A Christian Response to Abusive Relationships

Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Gary Barnes, and Debby Wade, MFT, discuss spousal abuse, focusing on responsibilities in marriage and a Christian response to abusive relationships in and outside the church.
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00:14 Dr. Barnes and Wade introduce the topic of spousal abuse and their ministries to married couples and families
03:50 Spousal abuse statistics and the story of a battered Christian woman
08:45 Defining spousal abuse and recognizing tactics of power and control
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12:27 Spousal responsibilities in marriage according to the Scriptures
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19:17 Perspectives of female victims and police involved in cases of spousal abuse
23:52 The fears and insecurities which drive an abuser's need for control
28:17 Advice for people in abusive situations
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30:24 Advice for pastors counseling people in abusive situations
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33:02 Creating a church environment where it is safe to talk about spousal abuse
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