Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick
Episode 340 - Dr. Andrew Bauman, "Safe Church: Addressing Misogyny and Abuse in Christian Communities"
Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Andrew Bauman, a passionate advocate for healthier church communities and author of 'Safe Church,' shares his transformative journey from addiction and objectification to a mission of healing. He tackles pressing issues like misogyny and spiritual abuse within Christian communities, stressing the importance of redefining gender roles and awakening women's voices in faith. Andrew also delves into emotional healing through maternal comfort and the intertwined paths of sexual health and trauma, aiming to foster inclusivity and personal growth.
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- Dr. Andrew Bauman emphasizes the need to address systemic sexism and redefine women's roles in church to foster inclusivity.
- He highlights the importance of emotional maturity in leadership to combat spiritual abuse and promote healthier church communities.
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The Journey to Writing 'Safe Church'
The author of 'Safe Church' undertook a deep exploration of sexism and abuse within Christian communities, inspired by troubling findings from the tech industry's sexism issues. This led to an extensive study gathering insights from over 2,800 women with significant church experience, revealing a troubling narrative of their experiences. His personal history as a pastor, marked by struggles with addiction and a fraught relationship with his father's legacy in the church, further fueled his commitment to advocate for a healthier church environment. Ultimately, his aim was to illuminate and rectify the systemic issues women face instead of merely addressing the symptoms.
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