{"podcast":{"title":"Bold Faith Now - Where Faith Meets Courage","slug":"bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","podcast_index_feed_id":6654387,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/486174/rss","website_url":"https://missyeversole.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/7/9/2/c7921504ed4781a616c3140a3186d450/Podcast_Cover_3rd_Season.png","author":"Missy Eversole","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you a Christ-follower who wants to live boldly for Him? Do you want to be a witness, stand for the Truth, step out of your comfort zone, and experience spiritual growth? Do you want to share the Good News of Jesus and what He has done in your life but are a little apprehensive about speaking boldly about Him to other people? Or maybe you have conversations with a friend or family member, and they ask hard questions about your faith, and you don't feel adequate in your Biblical knowledge to respond? If that is you, you are not alone, and you are in the right place, my friend! My name is Missy Eversole, and I'm a wife, mom, author, speaker, Colson Fellow, and a friend who loves to grab a cup of coffee, sit around the table and talk about Jesus. For years, I didn't have the courage to speak boldly about my relationship with Jesus because I felt inadequate. In my mind, no one would care about what I'd have to say if I didn't have a degree in theology. But here's what I've learned: you don't need a theology degree to be the light for Jesus! I'm here to encourage you with practical tips and applications to help you be bold in your faith and give you the daring confidence you need to…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387"},"episode":{"title":"094 - Surviving Spiritual Abuse Without Losing Your Faith with Anna Vaughn","slug":"094-surviving-spiritual-abuse-without-losing-your-faith-with-anna-vaughn","published_at":"2026-01-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387/094-surviving-spiritual-abuse-without-losing-your-faith-with-anna-vaughn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bold-faith-now-where-faith-meets-courage-6654387","url":"https://missyeversole.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/0fe3bcbe-5f86-4f87-a2ec-7ff7ba1b6cfc/094_Anna_Vaughn_.mp3?dest-id=4145004","summary":"What do you do when the place that's supposed to be safest, your church or ministry, becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode of Bold Faith Now, Missy talks with Anna Vaughn, author of Caught in the Crossfire, about spiritual abuse: what it is, how it shows up in churches and ministries, and how God gently leads us from victimhood into healing and freedom. Anna shares her own story of ministry burnout, panic attacks, and manipulation, and how the Lord met her through counseling, inner healing, and the hard work of forgiveness. If you've been hurt by a leader, confused by church culture, or wondered if what you're experiencing \"counts\" as spiritual abuse, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll hear about: What spiritual abuse is and how it often hides behind religious language, twisted scripture, and \"doing ministry for God.\" Red-flag warning signs: isolation, fear, manipulation, \"we're the only ones doing it right,\" and being discouraged from asking honest questions or seeking outside help. Anna's journey from victim to victor—how God used counseling, boundaries, and forgiveness to bring deep healing and restore her calling. Why forgiveness doesn't mean pretending it didn't happen or giving your abuser continued access. Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him! Connect with Anna: Website & ministry: stirredupministries.com Book: Caught in the Crossfire (look for it wherever you normally buy books) Connect with Missy: Download the January Scripture Journaling prompts (Renewal theme) at https://missyeversole.com/resources/ For more encouragement and resources, visit MissyEversole.com and subscribe to the Bold Faith Now newsletter. Website: Missy Eversole Facebook: MissyEversoleAuthor Instagram: missyeverso…","meta_description":"What do you do when the place that's supposed to be safest, your church or ministry, becomes the source of your deepest wounds? 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