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My Pastor Called It An “Emotional Affair,” But It Was Abuse

Jul 25, 2023

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

Mariah Smothers Speaks Publicly for the First Time About Clergy Sexual Abuse by Patrick Garcia

6min

Why Patrick Garcia Was Fired by Crossroads

3min

The Unteachable Character of Patrick Garcia

3min

Crossroads: A Difficult Situation

5min

The Leadership Failure of Pastor Bergen

2min

How to Evaluate a Church

4min

The Importance of Texting Communication

5min

How to Deal With a Targeted Marriage

2min

10.

How to Manage the Tension of Being in Communication but It Is Not Being Romantic

5min

11.

The Devastation of a Relationship That Didn't Go

2min

12.

The Sexting Process

3min

13.

The Police Report on a Parking Lot

4min

14.

The Importance of Asking More Questions

3min

15.

The Consequences of a Pastor's Study Break

5min

16.

The Last Time I Met Patrick

4min

17.

The Power of Consent

5min

Moriah Smothers says she was a victim of adult clergy sexual abuse. But her former pastor is calling it an “affair” & returning to ministry.

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