Change-making Conversations

Where are they now? Post-trauma, abuse survivors are not only tasked with fighting their abusers. They are tasked with learning how to move on and live happy lives. In this episode, you'll hear Joe Alarcon and Greg Yandell talk about parental and family healing, then you will hear Logan Yandell, Evan Hoffpauir and Kieth Dygert discuss their healing journeys. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

This episode continues our exploration of theological complicity by considering Newman's use of purity culture in his methods of abuse. We'll also hear Ashton Alarcon describing his journey of faith post-trauma and considering the ways survivors can "conquer" the things they've endured. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

This episode explores theological complicity and how faith can be manipulated and used to abuse. We'll also talk about Kids Across America, a para-organization of Kanakuk that claims to be an urban youth outreach program. You'll hear from Mallory Korte, David Tropp and Logan Yandell. You'll also hear from theologians Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan Shaw on their book, "Surviving God." *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

How do you protect kids post-trauma? You'll hear from Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, Kieth Dygert and Greg Yandell on Trey's Law, statute of limitations reform and Kanakuk's Child Protection Plan. You'll also hear from Jay Kieve on best practices for institutions preventing and responding to abuse. UPDATE: At the time of this recording, Trey’s Law in TX hadn’t been fully pushed through the legislature. Now in its full effect, it is functioning retroactively, unlike Trey’s Law in MO, which is not retroactive. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

In this episode, we will discuss how Kanakuk utilized legal systems to respond to sexual abuse. You'll hear from survivors Kieth Dygert and Ashton Alarcon, as well as Joe Alarcon. You'll also hear from John Carter and David Clohessy. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

After Pete Newman confessed to his sex crimes, Kanakuk's response left some families feeling lied to. In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Yandell and Joe Alarcon about how Kanakuk gained and shattered their trust, leaving an irrevocable impact on their families. We will also talk about pastors at SBC churches that allegedly helped minimize the abuse allegations. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

What happened at Kamp Kanakuk? In this episode, survivors Logan Yandell, Evan Hoffpauir and Keith Dygert tell their stories of being sexually abused by Pete Newman. *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

In 2009, former director of Kanakuk's elementary school summer camp called K-Kountry, Peter "Pete" Newman was arrested on multiple felony charges for sexual abuse against children. At the time, there were 57 known victims, but today many more survivors and their families are speaking out against the camp for its alleged complicity in abuse committed by Pete and other perpetrators. In this podcast, we'll walk through the story through the eyes of survivors, their families and other professionals who know about abuse. *Our interview with Elizabeth Carlock Phillips was recorded on June 3, 2025. Information and allegations discussed in this episode and episode 4, both featuring Phillips, is solely based on tips submitted to the Facts About Kanakuk website. They are not the opinion of BNG.  *Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide # # # # # THE NON-DISCLOSURE SERIES In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his confession in 2009, many were placed under restrictive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), barring them from telling their stories. But after learning Kamp leadership may have let the abuse slide, some are ready to break their NDAs and tell all. In this limited series podcast from Baptist News Global, host Mallory Challis examines this story of systematic sexual abuse in interviews with survivors and their families. Views expressed by those in interviews with BNG are solely their own. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Terry York, Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music at Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. York is the author of Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Greg Garrett, a senior columnist at Baptist News Global, and Anthony G. Reddie, Oxford University Professor of Black Theology, to discuss the theological influences of James Baldwin and James Cone. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee and author of the book How to End Christian Nationalism. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Bill Wilson, Founder of the Center for Healthy Churches (CHC), and Matt Cook, Executive Director of CHC, for a conversation about working with churches in leadership transitions. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Mikeal C. Parsons and João B. Chaves, co-authors of Remembering Antônia Teixeira: A Story of Missions, Violence, and Institutional Hypocrisy. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Jaime Clark-Soles, Professor of New Testament at SMU Perkins School of Theology, to discuss her work at the nexus of spirituality and psychadelics. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Co-sponsored by Good Faith Media, Baptist News Global, and Q Christian Fellowship, this special episode explores the dangers of conversion therapy for members of the LGBTQ community, coinciding with the release of the film Pray Away on Netflix. The panel is moderated by Mitch Randall and Mark Wingfield. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Carey Newman, Executive Editor of Fortress Press and author of Mango Tree: The Artistry and Alchemy of Writing, exploring the inside trade of how good books are written and published and what aspiring writers should know about writing more clearly and convincingly. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Dr. Anthea Butler and Dr. Beth Allison Barr for a live panel moderated by Erica Whitaker. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Christa Brown, a retired attorney and author of the book Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by David Gushee, author of Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Robert P. Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute, Greg Garrett of Baylor University, and Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples of Wilshire Baptist Church join Mark for a live audience discussion exploring Christian nationalism, democracy, race, polling data, American history, Baptist history, and the Bible. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Mark is joined by Wendell Griffen, Suzii Paynter March, Bill Leonard, Linda McKinnish Bridges, and Marv Knox. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.