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A challenge to ditch your screens, plus a conversation on sexuality and the church, and when your friend says she’s bisexual and a Christian. Featured musical artist: Je’kob Roundtable: Join Our Screen Fast In anticipation of Lent, our friends at Plugged In have teed up a screen fast. Wanna join? If taking a break from digital devices including your smartphone, tablet, TV and gaming console sounds challenging (work exceptions are OK), then this fast may be for you. Two Plugged In team members plus our friend Georgia join us for an honest assessment of our own screen usage and what it might look like to pause for a week and prioritize the real world. Take The Technology Addiction Assessment Link to Bring Your Bible’s Instagram Page Link to Plugged In Website Leave Us a Voicemail Culture: Discussing Sex in Church Sex is a difficult topic to talk about — especially at church. But the Bible has a lot to say about it, and sadly, sexual sin doesn’t stay outside the church walls. Ellen Dykas is single and part of a ministry dedicated to conversations and restoration around sex, including addiction. She talks with us about how the church can champion a healthy and biblical framework for sexuality and how it can offer healing to the sexually broken. Rethinking Sexuality: God’s Design and Why It Matters Visit Ellen’s Website Harvest USA’s Online Courses Watch This Segment on YouTube Inbox: When a Christian Friend Says She’s Bisexual If your friend is dating the same gender but still claims to be a Christian, how do you respond? Jeff Johnston weighs in. Rethinking Sexuality: God’s Design and Why It Matters Find us on YouTube Link to Counseling Services

Plan your wedding like a boss, plus Ellen Dykas on navigating lifelong singleness, and how to see God at work in a culture of negativity. Featured musical artist: Darlene Zschech Roundtable: How to Plan a Wedding Weddings are big business, and the pressure to have a “perfect” day is real. To make it all happen, many couples invest thousands of dollars and months of preparation. Is the effort worth it? According to experts, what deserves your time and money, and what doesn’t? What are some things to have in mind as you sort out the details? What parts of the planning should the groom-to-be have a say in or take over altogether? How can you make the day meaningful and God-honoring? Our panel of two professional wedding planners plus one engaged (and overwhelmed) guy shares first-hand experience in making your day memorable and manageable on all fronts. Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You’ll Love Leave Us a Voicemail Watch This Segment on YouTube Culture: Fruitful Singleness Ellen Dykas has been in ministry most of her life, first in international missions and now in leadership for an organization devoted to sexual wholeness. Oh, and she’s in her late 50s and single. She details her journey in singleness, including the pressure to be married, how she finds purpose every day, what’s tough and what’s great about being single, what it’s like to be a leader alongside men in ministry — and much more. Next week she’ll be back to talk about sexuality and the church! Visit Ellen’s Website Inbox: Fighting Negativity When you’re surrounded by negativity and darkness in today’s world, where can you look to see God at work? Counselor Jerry Jones weighs in. Find us on YouTube Link to Counseling Services

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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/05/24), Hank discusses an article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Sexual Sanity for Women in a World Gone Mad” by Ellen Dykas. Many Christian women are succumbing to the cultural insanity that says sex is all about you. Others are smothered in shame concerning their sexual struggles, because supposedly only men struggle with sexual desires gone amok. God, however, speaks to all of these issues and He does so without blushing, shaming, or offering clichés. Sexual sanity, which is gained through the wise, unashamed, and bold teaching of the Word of God, is God's gift for all—men and women alike.Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn? Ralph - TX (5:01)Why aren't dinosaurs discussed by Christians? Josh - Fresno, CA (7:52)In Acts 21:37-39, why does the tribune ask Paul if he was Egyptian? Shouldn't it have been obvious that he was a Jew? Chris - Longview, TX (15:10)Why do you have a problem with modern-day prophets? Justin - Boston, MA (19:26)

Unfaithfulness and betrayal in marriage is incredibly painful. What does the healing journey look like, whether we're experiencing this in our own marriages or we're seeing it in the marriages of those we serve? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ellen Dykas. Ellen is the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women at Harvest USA. Ellen has written a number of books, workbooks, devotionals and is also a contributor to the Life Council Bible. Ellen received her master's degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and is a certified biblical counselor. Together, Ellen and Jason look at the healing journey for those who have experienced betrayal in their marriages. Ellen also offers some incredible insights of how our local churches can compassionately minister to those who are experiencing this type of betrayal in their own marriages.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Ellen Dykas on the importance of nurturing and actively working on three significant aspects of one's life: "Cultivate your relationship with Jesus, be proactive in cultivating your marriage, and be honest and ruthless to watch over your own heart."Ellen Dykas on being vigilant and avoiding situations or choices that could potentially lead to temptation and its undesirable outcomes: "There is danger in making even a little room for temptation."Ellen Dykas on the misconception that pastors should handle their roles in isolation, without seeking help or support from others: "Do not believe the false idea that you need to pastor on your own."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

