Letter To My Friend—A Domestic Abuse Survivor
The Australian church and media have hotly debated domestic and family violence (DFV) in Christian homes since journalists Julia Baird and Hayley Gleeson published this controversial
August 16, 2017
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9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs To Adopt
Abuse is an abstract concept for many people, and it’s a word heavy with cultural misconceptions. When talking about abuse, I’ve learned to bridge the communication gap
August 8, 2017
The Intersection of Patriarchy and Abuse
2017 “Mutual By Design” CBE International Conference The motivation for perpetrating abuse is always a lust for power and control. Patriarchy by nature produces a
August 3, 2017
Healing Voices: Abused Women and the Healing Power of Telling the Story
2017 “Mutual By Design” CBE International Conference This session explores the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing women survivors of domestic abuse can experience when they
August 3, 2017
Book Review: Courage Coach
The title says it all! A person experiencing abuse needs to have courage and needs someone to coach and encourage them through the process. A
July 25, 2017
Busting The Gender Box: The Abolition of Sex-Based Hierarchy and Men’s Violence
2017 “Mutual By Design” CBE International Conference How does gender breed violence, and what can we do to change this? The gender caste system and
July 20, 2017
30 Strategies for Fighting Abuse in the Church
We asked our supporters what concrete measures churches can take to combat abuse in Christian communities and strengthen their internal response to abuse. Some of
July 13, 2017
The Courage Coach: A Practical, Friendly Guide on How to Heal from Abuse
Through her book, The Courage Coach, Ashley Easter brings her life experience and training to those who have lived with harmful relationships. As someone who has
July 10, 2017
Does Christian Patriarchy Make Women Unsafe?
When I critique oppressive systems and ideologies, I generally ask two simple questions: Does the system or ideology give one group unearned power over other
June 29, 2017
The Impact of Incest on a Woman’s Image of God
Most Christians do not hesitate to call God “father,” “brother,” and “comforter,” yet there are those among us who struggle in shame, trying to comprehend
June 6, 2017