The Promised Podcast

My story being married to a narcissistic abuser about what finally led me to the point of no return. I also share a biblical perspective on marital abuse and the husband’s responsibility to a Christ centered marriage, and how narcissistic abuse breaks this covenant. Scriptural references: James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 7:16. Also find more on Narcissistic Abuse on my YouTube Channel: Kari Nau

Guest John Robinson, connection Life Coach and experienced mental health case manager in domestic violence situations shares some very enlightening insight into the psychological affects of narcissistic abuse and aspects of how the mental health profession as a whole can improve in understanding and helping victims/survivors of narcissistic abuse. You can follow John on Instagram: @pathways_advocoaching and Facebook: @pathways.advocoaching

Uncovering the very real and various traits of narcissistic abuse and the spiritual dynamics behind it. Guest and actress Danielle Superior shares some of her personal story, wisdom and things that she’s learned spiritually about narcissistic abuse. Packed with real life and biblical truths.

This episode breaks down the early signs of a narcissistic abuser and goes into detail on how to know if you are dating an emotionally and spiritually healthy man after God’s heart.

With guest Nicole Bigelow and Kelly Craig, we cover a wide range of misconceptions on forgiveness and what the true biblical teachings present to us on the requirements of forgiveness. We discuss cases of abuse and how victims can navigate this journey into forgiveness in a healthy way and offer encouragement to those who are suffering in this space.

The scriptures uncover in mass amounts of what the differences are between the spiritually sick and the spiritually healthy. Broken down in this episode by the order of which God has commanded. This episode unpacks the elements of spiritual sickness and how to rid yourself of toxic beliefs and false doctrines that have kept people stuck in captivity for a very long time. Also revealing the modern characters of what was defined long ago in what we can now point to as a commonly used term today, called narcissism.

Guest Aimee Miller shares her story about some of the traumatic experiences she went through growing up and how God is using her now in her purpose and ministry. We discuss shame, fears, setting healthy boundaries, and what abuse has taught us that will help encourage women in their beautiful innate strength to overcome the harshness and brutality of abusive dynamics.

Guest Nirene shares an incredibly powerful and transformative story coming from an extremely abusive home in the Bronx to now living a life of peace and purpose in Christ. This episode is so riveting, so eye opening and offers incredible encouragement and hope for those in the worst of circumstances.

This episode is packed with incredibly useful information and experiences shared on family abuse. From childhood developmental affects to the mind/body connections between psychological and physiological affects. We go in depth on how these affects play out into adulthood and bleed into physical health. Also covered in this episode are the damaging affects of false diagnoses of abuse victims and the continued abuse cycle pattern of families to keep victims in their preferred narrative role.

Raw truths on behalf of revelations God has given me to share in this episode to redeem and heal a broken, wounded nation. This episode is worth listening to a couple of times. Powerful scripture and revelations throughout to understand and live by so that we can come together to heal our nation from the inside out.

This episode offers incredible encouragement for those facing issues with family favoritism. An amazing woman, wife and mother of 4 shares her journey on experiences she’s faced. We both share how family favoritism has affected our lives, what we’ve learned from it and the positives we’ve taken away to live a healthier happier life and be better examples for our children.

Take these steps to create a shift in your mindset and in your life. Complaining adds no value to our lives. Learn and understand how to adopt a solution oriented mindset to create real long term change in your life.

Knowing what our values are make it possible to achieve a God given vision. I share the importance and meaning of values being in alignment with our visions and how our entire future is dependent on understanding and learning this practice.

I share crucial elements in helping cope through any kind of life chaos, by creating a system of balance.