David Pooler

Christa Brown, a sexual abuse survivor and advocate, shares her harrowing journey within the Southern Baptist Convention, highlighting the systemic failures to protect victims. David Pooler, a Baylor University professor, discusses alarming PTSD rates among clergy abuse survivors, emphasizing the psychological toll of betrayal. They examine the exploitation of faith and the manipulative dynamic between victims and church leaders. The conversation calls for urgent reforms and accountability in religious institutions to protect those vulnerable to abuse.

In this riveting discussion, Christa Brown, a sexual abuse survivor and advocate, shares her powerful journey and insights from her memoir. Joining her is David Pooler, a social work professor and expert on clergy abuse. They delve into the shocking prevalence of PTSD among survivors, revealing it often exceeds rates seen in combat veterans. The conversation critically examines systemic failures within the Southern Baptist Convention and highlights the urgent need for transparency and reform to support victims, who have been silenced for too long.