Purity Culture & Domestic Abuse

All suffering is loss, but God leaves nothing unused in His plans. We help women see His redemptive thread throughout their circumstances and then look for opportunities to join with God in His transforming work.

Season 3 Episode 6

Joy Forrest – Expert Contributor

Joy’s personal story has equipped her for this far-reaching and complicated endeavor.

Joy’s website Called to Peace ministry. Books Called to Peace and Workbook.
Is It Abuse? and Something Scary Happened
The Christian Trauma Healing Network
Making Sense of Forgiveness by Brad Hambrick
Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse by Chris Moles

Season 3 Episode 5

Anna’s Story Part 3

Anna gives us insight into how God was with her during this difficult time, some of the ways that she found comfort, and what hope she would convey to pastors, leaders, and counselors who might be listening.

Join us on November 28, Episode 6 with Expert Contributor, Joy Forrest, Executive Director of Called to Peace.

Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? : A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse.

Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders.

Trevor Laurence’s book Cursing with God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christian Prayer

Diane Langberg’s full talk of excerpts played in today’s episode.

Season 3 Episode 4

Beth Broom – Expert Contributor

We are delighted to sit at the feet of Beth Broom as she shares a wealth of insights, practical helps, and recovering identity beliefs for abuse survivors. Beth interacts with Anna's story with compassion and a perspective of whole person care.

Beth Broom’s website.

If you want to know more about the dynamics of domestic abuse go to Called to Peace.org. Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders in identifying the patterns of abuse.

Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book, When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders and make sure well first of all.

Christian Trauma Healing Network is the organization that we lead and you can go to CTHN.org or find us through Instagram and Facebook.

Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse: A Guide toward Protection, Refuge, and Hope by Chris Moles and written by Darby Strickland, Joy Forrest, Greg Wilson, Kirsten Christiansen and Beth Broom. So we’ll be excited to see that resource come out.

Season 3 Episode 3

Anna’s Story Part 2

Anna helps us understand her process by sharing some of the ways the Lord spoke to and carried her during a really dark time. How did our young, Christian Anna find herself here? Listen along to her story.

If you would like to know more about the dynamics of domestic abuse if you have questions go to Called to Peace.org

Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse.

And in addition, Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts is particularly hopeful, helpful and hopeful for church leaders.

When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

Season 3 Episode 2

Sheila Gregoire – Expert Contributor

Impact of purity culture and those ‘dangerous female emotions,' as in circumstances such as Anna's and so many other girls and young women. Do boys have the ability to stop lust? Christian-like behavior and Christ-loving character. Have we got it backward? Sheila’s expertise on these matters is significant.

Sheila’s resources are found on her website, Sheila Wray Gregoire.com and Bare Marriage.com for her blog and podcast.

If you want to know more about the dynamics of domestic abuse, I suggest you go to Called to Peace.org.

Darby Strickland’s book, Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders to identify the patterns of abuse.

And in addition, I recommend Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts and that’s particularly helpful for church leaders.

Season 3 Episode 1

Anna’s Story Part 1

Is the word 'abuse' too vague? We know it's terrible, but what IS it? We hear of manipulation and control but what does it look like? Join 'Anna' as she recounts (specific) details answering these questions and more.