April Giauque: Escaping the Darkness of Domestic Abuse
April Giauque: Escaping the Darkness of Domestic Abuse  
Podcast: All In
Published On: Wed Jul 31 2019
Description: It is difficult to ignore the similarities between April Giauque’s description of an abuser’s behavior and Satan’s efforts to wear us down: isolation, manipulation, control, despair. Regardless of whether you feel held captive in an abusive situation like April or trapped by sin or discouragement, April’s story reminds us that there is always hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ. "It is the worth of who your soul is, what your light is, your worth equals your light. And we were all born with the light of Christ within us. Whether you are a member of the Church or not, all have this light and that is the worth."  Show Notes:  1:33- The beginning of abuse 4:08- Children with special needs 5:38- Everyday life 6:29- Two different types of abusers 8:59- Relationship with God  11:35- Knowing when it was time to leave 13:53- The voice of the adversary 15:18- The biggest fear of a victim 19:14- Saving a marriage 22:52- Looking for evidence of blessings 26:03- Caring for yourself in order to care for others 27:54- Self-esteem vs. self-worth 29:19- Agency amidst abuse 32:40- Life after abuse 35:32- Advice for victims 37:59- What does it mean to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.