Sexual abuse is more prevalent than many of us realize. Statistics (even inside the church) are astronomical. So, what can we (the church) do about it? We talk to Dr. James and Laura Reeves about addressing sexual abuse in the church and their new video resource, The Fearless Series. We talk about who this series is for, how it helps, and what churches can d ... Show More
Oct 27
484 - Why Do I Still Struggle With Porn? | Dr. Jake Porter
If you’ve ever felt a wave of temptation and thought, what is wrong with me, this conversation will change how you see your struggle.Nick Stumbo and Mike Maxwell talk with Dr. Jake Porter, founder of Daring Ventures and creator of Couple-Centered Recovery, and Dr. Windell Gill, a ... Show More
51m 13s
Oct 13
483 - Why White Knuckling Porn Recovery Fails
If you've ever been taught that your body is the problem, or looked in the mirror with shame and wondered how you could ever be free from porn, this conversation is for you.Nick Stumbo and Mike Maxwell talk with Dr. Christopher West, author, speaker, and co-founder of the Theolog ... Show More
52m 53s
Sep 29
482 - What We Can Learn From a Catholic Priest About Addiction
In this episode we sit down for a conversation with Archbishop Joseph Naumann. Together, we explore the cultural roots of pornography addiction, its impact on youth and marriages, and why the church must break its silence to offer real healing.Resources:Religious Alliance GET STA ... Show More
50m 50s
Sep 2021
#60 - On Sexual Abuse (Part I)
<p>*TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, assault and rape*<br/><br/>This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of sexual abuse, assault and rape.<br/><br/>In this episode, we tackle some relevant definitions and statistics, discuss some reasons why su ... Show More
1h 28m
Feb 2022
Church Hurts, Healed by the Church :: Angel Ricchuiti [Ep 355]
Think of 9 women you know. Statistics says that 1 of those women was sexually abused as a child. This week, Angel Ricchuiti bravely tells us her story of sexual abuse within the church. She gives us hope that God heals, restores and is near to us through the body of Christ and sk ... Show More
52m 3s
Jul 2022
Educator Sexual Misconduct | BONUS | Jenifer's Story
<p>While researching the series, the Betrayal team learned about the prevalence of Educator Sexual Misconduct. Dr. Charol Shakeshaft, an expert and researcher, explains why problems persist and what schools can do about it.</p> <p>If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Te ... Show More
12m 36s
Apr 2023
A Conversation About Sexual Violence
Brooke sits down with Dr. Nicole Bedera, a sociologist and leading researcher on sexual violence, to talk about the pervasiveness and danger of normalizing traumatic experiences. Brooke opens up about her own sexual assault and shares why she struggled to come forward. Then, Dr. ... Show More
33m 29s