Truth and Nails Sean

This will be part 3 of our conversation with Kristal Chalmers and Lloyd and Eileen Peters about clergy sexual abuse. In this episode we will be addressing the church. Our role in protecting victims and how we ought to handle instances of abuse. very likely, many of our churches don't have protocols in place to handle instances like this so I hope this sparks some interaction and some preparation, so that we can learn to handle these cases much better. 
remember there are resources for you personally and for your churches so please seek them out. 

GRACE: 
https://www.netgrace.org/

If you want a copy of Kristal's book you can find that at:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html

In this episode we continue the conversation on clergy sexual abuse, abuse of power, power differentials and grooming. In this part of our conversation we are going to talk about the aftermath how do we need to care for victims, how do we walk through the process of healing and forgiveness?
It's our hope that this conversation would continue and that these instances would come to light and would be dealt with and victims would be able to move out of the darkness into light and life.

If you would like to get a copy of Kristal's book "Broken and Beautiful" go to:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html

If you need help and resources to help you deal with and walk through your own trauma  check out GRACE at:
https://www.netgrace.org/

This will be the first of 3 episodes dealing with clergy sexual abuse. In this episode Kristal Chalmers shares her story as it is recorded in her book "Broken and Beautiful". She recalls the "grooming" of a predatory pastor and the pain of walking through reporting it, its mishandling by those in authority and yet in the midst of it all God's care.
Kristial's parent Lloyd and Eileen Peters will also provide their perspective as Eileen has served as an abuse counsellor for years previous and Lloyd has served as a Pastor. They will share their hearts for victims, secondary victims and for the church to handle this seriously and with much wisdom over the next 2 episodes.

If you need help please feel free to reach out, and pray with me that the Lord would do his mighty work of shedding light on this darkness.   


To get a copy of the the book "Broken and Beautiful" Visit:
http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html

If you or someone you love needs help dealing with abuse there are some incredible resources through GRACE:
https://www.netgrace.org/

Murray and Glenda shepherded the Humboldt Alliance Church from the time that I arrived in Humboldt. From the time of Murray's cancer diagnosis until his death 9 months ago, they undderwent a journey that shaped their family, their faith and their ministry. As you listen to Glenda tell about both the struggles and the immense blessings during these times I hope your heart is encouraged.

Please pray for your pastors and ministry leaders, They often are serving in the midst of pain. If you are personally hurting please reach out and talk about it.

If you need someone to talk to reach out to someone you trust. or seek some of the free help that Focus on the Family Provides 24/7
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/

For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches head to
http://www.fellowshipforward.org

How much of how and why we think the way we do has been influenced by ancient ways of thinking. Jorin Green was a professor at Millar College of the Bible for 17 years and has returned to the pastorate at Erindale Alliance Church in Saskatoon Sk.

We had a fun time and our conversation that went a lot of different ways and probably left us with more questions that answers. But I hope what you will discover in the pursuit of truth is the depth and beauty of a relationship with Jesus.

For more information on Milllar College of the Bible head to:
https://www.millarcollege.ca/

For more information on Erindale Alliance Church:
http://www.erindalealliance.ca/

To check out the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org

Dr. Dave has been a great fiend of Truth and Nails and a terrific resource for all things marriage and family. Dr. Currie is the President and Co-founder of Doing Family Right (Which I will link  below).  In this episode we are going to talk about divorce and why we can't lose heart. Maybe you're walking with someone who is going through marital difficulty or maybe your own life has been touched by divorce, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
"Keep Calm and Carry On"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/ezine-79-keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-good-news-about-marriage/
1"0 Questions to Answer Before you Get Married!"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/marriage-the-top-questions-to-ask-before-getting-engaged/
"Friend of the Marriage"
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/do-you-have-friends-of-the-marriage/


For More information on Doing Family Right goto:
https://www.doingfamilyright.com/

For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches go to:
http://www.fellowshipforward.org