In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery welcomes Christian counselor and author Dr. Kris Reece for a candid conversation about toxic relationships, manipulation, people-pleasing, and the confusion many believers experience when love becomes unhealthy and emotionally draining. Dr. Kris shares insights from her experience in a narcissistic marriage and as a clinician and explains why unhealthy relationship patterns can be difficult to recognize, especially for those who have spent years trying to earn approval, keep the peace, or carry responsibility for others.

Together, Jennifer and Kris explore what Scripture teaches about guarding our hearts, setting healthy boundaries, and identifying fear-driven motivations. Listeners will learn how to discern the difference between Christ-led love and unhealthy self-sacrifice, find freedom from people-pleasing, and pursue relationships marked by wisdom, peace, and truth.

Resource Discussed: Breaking the Narcissist's Grip: A Christian’s Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick, and Reclaiming Your Life From Takers by Kris Reece (Author)

Scriptures Discussed
Psalm 34:18
Proverbs 4:23
2 Timothy 3:1–5
2 Corinthians 10:5
1 John 4:18
2 Corinthians 9:7
Matthew 5:37
Galatians 1:10
Psalm 139:23–24

Connect with Dr. Kris Reece:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

Follow her work on Amazon

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In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery welcomes Christian counselor and author Dr. Kris Reece for a candid conversation about toxic relationships, manipulation, people-pleasing, and the confusion many believers experience when love becomes unhealthy and emotionally draining. Dr. Kris shares insights from her experience in a narcissistic marriage and as a clinician and explains why unhealthy relationship patterns can be difficult to recognize, especially for those who have spent years trying to earn approval, keep the peace, or carry responsibility for others.
Together, Jennifer and Kris explore what Scripture teaches about guarding our hearts, setting healthy boundaries, and identifying fear-driven motivations. Listeners will learn how to discern the difference between Christ-led love and unhealthy self-sacrifice, find freedom from people-pleasing, and pursue relationships marked by wisdom, peace, and truth.
Resource Discussed: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Narcissists-Grip-Christians-Manipulation/dp/0996517278">Breaking the Narcissist's Grip: A Christian&rsquo;s Guide to Cutting the Strings of Manipulation, Setting Boundaries That Stick, and Reclaiming Your Life From Takers</a> by <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kris-Reece/e/B0137X5E8Y/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1">Kris Reece</a>&nbsp;(Author)
Scriptures Discussed
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<li data-section-id="1t8u2fu" data-start="991" data-end="1006">Proverbs 4:23</li>
<li data-section-id="16ktq9q" data-start="1007" data-end="1024">2 Timothy 3:1&ndash;5</li>
<li data-section-id="1c101dw" data-start="1025" data-end="1045">2 Corinthians 10:5</li>
<li data-section-id="qagi4d" data-start="1046" data-end="1059">1 John 4:18</li>
<li data-section-id="16cnyzi" data-start="1060" data-end="1079">2 Corinthians 9:7</li>
<li data-section-id="88x6c5" data-start="1080" data-end="1094">Matthew 5:37</li>
<li data-section-id="2r7rmw" data-start="1095" data-end="1111">Galatians 1:10</li>
<li data-section-id="69u0ir" data-start="1112" data-end="1167" data-is-last-node="">Psalm 139:23&ndash;24</li>
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Connect with Dr. Kris Reece:
<a href="https://krisreece.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kris_reece_/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReeceKris">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6-vUmAO3nNEO5nVIGgLWw">On YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kris-Reece/author/B0137X5E8Y?ccs_id=f4b8f0fd-35f9-4614-aad8-f3de4d68b6d3">Follow her work on Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

Recognizing and Breaking Free from Harmful Relationships

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