Survivor Talks

What is consent? Why is it so important? What is its place in a Christian sexual ethic? Kate and Laura tackle all of this and more in this episode of Survivor Talks.    See youtube for captions: https://youtu.be/Dd6KcH-mTIc   Show notes:    FRIES acronym for consent: Freely given Reversible Informed Enthusiastic  Specific    Creative consent madlibs: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaU8v2VJPRz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=    Survivor Talks, Self Blame Episode   Scripture References: Deuteronomy 22:25-29 Matthew 5:27-30  1 Corinthians 7:3-6

We're back! After a 6 month hiatus, Kate and Laura are relaunching the Survivor Talks with a new series on boundaries. In this episode, Kate and Laura cover everything from: What are boundaries? Personal struggles with boundaries Practical tips for survivors  And more! Content Warnings: Minute 41-45: more personal discussion of boundaries being crossed related to assault.  See youtube for captions: https://youtu.be/DdkARJBlQS4

Join Laura and Kate for a candid conversation on legalism, ex-vangelicalism, and deconstruction culture. Where is the truth and what does God have to say? Is there hope for survivors?   See youtube for captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BdZtjbnHpRF6HgZbNxxsQ    Show notes: https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-Christian-legalism.html  https://www.gotquestions.org/exvangelical.html  https://www.gotquestions.org/deconstruction.html  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/deconstruct-culture-not-faith/ Colossians 2:6-23 https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/JOURNEY_THROUGH_THE_WALL_Toby.pdf    Trigger Warnings: We hope that this episode is encouraging for people with religious trauma but we want to also give a heads up that this episode may come with some potential triggers. Remember to take care of yourself during and after listening. 

Laura and Kate explore their own struggles with self-blame as well as dive deep into bible passages like the OT laws on sexual assault, polyvagal theory and more!  See youtube for captions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BdZtjbnHpRF6HgZbNxxsQ  Show notes:  Theology in the Raw, Episode 814. Does the Old Testament Dehumanize Women? Dr. Sandy Richter Deuteronomy 22: 25-29 Polyvagal theory Slaves, Women, & Homosexuals by William J. Webb White Tears/Brown Scars by Ruby Hamad Trigger Warnings Talking about trauma responses (some details shared of our personal experiences) (00:56-1:02) Discussion of Deuteronomy passages (some detailed discussion of SA) (00:27-00:41) Purity culture and self-blame (some details shared of our personal experiences) (1:05-1:09)

Join Laura and Kate for their first episode chock full of laughs, exasperated sighs and rich nuggets of wisdom. Covering topics from: Some of the best and worst responses we've gotten as survivors How to react well when someone shares their experience of sexual assault with you  Some of our least favorite Christian platitudes  and more!  Whether you are a survivor, ally, or church leader there is something here for you. 

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