46: What is Marital Coercion and Abuse?

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics of marital coercion, sexual assault, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. How does the church respond when marital intimacy is forced rather than freely given? In this critical episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura confront the difficult reality of coercion, marital rape, and sexual abuse in Christian marriages—and how church leadership often mishandles these issues. 💡 Key Topics We Cover: ✅ What coercion and marital rape really look like—and why they’re often dismissed ✅ How church teachings on submission have been twisted to enable abuse ✅ The difference between biblical marriage and control ✅ Why many Christian leaders fail to protect victims and pressure reconciliation ✅ How the church can respond with justice, compassion, and accountability If you've ever been told that marriage eliminates the need for consent, or if you’ve seen the church ignore or enable sexual coercion, this episode is a must-listen. It’s time for a biblical response that prioritizes safety, dignity, and truth. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on biblical justice, church accountability, and Christian theology. References: National Abuse Hotline, When Sex Becomes Abusive Article, Preaching Christ in All of Scripture*, Sex, Consent, and #ChurchToo, Marital R@pe: New Research and Directions, FBI R@pe Definition Change, Bible Counseling Center, #ChurchAbuse #MaritalCoercion #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualAbuse #ConsentMatters #BiblicalJustice #ToxicChurchCulture #SurvivorSupport *Affiliate Links Used