My Pastor Said: If You Leave, You Won't Go to Heaven: Escape Spiritual Abuse & Find God's Truth

Breaking the Silence: When the Church Protects Abuse Instead of the Abused LIVE Q&A Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Noon EST "Share your story. It may inspire someone else's freedom." For years, many women have silently carried two devastating burdens: 💔 Abuse at home. 💔 Silence in the church. What happens when the very place that should offer refuge instead becomes another source of fear, shame, or confusion? This month on Live Free Legal Live Q&A, survivor Maria Mosemann courageously shares her story of surviving domestic abuse, spiritual abuse, and discovering the truth about God's heart for the broken. Maria recalls being told by her pastor: "If you leave, you will not likely make it to heaven." That statement left her believing she had to choose between her safety and her salvation. Since 2018, Maria has felt called to help women break free from abuse and expose harmful teachings that can keep survivors trapped in dangerous situations. Together we'll discuss: • Spiritual abuse and coercive control • Misused Scripture that keeps victims trapped • Why many survivors leave church after abuse • God's heart for the wounded and brokenhearted • How churches can better support survivors • How your story can become someone else's hope Jesus said He came to bind up the brokenhearted not to break hearts. If you've ever wondered whether God sees your pain... If you've ever been told to "just pray harder" or "submit more"... If you've questioned whether God wants something different for your life... This conversation is for you! Whether you're a survivor, a pastor, a church leader, or someone who loves a survivor, we invite you to join us for this timely and hope-filled discussion. Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Invite someone who needs hope. Your story may be the very thing God uses to set someone else free.