Righteous Anger & Healing: Understanding Emotional Responses to Abuse with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid

In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister, author, and advocate for women healing from abuse. Together, they explore the transformative concept of righteous anger—a God-given response to violation and injustice. Rev. Kincaid breaks down how abuse distorts emotional responses, the difference between healthy and unhealthy family dynamics, and why recognizing anger is a vital step toward spiritual and emotional healing.If you’ve ever struggled with understanding your emotions after trauma, this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and hope.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Reverend Cheryl Kincaid00:37 – Navigating Forgiveness and Anger07:20 – How Abuse Impacts Emotional Recognition12:45 – Righteous Anger and God’s Justice18:10 – Healing Through Awareness and Grace💬 Soundbites“I had to learn to embrace righteous anger.”“You push back if you grew up in a healthy family.”“In an abusive home, it doesn’t set off any alarms.”🌐 Guest LinksWebsite: https://revcherylkincaid.comDickens & Christianity: https://dickensandchristianity.comAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dickensandchristianity.comBlog: https://calvaryenfield.org/category/pastor-cheryls-blog/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@cherylkincaid5643Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karriesthornLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-kincaid-8aab51132Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorck📖 About Reverend Cheryl KincaidReverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister, author, and advocate for healing from abuse. With a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel, she has dedicated over 20 years to pulpit ministry and supporting survivors of trauma. Rev. Kincaid’s writings and sermons center on God’s redemptive grace in the lives of wounded believers. She is the author of six books, including Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, The Little Clay Pot, and A Forgotten Door Called Home.📚 Connect with The 1 and Only PublishingReady to Write Your Book?📖 www.the1andonlypublishing.com📩 [email protected]📞 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & CourageousThis podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an EpisodeSubscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.