Rebuilding Archives

What I Would Preach to the Modern Day Preachers (if they would listen…) [Episode 131]

August 10, 2021

Have you ever talked to people who weren’t there? Imagined conversations in your head? Perfected your argument while showering or lying in bed?

I did that…and made it into a podcast.

But this conversation isn’t with just one person. It’s with tens of thousands of people. Pastors.

Because the survivor community knows the price of patriarchy in the church. We know the cost of being controlled. We know the damage of being devalued. And pastors NEED to KNOW this too.

Is the Cost to Leave an Abusive Marriage Worth It? [Episode 128]

July 20, 2021

Why are you staying in your abusive marriage?

For many women, the price to get free seems too high. They fear destitution, losing their children, revenge by their husband, more trauma and heartache, a scarlet “D” on their chests, the legal hassle…the list goes on.

These are real, valid fears. And terribly high, but prevalent, costs. Which raise the question: Is it worth it?

Amie experienced all of these things and more to get out. Listen to her story and decide for yourself.

The Big Problem with Christian Marriage Counseling [Episode 123]

June 15, 2021

In other words, love lets evil do whatever it wants, pretends nothing’s happened, and calls a prison a palace. Right?
This is the kind of “biblical” message Christian counselors often tout. And it’s killing women and children, whether all at once or piece by precious piece. If you’ve been hurt by “love,” especially when you were desperate for help and safety, you’ve got an advocate in Cindy Burrell.

How do I find my personal style after years of emotional abuse?

Finding Your Personal Style After Years of Emotional Abuse [Episode 121]

June 1, 2021

Recovering from abuse isn’t just about healing the inside, it’s about manifesting life on the outside. You were created to embody beauty and appreciate it — in your smile, with your clothes, your hair style, even the makeup you choose to wear — and Jill Swanson is an expert in helping women do just that.

Finding a Healthy Partner After Divorce [Episode 120]

May 25, 2021

Finding real love after divorce is as much about educating, choosing, and empowering yourself as it is discovering a healthy partner.

How I Encouraged an Abusive System with My Silence and Submission [Episode 119]

May 18, 2021

What we believe about gender roles affects every area of our lives and every corner of the Earth. Meghan Tschanz believes faith and feminism are the answer and she’s living proof.

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