Feb 23, 2023
Episode Summary:
If you have ever been a victim of spiritual abuse or you know
someone who has, you're in the right place. I talk with my guest,
Jill Monaco, about how to find freedom from spiritual abuse. What
is it and how can you find freedom so you can heal?
Quotables from the episode:
- One incident of spiritual abuse made me desensitized to it so
it happened again and again.
- Spiritual abuse uses a relationship, the Bible, or spiritual
authority to manipulate and control people.
- A relationship can start off Biblically based then become
manipulated over time.
- One example of spiritual abuse is when someone in authority
makes themselves look better at your expense.
- Spiritual abusers don’t allow themselves to be held accountable
but you have to be.
- Listen to your discernment given to you by the Holy Spirit—if
something feels off, consider that it is.
- Abuse is using authority or the Bible to manipulate people into
doing things.
- Jesus took me out of ministry so I could heal from spiritual
abuse.
- The healing process from spiritual abuse looks different for
everyone.
- To begin the process of healing from spiritual abuse, first
forgive your abuser, and second, focus on being in God’s
presence.
- You have one heart. If you harden it towards others, you also
harden it toward God.
- Despite a history of spiritual abuse, keep hoping for the next
thing.
- Remember, God is greater than the greatest enemy in your
life.
Scripture References:
- Ephesians 3:20 NIV “Now to him who is able to
do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to his
power that is at work within us.”
- Isaiah 61:1-4 NIV “The Spirit of the
Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to
proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the
broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release
from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s
favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who
mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a
crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of
mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient
ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the
ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 NIV “Now the Lord is
the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is
freedom.”
- John 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed.”
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Guest:
Jill Monaco is the founder and CEO of Jill Monaco Ministries, a
501(c)3 nonprofit that has a passion to encourage people to pursue
the presence of God and find freedom in Christ.
She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) life coach with the
International Coach Federation and a Certified Master Christian
Life Coach (CMCLC) and Mentorship Coach with the International
Christian Coach Institute. Jill has developed Freedom Coaching®, a
model that blends hearing God, prayer, and coaching
tools.
Her first book, The Freedom Coach Model® went to #1 on the
Amazon bestseller list. One of her greatest joys is consulting
coaches as they establish and grow their business through her
program Freedom Business Coaching.
As a Bible teacher, podcaster, and speaker, Jill is known for
captivating audiences with her high-energy, humorous approach to
life’s serious issues. Her faith-filled and transparent stories
encourage listeners to become all that God has created them to
be.
Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson