Trigger warning: Episode contains references to rape and sexual assault.
The #MeToo movement isn’t just about the Harvey Weinsteins of the world. It’s also about Christians leaders in positions of power who wield that power for evil. Pastor, author, and speaker Ruth Everhart survived an assault and dealt with an abusive senior pastor in her early days as an associate pastor. After decades of ministry, she helps us navigate power, the Bible, and justice in a way that will bring you freedom and strength.
And on The Jess & Devi Show, we talk about Tamar and Ammnon using The #MeToo Reckoning as our guide.
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Ruth Everhart is an author, speaker, and pastor who has served Presbyterian (PCUSA) churches for more than twenty years. The author of three books, her most recent is The #MeToo Reckoning: Facing the Church’s Complicity in Sexual Abuse and Misconduct, which weaves together contemporary stories and ancient scripture to call the church to lament, repent, and build a community of equality and justice.
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Show Notes:
The #MeToo Reckoning: Facing the Church’s Complicity in Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
Ruined by Ruth Everhart
Business partner of Falwells says affair with evangelical power couple spanned seven years by Aram Roston
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