The Weaponized Word Reimagined

What if the Bible verses used to silence you were never meant to enslave you? In The Weaponized Word Reimagined, author Julian Hayes exposes one of the most overlooked forms of abuse in Christian homes: the misuse of Scripture to control, diminish, and spiritually break a woman. With compassion, clarity, and deep biblical insight, this book helps readers untangle God's voice from the voice of the abuser. Drawing from Scripture, trauma-informed understanding, and real-life patterns of destructive relationships, Hayes walks women through a three-part journey: Part I — The Diagnosis Understand spiritual abuse, Scripture-bombing, manipulation, and the "Doormat Theology" that demands women shrink themselves to survive. Learn how trauma manifests in the body and why "good days" don't erase real harm. Part II — The Deconstruction Reclaim misunderstood verses on submission, forgiveness, suffering, and marriage. Explore what the Bible actually teaches—including God's own example of covenant boundaries, justice, and protection. Part III — The Reconstruction Discover how to set boundaries like Jesus, find safe people, heal spiritually and emotionally, parent in a high-conflict home, and rebuild your voice as a daughter of the King—not a household servant. Powerful, validating, and deeply liberating, this book is for every woman who has ever wondered: "Is God disappointed in me for wanting peace?" With biblical truth at its core, this book exposes lies, restores dignity, and guides women from confusion to clarity… and from captivity to freedom.