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Episode 241: Both Hurt and Healed by the Church

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Hierarchy, Power Dynamics, and Abuse in Churches

Exploring the hierarchical structure within certain church communities, the chapter touches on the pressures to revere those in higher positions while serving them instead of ministering to those in need. Personal experiences are shared, shedding light on the challenges of navigating abuse, manipulation, and patriarchal expectations within fundamentalist church circles, and stressing the moral duty to report abuse and seek justice for victims.

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