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 featuring 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 featuring 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
Anti-Abortion Legislation Lacks Compassion
The recent swell of anti-abortion legislation is infuriating. What Alabama has signed into law -- denying access to abortion even in cases of rape and incest -- lacks both compassion and common sense. This legislation is fueled by anger and misogyny. It is intended to punish women by removing their … [Read more...] about Anti-Abortion Legislation Lacks Compassion
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
Thoughts on Longevity
Doug and I had already made plans for our anniversary, but then I saw that Gordon Lightfoot was playing an intimate concert on our actual wedding date. Could we pass up that opportunity? In my memoir I recount how Doug and I sang "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" as we paddled about on Lake … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Longevity
Shame Thermometer or Shame Thermostat?
Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a writer. I just never imagined I would write about sexual assault! Instead, I imagined traveling the world to research ?The 25 Most Adventurous Vacations.? Maybe I'd create a brightly colored board book about baby hippos who wear polkadot tutus. I … [Read more...] about Shame Thermometer or Shame Thermostat?