THE COLD STUNG my skin, even though I’d rubbed a protective layer of balm on my cheeks. Our breath mingled and condensed in a cloud of vapor. Doug and I grabbed hands and ran across the parking lot. He opened the driver’s door, and I scooted across the bench seat as quickly as I could. My long wool … [Read more...] about Skin in the Game
UNTIL OUR WOUNDS HEAL
My latest book, THE #MeToo RECKONING, is now available in Korean. To see the new title, find the subtitled book trailer, or order the Korean translation, click here. … [Read more...] about UNTIL OUR WOUNDS HEAL
Conversation with a Stranger: Abortion After Rape?
I like to converse with strangers, though I'm out of practice after this long pandemic. The other day I discussed abortion after rape with a stranger. I put this account on Facebook and it got a lot of response, so I'll capture it here as well. On the airplane yesterday, my seat mate was a woman … [Read more...] about Conversation with a Stranger: Abortion After Rape?
Podcast — Faith Conversations with Anita Lustrea
Be part of the conversation as Anita Lustrea and I discuss justice, feminism and faith, including: why I wrote about the #MeToo movement, why we all have resistance to the subjectwhy the equality of women matterswhat anger is good forhow Jesus sees womenhow purity culture affects all of us, … [Read more...] about Podcast — Faith Conversations with Anita Lustrea
Articles about THE #METOO RECKONING
How Should the Church Respond to a Faith Leader's Sexual Abuse? Charisma Magazine, March 2020. Hope in the Research #5, FaithTrust Institute, January 2, 2020. The Sexual Harasser in the Soup Kitchen (an adapted excerpt), Christian Century, January 2, 2020. Reaching Out to a Hurting World: … [Read more...] about Articles about THE #METOO RECKONING
Reviews of THE #METOO RECKONING
#18. Review by Ann Byle at The Banner on 11/2/20. from the review: Stories taken from real life . . . are juxtaposed with biblical stories that highlight principles and examples that can help church leaders navigate the muddy waters of abuse and assault. Many of the examples—biblical and … [Read more...] about Reviews of THE #METOO RECKONING
The Parable of the Sheet Cake
It's surprisingly difficult to give away half a sheet cake to strangers, piece by piece. I know this because I had a book signing last Sunday. My husband and I set up a table full of books -- all 3 of my titles -- and half a sheet cake. And not a single person came. I'm not telling this story to … [Read more...] about The Parable of the Sheet Cake
The MeToo Art Project: Together We Are Breaking the Silence
Art is powerful. That's why I'm so grateful that two of my survivor stories have been featured in the MeToo Art Project, an ongoing project by artist Cheryl Prose. Here's how Cheryl describes her work: The MeToo Art Project launched October 2017 and is designed to (1) give survivors of sexual … [Read more...] about The MeToo Art Project: Together We Are Breaking the Silence
Survivor Care: What Religious Professionals Need to Know About Healing Trauma, a book review
I reviewed Christy's Sims book "Survivor Care: What Religious Professionals Need to Know About Healing Trauma" for the Christian Century. Read the review here. You can order Survivor Care here. (an Amazon affiliate link.) … [Read more...] about Survivor Care: What Religious Professionals Need to Know About Healing Trauma, a book review
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
After A Pastor's MeToo Story?ran at Christian Century, I was contacted by an author named Diane Herbst, who was writing a feature for Everyday Health, about the health impact of sexual harassment. You can read the article here. … [Read more...] about Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
“Cutting Ties” A Letter to the Editor
I saw this letter in the December issue of Sojourners -- written in reaction to my "omitted chapter" which I titled: Skin in the Game. I share the letter here because it is evidence that sharing our stories can be helpful to others. Perhaps this letter will support someone else making a difficult … [Read more...] about “Cutting Ties” A Letter to the Editor
Shame: Hope & Healing
On the same weekend that the Harvey Weinstein story broke, dominating the media, I was leading a workshop called Shame: Hope & Healing in Vancouver, BC. What timing! Allegations that began with Harvey Weinstein have extended far beyond Hollywood. In politics, in business -- and in churches -- … [Read more...] about Shame: Hope & Healing