
2023-05-1052 min
Relationship Truth: UnfilteredThe Pastor of Murder Victim, Stacy Peterson, Has a Message for Women & Churches
In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, we have a special guest, Neil Schori, a pastor who has dedicated his life to helping victims of abuse find safety and healing in the church.
Pastor Neil Schori shares his personal experience counseling Stacy Peterson. Stacy missing shortly after telling Pastor Neil that her husband had confessed to her that he killed his former wife, Kathleen Savio.
Stacy has never been found. Pastor Neil shares how that tragedy led him to a deeper understanding of the prevalence of abuse in the church.
Pastor Neil discusses the challenges of identifying an...
2023-05-0152 min
The Edge Church AuroraPresence is the GiftPresence is the Gift
Pastor Neil Schori invites us into the Advent Season with message that explores God's plan for his presence in our lives, not only at Christmas but each day of our lives.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, November 27, 2022. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.
2022-11-2824 min
The Edge Church AuroraLazarus- His Story Is Our Story (John 11:1-44)Lazarus- His Story Is Our Story (John 11:1-44)
Easter Sunday is rightfully focused on the resurrection of Christ. While this may be the resurrection we are most familiar with, Jesus was part of another resurrection earlier in his ministry, the resurrection of his dear friend Lazarus. What makes Lazarus so unique? What can we learn from Jesus' reaction to Lazarus' death and resurrection? Pastor Neil Schori explores Lazarus' story in our Easter message.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, April 17, 2022. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please...
2022-04-1839 min
Bare MarriageEpisode 114: Life Hacks to Help Know Which Christian Book are ToxicSend us a textMany of you have asked for a step by step guide to clarify how to gauge whether a book is harmful or helpful. So today, we thought we'd do just that, and help walk everyone through the process we use when critiquing Christian resources we see being used today. We'd also like to thank our guest Neil Schori for joining us today with such a wonderful discussion on how to talk to pastors about the harm found in resources. We can't wait to have him back on the podcast again soon!
2021-09-2359 min
The Edge Church AuroraThe Table- Heart of FellowshipAugust 8, 2021
Pastor Neil Schori shares on the Heart of Fellowship
2021-08-0928 min
The Edge Church AuroraDeveloping Patience & Perseverance Through Suffering (James 5:7-12)James 5:7-12 calls for us to develop patience & perseverance through our suffering. Job provides us with an example of how we can respond to the hard times we will all face in this life. Join Pastor Neil Schori as he provides us with biblical and practical advise for facing and overcoming the hard times in our lives.
This message was broadcast on Sunday, June 20, 2021. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.
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2021-06-2127 min
The Edge Church AuroraOur Own Worst EnemyThe Intersection of Faith & Life: Our Own Worst Enemy
It wasn't my fault, the devil made me do it. How easy is it to blame others when deep down we know we're sabotaging ourselves? Pastor Neil Schori shares from James Chapter 4 in this week's message, Our Own Worst Enemy.
2021-06-0629 minThe Edge Church AuroraCostly WordsThe Intersection of Faith & Life: Costly Words
What happens to our witness and our faith when the language we use doesn't mirror the hope we proclaim? Pastor Neil Schori shares this week's message on the power of our words..
2021-06-0423 min
Held and Healed with Heather ElizabethMeet Neil Schori (Pastor/Advocate/Coach)Neil Schori is a pastor and a survivor advocate. His life was radically changed after he walked with a couple through a harrowing situation. He has grown in his understanding of domestic violence and is available to help coach survivors. Learn more about the Drew Peterson case here: https://youtu.be/74Eb1xqaiAg Neil’s website/info on his coaching business: https://m.facebook.com/SchoriCoaching/ More about Document the Abuse (created by Susan): https://documenttheabuse.com/ My website: heatherelizabeth.org Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/
2021-05-2140 min
The Edge Church AuroraAn Introduction to JamesThe Intersection of Faith & Life: An Introduction to James
Pastor Neil Schori kicks off our new sermon series with an introduction to the book of James.
2021-04-1421 min
Good Morning AuroraTuesday | 4/13/2021 | Live Aurora News w/ Special Guest Norma Peterson (Document The Abuse)It was awesome to be joined on the show by our friend Norman Peterson of Document The Abuse to speak about her upcoming online event this evening. The panel of experts will include Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, Pastor Neil Schori & former Massachusetts State victims advocate Michelle Cruz. This presentation is being hosted by University of St. Francis in Joliet and is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois has partnered with many local...
2021-04-141h 09
The Edge Church AuroraCelebrationThe Blueprint: Celebration
Pastor Neil Schori wraps up our series, "The Blueprint," with a final message on celebration.
2021-04-0118 min
The Edge Church AuroraMission of GodThe Blueprint: Mission of God
Pastor Neil Schori brings us a message about the mission of God.
2021-03-1818 min
The Edge Church AuroraGenerosity That Looks Like JesusThe Blueprint: Generosity That Looks Like Jesus
Pastor Neil Schori walks through The Parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate how we can adopt Jesus' generosity.
2021-03-0323 min
The Edge Church AuroraService Redefines GreatnessThe Blueprint: Service Redefines Greatness
Pastor Neil Schori takes us deeper into our current series with a message on the importance of service.
2021-02-1027 min
The Edge Church AuroraStudy That RenewsPastor Neil Schori shares a message on the importance of incorporating scripture into our daily lives.
2021-01-2723 min
The Edge Church AuroraWorthy: Wise Men's StoryPastor Neil Schori shares this week's message — Worthy: Wise Men's Story
2020-12-2121 min
The Edge Church AuroraMagnified: Mary's StoryMagnified: Mary's Story
Pastor Neil Schori shares Mary's Story in our Thy Kingdom Come series.
2020-12-0929 min
The Edge Church AuroraBlessed are the PersecutedPastor Neil Schori wraps up our Beatitudes series with Blessed are the Persecuted.
2020-11-2722 min
The Edge Church AuroraBlessed are the HungryWhat does it mean to be hungry and thirsty for righteousness in the eyes of God? Listen in as Neil Schori shares.
2020-10-2921 min
The Edge Church AuroraThe Parable of the Ten VirginsListen in as Neil Schori shares on The Parable of the Ten Virgins, a part of our summer series — The Parables.
2020-09-1621 min
The Edge Church AuroraThe Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the PearlListen in to The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl expanded upon by one of our pastors, Neil Schori.
2020-08-0518 min
The Edge Church AuroraThe Parable of the SowerListen in as Neil Schori tells the Parable of the Sower and how that message resonates with us in today's world.
2020-07-1616 min