# Is Your Church Actually Safe for Abuse Survivors? Here's How to Find Out [379]

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Podcast: [Flying Free](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-free-1331214)
Published: 2026-06-23T17:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.flyingfreenow.com/379
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## Resource

In this episode I’m answering a pressing question Christian women in difficult marriages ask: how do you find a church that will actually support you instead of silence you? Because not all churches are created equal, and the difference between a safe church and a harmful one can change everything for a woman trying to find her footing. I’ll break down exactly what to look for, what to ask, and what red flags to run from. 🔑 Key Takeaways: There's a question you can ask a pastor before ever setting foot in a pew that will tell you almost everything you need to know about whether that church is safe. What a church puts on its website (and what it leaves off) reveals far more than you might think about how they actually treat abuse survivors. One word in a pastor's answer about couples counseling is a dealbreaker. Do you know what it is? The church's leadership page can disqualify them before you ever walk through the door. There's a theology that sounds biblical and even beautiful to some women, but I make a case that it's actually setting the stage for harm. Get Today’s Free Resource: 📒 Take a free Emotional Abuse Assessment by going to emotionalabusequiz.com I will also send you my weekly Hope Letters for Christian women in emotionally and spiritually abusive marriages.

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