Ellen is the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women for Harvest USA and a member of the BCC Council. She joined Harvest USA in 2007 as their first full-time women's ministry staff. She has authored several mini-books, a women's curriculum, a devotional, and, most recently, Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal. Ellen now focuses on producing new content and developing training for churches. She received her MA from Covenant Theological Seminary and a graduate certificate in biblical counseling from the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). Ellen joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss her life and ministry as well as lessons learned along the way.    LINKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Boyce College Biblical Counseling Southern Seminary Biblical Counseling   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

On this episode of This vs. That, we have a conversation with Ellen Dykas about the topic of adultery. We discuss the balance between knowing too much versus knowing just enough when it comes to adultery or pornography within a marriage. Ellen navigates this heavy topic with ease and provides insights on how to evaluate user feedback effectively. We also discuss the importance of understanding user needs and compiling user research methods into a document. Join us for this important and necessary conversation. Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey ----- Trauma and Abuse. It's in the headlines. It's on social media. It's also in our churches. We live in a fallen world where Christians are not immune from the effects of sin and brokenness. How can we love the hurting and vulnerable in our ministries well? The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention and Gospel Care Collective are partnering together to help equip ministry leaders to respond to this problem. At TGC23 in Indianapolis, we will host a panel event aiming to provide a biblical perspective on these issues, with a focus on the role of the church in healing trauma and preventing abuse. Join us as we hear from long-time practitioners in ministry and counseling, including Jennifer Greenberg, Eliza Huie, Jason Kovacs, Mike Kruger, and Dr. Jeremy Pierre, to make the church a safer place for vulnerable people. You can find out more and register at ⁠⁠traumainformedchurch.co⁠⁠ ----- At Anchored Hope, we're committed to excellence. We believe that compassionate, biblically grounded, clinically informed counseling shouldn't be hard to find. That's why we are also committed to affordability and accessibility. To do this as a nonprofit, however, requires us to lock arms with people who care about the mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis happening all around us. If this is you, we need your help. This month we launched a brand new giving campaign and we are seeking to find a hundred people willing to give so that others might live. Whether it's $5 or a thousand dollars, we need your help. These proceeds go to men, women and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today. In order to join us, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co/give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today. While our funds go to people in need of counseling and to support the growing ministry of Ingrid Hope, we have two specific financial needs. One is to serve ministry leaders in a foreign country that are caring and doing outreach to trafficked victims. The other need is a request to help and financing counseling for military families across the nation. If you would like more information about these two opportunities to give, send us an email@officebiblicalcounseling.online ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

In this episode, we visit with John-Michael Bout & Jacob Valk, producers of the new Into the Light documentary, about:Their personal journeys and encounters with pornography.How they decided to produce a documentary on biblical sexuality.How they were able to partner with major players in the Christian world to be featured in this film.The success so far of Into the Light and what's next as a result of this.What it means to help churches form a generation that understands its God-given sexuality.More Information/Resources:Website: https://www.intothelightdocumentary.comFollow on Social Media:Facebook: @intothelightdocumentaryInstagram: @intothelightdocumentaryCovenant Eyes offers a clear path to freedom through trusted relationships and free resources. TRY COVENANT EYES FREE FOR 30 DAYS: (Promo Code: FreePodcast) Stay up to date on the latest news and guests on The Covenant Eyes Podcast by signing up for our newsletter: https://learn.covenanteyes.com/podcast-newsletter/   Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast

“Into the Light” is a teaching documentary to help men and women move from enslavement to pornography to freedom in Christ. The film includes teaching from Jeremy Pierre, Deepak Reju, Heath Lambert, Jenny Solomon, Ellen Dykas, and Garret Kell. The teaching is interwoven with the testimony of a couple whose marriage was infected with porn and their journey to freedom. Filmmakers Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout crowdfunded the creation of this resource to make it free for individuals and churches. You can find out more, support further work, or watch the documentary at https://www.intothelightdocumentary.com/.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Ep. 105 - Same sex attraction is a topic we've been wanting to cover for a long time. Many of you have DM'd us asking us to bring biblical truth and gospel centered hope to this conversation. We know this can be a very sensitive topic... that's why we've waited this long to bring the right person onto the show. Ellen Dykas has spent years loving and ministering to women who are wrestling with this struggle. If you desire hope and freedom with your own same sex attraction, this episode is for you. Ellen Dykas spends the last portion of this episode answering your direct questions. We pray this episode points you to Christ and shows you the hope that is found in Him. BOOK: Not Part of the Plan Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Biblical Resources on Sexuality: Biblical Counseling Trusting God to Heal the Scars of Sexual AbuseHarvest Website Untangle Twisted Relationships When a Friendship Becomes Co-Dependent Toxic Relationships Can You Change if You're Gay?Sex and the Single Girl Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual and Relational BrokennessSexual Faithfulness: Gospel-infused, Practical Discipleship for Women Girl Defined Resources: NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Support the show

