Episode 419: Dr. Diane Langberg on Spiritual Abuse, Identifying Our Own Power, and Hope

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 10.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2022

⏱️ 57 minutes

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What a true honor to have Dr. Diane Langberg on the show today. Her book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church, has taught me so much about trauma, abuse, and power. In this conversation, Dr. Langberg teaches us about paying attention to our own power, misusing that power, and balancing love for our local church with accountability. If abuse is a part of your story, I would encourage you to listen with someone who loves you. This conversation may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for yourself and your heart well. And, for our #miniBFFs, this show may be a bit much for their little ears. . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun today to get 10% off your first month. Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Stitch Fix: Sign up today at StitchFix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your first purchase. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, friends. Welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun. I'm your host, Annie F. Downs.
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1:44.1	Today on the show, I get to talk with Dr. Diane Langberg. Dr. Langberg is an internationally-recognized
1:49.5	psychologist and counselor with 47 years of experience. She speaks regularly on abuse and trauma
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