48: Mary DeMuth on the Gospel, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and the Church

We talk about empathy, trauma, care for the sexually abused, and telling your story. Please note we talk about sexual abuse in this episode. But do know that the conversation is full of grace and aware of trauma and the healing of God. We talk what the church can do, too.

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LINKS

Mary DeMuth’s book, We Too: How the Church can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis: https://amzn.to/2Wu8vbb

Mary’s site: https://www.marydemuth.com/

Resources for pastors from Mary: https://www.wetoo.org/resources/

Mary’s podcast: https://www.marydemuth.com/pray-every-day-podcast/

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“The church has been my avenue of healing.” @marydemuth on the #findingholypodcast #wetoo #metoo

“This journey has been fits and starts, trauma therapy, and underneath it all is this dogged desire to be whole.” @marydemuth on #findingholypodcast

“What I would love to hear is survivor stories from the pulpit” @marydemuth #findingholypodcast

“To work through the trauma that resides within you: Be tender with yourself.” @marydemuth #findingholypodcast

“My spiritual habits of my sabbatical have served me during Covid-19.” @marydemuth #findingholypodcast

ONE SMALL STEP

This week’s small step is to practice the prayer Mary prayed. Here it is: “I can’t. You can. Please help.” This might be a great companion as you think about your own story and moments when you need God’s provision and help.

You might want to start by telling your story to a licensed counselor. My friends over at Faithful Counseling offer a special discount for Finding Holy listeners. Get that here.

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