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Survivor Sanctuary

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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37 reviews
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United States
This podcast has
125 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Kelly Downing
Explicit
No
Date created
2019/08/01
Latest episode
2024/02/22
Average duration
46 min.
Release period
18 days

Description

More than 20% of churchgoers are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, but sadly, church is the last place that most victims of abuse feel safe to go for help. I'm Kelly Downing, a survivor and advocate who wants to see that change. Survivor Sanctuary is a podcast for survivors of sexual abuse who are navigating the road to healing, and for anyone who wants to be a part of the major heart renovation the church needs so that our faith communities can truly become sanctuaries for survivors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support

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Episode 124: Mike Bickle Accused of Sexually Abusing Girls Ages 14, 15
2024/02/22
The plot has thickened in the IHOP KC / Mike Bickle saga, with two women claiming that Bickle began sexually abusing them when they were only 14 and 15 years old, dating all the way back to the beginning of Bickle's ministry in the 1970s. Are we dealing with a "struggling" sheep, or a wolf who is struggling to keep his sheep's clothing from slipping? We chat about it on today's episode. BECOME A PATRON! RESOURCES: Woman Claims Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her When She Was 14 3rd Woman Says Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her, Beginning at 15 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 123: Paige and Andy Weber on International House of Prayer and Mike Bickle (Part 2)
2024/02/15
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
Episode 122: International House of Preyer? Andy and Paige Weber Share Insight on Mike Bickle and IHOP
2024/02/08
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.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 121: Were You Sexually Abused? The Answer May Surprise You
2024/02/01
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
Episode 120: Pastor Allegedly Hid Sexual Abuse, Hired Child Porn Defense Attorney to "Protect" Church's Children
2024/01/25
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. Sometimes I think church sex abuse cover ups can't get any crazier. Spoiler alert: they can. BECOME A PATRON OF THE PODCAST! RESOURCES: SBC Megachurch Pastor Claims His Mishandling of Allegations Didn’t Lead to ‘Further Abuse’ Deacon of SBC Megachurch Calls for Pastor’s Resignation Over Mishandled Sex Abuse Reports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 119: Children are Now the Top Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse
2024/01/18
A decade ago, around 1/3 of all child sexual abuse offenses were committed. New statistics, however, show that number has dramatically increased, making children the top perpetrators of child sexual abuse. What gives? We chat about it on today's episode. BECOME A PATRON! RESOURCES: Children Now Biggest Perpetrators of Sex Abuse Against Children Over 90% Of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery is Self-Generated --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 118: No, Sexual Abuse Isn't Just Like Any Other Sin
2023/12/14
A sin is a sin is a sin, right? Or is it? On today's podcast we're discussing the distinction between "sin" and predation, and how sin-leveling contributes to perpetuating sexual abuse in the church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
EPISODE 117: Sacred Wholeness: A conversation on Mind, Body and Soul Healing with Joshua Yoder Part 2
2023/11/23
On today's episode of the podcast, we finish our chat on the integration of mind, body and soul for sacred wholeness with Joshua Yoder ⁠BECOME A PATRON and JOIN THE CONVERSATION!⁠ ⁠Sacred Wholeness on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
EPISODE 116: Sacred Wholeness: A conversation on Mind, Body and Soul Healing with Joshua Yoder
2023/11/16
On today's episode of the podcast, we chat with friend of the podcast, pastor, personal trainer and certified nutrition coach Joshua Yoder on the integration of mind, body and soul for sacred wholeness after sexual abuse. BECOME A PATRON and JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Sacred Wholeness on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 115: The Silence of Sexual Abuse
2023/11/02
From the moment a child is abused, it seems the whole universe conspires to keep them silent. Whether internal or external, the voices that silence us are most often speaking from a place of shame. We'll chat about that shame, and how to recognize it, on today's episode. Become a Patron of the Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 114: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Take a Page from the Church's Abuse Playbook
2023/09/20
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Address Leniency Letters in Danny Masterson Rape Case Become a Patron of the Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support
Episode 113: Sound of Freedom - If "Conspiracy Theorists" Want to Save Kids from Sex Slavery, Please Shut All the Way Up and Let Them
2023/08/09
On this episode of the podcast, Survivor Sanctuary goes to the movies! We're discussing some of the controversy surrounding the movie Sound of Freedom, and the lengths some people are going to discredit the film because they don't like Tim Ballard or Jim Caviezel's politics. Hey, if anyone involved in the making of the film (or the rescue of enslaved kids) voted for Donald Trump, it *must* have no redeeming qualities, right? And if someone on the alt right hates pedophilia, we should downplay its prevalence... right? Lest you think conservatives are off the hook here, we'll also talk about how this film is evoking outrage for oppressed children from a group that largely ignores the sexual abuse rampant in their own churches. Double standards, anyone? Join me as we annoy everyone from the right to the left on this episode of Survivor Sanctuary. (EDIT: I mention in the podcast that Tim Ballard rescued 200+ kids. That is the number of kids rescued in the specific operation that the movie details. Overall, Tim Ballard's organization is credited with rescuing over 3,000 children from human trafficking. Have a nice day.) Become a Patron of the podcast! http://patreon.com/survivorsanctuary Check out the website: http://www.survivorsanctuary.com Sound of Freedom: the QAnon-adjacent thriller seducing America QAnon Goes to the Movies - Slate Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsanctuary/support

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4.9 out of 5
37 reviews
★★★★★
raswhiting 2023/08/10
Consistently good shows
Kelly is a professional at podcasts who is passionate and expert about protecting children from sexual abusers.
★★★★★
Charis Barker 2023/01/06
Thank You
I truly appreciate you speaking out, Kelly. Your podcasts are relatable and relevant. As a survivor, it means a lot to be seen and understood.
★★★★★
abbyh82 2021/03/10
One of a kind
This podcast is validating, easy to listen to (as in, she has a great speaking voice) but full of hard things. I have leaned a lot and felt less like ...
★★★★★
Andy12690 2020/11/17
Outstanding!
As an abuse survivor, Kelly and her guests bring clarity and truth where I need it the most. Hearing the stories of others and the truths they have le...
★★★★★
Tina 10277 2019/10/23
Love this podcast!
As an abuse survivor I appreciate her healing words. But as someone who also wants to help others I find her insights invaluable. We all walk differen...
★★★★★
akdiebdbifons 2019/10/18
Very healing podcast.
I have really enjoyed this podcast. The stories are real and the way Kelly shares her story really speaks to me. I feel as though Kelly gives me the ...
★★★★★
slbrandon 2019/10/15
Powerful voice
So grateful for a podcast that talks about some much needed Truth for a “taboo” topic. Sexual abuse needs to be brought out into the light—for healing...
★★★★★
workoutrunner 2019/09/14
A Must-Listen for Pastors
As a pastor, I know how much Christians need to hear the truth about abuse and how much the church has not been the safe haven so many survivors need ...
★★★★★
Emblemrulz 2019/09/14
She Gets It
So many people have no idea how to help or speak to survivors. Here I have found truth, validation, and resources as I walk my path of survival. This ...
★★★★★
LunaRose713 2019/08/21
Very educational and eye opening
As a teacher I have a very unique place in the lives of many kids. As I gain my students trust they eventually come to me for advice or to vent and I ...
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