Abuse Is Not Love: Recognizing Control & Finding Support | Tanya Marayne

Abuse is not love. Pastor Tanya Marayne discusses domestic violence awareness, controlling relationships and the importance of supporting people who are being harmed in this episode of Let’s Work It Out. With a faith-centered perspective, Tanya speaks about emotional and financial control, isolation from family and friends, recognizing harmful behavior, and the responsibility of families and churches to offer practical support. She reminds listeners of their worth, encourages people causing harm to seek help, and closes with prayer. This conversation addresses abuse affecting women and men. It also includes support resources and a reminder that prayer and practical action can go together. Let’s Work It Out with Pastor Tanya Marayne WOKB | Unity Broadcasting Subscribe for faith-based conversations, encouragement and community voices. Recorded October 5. Edited broadcast replay; call-in invitations refer to the original live program. SUPPORT RESOURCES (U.S.) If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/ . Free, confidential support is available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If device activity may be monitored, seek help using a safer device when possible. The broadcast mentions a different text keyword; the current official keyword is START. Resource details checked October 6, 2026. This episode is a faith-based discussion; individualized safety planning is available through trained advocates. CHAPTERS 00:00 Unity introduction 00:09 Welcome and today’s topic 02:18 Abuse is not love 04:06 Families: support those facing harm 05:09 Recognizing control and isolation 08:47 Remembering your worth 11:47 Support resources 14:09 Safety and the impact on children 17:47 Abuse, faith communities and seeking help 20:47 Community invitation 22:11 Prayer and encouragement 24:42 Faith and practical support 26:10 Closing encouragement and prayer #LetsWorkItOut #DomesticViolenceAwareness #UnityBroadcasting