When God and the Bible are Weaponized Against Christian Women [80]

Natalie interviews Anne Resler about the connection between spiritual and emotional abuse and how they work together to control and neutralize the voices of Christian women. Anne's work as an author and counselor illuminates the brainwashing of many Christian women as well as how God and the Bible have been weaponized against them. Her conversations with survivors allow her to identify behavior patterns that enable abuse to continue as well as effective tools for healing and freedom.Access the transcript, read the show notes, and/or ask Natalie a question here Related Resources:Find Anne on Facebook and Twitter.To purchase the bible study she mentions, Rising From the Ruins: Restoring the Broken Places, and find more information about the its purpose and process, visit Anne’s website.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 at https://flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-downloadYou 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 at https://joinflyinghigher.comAnne is a private practice Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Northwest Arkansas. She is also an author and communicator. Birthed out of her heart for healing and restoration, Anne wrote “Rising from the Ruins: Restoring the Broken Places,” a study on the book of Nehemiah. Her second study, “Chosen,” is currently in process. It is a journey of healing for women from trauma and pain through the lens of the five women in the lineage of Christ. The bible study framework allows for a counseling-type process. The study deals with the significant issues these women faced (and we face), including various forms of abuse.Anne has been married to Jeff for 24 years. They have two children, Abby and Grant. She loves the outdoors and spending time at the lake with family and friends. She likes to laugh and loves goofing off!