Domestic violence is not the end of our stories. There is light at the end of the tunnel. There is hope, joy, and resilience. To support the healing journey of a survivor, let us show justice, mercy, humility, and compassion - just as Jesus would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Views of God are shaped by experiences with the church after domestic violence. Faith and spirituality are strongest when supported by churches that understand abuse and provide faithful companionship and compassion to those who have been traumatized.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How children are affected by abuse, what they experience, and how healthy role models help mitigate the trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses supportive resources that aid resilience for survivors of abuse. This includes family, friends, shelters, therapy, and more. Additionally, what are the obstacles to recovery? Providing support empowers survivors toward healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Religious families are not immune to domestic violence. Victims and survivors of abuse want their pastors to be informed, and they need their churches to be safe. Supporting survivors follows God's heart in caring for the oppressed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How survivors of domestic violence knew they needed to leave, how some attempt to leave multiple times, and why some feel it's safer to remain in the abuse longer. Having a connection to supportive and helpful entities and individuals is vital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will introduce this 7-episode series about domestic violence survivors and resilience. I will introduce my co-host for this series, we will discuss abuse and resilience, and we will begin to get into the results of my recent research on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Rise Again with Rev. Gen. I am an ordained minister, a certified spiritual director, a licensed social worker, and like so many people across the planet, I am a survivor of domestic violence. My experience created a desire to bring broader awareness to this often taboo topic. After escaping the abuse a decade ago, I went back to school to get the education that would support my passion for advocating for survivors. But this podcast is for everyone, whether or not you have personally experienced abuse. I will share my knowledge and my recent research, and we will discuss matters related to domestic violence and relationships, as well as resilience and growth after abuse. Like the legendary Phoenix, I believe that survivors can rise from the ashes to new life. The embers in those ashes will burst into flames and illuminate our paths toward healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices