The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church

The GRACE Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church explores the complex and often hidden dynamics of abuse and power within the church. Join the GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment) team as we tackle tough questions and interview leading experts, journalists, and thinkers to dissect and navigate systemic issues and recurring patterns of harm in Christian contexts.

The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church is a religion podcast hosted by Abuse, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Abuse hosts The Grace Awakening: Reckoning with Abuse in the Church, a religion show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Ep 16. SPECIAL Truth, Bias, & Independent Investigations: Common Questions About GRACE Investigations

  Feb 9, 202642 minS1

  <p>Guests: Laura Thien & Wade Mullen. </p><p>In this special release podcast, Robert sits down with GRACE Executive Director Laura Thien and Executive Editor Wade Mullen to pull back the curtain on our Independent Investigations. Tune in to learn how the GRACE team handles bias, what it means to be trauma-informed, and common questions we get asked by churches and indviduals about the investigative process. </p><p>Resources Mentioned: </p>The Safe Church Training Center: ⁠netgrace.org/training-centerGRACE Independent Investigations: netgrace.org/independent-investigations <p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the GRACE Awakening please consider subscribing and donating at ⁠⁠Netgra...

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  Episode #15

  Ep 15. Turning the Page: Whats Next for GRACE

  Jan 1, 202638 minS1

  <p>Guest: Laura Thien</p><p>That's a wrap! In the final episode of Season 1, we speak with the new GRACE Executive Director, Laura Thien, about her journey in abuse and trauma work and what she sees coming for GRACE in 2026. Plus, Robert, Zane, Hannah, and Laura talk about the tension of holding hope and accountability for the Church, resilience in the face of trauma, and the limited edition Selena Gomez Oreos. </p><p>Resources Mentioned: </p>GRACE Live Conversation on LamentThe Safe Church Training Center: netgrace.org/training-center<p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the GRACE Awakening please...

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  Episode #14

  Ep 14. It’s Not An Affair: Let’s Talk Adult CSA

  Dec 18, 20251h 20mS1

  <p>Guests: Amy Stier and Emily Petrie </p><p>In this episode, Robert has attorneys Amy Stier and Emily Petrie back to recap a GRACE Live Conversation they had over the summer on adult clergy sexual abuse and answer the many questions you asked during the live webinar. You won't want to miss it! </p><p>Resources Mentioned: </p>Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Diane LangbergResearch by Dr. Diana GarlandConsultations with GRACE<p>If you enjoy the GRACE Awakening please consider subscribing and donating at Netgrace.org/donate </p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: All...

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  Episode #13

  Ep 13. Silence is Deadly: Image Management & The 4 Walls of Defense

  Dec 4, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Guest: Wade Mullen. </p><p>In this episode, we have a NEW interview with author and GRACE Editor in Chief of Institutional Response, Wade Mullen. Join Robert, Hannah, and Zane as we talk with Wade about image management, the slippery slope of self-promotion, and the 4 walls of defense used by institutions and offenders when confronted with allegations of abuse/misconduct. Plus, why Wade hates acronyms but uses them anyway, and the antidote to the 4 walls of defense. </p><p><br></p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p>Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse—And Freeing Yourself Its Power by...

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  Episode #12

  Ep 12. SPECIAL: Theological Engagement on Child Abuse & the ELCA's Special Message on Child Protection

  Nov 20, 202556 minS1

  <p>Guest: Victor Vieth. </p><p>In this special release podcast, Robert speaks with GRACE Board Member and Chief Program Officer for Education & Research for Zero Abuse Project, Victor Vieth, live at the 16th annual Virginia Crimes Against Children Conference. Victor and Robert discuss what the Bible has to say about corporal punishment, the necessity of theological engagement on the issue of child abuse, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America's (ELCA) groundbreaking social message on child protection that was adopted in November of 2025. And as an added bonus, hear about Victor's encounter with Johnny Cash. </p><p>Resources Mentioned:<...

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