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Have you ever been sitting in a women\\u2019s Bible study when all of a sudden the Bible study curriculum asks a leading question, taking the verses you just read completely out of context, and now you feel confused and upset but like you need to nod your head \\u201cyes\\u201d to the rubbish you just heard?

Or have you ever wanted to leave your abusive marriage, but you find yourself continuously coming back to your abuser because 1. You feel bad for him 2. Your biblical counselor told you that you can\\u2019t leave and/or 3. You\\u2019re afraid God will punish you if you leave?\\xa0

You\\u2019re not alone in this battle. Come sit down and listen while I answer some listener questions in an episode that will teach you all about how to NOT twist the Bible, how to NOT take responsibility for your abuser\\u2019s emotions, and how to NOT resist change and pain. Because change and pain can be really, really good things.\\xa0

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why certain Bible study curriculum can be extremely harmful instead of helpful.\\xa0
• A healthy interpretation of Psalm 15.
• Why our programming and beliefs dictate our feelings and actions.
• A red flag to look out for in a counselor. \\xa0
• Why change and pain can be good things.
• The many reasons why God won\\u2019t \\u201cpunish\\u201d you if you get a divorce.

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