How to Recognize Spiritual Abuse and Trust God Again (with Anita Albert-Watson)

How do you know when God is asking you to hold on… and when He’s asking you to let go?Pastor and coach Anita Albert-Watson is here to chat about faith, spiritual abuse, discernment, and what it looks like to trust God when something just doesn’t feel right.After watching Death of a Pastor’s Wife, Anita and I unpack what we saw through her perspective as both an ordained pastor and a pastor’s wife. From the red flags of unhealthy church leadership to what happens when scripture and spiritual authority are used to manipulate instead of guide, Anita has a lot to share.But this chat goes far beyond one documentary... We’re talking about the moments when you know something needs to change but you’re afraid that letting go means you’re giving up. Anita shares her own experience of stepping away from ministry, finding a new assignment, and learning that leaving one season behind doesn’t necessarily mean leaving your calling behind. We’re chatting about:How to recognize spiritual abuse and unhealthy church leadershipWhy spiritual authority should always come with accountabilityThe difference between trusting a pastor and knowing scripture for yourselfHow to strengthen your discernment when something feels wrongKnowing when God may be releasing you from one assignment and leading you toward anotherHow to hear God when you’re in a season of transition and don’t know what comes nextIf you’ve experienced church hurt, questioned whether you can trust your own discernment, or found yourself wondering whether God is asking you to stay, leave, or simply take the next step, this chat is for you.  Tell Me More:Connect with Anita on Substack: https://substack.com/@anitaalbertwatsonConnect with Nicole on Substack: https://nicolewaltersofficial.substack.comFind The Bible Project at https://www.youtube.com/@bibleprojectEpisode Sponsors:Go to http://bioptimizers.com/nicole and use code NICOLE for 15% off your entire order, plus a free travel size bottle of Masszymes - BiOptimizers' best-selling digestive enzyme — added to your order automatically.Use code NICOLE at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Visit forhers.com/nicole to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Produced by Dear Media

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