Former child abuse prosecutor Victor Vieth joins the podcast for a sobering conversation about child abuse within churches and faith communities. Drawing from decades of experience, Victor explains the prevalence of abuse, how offenders weaponize religion to groom and silence victims, and why churches often fail to respond faithfully. The discussion explores trauma-informed theology, the misuse of Scripture, institutional fear of lawsuits, and the urgent need for repentance, reform, and survivor-centered care.

SHOW NOTES:

• Center for Faith and Child Protection: https://zeroabuseproject.org/for-professionals/cfcp/
• Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE): https://www.netgrace.org/
• Freedom for the Captives: https://freedomforcaptives.com/

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