47 min

Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 2: Seeking Church Support | Kathy’s Story Ep. 609 Awesome Marriage Podcast

    • Relationships

Today in Part 2 of Kathy’s story, Kathy shares the ways she sought support from the church when she realized her marriage was in trouble, the responses she received, and the effects that had on her marriage. In this episode Kathy shares why it’s not possible for the abused spouse to end the abuse, and the difference between biblical versus unbiblical advice about abuse. 
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 
Episode highlights include:  
 Interventions the church put in place, and why they were not successful 
The wake up moment that turned things around for Kathy 
What is an appropriate response to spousal abuse? 
The red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical 
 
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 
 
Red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical 
They won’t call out that abuse is abuse
They will not call the abuse sin
The safety of the abused spouse is not top priority 
There is no call for repentance 
They advise you to stay, regardless 
Blaming the abused for the abuse

QUOTES
“There is one person responsible for abuse: It is the abuser.” - Kathy McAtee Young 
“The Bible definitely commands forgiveness. It does not command reconciliation.”  - Kathy McAtee Young 
 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 
Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline : 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/
Visit Kathy’s website to learn about the helpful resources and services she offers 
Kathy can also be reached for coaching on Instagram 
This previous episode explains a Biblical perspective on abuse
Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541 

Today in Part 2 of Kathy’s story, Kathy shares the ways she sought support from the church when she realized her marriage was in trouble, the responses she received, and the effects that had on her marriage. In this episode Kathy shares why it’s not possible for the abused spouse to end the abuse, and the difference between biblical versus unbiblical advice about abuse. 
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 
Episode highlights include:  
 Interventions the church put in place, and why they were not successful 
The wake up moment that turned things around for Kathy 
What is an appropriate response to spousal abuse? 
The red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical 
 
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 
 
Red flags that advice or counsel about abuse is unbiblical 
They won’t call out that abuse is abuse
They will not call the abuse sin
The safety of the abused spouse is not top priority 
There is no call for repentance 
They advise you to stay, regardless 
Blaming the abused for the abuse

QUOTES
“There is one person responsible for abuse: It is the abuser.” - Kathy McAtee Young 
“The Bible definitely commands forgiveness. It does not command reconciliation.”  - Kathy McAtee Young 
 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 
Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline : 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/
Visit Kathy’s website to learn about the helpful resources and services she offers 
Kathy can also be reached for coaching on Instagram 
This previous episode explains a Biblical perspective on abuse
Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541 

47 min