363. JOYLAND Snap-Talks: Cheryl Smith - How the Church Fails Women - Audio

In this powerful and potentially life-changing Snap-Talk, Cheryl Smith shares her deeply personal journey of finding her voice and discovering God’s heart for the oppressed. Addressing topics often considered "touchy" or controversial within the church, Cheryl explores how certain scriptures have been used to keep women in bondage and why she believes God never sanctions abuse.

Cheryl courageously discusses:

The Misuse of Scripture: How verses on submission and silence can be used to keep victims in unsafe situations.

The Original Intent of Marriage: Moving from a "performance-based" view to one that truly reflects Christ and the Church.

A "Good Father": The pivotal moment Cheryl had to ask herself if a good God would want her to live in constant fear.

Biblical Grounds for Divorce: A historical and theological look at Exodus, Malachi, and the teachings of Jesus and Paul regarding safety and abandonment.

Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: Why forgiving someone doesn’t always mean it’s safe to return to the relationship.

This talk is a call to move from "shrinking" into who we were created to be to living an authentic, courageous life in the light!

Scripture References Mentioned:

Ephesians 5:25-29 Exodus 21:10-11 Jeremiah 3:8 Malachi 2:16 Matthew 19:7-9 1 Corinthians 7:13-15 1 Corinthians 5:10-11

Follow along at our social outlets:

https://joylandcommunity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joylandlife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-vPe7h_wjctIQxnaUQSnQ?view_as=subscriber Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyland-life/id1494637858 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gCbEDE8pgrNhHlG0WM0fo?si=6fSKeO87SoGrx2BOUveHfQ&nd=1 Zoom: https://www.zoom.us/j/3377733377 Joyland App: https://tithely.app.link/joyland (You must follow this through your phone.) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joylandlife/ X: https://twitter.com/JoylandLife Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/joylandlife