Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. Each episode invites survivors, faith leaders, and various professionals to participate in vital conversations about intimate partner violence in the context of faith. Hosted by Hannah & Nicky from House of Faith and Freedom.
Survivor Story. Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart is a podcast about abuse, trauma, and finding healing in the arms of Christ. In this episode we hear Caroline's story.
Resources mentioned in today’s episode or provided by the guest:
Books:
- Why Does He Do That (https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-He-That-Controlling/dp/0425191656/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0)by Lundy Bandcroft
- The Great Sex Rescue (https://www.amazon.com/Great-Sex-Rescue-Recover-Intended/dp/1540900827/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xkuFR5dD4-ERJ1arBOn1ejKpkia8Me71HCOwGI8nYbm_Us6UXuF6H74w6oqu0MSBC9eRt3Q_b1M62ZiAHB84jU1aqbzcQ0etz5G1wYsUZ8VX2D1ssYj6Ut00yDBf-PoLsjzbuyWCR4fXn37o9CFaQTGgjGEZXeP2a-_OjNOLuqFW0gcc7jEtFgtPq9GJhw4sGRNAfsIgmErgJWsT755oY6wsLx5xZpGPBRrmCL5TiIE.UEJ5ZvlcVaYI_F-3Mup8spvKtO7uehCRUtB238dLkrg&qid=1748541970&sr=1-1) by Sheila Wray Gregoire
- The Emotionally Destructive Marriage (https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Destructive-Marriage-Voice-Reclaim/dp/0307731189/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SO8RHBB884XG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fnodKqvdl6325EV6B9nFDUk2y8wjEEwEJVx0mqr4DfQTRF282NFfROyEVEAiJaBYlASxbMWlbdhGJyjaEr_odUtx7HZ7xTdN83jmuDLDBPDhRR8qRh3y7137gD-OzMkRU_5VFLHF_LjT-m6Fz-pJyYU7XUNiGYN3pp8f_m4xkOF9mC8Q_z43PVZAc45kTwT6yy_RYc7SbWUkBv0_GBel_7YwfMu-Uy9YlbPg3pffzhA.z5a0xl_0D1kYxP2nVamMJEEzTS5SFmo4l4V4abWIlJ8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+emotionally+destructive+marriage&qid=1748542039&s=books&sprefix=the+emotionally+destr%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1) by Leslie Vernick
- Books by Darby Strickland (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=darby+strickland+books&i=stripbooks&crid=3H6MS06D1LO2N&sprefix=darby+strickland+books%2Cstripbooks%2C117&ref=nb_sb_noss_1)
Organizations:
- Broken to Beloved (Brian Lee) (https://www.brokentobeloved.org/)
- GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment) (https://www.netgrace.org/)
Song:
- Hear in Your Presence (https://youtu.be/G262RNi9tOM?si=D1tld2yHML7YUovu) by Elevation Worship
Article:
- Toward a More Trauma-Informed Church (https://www.currentsjournal.org/index.php/currents/article/view/444/483?fbclid=IwAR0IWgqMjsFIiedh-LKCjIl_LcSXdyHUklc8q54mCMYjTPolwZzTjc24PXQ_aem_AXqearaGLAukDiPessOO2WuTwQCi6TunUuosmSFh69eQaPRtJf4zH1SQBMqOvwKXy_Tp3uow_oaaIYiKrfqtL9lc) by Pete Singer
20 Mar 2025
Church Harm & Deconstruction: Part II
Guest: Angela Reitsma Bick.
Organization: Christian Courier (https://www.christiancourier.ca/).
In Part II of this episode, we sit down with Angela Reitsma Bick, co-author of the book Blessed are the Undone (https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-are-Undone-Testimonies-Deconstruction/dp/099530548X), to speak about personal loss and what happens when the Church feels like an unsafe place to heal.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Know My Name (https://www.amazon.com/Know-My-Name-Chanel-Miller/dp/073522370X) by Chanel Miller
6 Mar 2025
Church Harm & Deconstruction: Part I
Guest: Dr. Peter Schuurman.
Organizations: Redeemer University (https://www.redeemer.ca/); Global Scholars Canada (https://www.globalscholarscanada.ca/).
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Schuurman, co-author of the book Blessed are the Undone, to speak about church harm, what happens when faith leaders fail, and what is the fallout for those who follow them.
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