Breaking the Silence of Domestic Abuse in the Church: Insights from Brett Hogland (PART 1)

Send us Fan MailBreaking the Silence of Domestic Abuse in the Church: Insights from Brett Hogland  In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, Teri White and Julie Adams are joined by Brett Hogland, an evangelist and elder from the South Side Church of Christ in Blue Springs, Missouri. The discussion focuses on the often-overlooked issue of domestic abuse within faith communities. Brett shares his experience and challenges in bringing awareness to domestic abuse through his sermons. He emphasizes the importance of safety, transparency, and the need for victims to receive proper help, including seeking professional counseling. The episode highlights the broader definition of domestic violence beyond physical abuse, underscoring its various forms.  00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview 00:24 Meet Our Special Guest: Brett Hogland 02:00 Brett's Journey and Motivation 05:10 Challenges and Misconceptions in Addressing Abuse 12:46 Balancing Leadership and Support 17:59 Seeking External Help and Professional Guidance 23:17 Understanding Domestic Violence Beyond Physical Abuse To be continued.Links to Brett Hogland's Sermon Series: The Christians Responsibility Toward Domestic AbusePart 1https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/10/My_Introduction_To_Domestic_Abuse.mp3Part 2https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/10/The_Christains_Responsibility_Towards_Domestic_Abuse_Part_2.mp3Part 3https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/10/The_Christians_Responsibility_Toward_Domestic_Abuse_PT.3.mp3Part 4https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/10/The_Christians_Responsibility_Toward_Domestic_Abuse_Pt._4.mp3Part 5https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/08/The_Christians_Responsibility_Toward_Domestic_Abuse_Pt.5.mp3Part 6https://www.bluespringschurchofchrist.org/media/uploads/sermons/2025/08/The_Christians_Responsibility_Toward_Domestic_Abuse_Pt.6_2nd_recording.mp3 Contact The Still Waters Team www.stillwaterslife.comEmail us at:[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@stillwaterslife.comLet us help you find healing and wellness at The Still Waters.