Confronting Spiritual Abuse: A Testimony

In this episode, I sit down with my wife as she shares her experience of spiritual abuse and her process of confronting the leader who hurt her. We cover several topics around spiritual abuse such as social ostracization and gossip, why it's difficult to speak up and confront it, why confrontations are often delayed, how the local church can help, and how to spiritually prepare for a confrontation.

Brian Hahn (MA Theology, Talbot Seminary) enjoys discussing theology, apologetics, and spiritual formation.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Susan’s Story of Spiritual Abuse
07:15 Church Social Dynamics & Gossip
11:48 Difficulties w/ Confronting Spiritual Abuse
14:08 Why Confrontation Gets Delayed
19:09 Why Confrontation Is Worthwhile
31:30 How to Heal from Spiritual Abuse
35:13 How Christians Can Help
45:07 When You Can’t Confront
50:36 Spiritual Preparation For Confrontation
59:20 Encouragement From Biblical Saints
01:00:42 Beware Fleshly Christianity
01:06:54 Prayer for Survivors

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