When to Walk Away: Audio Bible Studies: Finding Freedom from Toxic People

by Gary Thomas

Publisher:

HarperChristian Resources

, 2020

Overview

In this six-session audio Bible study, bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on Jesus’ example to teach us how to handle difficult relationships—and to help us discern when we should walk away.

As Christians, we may feel that imitating Christ’s love means we must always meet the needs of unhealthy people in our lives and endure poisonous relationships. Many of us have dealt with toxic individuals who drain us of our joy and peace—who never seem to change no matter how long we wait or how hard we pray. It’s a hard truth, but sometimes the best course is to distance ourselves from certain relationships and dedicate our energy elsewhere.

Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Gary Thomas looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical wisdom that you can apply right away to the relationships around you. You’ll discover how to:

• Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people.
• Find refuge in God when you feel under attack.
• Discern when “enough is enough” and when to "wait it out."
• Keep a tender heart even in unhealthy relationships.
• Strengthen your defense and set healthy boundaries.
• Grow your inner strength and invest in reliable people.

We can’t let others steal our joy or our mission. It’s time to follow Jesus’ example to walk away from toxic people and walk toward healthy relationships. And as we do, it frees us to focus completely on the purpose that God has established for our lives.

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The Audio Bible Study series provides a unique learning experience. Instead of sitting down to watch a video teaching for Bible study, listen to the same quality Bible study content on the go! Whether you listen on your commute, while walking outside, or over a lunch break, you can access high-quality audio Bible studies wherever you are. Get the most out of the teaching by diving into the accompanying study guide (sold separately) to walk through reflection questions and individual Bible study to go deeper.

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Product Details

• Title: When to Walk Away: Audio Bible Studies: Finding Freedom from Toxic People
• Author: Gary Thomas
• Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Audio
• Subjects: Religion › Christian Living--Family & Relationships; Religion › Christian Living--Personal Growth
• ISBNs: 9780310122852, 0310122856
• Resource ID: LLS:9780310122852
• Resource Type: Media
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-25T17:37:18Z

About Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas’s writing and speaking draw people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of twenty books that together have sold more than two million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Married Sex, and the Gold Medallion-award winning Authentic Faith.

Gary holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University, a master’s degree in systematic theology from Regent College (Vancouver, BC), and an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He serves as a teaching pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.