Safe Church: Naming Harm, Healing Stories, and Building Real Accountability — with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman

Steadfast Christian Counseling Counselors Jessie Evans and Tiff Holdgate sit down with therapist and author Dr. Andrew J. Bauman to talk about his book Safe Church and the hard, hopeful work of making churches safer for women and survivors. Andrew shares parts of his story, what his research with ~2,800 women working in churches reveals about sexism and abuse, where bad theology does real harm, and practical steps any community can take right now: start honest conversations, use trusted resources, increase diversity in leadership, implement clear policies, and require real accountability. If you’ve ever wondered how to love the Church while telling the truth about its wounds—this one’s for you.Dr. Andrew J. Bauman — therapist, author, and co-founder of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health & Trauma. He writes and teaches on trauma recovery, sexuality, and faith, advocating for survivor-centered, theologically sound church cultures.Web: christiancc.org • andrewjbauman.comJoin the Trauma Informed Church Collaborative The Steadfast Podcast is a Production of Steadfast Christian Counseling in Charleston, SC. visit www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com for more information about our services or to book a free consultation.