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 Defined
- Toxic empathy exploits Christian compassion by validating lies and affirming sin.
- Untethered from truth, empathy can support destructive ideas and policies.
Samantha and Halo
- Allie Beth Stuckey shares the story of Samantha, whose baby was diagnosed with a fatal fetal anomaly.
- NPR presented abortion as compassionate, ignoring the baby's perspective and the reality of the procedure.
Empathy vs. Sympathy
- Empathy means being in someone's feelings, while sympathy means feeling for someone without necessarily sharing their experience.
- Some psychologists and theologians consider sympathy healthier than empathy.
