Navigating Unhealthy Relationships and Finding Safety in God

Have you ever felt unsafe in a relationship?

Today, we discuss finding Safety in God’s Embrace—Episode Four of the podcast. 

We look at the biblical character, Abigail, in 1 Samuel 25—and learn that while she was discerning and beautiful, her husband Nabal was harsh and badly behaved.

Yet we see how God gave Abigail wisdom to navigate her difficult situation. And He will do the same for us, as we seek His face in our troubling circumstance. 

I am likewise excited to introduce our special guest, Michelle Ruddell. Michelle shares a snippet of her harrowing journey of finding freedom from an abusive marriage--in my book, which launches in early November of 2023, titled, Securely Held: Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace.

Michelle shares how God protected her and helped her get herself and her two daughters to safety. 

The first section of Securely Held is on identity—and we see when we don’t truly understand who we are as God’s daughters—we open ourselves up to unsafe relationships.

You don’t want to miss Michelle’s story of deliverance amid unamaginable tragedy--when her precious five year old son is tragically killed in a car accident. 

Yet we see God's hand as He begins to show her a peace that surpasses understanding and provides her a glimmer of hope that joy and sorrow can somehow coexist. 

Finally, we'll hear about her Easter miracle as God steps in and rescues her and her girls on the heels of her young daughter’s gut-wrenching question, “Is my daddy gonna kill you?” 

To learn more about Michelle and her book, Welcome to the Club: I’m Sorry You’re Here, Hope for Grieving Parents:

Connect With Michelle Ruddell

Website- https://michelleruddell.com

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Connect with Cheryl Lutz:

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✔Speaking - https://www.cheryllutz.com/speaking