Untangled Faith

111: How To Know Who to Trust in the Religion World. Guest: Becky Castle Miller

Feb 28, 2024

Discover how to assess church leaders, handle accusations, and navigate uncomfortable truths with Becky Castle Miller. Topics include speaking out within communities, believing allegations early, and the complexities of trusting figures in religious circles. Hear personal anecdotes, discuss responsibilities in addressing abuse, and learn about reporters/news sources to follow for more insights.

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Quick takeaways

Sharing personal experiences can help others navigate situations involving dangerous or abusive individuals within the church.

Educating others on abuse dynamics and advocating for victim-centered approaches can facilitate belief and action against abusive leaders.

Deep dives

Recognizing and Addressing Unhealthy Leaders in the Church

Identifying and responding to concerns about abusive behavior in religious leaders is crucial. Sharing personal experiences can help others navigate situations involving dangerous or abusive individuals within the church. Approaching conversations about problematic leaders with care and credibility can influence how the information is received by others, impacting their understanding and response to the issue. The importance of assessing a leader's behavior and sharing concerns to prevent spiritual abuse and ensure safety is emphasized.

Introduction

4min

Navigating the Truth About Abusive Leaders

8min

Uncovering Abuse in Religious Spaces

21min

Personal Responsibility and Positive Church Response to Abuse Allegations

2min

Navigating Trust in the Realm of Religion

8min

Navigating Honest Feedback and Unforeseen Spiritual Abuse

2min

Addressing Misconceptions in Church Accountability Advocacy

4min

Becky Castle Miller joins Amy to discuss strategies for assessing the character of church leaders, the importance of being informed, and how to navigate the often-discomforting process of learning about and responding to accusations against those in power.

You'll also get to listen in on some of our personal experiences—the struggle of having to reconcile conflicting information about individuals we once admired and our responsibility to inform others, while remaining sensitive to those at different places of being able to receive that information.

You'll hear about the responsibility individuals have to speak out within their communities and organizations, responsibly handling these issues, and why it's crucial to believe and act upon allegations, even when they first emerge in less formal settings.

Where you can find Becky:

Website: beckycastlemiller.com Substack: beckycastlemiller.substack.com Instagram: @wholeemotion Ravi Zacharias Teen Mania Recovering Grace Chris Rice Mark Driscoll ACNA Sovereign Grace Larry Nassar Northern Seminary John Crist Duggars Reporters/News Sources to follow: RNS Dee- Wartburg Watch Ministry Watch Roys Report

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