Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
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Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].
Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/] spends the hour with C [http://www.chrismoles.org/]hris Moles [http://www.chrismoles.org/], a leading pastor and biblical counselor who helps churches and families confront the evil of domestic violence and promote healthy, God-honoring, relationships. They talk about domestic abuse ministry, how pastors and church members can grow in this ministry, and whether or not abusers can really change.
CHRIS MOLES ONLINE
Website [http://www.chrismoles.org/]
Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revchrismoles/]
Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/revchrismoles]
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse [https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/biblical-counseling-books/caring-for-families-caught-in-domestic-abuse-a-guide-toward-protection-refuge-and-hope/]
Something Scary Happened by Darby Strickland [https://newgrowthpress.com/children-books/picture-books/something-scary-happened/]
Miles the Lamb (Plushy) [https://newgrowthpress.com/upcoming-books/miles-lamb-plush-toy/]
Trauma and Abuse Minibook Sample Pack [https://newgrowthpress.com/minibook-packages/2023-trauma-and-abuse-minibook-sample-pack/]
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].
Timestamps:
1:27 - Intro
3:28 - Chris shares his story of domestic abuse ministry
11:38 - How prevalent is domestic abuse?
19:40 - An abused person's experience provides a key entry gate for ministry
22:17 - How does abuse ministry look different in various situations?
26:36 - What does "safety plan" mean in domestic abuse ministry?
29:19 - What can a pastor do to begin growing in usefulness for abuse ministry?
38:53 - Christ coaches Rush
43:42 - Can abusers really change, and how often do you see change happen?
56:00 - How might other people help and encourage your ministry PeaceWorks Universit [http://www.chrismoles.org/coaching-with-chris]y [http://www.chrismoles.org/coaching-with-chris]?
58:30 - Farewell
Straight to the Heart
Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].
