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Flying Free

Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman’s mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries to get help from her equally abusive church environment, she is betrayed and re-abused. Flying Free offers a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented perspective on domestic abuse that protects and honors the voices and autonomy of women. Tune in each week to hear conversations with emotional abuse advocates and fellow survivors who will walk with you on your journey up and out. We hear you. You are not alone. Learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com

Marriage Christian Self-Improvement Christianity Religion & Spirituality Spiritual Education
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
363
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Parenting: A Flying Higher Moment 002

Parenting: A Flying Higher Moment 002

If you've ever wondered "is my child an abuser?" you'll want to listen to this Flying Higher moment.

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00:19:17  |   Sun 01 Dec 2024
Befriending Our Anxiety [303]

Befriending Our Anxiety [303]

In today’s episode, I interview Natalie Deering, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and host of That Wellness Podcast. Together, we explore practical and spiritual approaches to anxiety, offe…

00:47:52  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
Decluttering: A Flying Higher Moment 001

Decluttering: A Flying Higher Moment 001

Introducing Flying Higher Moments: A short little weekly insight into topics that are important to you. Today we talk about the parts of us that want to hang onto things in case we might need them AN…

00:12:33  |   Sun 24 Nov 2024
An AI Tool for Abuse Survivors [302]

An AI Tool for Abuse Survivors [302]

The link to register for this week’s FREE Q&A with the founder of Aimee Says, Anne Wintemute, is HERE! This Q&A will take place on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am Central Time. Again, you can regis…

00:48:11  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
NeuroDiverse Marriages [301]

NeuroDiverse Marriages [301]

In this episode, I interview Dr. Stephanie Holmes to explore the unique challenges and dynamics within neurodiverse marriages. We talk about how Autism interacts with faith, how religion plays into n…

00:51:09  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
300th Episode Celebration [300]

300th Episode Celebration [300]

We are celebrating 300 episodes of the Flying Free podcast by looking at where this podcast started, what has been accomplished since then, and where we are heading in the future!
 
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00:27:16  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Can You Work Together with an Abuser? [299]

Can You Work Together with an Abuser? [299]

In today’s episode, I answer a listener's question about co-parenting with an abusive ex and challenge the idea of "working together" with abusers. You’ll learn the importance of shifting the focus a…

00:28:14  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Sexual Coercion and Betrayal in Marriage [298]

Sexual Coercion and Betrayal in Marriage [298]

In this episode, Natalie interviews guest Anne Blythe, a leader in the Betrayal Trauma Recovery community. Together, they discuss the profound impact of sharing survivor stories, how lived experience…

01:12:21  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
How to Let Go of Shame and the Need for Validation [297]

How to Let Go of Shame and the Need for Validation [297]

In today’s episode, I have a powerful and insightful discussion with guest speaker Bob Hamp as part of a live Q&A we did with members of the Flying Free Kaleidoscope about the complexities of emotion…

00:35:28  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Why Does My Husband Act Like a Child? [296]

Why Does My Husband Act Like a Child? [296]

Understanding and Overcoming Emotional Abuse: A Journey to Personal Freedom

In this episode of the Flying Free Podcast, Natalie reflects on the power of transformation and shares profound insights fro…

00:21:04  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
When You've Been Hurt by Church [295]

When You've Been Hurt by Church [295]

Aimee Byrd, a well-loved guest of the Flying Free Podcast, is back again to tell us the story behind her newest book, The Hope in Our Scars. It’s not a pretty present of a book, wrapped in neat paper…

01:06:48  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Interpreting Toxic Texts [294]

Interpreting Toxic Texts [294]

Have you ever gotten a toxic text from a friend, a family member—maybe your spouse? The women in our Flying Free Kaleidoscope have the opportunity to post the toxic texts they receive so that we can …

00:34:27  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Am I Being Emotionally Abused? [293]

Am I Being Emotionally Abused? [293]

Have you ever wondered, “Am I really being emotionally abused? Is it considered emotional abuse if my spouse is lying to me? Gaslighting me? Ignoring me? What are the kinds of mistreatments we can ac…

00:42:02  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
Sick of Being Emotionally Stuck? This Changes Everything! [292]

Sick of Being Emotionally Stuck? This Changes Everything! [292]

Many years ago I paid $150 an hour for counseling. If you do the math, that comes down to $25 for every ten minutes of her time. Yes. I was paying $25 for someone else to listen to me for ten minutes…

00:46:00  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
The Deconstruction Books That Have Changed and Healed My Relationship With God [291]

The Deconstruction Books That Have Changed and Healed My Relationship With God [291]

Books are like buses. When you open up a book, it will take you to a new place. It will take you on a new adventure. Sometimes the book will take you on a journey of the imagination to a new country …

00:38:02  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
The Longings of Women [290]

The Longings of Women [290]

We read an incredible book in our book club that is a part of Flying Higher, my program for divorced Christian women. This book healed me in ways I didn’t expect, and I think the women in our book cl…

00:51:42  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
What Is C-PTSD, and Do I Have It? Is It Me? [289]

What Is C-PTSD, and Do I Have It? Is It Me? [289]

“Do I have C-PTSD? Surely not—it’s not like I was a prisoner of war or something.” 


If you’re a victim of emotional abuse, you very well could have C-PTSD. In today’s episode, I want to introduce you …

00:38:27  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Hard Relationships With Our Parents and Our Adult Kids [288]

Hard Relationships With Our Parents and Our Adult Kids [288]

I’ve been busy doing all the things recently, so I wanted to give you all the inside scoop on what I’ve been up to. This includes going to an intense Personality Hacker conference, running a twelve-w…

00:30:33  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Abusive Bible Counselors [287]

Abusive Bible Counselors [287]

Have you ever dealt with a Bible counselor who just doesn’t get it? Or maybe an elder from your church? Or have you ever been excommunicated from your church? Sister, I’ve been through all of the abo…

00:42:09  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Confession, Repentance, and Guilt, OH MY! [286]

Confession, Repentance, and Guilt, OH MY! [286]

Have you ever felt guilty about taking care of yourself? 


“I don’t deserve to be taken care of, plus I have too many other responsibilities, how am I supposed to make time to take care of ME?!”


Let me …

00:28:05  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
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