Some stats state that 50% of married couples in churches have experienced sexual betrayal in their marriage. When a wife learns about her husband's sexual betrayal, in the blink of an eye, a bomb detonates and blows up her marriage. The very foundations on which she built her home shatter and she can barely breathe, let alone find her way out from under the rubble. Ellen Dykas has walked with hundreds, maybe even thousands of women as they have struggled with sexual betrayal and offers hope from years of helping these hurting women. In this conversation with co-hosts Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson, Ellen's tender heart and passion for offering hope to women whose husbands have betrayed them flows. She encourages listeners to know they are not responsible for their husband's sins, and that they do not carry shame. She is particularly concerned that they understand the need for self-care. This topic is too deep for a half-hour conversation so we hope, whether you are fresh in facing sexual betrayal or have secretly carried the devastation for years you will get Ellen's FREE books: Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal. One is a participant's guide and the other is a Leader's Guide. These resources are for women who need help applying the gospel to their marriage in response their husband's sexual sin. But they are also for those who love them and want to help. You may never have experienced sexual betrayal in your marriage. This conversation will equip you to walk with a friend who has. These books are resources for you and your friend.

Some stats state that 50% of married couples in churches have experienced sexual betrayal in their marriage. When a wife learns about her husband's sexual betrayal, in the blink of an eye, a bomb detonates and blows up her marriage. The very foundations on which she built her home shatter, and she can barely breathe, let alone find her way out from under the rubble. Ellen Dykas has walked with hundreds, maybe even thousands of women as they have struggled with sexual betrayal and offers hope from years of helping these hurting women. In this conversation with co-hosts, Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson, Ellen's tender heart and passion flow freely for offering hope to women whose husbands have betrayed the. She encourages listeners to know they are not responsible for their husband's sin, and that they do not need to carry shame. She is particularly concerned that they understand the need for self-care. This topic is too deep for a half-hour conversation so we hope, whether you are fresh in facing sexual betrayal or have secretly carried this devastation for years you will get Ellen's FREE books: Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal. One is a participant's guide and the other is a Leader's Guide. These resources are for women who need help applying the gospel to their marriage in response to their husband's sexual sin. But they are also for those who love them and want to help. You may never have experienced sexual betrayal in your marriage. This conversation will equip you to walk with a friend who has. These books are resources for you and your friend. Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey – Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal Participant's Guide: https://harvest-usa.myshopify.com/collections/curriculum/products/jesus-and-your-unwanted-journey-wives-finding-comfort-after-sexual-betrayal-participants-guide-free-digital-download Leader's Guide: https://harvest-usa.myshopify.com/products/jesus-and-your-unwanted-journey-wives-finding-comfor-after-sexual-betrayal-leaders-guide-free-digital-download

We've made it to episode 50 and this may just be our most important episode yet. Two documentary filmmakers, Jake Valk and John-Michael Bout were kind enough to come on the podcast to share their stories and about the amazing teaching documentary they're working on. Into The Light is a teaching documentary that walks through the fundamentals of change from bondage to sexual sin to freedom in Christ. This is a hard topic and yet may be one of the most relevant struggles facing our communities. We sincerely ask you to support this important project, first by praying, and then by going to www.givesendgo.com/IntoTheLight and giving what you can. We're so excited for both these brothers and to see the change this film may bring for so many, by God's grace. Be sure to check out the full website where you can watch the trailer and learn more - www.intothelightdocumentary.com and follow along on Instagram: @intothelightdocumentary and Facebook: Into The Light Documentary Below is a list of books Jake & John-Michael mentioned throughout the episode. We encourage you to check them out. Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0310499232/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_R7XXFGRJ7Q11SCP01PRK Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by J. Garrett Kell https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1433574896/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6DQ18DF1GE4J2D2KZ33D The Purity Principle: God's Safeguards for Life's Dangerous Trails by Randy Alcorn https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002ZW7EI2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X2SG789YHY3S93G5BE47 Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography by Deepak Reju and Jonathan D. Holmes https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1629953830/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4DJ6XAGB368H3M2N31XZ Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography by Curis Solomon https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1645072258/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_J83RS7RY2EPWP0RGQV4J Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual and Relational Brokenness by Ellen Dykas https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1938267001/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PNCZ9CDTZPQSV7FQQYKF 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - John-Michael's Story 10:40 - Jake's Story 12:00 - The Lead Up 15:00 - Looking at Real Change 24:00 - Who should watch it? 26:00 - Chapter 1 - Sin 28:30 - Where should it be used? 29:00 - Where will it be available and how can you support? 31:50 - Chapter 2 - God's Love for sinners 33:00 - Chapter 3 - Fighting sin/temptation 34:30 - Chapter 4 - Practical Measures 40:35 - Chapter 5 - Endurance 46:30 - Chapter 6 - Hope 48:00 - What is not covered in the film? 54:30 - Women Struggling 59:00 - The Way Forward 1:14:00 - Crowdfunding   A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN ! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM  To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

