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Ep 9. Trauma-Informed Faith: The Intersection of Faith and Community Care in Sexual Exploitation Recovery

The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church·Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment (GRACE)·18 September 2025·1h 5m

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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 exploitation recovery, the difference between raising awareness and "trauma drama / trauma voyeurism," and what it means to walk alongside survivors in their healing process. Plus, in our intro/outro discussion, Robert and Hannah talk about the most underrated frameworks and what trauma-informed principles look like when practically applied in a ministry setting. Resources Mentioned: The Institute of Survivor Care The Polaris Project Institute of Survivor Care Study: Survivor Perspectives on Faith-Based Practices Institute of Survivor Care: The Triune Care Model The National Landscape Shelter Map National Christian Conference on Sexual Exploitation Toward a More Trauma-Informed Church by Pete Singer Suffering and Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Heals by Diane Langberg Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and may not represent the views of GRACE as an organization. Similarly, the presence of a guest on the podcast does not constitute an endorsement of them, their work, or any organization they represent. This podcast is also not a forum for GRACE to discuss past, present, or future investigations or engagements but rather to draw out broader themes, principles, and research around abuse in faith contexts.