The ABCs of Consent

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. 

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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

Intro to Boundaries

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. 

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Relating to God: Walking the Line between Legalism and Ex-vangelicalism

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?

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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. 

Self-Blame

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! 

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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)

Best and Worst Advice We’ve Received as Survivors

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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