Recently on All Things we've been taking a deeper dive into themes that are covered in my new book Cultural Counterfeits. Sex is one of those themes, so I invited Ellen Dykas, who is a counselor, writer, and speaker with Harvest USA, which provides resources that address biblical sexuality for individuals and churches. Ellen helps us think through a number of issues related to sex and sexuality, marriage, the church, and hope and healing for wives who have endured a sexual betrayal. This episode will be especially helpful to any woman engaged in friendships and women's ministry, as Ellen is a wealth of wisdom and gospel-centered hope for an area of life we are often afraid to wade into. Ellen DykasHarvest USAHarvest USA BookstoreReclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by PornographyHurting Wives: Jesus Is with YouToxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Life)

We are filming a teaching documentary on pornography. John-Michael and I spent most of this week in DC and Philadelphia filming with Garrett Kell, Deepak Reju, & Ellen Dykas who are all speaking in the documentary. We talked through our week, talked a bit about the project, how we prepared for three tightly-packed film days, and how epic our speakers are. Here is the outline of the documentary if you want to learn more about the project. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5Q4RZP4rZNxgk47HfkXlvppCCQQ0Qr2/view?usp=sharing All our speakers can be found on the social medias. John-Michael is on Instagram at @aboutjem I am always @itsthevalk Thanks guys.

In this episode Jon & James interview Ellen Dykas, who works for Harvest USA and wrote the 31 Day Devotional for Life on Toxic Relationships. We thinks this was an awesome conversation and one that is very important. There were some landscape workers working outside of Ellen's office for a bit and we tried some editing to take some of it out but you may hear it and it doesn't drown out the awesome insights that Ellen was giving us. Link to Ellen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Relationships-Taking-Refuge-Devotionals-ebook/dp/B091TX9J7W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25MXORI3H6Y3Z&keywords=Toxic+Relationships+31+day+devotional&qid=1651089436&sprefix=toxic+relationships+31+day+devotional%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 Link to Ellen's page on Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org/our-mission/regional-offices-staff/philadelphia-pa/ellen-dykas/

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Ellen Dykas on how to disciple women who battle sexual addictions. Ellen is the Women's Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ellen Dykas shares wisdom on discipling women battling sexual addiction.

In this episode, Tyler talks with Ellen Dykas about toxic relationships and finding refuge in Christ. Does your happiness depend on someone else's affection and presence in your life? Are your thoughts consumed by another person? Listen as Ellen helps us to strengthen our relationship with Christ—embracing him as our true refuge—and to cultivate godly relationships with others from a place of confidence and peace. Join us and stay connected on social: Facebook: facebook.com/practiceoftheology Instagram: instagram.com/practiceoftheology Twitter: twitter.com/practiceoftheo

Shame is hard. Shame around sex and sexuality is really hard. Some of us feel shame from our own sexual sin. Others of us feel shame from others who have sinned against us sexually. Some of us grew up in Christian households that didn't handle the topic of sex and sexuality well so we've experienced shame about sex even within the context of marriage. This is all hard. How do we develop a biblical view of sex and sexuality? How can we find healing and hope? Today, we're joined by Shalee Lehning. Shalee works on staff at Harvest USA, which is a biblically-based organization that works to help people of all different ages and backgrounds who deal with gender and sexuality issues. Shalee co-wrote a book with Ellen Dykas called “Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women”. There's also a FREE course on this topic with guides for leaders and participants. You can find all of this at harvestusa.org. Be sure to follow Harvest USA on Instagram (@harvestusa) for more helpful content. Here are some questions we covered in this interview:   What is shame? (6:16) Why is sex and sexuality in particular an area that is often surrounded by a lot of shame? (7:47) What is sex supposed to be like according to God's design? (11:42) One reason for shame surrounding sex is because of past or present sexual sin. How should we respond to this kind of shame? (15:57) Many people believe that if they sinned sexually that they are “damaged goods,” “unforgivable,” “undesirable,” etc. How would you respond to these ideas? (21:48) What encouragement or advice would you give to the person who has been violated sexually in some way and is struggling with shame? (​​26:19) A lot of believers who grew up in Christian circles struggle with shame surrounding sex even in the context of a monogamous, Christian marriage. Maybe it feels scary, dirty, or wrong. Why do you think that is? (30:46) How can someone who is experiencing this kind of sexual brokenness within their marriage find healing? (37:47) Maybe for someone listening, it is their spouse that is struggling with this kind of shame. How can a wife support her husband or a husband support his wife through these struggles, and how can they address their own insecurities that may arise from feeling unwanted or at fault for their spouse's struggles. (40:17) For those of us who have some kind of influence over kids (parents, teachers, sunday school volunteers, aunts and uncles, etc.), how can we approach the topic of sex in a way that helps them grow up with a healthy view of sex according to God's design? (44:56)     Resources mentioned in this episode: Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women by Harvest USA Sexual Faithfulness Leader's Guide by Harvest USA God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Diane Langberg Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Mary Dykas Knowing God by J. I. Packer Ep. 86 God's Design for Sex by Daily Grace Ep. 118 Navigating Toxic Relationships With Ellen Dykas by Daily Grace Harvest USA Bookstore   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 1 John 1:7 John 4:1-43 John 8:1-11 Psalm 34:4-5   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *  The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.

