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b'Phew! Today\\u2019s episode gets fiery \\U0001f525\\U0001f525\\U0001f525! Many of us were taught to \\u201cturn the other cheek\\u201d as a call to be a doormat or to naively \\u201clove someone\\u201d into change. In today\'s episode, I\\u2019m not holding back as I paint a picture of what I think the Bible really teaches about standing firm against toxicity.\\n\\nYou\'ll discover a completely different picture of what it means to turn the other cheek. Here\'s what we cover:\\n\\n1. What "turn the other cheek" really means\\n\\n2. What the Bible has to say about toxic behavior\\n\\n3. Why it doesn\\u2019t work to \\u201clove people\\u201d into change\\n\\n4. Examples of toxicity & how to protect yourself\\n\\n5. How to be shrewd when dealing with gossip, cruelty or manipulation\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. \\n\\nVisit christiankitchenscoffee.com and use code bestofyou for a 10% discount on your first order!\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\n\\nVisit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\nEpisode 2: What Should I Know About Gaslighting?\\n\\nEpisode 24: Boundaries, the Spectrum of Toxicity, and a Note About Evil\\n\\nEpisode 25: Types of No Part 1\\u2014How to Say \\u201cNo\\u201d in Healthy Relationships\\n\\nEpisode 26: Types of \\u201cNo\\u201d Part 2\\u2014How to Say \\u201cNo\\u201d to Toxicity\\n\\nBoundaries and the Bible Youtube Series\\n\\nWhat Does the Bible Really Say Youtube Series\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'