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Fighting Through the Eye of the Needle
The evangelical church remains mostly silent or static when confronted with issues concerning gender and race. Prominent male leaders still find large audiences cheering misogynistic...
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The 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.
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Defiance 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.
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Let 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.
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Dissociation 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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Suspicion and Loyalty in Spiritual Abuse
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton continue looking at how spiritual abuse hijacks our minds by fostering suspicion toward God, others, and our own hearts.
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Mind Control and Dogmatism in Spiritual Abuse
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton explore how the heartbreaking dynamics of spiritual abuse seek to control our bodies and minds.
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Caring for Leaders in Erotic Entanglement, Part Two
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton reflect on erotic entanglement and the tendency for many leaders to rely on people they serve to meet their desires.
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