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The Daily Grace Podcast

Navigating Toxic Relationships with Ellen Dykas

The Daily Grace Podcast

The Daily Grace Co.

Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.83K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2021

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Codependency. Toxic relationships. Blurred boundaries. We all know that sin can impact our relationships. It can get tricky. We understand that God created us to depend on Him and each other. After all, we are the body of Christ! But how can we ensure relational health are pursued and maintained as He intended? What do we do if we find ourselves in unhealthy, sinful, or harmful relationships? Today, Ellen Dykas helps us navigate toxic relationships by looking to principles found in Scripture.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ by Ellen Dykas “6 Ways to Watch Your Heart in Ministry” by Ellen Dykas (via The Gospel Coalition) Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Edges of His Ways: Selections for Daily Reading by Amy Carmichael A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot Harvest USA “When a Friendship Becomes Co-Dependent” by Ellen Dykas (via The Gospel Coalition)   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 139:23-24 Luke 4:18 Romans 2:4 1 John 5:2-3 Psalm 16:1-4   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify! We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast!   **The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.**

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0:00.0

Welcome to Daily Grace.

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We believe that the Bible is true, trustworthy and timeless.

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And we want to help women like you know and love God's Word.

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The Bible shows us who God is and who He is changes everything.

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My name is Joanna and I'm Stephanie.

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Come join us as we chat about the truth of God's Word in our everyday lives.

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When we look throughout Scripture, we see that it's all about relationships.

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Our God is relational and He made us to be the same.

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He made us to need each other.

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As believers, we know that we are the body of Christ, dependent on God and dependent

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on one another.

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But can that dependency get distorted?

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Where do healthy boundaries fit in within this framework?

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Today we are joined by Ellen Dykis.

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Ellen helps us understand toxic relationships.

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Believers ought to be diligent against these types of relationships, which includes the

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issue of co-dependency.

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And we believe that the Bible offers us sound guidance in navigating these types of relationships.

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You don't want to miss this conversation with Ellen Dykis.

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Hello everybody, welcome to another episode of Daily Grace.

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This is Joanna Kimbrill and my co-host Stephanie is actually out on maternity leave today.

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However, I am joined by a very special guest named Ellen Dykis.

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