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Flying Free

Natalie Hoffman
Emotional Abuse
Spiritual Abuse
Divorce
Christianity
Domestic Abuse
Healing
Domestic Violence
Narcissistic Abuse
Mental Health
Christian Women
Personal Growth
Coercive Control
Gaslighting
Women Empowerment
Support Groups
Christian Marriage
Women's Rights
Community Support
Boundaries
Religious Trauma

Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power an... more

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In this episode, a mom asks how to guide her children through abuse in the family. She said she used to coach her kids to comply and placate so their dad wouldn't get angry. Now she wishes she hadn't taught them to stay small.

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In Episode 394 of the Flying Free Podcast, Natalie Hoffman talks with Lydia Grace Kaiser, author of Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You. Lydia was raised by a fundamental Baptist pastor and spent decades believing the Bible restricted w... more

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My pastors told me that what I was experiencing for over two decades wasn’t serious enough to be called “abuse.” They said I had to be physically hurt for it to cross the line of “hard marriage” to “abusive marriage.” Their beliefs kept me spinning i... more

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Today we welcome back Arizona family law attorney Wendy Hernandez to celebrate the release of her brand new book, Legally Ending Love, and to walk us through exactly what every woman needs to know before they file for divorce.

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Recent Guests

Lydia Grace Kaiser
Author of Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You with four decades of ministry experience
Episode: How the Church Restricts and Oppresses Women Without Solid Biblical Reason [394]
Wendy Hernandez
Arizona family law attorney, author, and creator of the Command the Courtroom YouTube channel
Episode: Don’t Get Divorced Without Reading This Book First: Legally Ending Love [392]
Annette Oltmans
Founder and CEO of The Mend Project, educator on covert and reactive abuse
The Mend Project
Episode: "What if I'm the Abuser?" Is There Such a Thing as "Reactive Abuse?" [388]
Gretchen Baskerville
Author of The Life Saving Divorce and advocate
Life Saving Divorce / author
Episode: Are You Estranged From a Parent or Adult Child? The Complicated Reasons and Layers of Pain in Parent/Adult-Child Estrangement [387]
Tiffany Yecky Brooks
Author, professor, and editor invited for discussion
Author of Gaslighted by God, Holy Hosted, To Rebehold the Stars
Episode: What Is the "Tradwife" Trend Really Selling Christian Women? [385]
Tia Levings
Author of The Well-Trained Wife and I Belong to Me
Author, Speaker
Episode: Healing From Religious Trauma: A Survivor's Roadmap with Tia Levings [381]
Jessica Karas
Pastor's wife who shared her personal story
Former Pastor's Wife at a local church
Episode: The Pastor's Wife Nobody Saw: Jessica's Story [378]
Tiffany Yecke Brooks
Author of Gaslighted by God, Reconstructing a Disillusioned Faith, and Holy Ghosted
Author, Speaker
Episode: From Deconstructing to Reconstructing: Finding Wonder Again [373]
Jillian Scott
Trauma certified life and weight loss coach, and the founder of the Hungry for Love Podcast.
Hungry for Love Podcast
Episode: She Stopped Asking for Permission: Jillian's Story [365]

Host

Natalie Hoffman
Host of Flying Free Podcast, leading discussions on emotional abuse, religious trauma, and autonomy within faith communities.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • What if love actually wins

    I have been struggling with this in my healing process because my husband and church said how I was thinking was wrong but I knew God was a God of love for everyone. I will be getting the ‘Love Wins’ book and reading it next on my book list. I hope it helps me to know how I was thinking was not wrong and I am ok.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeanM26
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wealth of Information

    I am constantly amazed at the wisdom and insight that Natalie brings to her resources for women! This podcast is so very helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CyclingMama
    United Statesa month ago
  • Road Map to Wholeness

    I found this podcast by screaming aloud, “Lord, help me !! I need a road map out of this marriage “ The next day I received an offer to listen to this podcast. Through the podcast, the support groups that I joined, the free book that I was provided, it all guided me to a new life and a more robust relationship with God. Thank you Natalie for the road map to wholeness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlenewjones
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    I’ve been listening for a few years and this is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aklitrrro777
    United Statesa month ago
  • Encouraging and Informative

    Natalie’s straightforward manner is clear and encouraging. She is kind and compassionate and so very generous in sharing what she knows and is learning. She has walked the walk and knows how to relay information that answers the questions in the minds of women currently in or in the process of leaving destructive and abusive marriages.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smith-Mac
    United Statesa month ago

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A trusted, life-changing resource for survivors seeking practical tools and faith-aligned healing.

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How Do I Help My Kids Cope with Emotional Abuse? [395]
Q: I wonder if you can talk about how we guide our children in coping with abuse in the family.
Hoffman says children need strategies to stay safe because they often cannot leave an abusive parent. A parent should avoid encouraging confrontation when it leads to retaliation, listen empathetically when children share their experiences, and focus on their own healing so they can model healthier ways of thinking and coping.
How the Church Restricts and Oppresses Women Without Solid Biblical Reason [394]
Q: How do you analyze Ephesians 5 and the claim that the man is the head of the wife?
Kaiser says Ephesians 5:21 introduces mutual submission, and that the following paragraph break and added wording can make the passage seem to require a separate submission from wives. She interprets “head” as a first-century metaphor for provision and source, not as boss or controller.
How the Church Restricts and Oppresses Women Without Solid Biblical Reason [394]
Q: Why did you decide to write this book?
Kaiser began investigating conflicting interpretations of passages about women, then studied translation and biblical context in seminary. She wrote the book to make the evidence accessible to readers who need the kind of resources she wished she had encountered earlier.
Don’t Get Divorced Without Reading This Book First: Legally Ending Love [392]
Q: What are some steps that they could do to protect themselves or maybe get help?
Hernandez suggests exploring legal aid and asking for temporary orders that can include attorney's fees and costs. A person may request help with legal preparation or represent themselves at a hearing with behind-the-scenes support, and can combine a fee request with issues such as community expenses or use of the marital home.
Don’t Get Divorced Without Reading This Book First: Legally Ending Love [392]
Q: What are some of the biggest legal mistakes that you see people making in the first few weeks of leaving a marriage before they've even hired an attorney?
Hernandez says people may send emotionally charged messages or make financial concessions during grief and conflict, then have those communications used against them in court. She advises processing emotions away from a soon-to-be ex-spouse and being careful about what they put in writing.

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What is Flying Free about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A supportive, faith-centered show focused on healing from emotional, spiritual, and narcissistic abuse within Christian contexts. Episodes consistently explore gaslighting, coercive control, religious trauma, and strategies for boundary-setting, autonomy, and reclaiming identity. Hosts and guests share practical frameworks, scripture-informed perspectives, and survivor stories aimed at empowering women to understand abuse dynamics, seek safety, and pursue healing—whether they stay in or leave difficult relationships. A notable strength is its clear emphasis on autonomy, spiritual alignment, and actionable steps, plus a cohesive ecosystem of programs and resources for ongoing support.

Potential listeners may find this show highly relevant i... more

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1. Lydia Grace Kaiser
2. Wendy Hernandez
3. Annette Oltmans
4. Gretchen Baskerville
5. Tiffany Yecky Brooks
6. Tia Levings
7. Jessica Karas
8. Tiffany Yecke Brooks

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