Episode 5: Silent Control - When Abuse Isn't What It Seems

Kingdom Life Women Podcast

⚠️ Content Warning: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LISTEN WITHOUT CHILDREN PERESNT DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THE CONVERSATION. This episode covers sensitive topics related to abuse, trauma, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Listener discretion is advised.

In this eye-opening episode of Kingdom Life Women, we welcome Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed counselor and faith-based abuse advocate. With an extensive background in therapy, trauma care, and domestic abuse intervention, Tabitha brings both wisdom and compassion to a conversation many are hesitant to have.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Recognizing Abuse Beyond the Obvious: How coercive control and emotional manipulation can often go unnoticed.
• Common Misconceptions: Why abuse isn’t always physical and how certain relationship dynamics are wrongly justified, even in faith communities.
• Signs of Coercive Control: Identifying the subtle patterns of control, power, and manipulation.
• Spiritual Abuse and Hyper-Headship: Understanding how scripture can be misused to oppress and harm.
• Breaking the Cycle: How to find hope, healing, and freedom through faith, counseling, and community support.
• Healing is Possible: A message of redemption and recovery for both victims and those who are ready to change their harmful behaviors.
• Abuse isn’t just physical; it can be emotional, spiritual, and psychological.
• Recognizing red flags in relationships is essential for self-protection and healing.
• The church and faith communities can—and should—be safe places to seek help.
• True healing comes through accountability, counseling, and encounters with God’s love.

Connect with Our Guest:
Tabitha Westbrook offers counseling services and training for individuals, churches, and counselors. If you or someone you know needs support or education on abuse dynamics:
👉 Visit: TabithaWestbrook.com

Pre-order Tabitha’s Upcoming Book: Body and Soul: Healed and Whole (April 1, 2025) – A guide to recovering after trauma and finding healthy relationships through faith-based principles.
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Soul-Healed-Whole-Invitational/dp/1496490665

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