Join Host Karen Hodge and gospel friend Ellen Dykas as they chat about what it means to walk each other Home in healthy ways. We encourage you to share this episode and listen with a friend. We have provided free walking together questions at:  https://encourage.pcacdm.org/walking-together/

We've all heard the phrase “forgive and forget”. It's a nice principle, right? When we wrong someone and seek forgiveness, we would also really like it if that person completely forgot about the offense. But when we turn the situation around, we're not so sure. Especially if it's a deep wound and we feel all the things, extending forgiveness is hard. Forgetting the offense entirely seems to be near impossible. So in this episode, we explore this idea of forgiving and forgetting. In the Bible, we read verses that say God will be merciful and “remember their sins no more”. What do we make of this, especially since we also know that God knows all things?   We talked about why we should forgive in a previous episode, but today, we want to explore this idea of forgiving and forgetting. We talk about if it's even possible to truly forgive and forget. And is it wise to forgive and forget? Is this something Scripture calls us to? Does God actually forget when He forgives? That's the bottomline: we want to forgive as Jesus forgives. He is our model!   Jesus is our model for forgiveness. (7:42) When God forgives us our sins, does He forget them? (8:53) How can we forgive and continue to walk forward in that forgiveness? (16:03) Jesus is our model: He is committed to those He forgives. (18:58) How do we remain committed to those we've forgiven? (23:10) Caveat: we need wisdom! Abusive and/or toxic relationships are real. (25:27) We have certain “covenant relationships” where forgiveness is vital. (30:58) How do we do “not call the offense to mind” when the sin is painful? (35:11) How many times should we forgive? (44:04) This feels impossible. How do we do any of this? (49:37)   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Theology Handbook by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 60 Why Should We Forgive Others? by Daily Grace Ep. 60 (Bonus) What Does Forgiveness Look Like? by Daily Grace “Faithful: The Covenant God From Eden to Eternity” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 118 Navigating Toxic Relationships with Ellen Dykas by Daily Grace 9Marks “Prayers for the Church” Cards by The Daily Grace Co. “Prayers for My Marriage” Cards by The Daily Grace Co. "Prayers for Friendship" Cards by The Daily Grace Co. ​​CCEF Ep. 111 Infidelity, Deep Suffering, and the Gospel With Mark and Jami Nato by Daily Grace Ep. 126 How Jesus Responds to Sinners and Sufferers with Dane Ortlund by Daily Grace “Emotions and the Heart” Study by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:13 Matthew 6:12 Hebrews 8:12 Isaiah 43:25 Psalm 103:12 Romans 5:10 Romans 8:38-39 ​​Ephesians 1:3-10 Matthew 10:16 Proverbs 13:20 Matthew 18:21-35 Luke 7:47 Proverbs 18:19 Ephesians 4:26   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *

Behind every #MeToo and #ChurchToo hashtag is a woman who has been impacted by sexual abuse. Ellen Dykas helps you offer hope and perspective to these women.

Same sex attraction is a topic we've been wanting to cover for a long time. Many of you have DM'd us asking us to bring biblical truth and gospel centered hope to this conversation. We know this can be a very sensitive topic... that's why we've waited this long to bring the right person onto the show. Ellen Dykas has spent years loving and ministering to women who are wrestling with this struggle. If you desire hope and freedom with your own same sex attraction, this episode is for you. Ellen Dykas spends the last portion of this episode answering your direct questions. We pray this episode points you to Christ and shows you the hope that is found in Him. NEW BOOKNot Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story RESOURCES: Harvest Website Untangle Twisted Relationships When a Friendship Becomes Co-Dependent Toxic Relationships Can You Change if You're Gay?Sex and the Single Girl Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual and Relational BrokennessSexual Faithfulness: Gospel-infused, Practical Discipleship for Women Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/girldefined)

