064: Untwisting Scriptures How the Bible is Misused to Manipulate & Control People

In the final new episode of the Church Disrupted podcast for 2024, host Jeff Cochran welcomes back Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures book series. They discuss the journey of unlearning misconceptions about scripture, particularly the controversial concept of 'dying to self.' Rebecca emphasizes the importance of returning to the Word of God for understanding and encourages listeners to engage in conversations about faith and theology, even when they disagree. The conversation also touches on the role of faith in understanding scripture, the importance of living in freedom rather than striving for holiness, and the importance of empathy in healing trauma, particularly within the church context. Want to support SAI financially?https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/about/endofyeargiving Get Rebecca's books and FREE resources here: https://heresthejoy.com/ Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/. Join the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6Z Please Subscribe and Share! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Untwisting Scriptures 02:54 The Journey of Unlearning and Understanding Scripture 06:05 Dying to Self: A Controversial Concept 08:51 Exploring Misunderstandings in Scripture 12:07 The Role of Faith and Trust in Understanding 14:59 Living in Freedom: The Final Part of the Journey 27:27 The Role of Suffering and Empathy in Healing 30:45 Understanding Trauma and the Church's Response 34:35 Misrepresentation of God and Scripture 39:44 Debunking Myths: Dying to Self vs. Following Christ 49:22 Resources for Spiritual Growth and Understanding