Episode 21: Break Every Chain: The Bible, Divorce, and Emotional Abuse (w/ Patrick Weaver)

In this episode with Patrick Weaver we discuss how to break free from the chains of emotional abuse and how Christianity is often misused to justify staying in toxic relationships. This conversation offers hope for those seeking freedom from harmful beliefs and the path to healthy, loving relationships.

Song of the week: Break Every Chain By Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Topics Covered:

(00:01:10) Advertisement: A Weekend for Me

(00:04:00) Introducing our special guest, Mr. Patrick Weaver

(00:12:20) Religion vs. God’s truth

(00:15:02) Advertisement: Higher Ground Financial Services

(00:16:15) God never asks us to accept abuse

(00:19:07) Understanding Malachi 2:16 in context

(00:36:00) God's will in marriage

(00:55:03) The life that shaped Patrick Weaver

(01:01:22) Connect with Patrick Weaver

(01:03:44) Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)

Key Takeaways:

"I do not undo what you didn't do before you said I do." 

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Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)

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About Our Guest

Patrick Weaver is a global faith leader, author, and renowned mindset mentor dedicated to helping people from all walks of life harness the power of faith to conquer in life and create fulfilling relationships.

Connect with Mr. Patrick:

Web: https://www.patrickweaver.org/patrick-weaver/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/patrickweaverministries/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/patrickweaverministries/

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co

FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co

Email: hello@yournextchapter