Ellen Dykas is a new BCC Council Member and the Women's Ministry Coordinator for Harvest USA. She focuses on discipling women who struggle with sexual and relational sins in their own lives, as well as women who are impacted by the sexual sins of their spouses or others. Ellen has authored Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual & Relational Brokenness, Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women, Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past: How Much to Share, and most recently, a 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Ep. 035 - Does your happiness currently feel dependent on someone else's presence in your life? Do you feel like your world would fall apart if a certain person was no longer your friend? Are your thoughts consumed by this person day-in-and-day-out? If so, your relationship has become skewed.  We want you to find freedom before it becomes a relational prison.In today's conversation, Ellen Dykas asks you a few pointed questions that are sure to reveal if your relationship has turned toxic.  She gives you practical steps to find true freedom in Christ. Living in a relational prison doesn't have to be your story. There is hope. The Girl Defined Conference (TICKETS)Shine Bright Devotional Girl Defined  Love Defined Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ Ellen Dykas Instagram Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/girldefined)

Codependency. Toxic relationships. Blurred boundaries. We all know that sin can impact our relationships. It can get tricky. We understand that God created us to depend on Him and each other. After all, we are the body of Christ! But how can we ensure relational health are pursued and maintained as He intended? What do we do if we find ourselves in unhealthy, sinful, or harmful relationships? Today, Ellen Dykas helps us navigate toxic relationships by looking to principles found in Scripture.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ by Ellen Dykas “6 Ways to Watch Your Heart in Ministry” by Ellen Dykas (via The Gospel Coalition) Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Edges of His Ways: Selections for Daily Reading by Amy Carmichael A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot Harvest USA “When a Friendship Becomes Co-Dependent” by Ellen Dykas (via The Gospel Coalition)   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 139:23-24 Luke 4:18 Romans 2:4 1 John 5:2-3 Psalm 16:1-4   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify! We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast!   **The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.**

Did you know that only 12 percent of child sexual abuse is ever reported to the authorities and fewer than 4 in 10 rapes are reported to the police? Additionally, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. These numbers include people in our local churches. In this Help and Hope resource Sharon Betters and Ellen Dykas discuss these horrifying statistics in the context of how the church can help create an environment where abuse victims feel safe and helped. This is not an easy topic to discuss nor is it easy to hear, especially if you are a victim of sexual abuse. But it is imperative that we hear from people like Ellen who are passionate about going into the dark places with the light of Jesus and inviting others to go with her to offer the hope and help only Jesus gives.

Did you know that only 12 percent of child sexual abuse is ever reported to the authorities and fewer than 4 in 10 rapes are reported to the police? Additionally, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. These numbers include people in our local churches. In this Help and Hope resource Sharon Betters and Ellen Dykas discuss these horrifying statistics in the context of how the church can help create an environment where abuse victims feel safe and helped. This is not an easy topic to discuss nor is it easy to hear, especially if you are a victim of sexual abuse. But it is imperative that we hear from people like Ellen who are passionate about going into the dark places with the light of Jesus and inviting others to go with her to offer the hope and help only Jesus gives.

In this workshop, Ellen Dykas addresses both the dangers and also the joys of being poured out into the lives of others, with a focus on Christ-centered practical wisdom for our own hearts.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Ellen Dykas about sexual brokenness. This is a sensitive topic and Ellen, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA, did such a beautiful job encouraging us with the hope of the gospel. Ellen Dykas received her MA in Biblical and Theological studies at Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, MO. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Ellen delights in teaching God’s Word and coming alongside women in their spiritual journey. RESOURCES Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Men by David White God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White  Leslie Vernick Website Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield  False Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp   CONNECT WITH ELLEN Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 4 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 139:23-24 Romans 13:14  Colossians 1:27 Romans 15:13   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is brokenness and what does that look like in regard to our sexuality? • How does the gospel redeem our brokenness? • What should our response be when we find ourselves walking in sexual sin? • How can you come alongside your sisters in Christ to encourage them to live in light of redemption when it comes to our sexuality? • How do we live with hope while still experiencing temptation and wrestling with our flesh on this side of heaven? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SCRIPTURE MEMORY “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Backgate Prayers offers gorgeous sets of prayer cards for you to pray for your family.  Visit them at backgateprayers.com and use the code JOURNEYWOMEN for a 10% discount through the month of October.  Simple Contacts is offering $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/journeywomen20 or entering the code journeywomen20 at checkout. Save yourself some time and money with Simple Contacts.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Preacher: Ellen Dykas | Series: Sunday Night Theology

