On today's episode, we continue with author Donna Bibeau Herring as she shares how she broke away from her life of abuse and found healing and forgiveness for her abusers. RESOURCES: ⁠⁠Abused in Jesus' Name⁠⁠ Reach out to Donna at NanaDonna6@outlook.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support ..read more

As a child, Donna was abused in some of the most heartbreaking ways possible, at the hands of her Christian family members. On today's episode of the podcast, we'll hear part one of my chat with Donna, as she delves into her story of abuse in Jesus' Name. RESOURCES: Abused in Jesus' Name Reach out to Donna at NanaDonna6@outlook.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support ..read more

After decades of pretending he had an "extramarital affair," a victim has come forward to say that she was sexually abused by Robert Morris of Gateway Church beginning when she was just 12 years old, and continuing for nearly 5 years. RESOURCES: Pastor Robert Morris Resigns from Gateway Church Did the Gateway Elders Know He Molested a Child? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support ..read more

Just when I think John MacArthur couldn't possibly say anything worse than all the terrible things he's already said, he goes and surprises me. Recently, dear John stated publicly that mental health disorders aren't real, and that children who take medication for them may end up as drug addicts and criminals. On today's episode, we'll talk about why these comments are particularly harmful for survivors of sexual abuse. BECOME A PATRON! RESOURCES: John MacArthur Denies Mental Illness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podc ..read more

Ignite Life Center, an Assemblies of God Church in Gainesville, Florida, has been in the news since last summer due to repeated arrests for the sexual abuse of minors. So, how do three predators end up in the same church? We chat about it on today's episode. BECOME A PATRON OF THE PODCAST! Want to share your story of church sexual abuse? RESURCES: Three Lawsuits Filed Against Ignite Life Center More Sexual Abuse Arrests Made at Ignite Life Center --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p ..read more

A common theme among survivors of clergy sexual abuse is victims feeling a responsibility to protect their abuser from being "found out." On today's episode, we're taking a look at Tammy Woods's open letter to Mike Bickle of IHOPKC, and tackling the question, why do abuse victims so often feel the need to protect the people who abuse them? BECOME A PATRON OF THE PODCAST AND SUPPORT SURVIVOR SANCTUARY! RESOURCES: Open Letter to Mike Bickle from Alleged Victim Tammy Woods --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https ..read more

Today we're finishing up our chat with Andy Weber and Paige Weber, MA, MO-PLPC, EMDR, former staffers at International House of Prayer, where founder Mike Bickle has been accused by multiple women of grooming and sexual abuse. BECOME A PATRON! RESOURCES: The Roys Report Articles on Mike Bickle and IHOPKC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support ..read more

The allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse by International House of Prayer founder Mike Bickle keep piling up, and on today's episode, we chat with Andy Weber and Paige Weber, MA, MO-PLPC, EMDR, both of whom served on staff at IHOPKC in the past. Paige and Andy give valuable insight into the culture at IHOP that has led to the current situation making headlines. BECOME A PATRON! RESOURCES: Articles on IHOP from the Roys Report Videos from the Advocacy Group Mirror of Misconduct: How IHOPKC's Crisis Manager Embodied Image he was Hired to Fix --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters ..read more

It may seem like a no-brainer to a person who has never experienced sexual trauma, but whether your experience was actually sexual abuse can be a common question for survivors of sexual abuse. Today on the podcast, we'll define sexual abuse in its many forms, and help you determine the answer for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support ..read more

Surprise, surprise, another SBC pastor has been accused of covering up sexual abuse. But there is so much more to this story than the headlines may lead you to believe. You might have seen the recent news that staff members and deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas are alleging that their pastor, Dr. Steven Smith, failed to disclose the sexual abuse of children to the congregation. But that's just the start of this crazy story. This one has some pretty wild twists and turns, including the involvement of none other than Josh Duggar's child porn trial defense attorney. Some ..read more