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The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment (GRACE)
Trauma-Informed Care
Grace
Abuse In Church
Spiritual Authority
Trey's Law
Church Leadership
Power Abuse
Faith Settings
Systemic Issues
Power Dynamics
Trauma-Informed Faith
Child Abuse Prevention
ELCA
Child Protection
Abuse In the Church
Child Sexual Abuse
Toxic Church Systems
Transitional Phases In Church Reform
Child Sexual Abuse Prosecution
Intimate Partner Violence Advocacy

The GRACE Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church explores the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Join the GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment) team as we tackle tough questions and interview leading experts, journalists, and thinkers to dissect and navigate systemic issues and recurring patterns of harm in Christian contexts.

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Latest Episodes

Guest: Victor Vieth.

In this special release podcast, Robert speaks with GRACE Board Member and Chief Program Officer for Education & Research for Zero Abuse Project, Victor Vieth, live at the 16th annual Virginia Crimes Against Children Conference... more

Guest: Elizabeth Phillips.

In this NEW interview, we discuss "taking the muzzle off the truth" with guest Elizabeth Phillips, the primary advocate behind Trey's Law in Texas. Join Robert, Zane, and GRACE Assistant Director, Emily Petrie, as we talk... more

Guests: Scot McKnight & Boz Tchividjian.

Interviewer: Maureen Garcia.

Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as they break down a previous GRACE Live Conversation with author and professor Scot McKnight and attorney Boz Tchividjian about the insidious use... more

Guest: Dr. Jeanne Allert.

In this episode, we have a NEW interview with psychologist, speaker, author, and founder of the Institute of Survivor Care, Dr. Jeanne Allert. Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as we talk with Dr. Allert about sexual exploitat... more

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Elizabeth Phillips
Advocate for Trey's Law and Executive Director of the Phillips Foundation
Phillips Foundation
Episode: Ep 11. Silence is Deadly: How Trey's Law is Taking the Muzzle Off the Truth
Dr. Jeanne Allert
Founder and CEO of the Institute for Survivor Care
Institute for Survivor Care
Episode: Ep 9. Trauma-Informed Faith: The Intersection of Faith and Community Care in Sexual Exploitation Recovery
Cheryl Lerfald
A therapist and director at Life Development Resources, specializing in trauma care.
Life Development Resources
Episode: Ep 8. Trauma-Informed Faith: Collaboration and Mutuality
Janet Magee
Founder of Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention focusing on faith community involvement in abuse prevention.
Blue Sunday
Episode: Ep 8. Trauma-Informed Faith: Collaboration and Mutuality
Amy Stier
Former Director of Institutional Response, Investigations and Assessments at GRACE.
GRACE
Episode: Ep 7. Trauma-Informed Faith: Why Empowerment, Voice, & Choice Matter
Leanne Mellado
Volunteer and staff member of churches, a survivor and advocate for women.
GRACE
Episode: Ep 7. Trauma-Informed Faith: Why Empowerment, Voice, & Choice Matter
David Pittman
Director of Together We Heal and part of the Child's Hip Guarding Initiative with Grace
Together We Heal
Episode: Ep 6. Trauma-Informed Faith: Creating Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, & Safety
Karen Swallow Prior
Speaker, author, and literature professor
Episode: Ep 5. Toxic Church: Is There Hope for the Institution of the Church?
Scot McKnight
Author, professor of New Testament, and expert on toxic church cultures
Northern Seminary
Episode: Ep 4. Toxic Church: I'm Trapped in an Abusive Church System... Now What?

Hosts

Robert Peters
Co-host and Director of Institutional Response at GRACE, he provides insights from years of experience focusing on trauma-informed practices within faith settings.
Hannah Fordyce
Co-host and Development Manager at GRACE, Hannah specializes in bringing awareness to abuse prevention and trauma-informed care in faith communities.

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Ep 11. Silence is Deadly: How Trey's Law is Taking the Muzzle Off the Truth
Q: How does a law that promotes transparency actually challenge and strengthen the Church's moral and spiritual witness?
Trey's law eliminates the possibility that Churches can cover up abuse or can prohibit survivors from talking about their abuse, promoting accountability for Church leaders.
Ep 5. Toxic Church: Is There Hope for the Institution of the Church?
Q: Could you define the concept of host institutionalism that you mentioned in some of your works and its relevance to our current cultural moment?
Host institutionalism is characterized by questioning the excesses and corruptions present within modern institutions, particularly the church, and noting how the modern age has seen a shift where people are beginning to distrust these institutions, especially among younger and marginalized groups.
Ep 2. Toxic Church: What is Power and How is it Abused in Faith Settings?
Q: What can we do if we see abuse of power?
It's important to listen deeply to the pain of those affected and provide a safe environment for voicing concerns.
Ep 2. Toxic Church: What is Power and How is it Abused in Faith Settings?
Q: How can we recognize abuse of power?
One early sign is how those with power respond to hurt, and their ability to empathize with those who are wounded.
Ep 2. Toxic Church: What is Power and How is it Abused in Faith Settings?
Q: What do we mean by power?
Power simply means to have impact or influence, and it shows up in the church in various forms.

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This podcast is focused on addressing the often concealed dynamics of abuse and power within faith communities, particularly within the Christian church. Through discussions and interviews with experts and advocates in mental health, theology, and social justice, it tackles challenging topics such as sexual exploitation recovery, trauma-informed faith principles, and toxic church cultures. Episodes examine systemic issues, highlight survivor stories, and offer insights into how faith communities can promote healing and accountability. The approach fosters robust conversations that empower listeners to seek reform and contribute to safer church environments, making it a vital resource for those engaged in these critical discussions.

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