The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment (GRACE)

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About The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

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.

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(17)

1Ep 17. Courage in this Cultural Moment: Moving from Sensationalism to Meaningful Action
7 Sept 202655m
2Ep 16. SPECIAL Truth, Bias, & Independent Investigations: Common Questions About GRACE Investigations
9 Feb 202642m
Guests: Laura Thien & Wade Mullen. In this special release podcast, Robert sits down with GRACE Executive Director Laura Thien and Executive Editor Wade Mullen to pull back the curtain on our…
3Ep 15. Turning the Page: Whats Next for GRACE
1 Jan 202638m
Guest: Laura Thien That's a wrap! In the final episode of Season 1, we speak with the new GRACE Executive Director, Laura Thien, about her journey in abuse and trauma work and what she sees coming for…
4Ep 14. It’s Not An Affair: Let’s Talk Adult CSA
18 Dec 20251h 20m
Guests: Amy Stier and Emily Petrie In this episode, Robert has attorneys Amy Stier and Emily Petrie back to recap a GRACE Live Conversation they had over the summer on adult clergy sexual abuse and…
5Ep 13. Silence is Deadly: Image Management & The 4 Walls of Defense
4 Dec 20251h
Guest: Wade Mullen. In this episode, we have a 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…
6Ep 12. SPECIAL: Theological Engagement on Child Abuse & the ELCA's Special Message on Child Protection
20 Nov 202556m
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…
7Ep 11. Silence is Deadly: How Trey's Law is Taking the Muzzle Off the Truth
13 Nov 20251h 3m
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…
8Ep 10. Silence is Deadly: NDAs and the Church
30 Oct 20251h
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…
9Ep 9. Trauma-Informed Faith: The Intersection of Faith and Community Care in Sexual Exploitation Recovery
18 Sept 20251h 5m
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…
10Ep 8. Trauma-Informed Faith: Collaboration and Mutuality
4 Sept 20251h 1m
Guests: Cheryl Lerfald & Janet Magee. Interviewer: Pete Singer. In this episode, Robert and Hannah continue their review of trauma-informed care principles through a GRACE Live Conversation with…

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