What I Would Preach to the Modern Day Preachers (if they would listen...) [131]

Have you ever talked to people who weren't there? Imagined conversations in your head? Perfected your argument while showering or lying in bed?I did that...and made it into a podcast. But this conversation isn't with just one person. It's with tens of thousands of people. Pastors. Because the survivor community knows the price of patriarchy in the church. We know the cost of being controlled. We know the damage of being devalued. And pastors NEED to KNOW this too. If they'd only listen, I'd tell pastors:How they create a cycle of shame and perfectionismPeople's fundamental motivation for change (and why it matters in abusive situations)Their view of women is an open invitation for oppressionWhy their treatment of people (and approach to ministry) show how anti-Jesus and faithless they areThe profound and simple FOUR-LETTER ANSWER to all of these problems (and they've been staring at it without seeing it)Access the transcript, read the show notes, and/or ask Natalie a question here If you are a Christian woman who thinks you may be in an emotionally destructive marriage, learn more at https://flyingfreenow.comI'll send you (free!) the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, which has an assessment to help you figure out if your relationship is abusive or not. All you have to do is hop on my mailing list. You can also find out about our online education and support program for women of faith at https://joinflyingfree.comAnd finally, if you are a divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, lose weight, have amazing relationships, get things done, build a business or career, and even find a good man (if you want one) - check out Flying Higher.