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Season 2: Episode 3
Domestic Abuse
We join Michelle in the second part of her story where she elaborates on the devastating situation that impacts every aspect of her life, including her children and church family.
If you want to know more about domestic abuse, go to Called to Peace.org. They have a lot of resources that would be helpful can get a hold of an advocate if you need one.
Brad Hambrick mentioned include the Church Cares program, and Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt toward Hope. and God’s Attributes: Rest For Life’s Struggles
Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse and in particular her chapter on marital sexual abuse in that book.
Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders.
Season 2 Episode 2
Domestic Abuse
We welcome back Melissa Affolter, as she helps us understand more about Michelle's situation - specifically about the ways to help victims of domestic abuse and survivors - as they navigate the healing process from this trauma, especially as it relates to sexual abuse and marriage.
Visit Melissa’s website including ReStoried. ReStoried support groups are designed from a Christ-centered theological framework and clinically informed perspective.
Brad Hambrick mentioned include the Church Cares program, and Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt toward Hope. and God’s Attributes: Rest For Life’s Struggles
Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse and in particular her chapter on marital sexual abuse in that book.
Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders.
Additional references and Resources:
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence – From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman
Diane Langberg
Beth Broom Christian Trauma Healing Network
Karen Corcoran
Season 2 Episode 1
Domestic Abuse
Lately, numerous victims and survivors have come forward to report domestic abuse which is occurring just as much within congregations as in the broader society. It is a privilege to introduce you to this season's Story-Teller, Michelle.
If you want to know more about domestic abuse, go to Called to Peace.org. They have a lot of resources that would be helpful can get a hold of an advocate if you need one.
Brad Hambrick mentioned include the Church Cares program, and Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt toward Hope. and God’s Attributes: Rest For Life’s Struggles
Darby Strickland’s book Is It Abuse? is excellent for both victims and church leaders for identifying the patterns of abuse and in particular her chapter on marital sexual abuse in that book.
Dr. Jeremy Pierre and Dr. Greg Wilson’s book When Home Hurts is particularly helpful for church leaders.
Season 1 Episode 6
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Dr. Nate Brooks gives us insight into Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse. Nate realistically addresses aspects of this behavior and the suffering it brings. There's so much here!
Dr. Brooks website www.couragechristiancounseling.com. Links to Nate’s books Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled By Past Abuse with Anna Mondal and Identifying Heart Transformation.
An additional link to access Nate’s and Ann Maree’s Biblical Counseling Coalition 2-part series on whole person care, Emotional Abuse Is the Abuse of the Person and Emotional Abuse Harms the Body Too. You can also find additional articles on this website, including Nate’s The Story of David and Whom?
Nate will be training and counseling at his new home church in Youngsville, North Carolina beginning this summer when he starts his new position at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as the Associate Professor of Counseling. More information can be found on the church website in the show notes. Nate’s wife Kate serves with Esther Smith, author of A Still and Quiet Mind as a support group leader at Esther’s practice, Christian Trauma Counseling.
Season 1 Episode 5
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Tamra looks at God’s redemptive thread throughout her circumstances. She certainly didn’t see God’s plans while she was living through the abuse. But today we can look back—perhaps even re-frame her story in His Story—and see how she learned more about God’s care for the oppressed through her difficult experience.
For anyone concerned about Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse and looking for more information, go to the Clergy Sexual Misconduct website. For those who believe they may be directly impacted by ACSA, or even those who may be indirectly affected, this website will bring clarity to this type of abuse and help for finding freedom and healing.
Further information regarding Dr. Brooks can be found on his website, Courage Christian Counseling.
Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled By Past Abuse mini book co-authored with Anna Mondal.
Dr. Brooks has written several articles relevant to our topic which can be found here, here, and here.
Season 1 Episode 4
Clergy Sexual Abuse
For anyone concerned about Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse and looking for more information, go to the Clergy Sexual Misconduct website. For those who believe they may be directly impacted by ACSA, or even those who may be indirectly affected, this website will bring clarity to this type of abuse and help for finding freedom and healing.
The link for Dr. David Pooler and clergy sexual abuse research at the Diana Garland School of Social work (at Baylor) can be found here. The following states have laws against adult clergy sexual abuse;
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Season 1 Episode 3
Clergy Sexual Abuse
In a previous podcast, Tamra (an advocate and abuse survivor) shared her story of adult clergy sexual abuse. Of course, when Tamra was living in it, she didn’t have such a clear definition. So, today Ann Maree will talk about what Tamra learned about herself and her circumstances and about some of the difficulties for people as they seek to understand adult clergy sexual abuse.
For anyone concerned about Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse and looking for more information, go to the Clergy Sexual Misconduct website. For those who believe they may be directly impacted by ACSA, or even those who may be indirectly affected, this website will bring clarity to this type of abuse and help for finding freedom and healing.
The link for Dr. David Pooler and clergy sexual abuse research at the Diana Garland School of Social work (at Baylor) can be found here. The following states have laws against adult clergy sexual abuse;
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Season 1 Episode 2
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Clergy Sexual Misconduct website
Dr Evans’ website here. . Article online.
Joshua Pease article, The Sin of Silence
Additional books:
Christa Brown, This Little Light
Diane Langberg, Redeeming Power and Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Wade Mullen, Something’s Not Right
Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery
States with laws against ACSA;
Arkansas,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
District of Columbia,
Iowa,
Kansas,
Maine,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
New Mexico,
North Dakota,
Texas,
Utah,
Wisconsin
Season 1 Episode 1
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse includes any sexualized behavior by a spiritual leader toward someone under his or her spiritual care. The Church has been faced with this harsh reality, and the call is for us, as Christ’s body to respond like him.
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse includes any sexualized behavior by a spiritual leader toward someone under his or her spiritual care. The Church has been faced with this harsh reality, and the call is for us, as Christ’s body to respond like him.
Clergy Sexual Misconduct website
The Voices of Survivors Project website
Dr Evans’ website here. . Article online.
Joshua Pease article, The Sin of Silence
Additional books:
Christa Brown, This Little Light
Diane Langberg, Redeeming Power and Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Wade Mullen, Something’s Not Right
Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery
Clergy Sexual Misconduct website.
Significance of Story with Melissa Affolter
Melissa joins us today in this final episode to help further our understanding of "story." Melissa is the facilitator and developer of ReStoried support groups which are designed from a Christ-centered theological framework and clinically informed perspective. Melissa's desire in creating the ReStoried Groups is to honor the participant’s dignity as embodied souls in need of a whole-person care.
Melissa’s website with more information can be found here. The next AM and PM Restoried groups will start in February and March 2023, so registration will be open in early January. Here is a link for an overview of ReStoried as well as a sign up for updates and registration details.
The following are links to quotes or resources Melissa mentioned in our interview:
“Anxiety is normal. Peace is possible.” by Rachael Rosser at the 2019 ABC Conference. See here for full session.
Timeline ideas courtesy of this blog post by Esther Smith.
Brad Hambrick’s mini book on vulnerability.
Fieldstone Counseling in north Ohio.
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