The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church
The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church
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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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The podcast focuses on themes of abuse, power dynamics, and systemic issues within religious environments, with episodes examining topics like the misuse of power in faith settings and strategies for escaping toxic church systems. For example, discussions with experts like Diane Langberg and Scot McKnight highlight the challenges faced by individuals within harmful church cultures.
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.
Guest: Wade Mullen.
In this episode, we have an all NEW interview with author and GRACE Editor in Chief of Institutional Response, Wade Mullen. Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as we talk with Wade about what makes an apology meaningful, why self-protection is so tempting, and how Wade's SCORE framework can serve as a guide for authentic apologies. Plus, why click-in flooring is so infuriating and an examination of some real-life apologies.
Resources Mentioned:
- ”Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse—and Freeing Yourself from Its Power” by Wade Mullen
- ”Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice” by Judith Herman
- Wade Mullen's Blog: wademullen.substack.com
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