{"podcast":{"title":"Flying Free","slug":"flying-free-1045377","podcast_index_feed_id":1045377,"rss_url":"https://flyingfree.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://flyingfreenow.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/L__5fewvckdX3n9JrmZKDHQfVMHxxEWWp8sVfqClimw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yN2M2/OGZlNTZkZDdkZTEw/ODMwNGMwMmQzMWJh/NmMwMi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Natalie Hoffman","episode_count":400,"summary":"Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman’s mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries to get help from her equally abusive church environment, she is betrayed and re-abused. Flying Free offers a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented perspective on domestic abuse that protects and honors the voices and autonomy of women. Tune in each week to hear conversations with emotional abuse advocates and fellow survivors who will walk with you on your journey up and out. We hear you. You are not alone. Learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T08:20:04.356126+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-free-1045377"},"episode":{"title":"She Stopped Asking for Permission: Jillian's Story [365]","slug":"she-stopped-asking-for-permission-jillian-s-story-365","published_at":"2026-02-03T18:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-free-1045377/she-stopped-asking-for-permission-jillian-s-story-365","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-free-1045377","url":"https://www.flyingfreenow.com/365","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/9a450c82/21df7b60.mp3","summary":"What happens when you stop asking for permission in an abusive marriage? Today, Jillian shares her story of waking up to covert abuse in her Christian marriage and what it took to finally get out. You'll hear how she recognized the patterns, why she chose to leave despite having a young son, and what life looks like now on the other side. If you've been wondering whether things could actually be different, this conversation will show you what's possible when you start rescuing yourself. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The warning signs started immediately after marriage: Jillian noticed holiday ruining, rage, silent treatment, and passive aggression within the first year—but spent nine more years trying to fix it. The permission trap: When Jillian hired a life coach without asking, her husband threatened consequences and demanded she \"ask permission\"—revealing his need for control. Staying \"for the kids\" actually harms them: Jillian left because of her son, not despite him, knowing that growing up watching dysfunction would hardwire toxic patterns into his brain. Divorce doesn't have to be a war: Jillian's divorce took just three months because she was willing to \"buy her freedom\" and give him what he wanted (money, custody, reputation). Post-divorce transformation is real: Two years out, Jillian has rebuilt her self-trust, started a successful business, and is leveling up emotionally—proof that change isn't just possible, it's exponential. 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.","meta_description":"What happens when you stop asking for permission in an abusive marriage? Today, Jillian shares her story of waking up to covert abuse in her Christian mar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3280,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/flying-free-1045377/episodes/she-stopped-asking-for-permission-jillian-s-story-365/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-free-1045377/she-stopped-asking-for-permission-jillian-s-story-365.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}