Preacher: Ellen Dykas | Series: Sunday Night Theology

When A Friend or Family Member Says "I'm Gay" With With Ellen Dykas Do you know what to say when someone close to you says, "I'm Gay"? Ellen Dykas joins Karen Hodge to talk about this difficult topic and to guide us in how to formulate a gospel-response that is full of sincere love for the individual.   Connect to  Resources:  Ellen's previous enCourage episode: "Helping Women Grow in Emotional Wholeness and Displace Relational Idols with Christ's Love"       Connect with Resources Ellen Recommends:    

Rerun of 267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)  1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas 4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females? 8:31 – Why is this a growing trend? 11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue? 15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this? 20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem? 23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females? 28:22 – Teens and sexting 31:48 – Are men really more visual than women? 35:14 – Body image 40:22 – Heart issues of pornography 47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling 50:20 – Advice to men helping women 53:20 – Helpful resources

Relationships can be so hard and sometimes painful. Are they worth it? What are some of the pitfalls of relationships? How can our expectations of others sabotage our relationships? When someone we care about disappoints us, and they will, what questions should we be willing to ask ourselves to determine how to proceed? How can God use disappointments and broken relationships for our good? Is there ever a time to just walk away? Sharon Betters asks Ellen Dykas these questions and more. All of us struggle with relationships. We know this conversation will encourage and equip you to not only understand yourself better but how to navigate what can sometimes be a scary minefield.

267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)  1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas 4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females? 8:31 – Why is this a growing trend? 11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue? 15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this? 20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem? 23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females? 28:22 – Teens and sexting 31:48 – Are men really more visual than women? 35:14 – Body image 40:22 – Heart issues of pornography 47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling 50:20 – Advice to men helping women 53:20 – Helpful resources

To follow Jesus faithfully means we need to reorient our values and priorities radically. One radical value Jesus proclaimed was that single men and women had equal standing in His kingdom. Society, which up to that point was centered on marriage and family, was now to include those who were unmarried as valued and equal partners. The apostle Paul and church father John Calvin, counter to the thinking of their time, proclaimed the surprising worth of being single and celibate, echoing Jesus words. Singles are complete in Christ just as much as those who are married. But Christian singles do have a life journey that does not include the experiences of sexual expression that married couples enjoy or, to be honest, of those who choose to live outside of Gods design for our sexuality. We know this is not easy, especially as we live in a culture that often proclaims sexual pleasure as the highest of all human experiences and its counterpoint to deny oneself in this area is to live a life of great tragedy. Singles of all ages need a constant infusion of the gospel to steward their sexuality as an overflow of the beauty and power that comes from devotion to Christ. This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Ellen Dykas about her 2014 feature article, Single in Christ and a Sexual Being which is available free on our website. For more articles about biblical sexuality like the feature article on solo sex masturbation and the Christian, please subscribe to the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL.

In our fallen world, there are far too many stories of sexual abuse that have left victims with shame and regret that seem unbearable and unending. But there is hope in the power of the Gospel to be whole once again. Christ bore our shame on the cross so that we can know the hope and healing that can only come through Him. Ellen Dykas joins us today to share that, even when heinously sinned against, Christ offers freedom from the bondage of shame.

Christians dont have a shining track record in addressing sex. It may have been presented in unhelpful and unbiblical teaching through poor teaching of the Bible or ignored altogether. Women in the church have struggled with the louder silence in regard to female sexuality. In a world spiraling into a sexual free for all, many Christian women are succumbing to the cultural insanity that says sex is all about you do what you want. On the other hand, others are smothered in shame concerning their sexual struggles, because supposedly only men struggle with sexual desires gone amok. God speaks to all of these issues and He does so without blushing, shaming, or offering cliches. Sexual sanity, which is gained through the wise, unashamed, and bold teaching of the Bible, is Gods gift for all. Freedom and the healing grace of Jesus are for all those including women who have experienced broken heartedness and the captivity of sexual addictions. Sexual sanity is a reality women can grow into as we embrace Gods design for sexuality rather than the ever increasing expressions of broken sexuality. This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Ellen Dykas about her 2013 feature article, Sexual Sanity for Women in a World Gone Mad. For more articles about biblical sexuality like the forthcoming feature article on solo sex masturbation and the Christian, please subscribe to the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL.

What should be the foundation of our friendships? We were created for community, so that means the Gospel should affect our friendships. But often, we base our relationships on the wrong foundations and end up in big messes rather than edifying relationships. Ellen Dykas helps us kick off our Relate Series with a deeper look at what drives the closest relationships in our lives outside the family.

