Why has the church often been so vocal about many other issues, yet so quiet when it comes to domestic abuse, violence in the home, and the pain many victims carry in silence? In this episode, we explore the hard truth about church silence, the damage that silence can cause, and what faith communities must do to become places of safety, accountability, healing, and support. 🙏🏾

We discuss how abuse is not always physical, why victims often suffer in silence, how faith language can sometimes be misused in harmful ways, and why the church has a responsibility to protect the vulnerable and speak up with courage. This is a conversation about faith, justice, healing, and action. 🕊️

If you’ve ever wondered what the church should say about domestic violence, abuse in Christian marriages, spiritual manipulation, or how faith communities should respond to victims, this episode is for you.

This episode may be difficult for some viewers, but it is an important conversation that needs to happen. If this discussion speaks to you, share it with someone who may need it. ❤️

👇 Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

02:47 The Silence of the Church on Domestic Violence

12:18 The Role of Faith and Accountability

19:59 Navigating Dark Days and Scars

28:35 Call to Action for the Church

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