171. More than a 'Moral Failure': Calling Spiritual Abuse What it is & Finding the Real Jesus in the Aftermath with Natalie Runion
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If you’ve experienced church hurt or spiritual abuse, it has probably caused you to question what you've believed about God and your relationship to Him. Natalie Runion speaks on the necessity of wandering after experiencing harm, and how disentangling our faith from human rules & constructs helps us discover who Jesus really is. Michelle and Natalie also discuss the damage done to survivors when churches refuse to describe abuse as pure wickedness and share how God helps us rebuild relationships in a community of faith by restoring our dignity and voice. Purchase Natalie's book Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away Christian Counseling on the go? Click here for 10% off your first month with Faithful Counseling. Download Your Free Guide: Over|Thinking: Get Out of Your Head & On With Your Life Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledonnelly For individual support with your faith & emotional wellness journey, visit uncommonvalor.co
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