Has God Abandoned Emotional Abuse Survivors in the Church? [111]

When our life falls apart, our beliefs about marriage, God, the church, our identities, and the Bible are challenged. This process is often scary, confusing, and painful. It's called deconstruction, and Stacey Wynn specializes in guiding people through it.

Show Notes

Our questions are based on our beliefs. “God did nothing to prevent my abuse. Should I trust him for anything?” “Since separation, I have begun to avoid the Bible, church, and spiritual stuff. Where do I go from here?” “My church kicked me aside after my divorce. How do I find a safe one?” 

When our life falls apart, our beliefs are challenged. This process is often scary, confusing, and painful. It’s called deconstruction, and Stacey Wynn specializes in guiding people through it. Join Natalie and Stacey as they examine the beliefs behind these listener questions and the surprising way forward from all of them.

In this episode, learn about:

• How differently our deconstruction journeys can look (which is perfectly okay)
• A way to reframe the hard questions while still being honest with yourself and God
• The freedom that’s found in the tension of “not-knowing” and how you can trust and embrace this process
• How deconstruction can lead to a deeper, stronger faith

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Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman’s mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries to get help from her equally abusive church environment, she is betrayed and re-abused. Flying Free offers a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented perspective on domestic abuse that protects and honors the voices and autonomy of women. Tune in each week to hear conversations with emotional abuse advocates and fellow survivors who will walk with you on your journey up and out. We hear you. You are not alone. Learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com