Karen Roudkovski
@karenroudkovski.bsky.social
Christ follower. Professional counselor. Professor. Spiritual abuse researcher.
Opinions are my own.
Author of Understanding Spiritual Abuse.
https://shorturl.at/XukFh
Opinions are my own.
Author of Understanding Spiritual Abuse.
https://shorturl.at/XukFh
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#Spiritualabuse is hard to define because it’s so complex & can occur in any spiritual setting or relationship. Here is a brief definition I compiled. In my book, I explain why I chose each word/phrase. You will notice I don't use language specific to any religious group. What resonates with you?
For too long, spiritual abuse has been dismissed, minimized, and misunderstood.
We need this conversation.
We need awareness.
We need action.
I encourage you to listen.
We need this conversation.
We need awareness.
We need action.
I encourage you to listen.
Welcome to "Understanding Spiritual Abuse."
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February 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For too long, spiritual abuse has been dismissed, minimized, and misunderstood.
We need this conversation.
We need awareness.
We need action.
I encourage you to listen.
We need this conversation.
We need awareness.
We need action.
I encourage you to listen.
When a church or denomination says “We handled it internally," what they are saying is, "We protected the abuser and institution, not the survivor(s)."
February 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
When a church or denomination says “We handled it internally," what they are saying is, "We protected the abuser and institution, not the survivor(s)."
If Jesus prioritized the vulnerable, why do so many churches prioritize the powerful? A church that protects power over people has lost sight of the gospel.
February 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
If Jesus prioritized the vulnerable, why do so many churches prioritize the powerful? A church that protects power over people has lost sight of the gospel.
South Louisiana, you sure were pretty today.
January 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
South Louisiana, you sure were pretty today.
January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. I believe awareness of this form of abuse is critical for church health, so I encourage you to learn about it.
Questions about spiritual abuse? Drop them below, and I'll try to answer a few.
www.amazon.com/Understandin...
Questions about spiritual abuse? Drop them below, and I'll try to answer a few.
www.amazon.com/Understandin...
Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond
Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond [Roudkovski, Karen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond
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January 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. I believe awareness of this form of abuse is critical for church health, so I encourage you to learn about it.
Questions about spiritual abuse? Drop them below, and I'll try to answer a few.
www.amazon.com/Understandin...
Questions about spiritual abuse? Drop them below, and I'll try to answer a few.
www.amazon.com/Understandin...
Knowing I research spiritual abuse, people often point me toward resources that perpetuate harm. I was recently given a booklet called “Correction & Discipline of Children” (John R. Rice, 1946). It is one of the most alarming & heartbreaking original sources I’ve ever read.
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December 7, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Knowing I research spiritual abuse, people often point me toward resources that perpetuate harm. I was recently given a booklet called “Correction & Discipline of Children” (John R. Rice, 1946). It is one of the most alarming & heartbreaking original sources I’ve ever read.
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Sitting by the fire and drinking homemade salted maple lattes while I finish writing the course development for Assessment Techniques. What a great day.
December 5, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Sitting by the fire and drinking homemade salted maple lattes while I finish writing the course development for Assessment Techniques. What a great day.
Reposted by Karen Roudkovski
Here are just a few guests from this past year whose episodes you downloaded and shared:
@tialevingswriter.bsky.social
@chuckdegroat.bsky.social
Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews
@karenroudkovski.bsky.social
Steve Hoffman
@christabrown.bsky.social
@scottmcoley.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
Karen Tay
@tialevingswriter.bsky.social
@chuckdegroat.bsky.social
Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews
@karenroudkovski.bsky.social
Steve Hoffman
@christabrown.bsky.social
@scottmcoley.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
Karen Tay
December 4, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Here are just a few guests from this past year whose episodes you downloaded and shared:
@tialevingswriter.bsky.social
@chuckdegroat.bsky.social
Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews
@karenroudkovski.bsky.social
Steve Hoffman
@christabrown.bsky.social
@scottmcoley.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
Karen Tay
@tialevingswriter.bsky.social
@chuckdegroat.bsky.social
Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews
@karenroudkovski.bsky.social
Steve Hoffman
@christabrown.bsky.social
@scottmcoley.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
Karen Tay
Last paragraph.
“If you are/have been a victim of sexual abuse or suspect sexual abuse by a pastor, staff member or member of a Southern Baptist church or entity…”
Contact law enforcement.
Report abuse to the proper authorities- which the SBC hotline is not.
www.brnow.org/news/west-vi...
“If you are/have been a victim of sexual abuse or suspect sexual abuse by a pastor, staff member or member of a Southern Baptist church or entity…”
Contact law enforcement.
Report abuse to the proper authorities- which the SBC hotline is not.
www.brnow.org/news/west-vi...
