Not Forsaken will hit US bookstore shelves on August 20! The debut book by Jennifer Michelle Greenberg chronicles her recovery milestones following 20+ years of child abuse and domestic violence.
The Theology of Jessica Jones
This past week, Jason and I finished watching the third and final season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones. It’s a dark show, and certainly not one I’d recommend for kids or anyone who might find the subject material (including sex scenes, violence, and alcoholism) triggering. However, as an abuse survivor and an author, I find the writing, philosophical and ethical conundrums, and the psychology of the characters to be fascinating.
Dad Beats Daughter with Belt in Viral Video: How Should We Discipline?
While I’ve seen the viral video, I haven’t seen anyone ask: Why is a 12-year-old girl sexually active? Why isn’t he getting her medical care? Is he angry because he loves his daughter, or because he’s failed as a dad and blames her? Who’s filming this and why?
ERLC Interview & Free Pre-Release Chapter of Not Forsaken
I recently had the honor of interviewing with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) on “How can a survivor thrive after sexual abuse?” In addition, they’re gifting readers with a free pre-release chapter from my upcoming book! Not Forsaken releases on August 20, and this preview download will give you an idea of what to expect from it.
New YouTube Channel Launch
Good morning! I need your help. I want to protect my siblings’ privacy as much as possible as my book launches next month. However, YouTube won’t let me completely erase my maiden name from my account. So, despite having almost 400 subscribers, I’m deleting my current account and creating a new one with a fresh extension and content. Once I …
Not Forsaken Book Giveaway!
Exciting news! My publisher is giving away FIVE free copies of Not Forsaken 6 weeks before it releases on August 20. Not Forsaken Book Giveaway winners will be selected at random when the giveaway closes on July 10th. Head on over to www.TheGoodBook.com/Giveaway to enter: Not Forsaken Book Description: Jenn Greenberg was abused by her church-going father. Yet she is …
Interview with Daniel Darling: Life After Abuse
I recently had the honor of talking to author and pastor, Daniel Darling, about surviving abuse, my upcoming book Not Forsaken, and the ERLC Caring Well Conference which I’ll be speaking at on October 3-5, 2019.
Reaction: Caring Well Abuse Report released by SBC Sexual Abuse Advisory Group, ERLC
I had the humbling honor a few months ago of being asked to contribute to the Caring Well Abuse Report, which was being developed by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), and the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group. That report was released this past Sunday! My contribution is on Page 19. Whether you’ve survived abuse …
Blind Spots: The Most Frustrating Thing About Being an Abuse Survivor
But for me personally, nothing is more frustrating than discovering a weakness inside myself. A blind spot. A behavioral pattern resultant from years of abuse that I never realized I had.
Easter: Looking Past Death, Straight into Heaven
C.S. Lewis said of Heaven, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” This Easter weekend, I contemplate Jesus and our resurrection.
#AskJenn: Shame from past abuse permeates my life. How can I break free?
I’m recovering from abuse, and while I’ve made a lot of progress, shame still permeates my life. How do I break free? How do I trust that God loves me?