*Please be aware sexual abuse is discussed in this episode which may be a trigger for some listeners.* “Thoughts Beyond Thought” is an unscripted conversation hosted by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle. The most recent church sexual abuse case came out in the news in May 2022 when a report was released by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Chris was galvanized to discuss the horrific history and trend of sexual abuse within Christian churches. This episode covers:
-A general discussion on how and why the SBC initiated the third-party report.
-The SBC leadership structure, attorneys, and cover up. -Wrestling with how funds could hypothetically be used for different reasons.
-A call to other denominations and independent churches to conduct third-party investigations on themselves and bring findings into the light.
-6 suggestions on how we can help prevent and fight against sexual abuse.
-And finally, the “Beyond Books” segment.
Links:
-Independent Report on SBC Sexual Abuse.
-Christianity Today article “Southern Baptists Refused to Act on Abuse, Despite Secret List of Pastors” by Kate Shellnut.
“Thoughts Beyond Thought” is hosted and produced by Travis Meredith and Chris Fogle, edited by Bryce Meredith, artwork by Erin Meredith.
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