Offering Hope to Domestic Abuse Victims (with Helen Thorne)

We all have different pictures in our minds when it comes to domestic abuse but it has a wide scope in terms of definition and victims. What do churches need to consider when it comes to domestic abuse, and how can they walk alongside and help victims best? In this episode of In:Dependence, Elinor Magowan and Rachel Sloan (FIEC Directors for Women's Ministry) are joined by Helen Thorne (Biblical Counselling UK) to discuss the issue and suggest how the church can be a community of hope for sufferers. 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - Definition of domestic abuse 03:42 - Can we be naive about domestic abuse in church? 05:46 - Why did you write a book on domestic abuse? 08:28 - What do we need to consider in churches about domestic abuse 11:37 - Church as a community of hope 14:29 - Why focus on women in particular? 16:37 - Advice if domestic abuse is suspected 21:27 - Advice when a disclosure is made 25:14 - Walking alongside sufferers 30:37 - Advice for pastors You can watch a video of this podcast and access further resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter