Observations on the Chicago Tribune article re: Willow Creek Leadership Published April 2nd, 2018 It takes great courage for women to tell their stories. Even in ordinary settings, it is often risky for women to report misconduct. The high visibility of Willow Creek Community Church makes it even more daunting than an ordinary setting. When… Continue reading Statement by John Ortberg on the Willow Creek Leadership Situation
SSB Sunday Gathering – April 1, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 114 When Israel came out of Egypt, Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. The sea… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – April 1, 2018
Personal Story: What Did the Church Teach You about Yourself?
Spiritual abuse, sex abuse, patriarchy, domestic violence, Sovereign Grace, Desiring God, CJ Mahaney, John Piper, Mental Health *** *** Part of recovery from abusive churches is coming to grips with what you were taught and how it affected you. Sometimes, and very appropriately, the ability to see this clearly results in anger. Jennifer Michelle posted… Continue reading Personal Story: What Did the Church Teach You about Yourself?
Frank Page, President of SBC’s Executive Committee, Resigns and Later Discloses Moral Failure
Southern Baptist Convention, Frank Page, Sexual Misconduct *** Today, Frank S. Page, President of the SBC Executive Committee, announced his retirement on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankpagesbc/status/978624415452880896 https://twitter.com/frankpagesbc/status/978624415452880896 https://twitter.com/jdgreear/status/978628734059196416 Many people thanked him for his good service to the Lord, along with ordinary sentiments, but he left out something that was kind of important - that he was… Continue reading Frank Page, President of SBC’s Executive Committee, Resigns and Later Discloses Moral Failure
SSB Sunday Gathering – March 25, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 103 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits — who forgives… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – March 25, 2018
Abedini, Tchvidjian, and Zacharias Resource Bibliographies Recently Updated
On occasion, Spiritual Sounding Board puts together resource archives on particular situations. Most tend to include chronological bibliographies to capture news, analysis, and opinions as they emerge. Sometimes we also include timelines, infographics, research how-to's, FAQs, and/or other items. This post is to let you know that we've updated the following three resource archives in… Continue reading Abedini, Tchvidjian, and Zacharias Resource Bibliographies Recently Updated
The Dynamics of Spiritual Abuse Within Domestic Abuse
Lori Alexander, Domestic Abuse, Spiritual Abuse -by Kathi I have the privilege of volunteering with a local police department as a victim advocate. I consider it an honor to work with the officers at this department because I find them to be kind and compassionate toward victims of domestic abuse. During my training,… Continue reading The Dynamics of Spiritual Abuse Within Domestic Abuse
SSB Sunday Gathering – March 18, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 145 A psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – March 18, 2018
Rachael Denhollander Challenges Sovereign Grace Churches to Respond Appropriately to Sex Abuse Cases
Rachael Denhollander, Sovereign Grace, Sex Abuse, Pedophiles *** Rachael Denhollendar (the Christian attorney and sex abuse survivor who brought down Dr. Larry Nassar) has been very busy since the recent case of convicted pedophile Dr. Larry Nassar. She is now taking on the task of drawing attention to how the church, specifically the leaders at… Continue reading Rachael Denhollander Challenges Sovereign Grace Churches to Respond Appropriately to Sex Abuse Cases
From a Bill Gothard Survivor to Other Survivors: Free Yourselves
Bill Gothard, IBLP, ATI, Institutes in Basic Life Principles, Spiritual Abuse, Sexual Abuse *** The following was written by David Shere, who has been reading here for some time. He wanted to share his thoughts and advice as a Bill Gothard survivor. This was written after the news that the plaintiffs had dismissed the lawsuit… Continue reading From a Bill Gothard Survivor to Other Survivors: Free Yourselves
SSB Sunday Gathering – March 11, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 66 Shout for joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – March 11, 2018
SSB Sunday Gathering – March 4, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 93 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – March 4, 2018
Survivor Emily Jaeger Responds to Bill Gothard’s Reactions to Her Revealing She is “Jane Doe III”
Bill Gothard, sex abuse, cults, lawsuit, Emily Jaeger, freedom, IBLP *** A note of introduction from Julie Anne: Emily Jaeger is one of the sexual abuse survivors and plaintiffs in the Bill Gothard/IBLP sex abuse lawsuit. Her official statement about the lawsuit was posted on Spiritual Sounding Board a few days ago. Then someone close… Continue reading Survivor Emily Jaeger Responds to Bill Gothard’s Reactions to Her Revealing She is “Jane Doe III”
BREAKING: Lawsuit against Bill Gothard and The Institute in Basic Life Principles Dismissed
Bill Gothard, IBLP, Sex Abuse, Lawsuit *** I have received the following statement from the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Bill Gothard and The Institute in Basic Life Principles. *** *** The statement reads: Our Statement Due to the unique complexities of this case, including the statutes of limitation, we have made the difficult decision… Continue reading BREAKING: Lawsuit against Bill Gothard and The Institute in Basic Life Principles Dismissed
BREAKING: Statement from “Jane Doe” Emily Jaeger on Lawsuit Against Bill Gothard and Institute in Basic Life Principles
Bill Gothard, Institute in Basic Life Principles, Sex Abuse Lawsuit *** Official Statement by Emily Jaeger (Jane Doe III) I am Jane Doe III. I’ve waited for a long time to say those words. For over two years I’ve lived in the shadows. I’ve lived in fear of others. Fear of backlash, rejection, and hate.… Continue reading BREAKING: Statement from “Jane Doe” Emily Jaeger on Lawsuit Against Bill Gothard and Institute in Basic Life Principles
SSB Sunday Gathering – February 25, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 8 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – February 25, 2018
Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Ken Alexander has the Final Word
The Power of a Transformed Wife: Lori Alexander, Submission, Control, Godly Marriage -by Kathi This is a book review series of The Power of a Transformed Wife by Lori Alexander. If you are just joining us, you may click on previous chapter reviews if you'd like to catch up. Introduction & Chapter 1 Chapter 2 … Continue reading Book Review Series – Lori Alexander’s “The Power of a Transformed Wife” – Ken Alexander has the Final Word
SSB Sunday Gathering – February 18, 2018
Spiritual Sounding Board – This is your place to gather and share in an open format. -by Kathi Scripture is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, Readings for Year 2 and may be found here. *** Psalm 68 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him. May you blow them away like smoke… Continue reading SSB Sunday Gathering – February 18, 2018
Valentines on Ash Wednesday
********* Brad Sargent, part of the SSB team, wrote this yesterday and I thought it was so good, I asked him if I could share it with you. *** Valentine's Day can be a great day or a difficult day depending on your relationship status: single, married, divorced, separated. Some people have had (or currently… Continue reading Valentines on Ash Wednesday
Pastor Kevin Swanson’s Blame Game When it Comes to the Dr. Larry Nassar Child Sex Abuse Cases
Kevin Swanson; Larry Nassar; Child Sex Abuse; Rachael Denhollander -by Kathi with editorial comments by Julie Anne Kevin Swanson's February 9, 2018 broadcast on Generations covered the recent gymnastics and sexual abuse case by now-convicted sexual predator, Dr. Larry Nassar. Right Wing Watch picked up his broadcast and noted that he blames immodesty in the… Continue reading Pastor Kevin Swanson’s Blame Game When it Comes to the Dr. Larry Nassar Child Sex Abuse Cases
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