Survivor Sanctuary

Sep 12 2024 132 ep. 40 mins
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More than 20% of churchgoers are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, but sadly, church is the last place that most victims of abuse feel safe to go for help. I'm Kelly Downing, a survivor and advocate who wants to see that change. Survivor Sanctuary is a podcast for survivors of sexual abuse who are navigating the road to healing, and for anyone who wants to be a part of the major heart renovation the church needs so that our faith communities can truly become sanctuaries for survivors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support

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Episode 131: Abused in Jesus' Name - A Chat with Donna Bibeau Herring (Part 2)

Sep 12 2024 41 mins  
On today's episode, we continue with author Donna Bibeau Herring as she shares how she broke away from her life of abuse and found healing and forgiveness for her abusers. RESOURCES: ⁠⁠Abused in Jesus' Name⁠⁠ Reach out to Donna at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support

Episode 130: Abused In Jesus' Name - An Interview with Donna Bibeau Herring (Part 1)

Sep 05 2024 42 mins  
As a child, Donna was abused in some of the most heartbreaking ways possible, at the hands of her Christian family members. On today's episode of the podcast, we'll hear part one of my chat with Donna, as she delves into her story of abuse in Jesus' Name. RESOURCES: Abused in Jesus' Name Reach out to Donna at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: htt

Episode 129: Worship and the... Child Molester with Pastor Robert Morris

Jul 04 2024 55 mins  
After decades of pretending he had an "extramarital affair," a victim has come forward to say that she was sexually abused by Robert Morris of Gateway Church beginning when she was just 12 years old, and continuing for nearly 5 years. RESOURCES: Pastor Robert Morris Resigns from Gateway Church Did the Gateway Elders Know He Molested a Child? --- Support this podcast:

Episode 128: Can Someone Please Glue John MacArthur's Mouth Shut? Asking for Survivors.

May 16 2024 43 mins  
Just when I think John MacArthur couldn't possibly say anything worse than all the terrible things he's already said, he goes and surprises me. Recently, dear John stated publicly that mental health disorders aren't real, and that children who take medication for them may end up as drug addicts and criminals. On today's episode, we'll talk about why these commen

Episode 127: One Church, Three Sexual Predators

Mar 21 2024 35 mins  
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Episode 126: Florida Keys SBC Pastor Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl

Mar 07 2024 29 mins  
This story hits close to home, as in, just down the road from where I live. A Southern Baptist pastor in the Keys has been arrested after a 15-year-old girl says he plied her with alcohol and assaulted her on a couch inside the church. Even all the media scrutiny over the SBC's handling of sexual abuse, public outrage, lawsuits and the their focus on "Caring Well" doe

Episode 125: Why Survivors Protect Their Abusers

Feb 29 2024 41 mins  
A common theme among survivors of clergy sexual abuse is victims feeling a responsibility to protect their abuser from being "found out." On today's episode, we're taking a look at Tammy Woods's open letter to Mike Bickle of IHOPKC, and tackling the question, why do abuse victims so often feel the need to protect the people who abuse them? BECOME A PATRON OF T

Episode 124: Mike Bickle Accused of Sexually Abusing Girls Ages 14, 15

Feb 22 2024 41 mins  
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Episode 123: Paige and Andy Weber on International House of Prayer and Mike Bickle (Part 2)

Feb 15 2024 43 mins  
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Episode 122: International House of Preyer? Andy and Paige Weber Share Insight on Mike Bickle and IHOP

Feb 08 2024 45 mins  
The allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse by International House of Prayer founder Mike Bickle keep piling up, and on today's episode, we chat with Andy Weber and Paige Weber, MA, MO-PLPC, EMDR, both of whom served on staff at IHOPKC in the past. Paige and Andy give valuable insight into the culture at IHOP that has led to the current situation making headlines. BECOME A P