The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

Author: Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment (GRACE) Language: English Episodes: 18
There’s a difficult conversation happening in many faith communities, one that can no longer be avoided. The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church is a space where that conversation is centered with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to truth. Hosted by the team at GRACE-Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment-this podcast goes beneath the surface to examine how power operates, how systems can fail, and why patterns of harm persist within Christian contexts. You’ll hear from leading experts, journalists, and thinkers who help dissect these systemic issues, not to condemn from a distance, but to navigate a path toward accountability and healing. Each episode tackles tough, necessary questions, often focusing on stories and dynamics that have remained hidden. The goal is understanding and, ultimately, transformation. For anyone who cares about the health and integrity of spiritual communities, this series offers vital perspective and a sobering yet hopeful dialogue. Tune in for a podcast that believes faith should be a place of safety, not secrecy.
Episodes
Ep 18. Behind the Red Flags: What the Research Says About Grooming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic. In this all NEW interview, we discuss grooming behaviors and warning signs with clinical psychologist and internationally renowned researcher Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic. Join Robert, Zane, and Hann…
Ep 15. Turning the Page: Whats Next for GRACE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
Guest: Laura ThienThat's a wrap! In the final episode of Season 1, we speak with the new GRACE Executive Director, Laura Thien, about her journey in abuse and trauma work and what she sees coming for GRACE in 2026. Plus,…
Ep 14. It’s Not An Affair: Let’s Talk Adult CSA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:56
Guests: Amy Stier and Emily Petrie In this episode, Robert has attorneys Amy Stier and Emily Petrie back to recap a GRACE Live Conversation they had over the summer on adult clergy sexual abuse and answer the many questi…
Ep 13. Silence is Deadly: Image Management & The 4 Walls of Defense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Guest: Wade Mullen. In this episode, we have a NEW interview with author and GRACE Editor in Chief of Institutional Response, Wade Mullen. Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as we talk with Wade about image management, the sl…
Ep 10. Silence is Deadly: NDAs and the Church [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:01
Guests: Scot McKnight & Boz Tchividjian. Interviewer: Maureen Garcia. Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as they break down a previous GRACE Live Conversation with author and professor Scot McKnight and attorney Boz Tchividji…