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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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Excommunication Series: Marieda's Story [265]

Excommunication Series: Marieda's Story [265]

Your high-handed sin against God is a dangerous domain, especially for those that claim Christ and have identified with the church.” Mareida read these words in shock after her “sin” of running away…

00:38:51  |   Tue 05 Mar 2024
Is Teaching Boundaries Victim Blaming? [264]

Is Teaching Boundaries Victim Blaming? [264]

Is teaching survivors how to have boundaries the equivalent of victim blaming? I’ve seen this topic come up again and again, and I thought it was time I stated what I believe about it. The bottom lin…

00:38:51  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
Now Available: All the Scary Little Gods [263]

Now Available: All the Scary Little Gods [263]

I gratefully and joyfully, with so much love, offer my brand new book, All the Scary Little Gods, to you!


WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:

  • Anyone who has suffered from anxiety in their relationship with God
  • Perfec…
00:25:19  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself [262]

Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself [262]

Deconstruction can seem daunting, and you might find yourself becoming fearful of even starting. But let me tell you this: Deconstruction doesn’t have to mean losing your church family. Deconstructio…

00:46:27  |   Tue 13 Feb 2024
All the Scary Little Gods: More Insider Scoop on My New Book [261]

All the Scary Little Gods: More Insider Scoop on My New Book [261]

We are gearing up for the release of my brand new book, All the Scary Little Gods, which will be available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Audible formats on February 20th.


In this episode, you’ll…

00:31:01  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Doesn't the Bible Say to Remove the Log From Your Own Eye? [260]

Doesn't the Bible Say to Remove the Log From Your Own Eye? [260]

Have you ever been told to, “first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye” in regards to your emotionally abusive mar…

00:39:19  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
The Symbolism on the Cover of All the Scary Little Gods [259]

The Symbolism on the Cover of All the Scary Little Gods [259]

During the entire year of 2023, I wrote a book. It was not an easy book for me to write, emotionally, and I’m glad to be done and even more glad to release it into the world soon. In this episode, I …

00:17:52  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
Strategies to Deal with Toxic Communication Cycles [258]

Strategies to Deal with Toxic Communication Cycles [258]

“Communication is key,” right? But healthy communication often isn’t possible with an emotionally abusive individual who twists your words and uses them against you. 


Today’s conversation is with Mikk…

00:54:13  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
When You are Lonely and Sad in Your Christian Marriage [257]

When You are Lonely and Sad in Your Christian Marriage [257]

“I’m really struggling with feeling extremely lonely. How did you deal with this in a healthy way?


“How do you cope with loneliness? A shattered, broken heart?”


“We don’t speak to each other at all mos…

00:25:46  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
BONUS EPISODE: New Beliefs for Christian Women in Emotionally and Spiritually Abusive Marriages

BONUS EPISODE: New Beliefs for Christian Women in Emotionally and Spiritually Abusive Marriages

On January 1st I asked the Christian women in my private forum to tell me what truth they learned in 2023 that had rocked their world and changed their life forever.

Then I read their answers, and the…

00:22:54  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
How to Change Yourself While Still Stuck in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage [256]

How to Change Yourself While Still Stuck in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage [256]

Sometimes your circumstances are completely outside of your control, and no matter how much you may want to leave them behind you, you simply cannot. Sometimes this is the emotionally abused woman’s …

00:55:35  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Interrupting the Abuse Cycle [255]

Interrupting the Abuse Cycle [255]

Have you ever gone around in circles during a conversation with someone with no hope of ever reaching any kind of resolution? The abuse cycle is just like that — a never-ending loop of tension, an ex…

00:38:26  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
Ten Steps Out of an Emotionally Abusive

Ten Steps Out of an Emotionally Abusive "Christian" Marriage [254]

Getting out of an emotionally abusive marriage is one of the hardest things you could ever do. But the life and healing it can bring after you have finally left the grip of abuse makes this difficult…

00:32:23  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
What if My Husband Removed My Access to Money, a Phone, and More? [253]

What if My Husband Removed My Access to Money, a Phone, and More? [253]

One of the biggest hurdles to getting out of an abusive relationship is money. Today I’m answering two listener questions related to this issue.

  • “Do I need to submit to having my credit and debit card…
00:22:03  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
How Can I Be a Good Mom in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage? [252]

How Can I Be a Good Mom in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage? [252]

If you’ve ever flown on a plane, you know that in case of emergency, the flight attendants always tell you to put on your own oxygen mask first before you help your kids put on theirs. Healing is the…

00:26:39  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Answers to Six Emotional Abuse Survivor Questions [251]

Answers to Six Emotional Abuse Survivor Questions [251]

Today’s episode is taken from a live Q&A I did a couple of months ago within the Flying Free program. In this episode, I cover the following issues:

  • I keep feeling like his sadness, loss, and grief ov…
00:43:01  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
Survivor Story: Stacie [250]

Survivor Story: Stacie [250]

What would you do if you found out that your husband of twenty-two years was arrested and put in jail for domestic violence during the time you were first dating him… and you didn’t know about it unt…

00:31:32  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
I Don't Consider Myself to be a Victim, so How Do I Accept the Reality of my Abusive Relationship? [249]

I Don't Consider Myself to be a Victim, so How Do I Accept the Reality of my Abusive Relationship? [249]

Many emotional abuse victims have been accused of having a victim mentality—as if the abuse isn’t real. Some victims don’t like to be labeled a “victim.” It sounds weak and powerless. Recently, one o…

00:18:25  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
Untwisting Scriptures About Brokenness and Suffering: Interview with Rebecca Davis [248]

Untwisting Scriptures About Brokenness and Suffering: Interview with Rebecca Davis [248]

Join us for a conversation with our special guest, Rebecca Davis, author of the “Untwisting Scriptures” series. Her latest book on brokenness and suffering is the topic of today’s conversation, and w…

00:29:45  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
How to Tell Your Kids You're Getting Divorced [247]

How to Tell Your Kids You're Getting Divorced [247]

“How in the world am I going to tell my kids that we’re getting divorced?” Kids + divorce = a tricky topic, but I want to help calm your fears. I want to show you some questions you can ask yourself …

00:22:55  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
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