West Virginia pastor arrested on child sexual abuse charges • Biblical Recorder
NETTIE, W.Va. (BP) — A former pastor of at least two Southern Baptist churches in West Virginia faces dozens of sexual abuse related charges. A spokesperson for the West Virginia Convention of Souther...
www.brnow.org
November 29, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Last paragraph.
“If you are/have been a victim of sexual abuse or suspect sexual abuse by a pastor, staff member or member of a Southern Baptist church or entity…”
Contact law enforcement.
Report abuse to the proper authorities- which the SBC hotline is not.
www.brnow.org/news/west-vi...
“If you are/have been a victim of sexual abuse or suspect sexual abuse by a pastor, staff member or member of a Southern Baptist church or entity…”
Contact law enforcement.
Report abuse to the proper authorities- which the SBC hotline is not.
www.brnow.org/news/west-vi...
Reposted by Karen Roudkovski
Wanna make America great? Proceed in humility. Listen. Consider others as more important than yourself. Love others as yourself. Treat others as you want to be treated.
November 29, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Wanna make America great? Proceed in humility. Listen. Consider others as more important than yourself. Love others as yourself. Treat others as you want to be treated.
Reposted by Karen Roudkovski
This is your gentle reminder that
Gratitude and grief can walk together.
They do not cancel each other out.
You can count your many blessings
Even as you name your losses.
Sorrow alongside thanksgiving is not ingratitude.
Gratitude and grief can walk together.
They do not cancel each other out.
You can count your many blessings
Even as you name your losses.
Sorrow alongside thanksgiving is not ingratitude.
November 28, 2024 at 10:29 AM
This is your gentle reminder that
Gratitude and grief can walk together.
They do not cancel each other out.
You can count your many blessings
Even as you name your losses.
Sorrow alongside thanksgiving is not ingratitude.
Gratitude and grief can walk together.
They do not cancel each other out.
You can count your many blessings
Even as you name your losses.
Sorrow alongside thanksgiving is not ingratitude.
Reposted by Karen Roudkovski
Lifeway and Crossway are releasing their first Bibles in a dyslexia-friendly typeface, starting with a kids Bible that comes with colored overlays for reading.
www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/dysl...
www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/dysl...
And the Word Became Accessible: Publishers Release Dyslexia-Friendly Bibles - Christianity Today
Designer hopes a new custom typeface will be a life-changing tool for those with reading disorders.
www.christianitytoday.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Lifeway and Crossway are releasing their first Bibles in a dyslexia-friendly typeface, starting with a kids Bible that comes with colored overlays for reading.
www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/dysl...
www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/dysl...
My 18 year old brought me a peppermint milkshake tonight just because he knows it’s my favorite. 🥹🥰 Small gestures mean so much.
November 19, 2024 at 3:11 AM
My 18 year old brought me a peppermint milkshake tonight just because he knows it’s my favorite. 🥹🥰 Small gestures mean so much.
#Spiritualabuse is hard to define because it’s so complex & can occur in any spiritual setting or relationship. Here is a brief definition I compiled. In my book, I explain why I chose each word/phrase. You will notice I don't use language specific to any religious group. What resonates with you?
November 16, 2024 at 5:40 PM
#Spiritualabuse is hard to define because it’s so complex & can occur in any spiritual setting or relationship. Here is a brief definition I compiled. In my book, I explain why I chose each word/phrase. You will notice I don't use language specific to any religious group. What resonates with you?
Any other #spiritualabuse researchers or survivors on here? I took down my research related posts from the other site to avoid the new policy.
November 16, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Any other #spiritualabuse researchers or survivors on here? I took down my research related posts from the other site to avoid the new policy.
This is helpful!
A tip for those who are new to Bluesky coming from X (where you only had two options for feeds (For You (algorithm) and Following (all).
HERE you can play around with multiple feeds at the top in addition to the default ones Following, Discover. I like OnlyPosts, Followers, Quiet Posters, Mutuals.
HERE you can play around with multiple feeds at the top in addition to the default ones Following, Discover. I like OnlyPosts, Followers, Quiet Posters, Mutuals.
November 16, 2024 at 2:01 PM
This is helpful!
A good day for a slow morning, reading some research, online Christmas shopping, and a #vols football game. And, playing on this new (to me) app.
November 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM
A good day for a slow morning, reading some research, online Christmas shopping, and a #vols football game. And, playing on this new (to me) app.
First post. New place. A little about me. Professional #counselor, #professor, #author of a book about #spiritualabuse - Understanding Spiritual Abuse. In my free time I buy more #books than I can read, #renovate our Acadian farmhouse, #travel. And, best of all, hang out with my family & pups!
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 AM
First post. New place. A little about me. Professional #counselor, #professor, #author of a book about #spiritualabuse - Understanding Spiritual Abuse. In my free time I buy more #books than I can read, #renovate our Acadian farmhouse, #travel. And, best of all, hang out with my family & pups!