#47: Responding to the Sexual Abuse Crisis (with Mary DeMuth)
“The Holy Spirit is stirring the waters, exposing this egregious, awful, sickening sin (and crime!) in the Body of Christ. God is cleaning house.”
Mary DeMuth is the author of over 30 books including popular fiction and Christian living titles. A survivor of sexual abuse at a young age, Mary has devoted much of her life to helping people walk out healing, and now she has turned her sights on the church itself. In this powerful discussion she shared deep truths about where the church is failing, and why, and practical tips on how we can all do better. We discuss her latest book, We Too, which is part expose, part memoir, part healing guide, and predominantly a clarion call for the church to do better. Check out the resources below and please consider sharing this important message with others.
Resources mentioned:
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The Day I Met Jesus, by Frank Viola & Mary DeMuth
We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis, by Mary DeMuth
Boz Tchividjian - GRACE: Godly Respond to Abuse in the Christian Environment
WeToo.org
Predators, by Anna Salter
Mary’s 21 Days to Healing Email Series for Sexual Abuse Recovery
marydemuth.com
Tryphena and I kept the mics rolling right after our interview with Aundi Kolber, and let me tell you… it’s a wild ride! We discussed the provocativeness of wholeness, including a physics lesson and a reflection on quantum physics… Why? Because presence is a powerful resource, and I have some theories about it. We talked about anger and injustice, we examined the time that Jesus had a panic attack, and we landed on rest and the safety of unproductivity. Strap in, it’s a wild ride.