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Tackling serious topics around sexual assault & the Church with passion, hope, & laughter. Two sexual assault survivors, turned friends, turned ministry partners. Listen in for honest, hope-filled, Christ-centered conversations about sexual violence, healing, and the Church. Whether you are a survivor, ally, or church leader there is a seat at the table for you. Survivor Talks is a podcast ministry of Whole + Redeemed. We seek to unite survivors, educate churches, and redeem stories through the power of Jesus Christ. For more information and resources visit wholeandredeemed.com
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
The ABCs of Consent
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
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

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Intro to Boundaries
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
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

Monday Aug 30, 2021
Relating to God: Walking the Line between Legalism and Ex-vangelicalism
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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.

Friday Jul 30, 2021
Self-Blame
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
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)

Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Best and Worst Advice We've Received as Survivors
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
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.

Sunday May 02, 2021
Trailer
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Get to know Kate and Laura and what the Survivor Talks podcast is all about!
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