Because we live as broken people with other broken people in a horribly broken world, we all face the temptation to take certain friendships over the line into the unhealthy world of emotional affairs. Once there, our tendency is to justify and downplay the seriousness of these relationships as no big deal. But even though emotional affairs might never lead to a sexual affair, they do cross a line. Emotional affairs are one of the most deadly obstacles facing us in life and ministry. They destroy marriages, families, ministries. and lives. They're especially prevalent in the church and in youth ministries. We'll be talking to Harvest USA's Ellen Dykas about the cautions, causes, and prevention of emotional affairs on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

It's as if the landscape of our culture has changed overnight. The issue of transgenderism has moved front and center in our culture, our school, our churches, our youth groups, and in many of our homes. It's safe to say that this new gender landscape is one that we must understand, respond to and navigate. But as parents, how can we do so? What names do we use when addressing transgendered kids? And how do we handle the complex web of logistical issues including bathrooms and sleeping arrangements? We'll start the difficult process of tackling these questions and more, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters as we invite Ellen Dykas and Dan Wilson of Harvest USA to join the conversation.

Postmodern Realities Episode 028: "The Unending Bending of Gender: Helpful or Harmful?" with Ellen Dykas

"The Unending Bending of Gender: Helpful or Harmful?" with Ellen Dykas

Our western culture encourages us to embrace and encourage same sex attraction as normal, appropriate and just as “right” as any other sexual relationship. But is it? In this transparent interview Sharon Betters talks with Donna and her counselor, Ellen Dykas about Donna’s struggles with same sex attraction. Donna transparently shares that prior to marriage she had some inappropriate relationships with other women that were sexual in nature. In college her relationship with the athletic director led her to other inappropriate friendships but ultimately ended in extreme guilt and feeling trapped. She says that as a married woman, she found herself having “wrong feelings” for a couple of women. Donna’s story is universal and her transparent story will help college students and any woman with similar struggles. Like all of our Help and Hope resources, this interview goes beyond a discussion of the life crises and digs deep into how each of us can grow in our own walk of faith as we process and face the challenges of living by grace in our messy world.

Are your relationships strained due to sexual sin in the life of a loved one or in your own life? Author and Biblical counselor Ellen Dykas stops in to talk with us about how to overcome these issues both personally and in ministering to the women around us.

The toxic effects of Porn addiction go far beyond that of just the addict. What about the wives of addicts? How do they suffer? And what are the Church's worst mistakes in dealing with the spouse of an unfaithful husband? Today we have Ellen Dykas of Harvest USA to speak to such questions. Ellen is the Women's Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA which was started and thrives in the heart of Philadelphia, caring for and serving those struggling with sexual issues. Ellen also speaks to parenting children - how do you talk to your explicit material. Today's conversation is a pressing one for the Church to have and one to be continued.Win a free book! We have several copies of iSnooping on Your Kid: Parenting in an Internet World to giveaway.Winners:Marcus W., St. Louis, MOSusan G., Drexel Hill, PAJeff C., Chambersburg, PALinda H., Rockford, ILAshley S., Irmo, SCFrancis L., Tucson, AZPhilip W., Owatonna, MNLee V., Fort Mitchell, KYShane S., Boomfield, CORachelle H., Milton, FL

Suspecting that a friend, ministry partner, or attendee may have been wounded by sexual sin can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness and awkwardness. Today's guest. Ellen Dykas, takes the terror out of this forbidden territory as she trains us how to think about, talk about and win out over sexual abuse. During this 15 minute preview you'll begin to learn: How to think about sexual abuse from a biblical viewpoint: how the Bible addresses sexual sin if it’s done against a person or if personally pursued.Common indications a woman may have suffered sexual abuse.What to do if you suspect a woman has suffered abuse: how to engage her on it; what to do first.Two ways to understand the impact sexual abuse has on a woman.When you should refer a woman to an experienced pastor, counselor or therapist and how to help her find a qualified person. Guest Trainer, Ellen Dykas, is the Coordinator for Women’s Ministry at Harvest USA, a national ministry focused on partnering with and equipping the church to minister the gospel of grace into the lives of those impacted by sexual sin and brokenness. More at http://www.harvestusa.org.

Suspecting that a friend, ministry partner, or attendee may have been wounded by sexual sin can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness and awkwardness. Today's guest. Ellen Dykas, takes the terror out of this forbidden territory as she trains us how to think about, talk about and win out over sexual abuse. During this hour you will learn: How to think about sexual abuse from a biblical viewpoint: how the Bible addresses sexual sin if it’s done against a person or if personally pursued.Common indications a woman may have suffered sexual abuse.What to do if you suspect a woman has suffered abuse: how to engage her on it; what to do first.Two ways to understand the impact sexual abuse has on a woman.When you should refer a woman to an experienced pastor, counselor or therapist and how to help her find a qualified person. Guest Trainer, Ellen Dykas, is the Coordinator for Women’s Ministry at Harvest USA, a national ministry focused on partnering with and equipping the church to minister the gospel of grace into the lives of those impacted by sexual sin and brokenness. More at http://www.harvestusa.org.