{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#245 To Heal or Harm: Scripture's Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors With Stephen R. Tracy Part 2","description":"Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome Steve Tracy back to the show to discuss his powerful new book, To Heal or Harm: Scripture's Use as Poison or Medicine for Abuse Survivors. Steve is an author, theologian, and former pastor, as well as president and international director of Mending the Soul Ministries. He and his wife, Celestia, co-founded and co-lead this global nonprofit, which equips churches and communities to respond compassionately to abuse through Christ-centered, psychologically informed care. Steve is also a retired professor of theology and ethics at Phoenix Seminary. Together, their work\u2014shaped by over 40 years of pastoral, academic, and clinical experience\u2014has led to sustainable trauma care models now being used around the world. In this episode, Steve continues to walk through multiple examples in Scripture that reveal God\u2019s heart for the oppressed and His deep concern for those who have been harmed. Together, we explore how Scripture can be used either as poison or as medicine\u2014depending on how it\u2019s applied. Steve shares insight into how verses are often taken out of context, along with practical examples and guidance on how to approach Scripture in a way that brings true healing and protection for survivors. This is an important, eye-opening conversation you don\u2019t want to miss. To purchase Steve\u2019s book, click the link below. https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Heal-Harm-Scriptures-Medicine-Survivors-ebook\/dp\/B0FHCWVSVR https:\/\/www.mendingthesoul.org https:\/\/hangingontohope.org ","author_name":"Hanging Onto Hope Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/hangingontohope.libsyn.com\/website","html":"