Summary

Does opening your Bible make you feel anxious, unsafe, or even sick? You are not alone.

If you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, the Bible—which should be a source of comfort—was likely the very weapon used to silence and control you. This creates a painful "double bind" where your nervous system associates God with danger.

In this episode of Elisha's Space, we talk about how to untangle God’s voice from your abuser's voice. We discuss why "cherry-picked" verses are used to trap you, and how to gently find safety in scripture again (or give yourself permission to pause).

In this video, we cover:

• Why reading the Bible can trigger a trauma response (fight, flight, freeze)
• The "Double Bind" of spiritual abuse: Why you feel stuck between God and your abuser
• How "Submission" is twisted to mean "Compliance"
• 3 Practical steps to heal your relationship with the Bible
• Why it is okay to put the Bible on the shelf for a season of healing

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