Hello, I'm John Eldridge, and welcome to the Ransomed Heart Audio Podcast.

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Hello friends, John Eldridge here.

Thanks for tuning in to the Ransomed Heart Podcast.

What you're about to listen to is the first in a three-part series on the subject of soul ties.

Unhealthy, emotional, and spiritual bonds that take place between people,

a subject that I think is very, very vital for the church, for people looking to love well, live well, vital for those

of us looking to get free from unhealthy relationships and really just vital for walking in freedom in Christ and all

that he's done for us through his victorious life.

And so I think you're going to really enjoy this series.

Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit

through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4, verse 3.

Hello friends, I'm John Eldridge,

and with me today in the studio also is Craig McConnell and my wife Stacy.

And the topic that we want to bring to you today is so important. Really it could have come in a series that we did on relationships.

It could have come in a series on inner healing.

It certainly could fit well within a series on spiritual warfare.

The topic that we want to bring before you is the concept of soul ties, meaning unhealthy

bonds between people.

Soul ties is a fairly controversial topic in the church.

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