If not defined in real life, faith concepts can be twisted to destroy by those seeking power and control and hiding behind the name of God.
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Author Archives: Fessup
A Fearful Faith
Easter and Spring support faith in the power of life, not subjugation. Churches must claim full resurrection for victims in their midst.
The Church on the Power and Control Wheel
Most churches don’t realize they can re-injure domestic abuse victims by using 4 of the 8 tactics found on the Power and Control Wheel.
Am I to Blame for Being Abused?
Are you a scapegoat? Someone blamed for everything in the relationship?
The Evidentiary Abuse Affadavit
Victims can begin documenting their abuse in a way that is court-worthy evidence while they are still in an abusive relationship.
Local Author Fair Host Features RBB
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A Veteran Survivor and Advocate for Victims of Church Sexual Abuse Reflects on the recent Victory over Collusion within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
To members’ horror, domestic, sexual and child abuses have all been found among members and leaders of churches. Too often the organized church has not been prepared to deal with abuses within, denying their existence or blaming the victims. A veteran advocate of CSA (church sexual abuse) survivors in the church discusses how collusion can be overcome.
Sheila Kennedy interviews Shirley Fessel
Watch for Meet the Author, airing Thursday, October 14, 2021
Suzanna J’s Story, Winner of the 2021 Redemption from Biblical Battering Thriver Grant
Suzanna shares how leaving was the first step in uncovering negative conditioning in order to live a deeper relationship with Christ for her well-being and victory over religious domestic abuse.
Are Church Women Afraid To Help Members in Domestic Abuse?
Church women can change churches into welcome advocates of members who are domestic abuse victims, supporting and restoring their dignity.