Is It Abuse?
Darby Strickland
Listen as Pastor Chuck L. Betters interviews Darby Strickland, a biblical counselor who specializes in helping victims of abuse. For years, Darby has served women in oppressive marriages. With her new book, “Is it Abuse?” she writes to anyone who wants to help, regardless of their level of experience. In this podcast, Darby and Chuck discuss her new book and how to identify the toxic entitlement that drives abusive behavior and to better understand its impact on victims. Darby and Chuck discuss how churches can better minister to abuse victims, especially in the context of church leadership. Darby shares with us how to become equipped to provide wise and Christ-centered counsel, empowering while advocating for victims and navigating the complex dynamics of oppression in a marriage.
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Darby Strickland is a Christian Counselor who works with individuals, families, and couples facing a variety of issues. Darby received her Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, where she met her husband, John. Darby has written two booklets: Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, and Rescue and Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer. Darby’s speaking and writing focus on training churches and counselors to care well for those who have been victims of trauma and abuse. Darby says, "One of my greatest joys has been homeschooling my three children. Our home is filled with music, read alouds, good food, games, and tons of laughter. Like most people, my life often feels packed out, but I like to think it is filled with precious things. I enjoy traveling with my family to different cities where we take a particular interest in touring museums together. I love any activity that involves water: swimming, beach days, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, watching a Longwood Gardens fountain show, or walking along a lake. Being by the water is sweetly refreshing for my soul.”