Safe Church: Elevating Women's Voices and Exposing Abuse in the Church - With Dr. Andrew Bauman

In this powerful episode of Hey Tabi, host Tabitha Westbrook, licensed trauma therapist and abuse expert, sits down with Dr. Andrew Bauman, founder and director of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma.Dr. Bauman shares insights from his latest book, Safe Church, tackling the intersection of mental health, faith, and sexism in church culture. He opens up about his personal transformation—from battling his own sexist biases and pornography use as a pastor to becoming a leading advocate against church-based abuse.Together, they explore:✅ How Jesus' treatment of women should shape modern church practices✅ The deep impact of church-based sexism and abuse on women✅ Practical steps church leaders can take to create a safer, more inclusive environment✅ Why men must do their own healing work to truly support women🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful conversation on dismantling toxic church dynamics and building spaces where women’s voices are heard and honored.🔔 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations on faith, trauma, and healing.#SafeChurch #ChurchAbuse #WomenInTheChurch #DrAndrewBauman #FaithAndTrauma #HeyTabiPodcast📖 Resources & More from Dr. Bauman:🔗 Website & Books🔗 Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma📖 Grab Safe Church HereWanna say hi? Send a text!👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help others who need this information!📖 Order Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive ControlWanna support Hey Tabi? Buy me a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/heytabi📩 Connect with Tabitha & The Journey and The Process:💻 Tabitha's Website - www.tabithawestbrook.com📲 Tabitha's Instagram - www.instagram.com/tabithathecounselor🎙️ Podcast Homepage - https://heytabi.buzzsprout.com💻 The Journey & The Process Website - www.thejourneyandtheprocess.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel & watch podcast episodes there🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.Need to know how to find a great therapist? Read this blog post here.