Hope + Help for Toxic Relationships with Ellen Mary Dykas

Hope + Help Podcast

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Ellen Mary Dykas about her 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a toxic relationship? What is a biblical perspective on this problem? • Why is it sometimes difficult to diagnose a toxic relationship? • What does “people idolatry” have to do with toxic relationships? • How do the Scriptures encourage those who feel stuck in a toxic relationship? • What are some indicators that it may be wise to step away temporarily from—or even end—this kind of relationship? • How do our relational desires ultimately point us back to the person of Jesus Christ? View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/toxic-relationships-ellen-mary-dykas/ The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Listeners can expect to receive biblical wisdom as well as practical steps for facing suffering, struggling, and sin with courage and grace. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell and subscribe to her weekly Christ-centered biblical counseling resources at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.