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Episodes
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
In this episode, John interviews Dr. Justin Holcomb about sexual abuse. To move more easily throughout the episode, please check out the time stamps below.
1:55 – Intro from Justin
6:55 – Defining sexual assault/sexual abuse
13:45 – Justin shares his story
16:45 – What are some signs of abuse?
21:35 – Clarifying some of the signs of abuse
25:10 – What are some of the effects of abuse?
28:15 – Why do the abused feel like it’s their fault?
36:05 – What would an abused person want others to know?
41:15 – How can parents and youth workers help in this area?
48:45 – What are some common mistakes people make when trying to help?
54:15 – How can we prevent sexual abuse from occurring?
1:07:30 – What are some cautions for youth ministry/ministers?
1:11:04 – John shares some ideas to implement in youth ministry.
1:12:20 – Justin explains what happens with the background checks.
1:14:50 – What advice do you have for those who have been abused?