Guarding My Heart
Becky Allender reflects on how guarding herself against defensiveness opens her to tender, unexplored parts of her heart.
ReadCalm and Quiet in Psalm 131
Dan and Becky Allender reflect on how Psalm 131 invites us to enter new realms of calm and quiet so that we can navigate loss and chaos in a new way.
ListenEntitlement and Pride in Psalm 131
Dan Allender reflects on the entitlement and pride that drives us to strive for a false Eden rather than resting in the work God calls us to.
ListenThe Enduring and Global Harm of Spiritual Abuse
Gabes Torres reflects on how spiritual authority is often exercised in abusive ways, both in her own life and in historic systems around the world.
ReadRest and Contentment in Psalm 131
Dan Allender and Tremper Longman, III kick off a new series exploring what Psalm 131 reveals about rest and contentment even in the midst of stress.
ListenDefiance and Healing from Spiritual Abuse
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton conclude our series about spiritual abuse by reflecting on the long, slow journey of healing.
ListenLet Them See Your Scars: How I Learned to Lead Out of Healing
Wendell Moss writes about learning at a young age that to be a compelling and effective leader means not letting anyone see your scars.
ReadDissociation and Shame in Spiritual Abuse
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton discuss how spiritual abuse shames and manipulates our bodies, fostering deep dissociation and toxic shame.
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