Survivor Sanctuary

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Abused-Jesus-Name-man-Favored/dp/B0B6XSD347?ccs_id=24b0bfa6-a2cb-4b0d-9518-049b6b0106e3] Reach out to Donna at NanaDonna6@outlook.com

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Abused-Jesus-Name-man-Favored/dp/B0B6XSD347?ccs_id=24b0bfa6-a2cb-4b0d-9518-049b6b0106e3] Reach out to Donna at NanaDonna6@outlook.com

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 [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dallas-megachurch-pastor-robert-morris-resignation-b2565418.html] Did the Gateway Elders Know He Molested a Child? [https://julieroys.com/emails-challenge-elders-claim-100-counts-molestation/]

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! [http://www.patreon.com/survivorsanctuary] RESOURCES: John MacArthur Denies Mental Illness [https://julieroys.com/john-macarthur-denies-mental-illness-no-such-thing-ptsd-ocd-adhd/]

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! [http://patreon.com/survivorsanctuary] Want to share your story of church sexual abuse? [http://www.survivorsanctuary.com/contact] RESURCES: Three Lawsuits Filed Against Ignite Life Center [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/crime/sexual-abuse-lawsuits-filed-ignite-life-center] More Sexual Abuse Arrests Made at Ignite Life Center [https://alachuachronicle.com/more-arrests-made-for-sexual-incidents-at-ignite-life-center/]