Resurge with Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson
Ep 7 | Emotional Sabotage & Toxic Empathy with Allie Beth Stuckey
Jan 24, 2025
In this discussion, Allie Beth Stuckey, author of "Toxic Empathy" and host of the Relatable podcast, dives into the pitfalls of toxic empathy in pastoral care. She emphasizes the need for compassion grounded in biblical truth, particularly regarding cultural issues like gender and marriage. Stuckey critiques emotional narratives around abortion and discusses the church's role in addressing societal lies. She champions truth in discipleship, especially for women, and explores the balance between compassion and truth within the Christian faith.
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- Toxic empathy, when detached from biblical truth, can lead to the affirmation of harmful behaviors and ideas within society.
- Pastors have a crucial role in guiding their congregations through cultural issues by firmly establishing and communicating biblical truths.
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