Diane Langberg: Where is God When There’s Abuse?

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/T1FyhUCjnxEIt’s perhaps one of the most painful questions that survivors ask: Where is God when there’s abuse? Or, where was God when I was abused? In this powerful message from the Restore Conference, internationally recognized trauma expert and psychologist, Dr. Diane Langberg, seeks to answer this difficult question. But she openly admits, "I don’t know why God allows abuse. He hasn’t told me. And, believe me, I've asked." She also says: “I have for 50 years seen God’s work . . . and I have learned something of His character.” Then, Dr. Langberg reminds us that there is no evil we have known that God hasn’t also known. We often think, “But if He loved me, He would not have let it happen.” But Dr. Langberg reminds us that God let horrific abuse happen to His own Son. This Week’s Guest Dr Diane Langberg Diane Langberg, Ph.D. is globally recognized for her 50 years of clinical work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers and church leaders on six continents on how to recognize and respond to trauma and the abuse of power in a healing way. Her most recent book is Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Show Transcript SPEAKERSJULIE ROYS, DR. DIANE LANGBERG JULIE ROYS 00:04It’s perhaps one of the most painful questions survivors ask, where is God when there’s abuse? Or where was God when I was abused? Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys. And what you’re about to hear is one of the most powerful messages I’ve ever heard. Dr. Diane Langberg, an internationally recognized expert on trauma and abuse attempts to answer that painful question of God and abuse. We’ve often heard it said, God is great, and God is good. But how do we put that together with abuse happening to innocent victims? This is the second message Dr. Langberg gave at the recent restore conference. And at one point, Dr. Langberg freely admits, I don’t know why God allows abuse. He hasn’t told me. But she also says, I have for 50 years seen God’s work and I have learned something of his character. Then Dr. Langberg reminds us that there is no evil that we have known that God has not also known. We say but if he loved me, he would not have let it happen. But Dr. Langberg reminds us that God let horrific abuse happen to his own son. This is a heavy message for sure. But it’s also filled with so much hope and I feel honored and privileged to be able to share it with you. But first I’d like to thank the sponsors of this podcast, Judson University, and Marquardt of, Barrington Judson University is a top ranked Christian University providing a caring community and an excellent college experience. Plus, the school offers more than 60 majors great leadership opportunities and strong financial aid. Judson University is shaping lives that shaped the world. For more information just go to Judsonu.edu. Also, if you’re looking for a quality new or used car, I highly recommend my friends at Marquardt of Barrington. Marquardt is a Buick GMC dealership where you can expect honesty, integrity and transparency. That’s because the owners there Dan and Kurt Marquardt are men of character. To check them out. Just go to buyacar123. com. Well, again, what you’re about to hear is a message on Where is God when there’s abuse? by Dr. Diane Langberg. Dr. Langberg is a globally recognized psychologist with over 50 years of clinical experience with trauma victims. She’s also an author whose trained caregivers and church leaders on six continents on how to deal with trauma and abuse of power in a healing way. And just a quick note, we’re offering a devotional book by Dr. Langberg a