The Speaking Out on Sex Abuse Podcast

The most important thing that is often overlooked is how to identify abusers. We focus on background checks, making spaces more visible, adding more adults to oversee children, etc. But are these effective or are they myths that help perpetuate abuse? Find out in this episode!
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In this episode, Jimmy and Clara talk about the tidal wave that is sweeping the nation right now and where they believe the pendulum must swing. Making progress is about balance, and many survivors are asking what role they have in helping create genuine change that will protect innocent people from being abused. We have some answers that may be helpful.
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Forgiveness is for the person who carries the debt, not the person who was sinned against. When someone is truly repentant and bears fruit in keeping with repentance, forgiveness is the most important gift the repentant sinner can receive. We cheapen forgiveness when we offer it prematurely or without the sinner repenting.
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Tavner Smith is pastor of Venu Church, one of the fastest growing mega church movements in the US. After alleged infidelity with a staffer was discovered, others on staff urged him to step down for a year until they could sort out details. Smith refused, saying that he would be back in the pulpit by February. After only six weeks of him stepping away from the pulpit, he placed himself back into his preaching position.
In the meantime, eight staff members resigned and several other people left the church, siting a toxic environment with zero accountability. In this episode, we talk about the toxic church culture that enables pastors (and other leaders) to have the power to restore themselves while, ironically, having the power to kick other members out of the church. This broken system is what allows leaders to control the narrative and keep abusing.
The Roys Report article: TN Megachurch Pastor Returns After Six-Week Absence for Alleged Adultery
https://julieroys.com/tn-pastor-returns-pulpit-absence-alleged-adultery/
The Roys Report article: Pastor’s Alleged Infidelity Causes Staff Exodus from Venue Church
https://julieroys.com/pastors-alleged-infidelity-staff-exodus-venue-church/
Dr. Robert Caildini's book, The Psychology of Persuasion:
https://amzn.to/3gvmPcG
Jimmy’s book, The Devil Inside: How My Minister Father Molested Kids In Our Home and Church for Decades and How I Finally Stopped Him
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1950948617/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
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Guest Judge Aquilina talks about the Larry Nassar sentencing and how we can help educate ourselves as parents and caretakers of children to prevent abuse. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.
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