Dr. Joel Willitts

Dr. Joel Willitts, a Professor at North Park University, shares his powerful story of surviving childhood sexual abuse. He discusses the lack of adequate care for survivors in churches and the complexities of grooming and consent. Joel emphasizes the importance of individualized healing over programmatic approaches, critiquing traditional accountability methods. He seeks to empower male survivors through his memoir, offering hope and emphasizing God's goodness even in darkness. This candid conversation sheds light on the profound journey of healing and understanding.