37. Thinking Biblically About Abuse, with Jim Newheiser

About this sermon

In this episode, Kevin is joined by Dr. James Newheiser, theDirector of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor ofChristian Counseling and Pastoral Theology at RTS Charlotte. Attitudes towardabuse, both inside and outside the church, have changed dramatically withinrecent generations. How can pastors deal with this issue Biblically in theircongregations? Chapters: What God Has to Say About Our Bodies [0:00 – 1:27] Dr. James R. Newheiser, Jr. [1:27 – 7:01] Talking About Abuse [7:01 – 12:31] Defining Abuse [12:31 – 16:00] Matthew 18 or Romans 13? [16:00 – 24:52] Maxims That Try to Help but Cause More Hurt [24:52 – 27:03] “Always believe the victim.” [27:03 – 32:14] “If you feel abused, then you were abused.” [32:14 – 36:36] “It’s never the victim’s fault.” [36:36 – 44:12] Marital Separation [44:12 – 48:13] Authority: Good and Bad [48:13 – 54:56]

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