God Vindicates after Spiritual Abuse, with Charlaine Martin, Part2
Choosing to trust again after being wounded takes courage, yet for some, that trust is met with harm more than once. This was the painful reality for my guest, author Charlaine Martin, and her first husband, Don. After experiencing spiritual abuse in their very first church assignment, they later faced it again further along in Don’s pastoral career. The repeated betrayal left deep wounds of hurt and shame, made even heavier by the silence and inaction of denominational leaders who should have offered support and protection.
In this episode, Charlaine shares how the path to healing did not come easily, and how forgiveness became the doorway to release, restoration, and freedom. Her story speaks to the resilience of faith, the cost of misplaced trust, and the redemptive power of choosing love even after profound disappointment.
Connect with Charlaine: https://charlainemartin.com
Charlaine’s book: Twice Blessed
Links Mentioned:
Peacemakers Ministries, Ken Sande
To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.