Ministry Spouses Podcast

Bullying is a serious issue that can occur in unexpected places like church, affecting children both physically and emotionally. To address this, adults must educate kids about bullying, encourage open communication, and model kindness to create a safe environment.

To protect children in our communities, it's essential to intervene when witnessing abuse, screen volunteers thoroughly, and ensure adequate supervision during all activities. By implementing safety measures like the "Two-Adult Rule" and maintaining visibility in all areas, we create safer environments for children in schools and churches.

This article discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing abuse in the church and provides guidance for pastoral spouses on how to support victims. It emphasizes compassion, understanding, and the need for proper resources and reporting.

This article explains how traumatic experiences, both past and suppressed, can affect a person’s physical and emotional health, often through triggers that cause unexpected reactions. It emphasizes the importance of proper treatment, self-care strategies, and support to aid recovery from trauma.

Abuse can be hard to identify, especially for those raised in abusive environments. It's crucial to recognize signs of abuse and provide support by referring victims to professionals, offering compassion, and raising awareness through church initiatives like Adventist's enditnow® campaign.

This article discusses how to support someone who has experienced abuse, focusing on listening, offering healing messages, and empowering them to make their own choices for recovery. It highlights the importance of comfort, prayer, and helping them regain joy and healing through loving actions and faith.

This editorial addresses sexual, emotional, and spiritual abuse, highlighting their impact and the healing offered through God's word. It emphasizes that survivors should seek help, trust in God's healing, and know their worth.

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but like David in Psalm 42, we can find strength and hope in God’s promises. What antidote can transform our anxiety into peace and praise, even in the darkest times?

How can we uncover the treasures hidden within Jesus' parables? This article offers creative activities, thoughtful questions, and family discussions to deepen your understanding and appreciation of these timeless stories.

How can we find happiness in the face of life’s challenges? The inspiring story of a 92-year-old woman who, despite her struggles, chooses gratitude and positivity each day reminds us that happiness is a decision we can make at any age.