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Feb 23
J A Owens commented on Kay Van Hoesen's video
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Murphy's Justice: The Powell Tragedy

"Ths shown is fantastic! I can't wait to see more. It's just what we need to cut through the crap and educate the public on what really goes on in the lives of victims of domestic violence. Go Susan!!"
Feb 23
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Feb 23
Donna R. Tyson replied to J A Owens's discussion CHRISTIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES in the group Rivers of Faith
"Thank you for sharing these great resources, Julie."
Mar 4, 2011
J A Owens added a discussion to the group Standing as Strong Survivors (S.A.S.S.)
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CHRISTIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Refuge From Abuse by Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD No Place for Abuse by Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD Beyond Abuse in the Christian Home: Raising Voices for Changeby Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD The Lord Hears Your Cries booklet (2 sided- English & Spanish)  www.americanbible.org Keeping the Faith: Q & A for Abused Christian Women  …See More
Mar 3, 2011
J A Owens added a discussion to the group Rivers of Faith
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CHRISTIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

CHRISTIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCESBOOKSRefuge From Abuse by Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD No Place for Abuse by Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD Beyond Abuse in the Christian Home: Raising Voices for Changeby Catherine Clark Kroeger, PhD and Nancy Nason-Clark, PhD The Lord Hears Your Cries booklet (2 sided- English & Spanish)  www.americanbible.org Keeping the Faith: Q & A for Abused…See More
Mar 3, 2011
Donna R. Tyson left a comment for J A Owens
"Julie, Thank you for doing a fabulous job sharing your story and knowledge on Rivers of Faith this week. I have received great feedback on the show and would love to have you return as a guest in October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. May…"
Mar 3, 2011
J A Owens and Regina Y. Evans are now friends
Mar 3, 2011
J A Owens commented on Donna R. Tyson's group Rivers of Faith
"Thanks for the opportunity to share on the show yesterday, Donna. It was a pleasure and I do hope that some victims and survivors of domestic abuse will find some hope and help from the resources we discussed. I'd be happy to follow up if you…"
Mar 2, 2011
J A Owens is now friends with LaDonna Vandegrift and Donna R. Tyson
Feb 22, 2011
J A Owens replied to Donna R. Tyson's discussion Pornography and Sex in the Church in the group Rivers of Faith
"Thank you fro sharing, friend. You put it all into perspective. I think this is an issue we should be discussing and struggling with more as women. It is not an easy one. Most people don't understand either porn or prostitution as huge…"
Dec 26, 2010
J A Owens replied to Donna R. Tyson's discussion Pornography and Sex in the Church in the group Rivers of Faith
"It would be great o hear Dawn Schillers response to his discussion, since she has personal experience with the porn industry. . ."
Dec 23, 2010
Shirley Graham commented on J A Owens's blog post A DV Survivor Looks Back:What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking for Help
"What a powerfully written post. It's heartbreaking to know such happens and horrifying that so many pastors know little or nothing of how to recognize abuse for what it is and help victims."
Dec 16, 2010
J A Owens commented on J A Owens's blog post A DV Survivor Looks Back:What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking for Help
"Thnaks, Delilah. I agree that training is badly needed. At PASCH we provide that www.peaceandsafety.com It is needed routinely, for all faith communities. SO glad to hear that a pastor will be on Susan's show!"
Dec 13, 2010
Delilah commented on J A Owens's blog post A DV Survivor Looks Back:What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking for Help
"Julie....thank you for sharing this experience.  It's showing that our faith based community must be better trained in all aspects of intimate partner violence.  They are often the first stop along a victim's journey and if they…"
Dec 13, 2010
J A Owens and Shari are now friends
Dec 12, 2010

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A DV Survivor Looks Back:What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking for Help

Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:42pm 3 Comments

The following is Chapter 1 of a book entitled

Beyond Abuse in the Christian Home: Raising Voices for Change

Editors: Catherine Clark Kroeger, Nancy Nason-Clark, Barbara Fisher-Townsend

2008, Wipf and Stock Publishers

A DV Survivor Looks Back:What I Wish Pastors had Known When I was Looking for Help

by Julie Owens

The home in which I grew up was a Christian one.…

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Amazing Grace, How Can it Be? The Ponderings of a Christian Survivor of Domestic Violence

Posted on November 30, 2010 at 12:33pm 4 Comments

On Sept. 9, 1988, my family was changed forever because of the man I married. That night, which started out with a serene sunset sail off the spectacular coast of Honolulu, later ended in a domestic violence bloodbath in my parent’s Oahu home.

Unknown to my Dad and I, while we had been sailing…

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At 5:19pm on March 3, 2011, Donna R. Tyson said…
Julie, Thank you for doing a fabulous job sharing your story and knowledge on Rivers of Faith this week. I have received great feedback on the show and would love to have you
return as a guest in October for Domestic Violence Awareness month.
May God bless you richly as you use your gifts and testimony to His glory.
Donna
At 8:58pm on September 12, 2010, Kay Van Hoesen said…
P.S. Hope you'll invite others to join using the "invite" tab at the top of the page
At 8:57pm on September 12, 2010, Kay Van Hoesen said…
Welcome, J A! Glad you're here.

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At 11:06am on September 10, 2010, Dawn C. Owens said…
i love your pic!
At 9:14am on September 10, 2010, Dawn C. Owens said…
Welcome to HWT! Maybe I will see you in a chat room or hear you on a live broadcast. :)
I am glad you joined in and hope that you have as much fun as I do on this Network.

D.C

P.S you can customize your page. Mine looks pretty cool if I do say so myself. Come check it out.
 
 
 
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