On Spiritual Abuse | Michael Kruger

23/05/2025 41 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3

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In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book Bully Pulpit.Together, Mike and Kirk explore how to recognize spiritual abuse, prevent it, care for those impacted by it, and foster church cultures marked by humility, safety, and accountability.Learn more: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-spiritual-abuse?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=socialEpisode outline:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:00 Guest Introduction: Dr. Michael Krueger02:22 Discussing Church Health and Leadership07:09 Characteristics of a Healthy Church19:34 Defining Spiritual Abuse22:34 Understanding the Abstract Nature of Spiritual Abuse23:03 The Devastating Impact of Non-Physical Abuse24:44 Analogies to Illustrate Spiritual Abuse27:03 The Role of the Church in Healing29:58 Preventing Spiritual Abuse in the Church33:47 The Importance of Listening to Women's Voices37:01 A Word of Hope and Encouragement40:54 Closing Remarks and Call to Action