Warning: This season includes discussions regarding marital, emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse. We advise listener and reader discretion.As we’ve heard, Brad Hambrick is a well-seasoned counselor who has a deep understanding of abuse victims and survivors, all the while having a heart to care. Brad again joins us in this bonus episode and interacts with Michelle’s story addressing the injustices of how abuse is being handled, and what proper biblical responses look like. An excellent resource for pastors who want to help and not hurt.Resources: Brad Hambrick mentioned include the Church Cares program, and Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt toward Hope. and God's Attributes: Rest For Life's StrugglesFor domestic abuse, go to Called to Peace.org. Darby Strickland's book, Is It Abuse? which is an excellent resource for both victims and church leaders for identifying patterns of abuse. And specifically, Darby speaks in one chapter regarding sexual abuse in marriage.Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson's book When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders.Enjoy this episode on our YouTube channel.Safe to Hope is a production of HelpHer. Our Executive Producer is Ann Maree Goudzwaard. Safe to Hope is written and mixed by Ann Maree and edited by Ann Maree and Helen Weigt. Music is Waterfall by Roman Senyk Music from Pixabayand and is licensed by Pixabay. Safe To Hope is one of the resources offered through the ministry of Help[H]er, a 501C3 that provides training and resources for those ministering in one-another care, and advocacy for women in crisis in Christian organizations. Your donations make it possible for Help[H]er to serve as they navigate crises. All donations are tax-deductible.Help[H]er website Give Shop We value and respect conversations with all our guests. Opinions, viewpoints, and convictions may differ so we encourage our listeners to practice discernment. As well, guests do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of HelpHer. It is our hope that this podcast is a platform for hearing and learning rather than causing division or strife. Please note, abuse situations have common patterns of behavior, responses, and environments. Any familiarity construed by the listener is of their own opinion and interpretation. Our podcast does not accuse individuals or organizations. The podcast is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment.

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