Voice of Discomfort

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Our logo is a turtle on its back, a humorous but uncomfortable image. It represents us – individuals, activists, Christians – as we try to navigate difficult topics such as human trafficking, controversies, and theories of healing. Navigating the issues discussed on the show is challenging and a little awkward; however, like the turtle, we can get right-side up. Join us the 1st and 15th of every month to engage in re-orienting conversations.

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Episodes

Enduring Quarantine - An Interview with an American Friend Living in Wuhan, China During COVID-19

This episode is a very informal interview with my friend Marissa living in Wuhan, China. I hope it provides you with some further understanding of what people around the globe are experiencing during this pandemic as well as give you some hope. Marissa has been in quarantine for 9 weeks. It was a pleasure for me to meet and talk with her over Zoom, and I hope you find it helpful.

Apr 03, 2020•51 min

Starting an Anti-trafficking College Major & Confronting Compassion Fatigue with Dr. MacRae

Listen to Dr. Pamela MacRae and I discuss how she started the Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation bachelor's degree at Moody Bible Institute. Then we talk about her doctorate work on compassion fatigue. If you are in any social services type field, this episode could be a great one for you! Let's learn more about how to be mindful of what we're taking in and how to take care of ourselves. Let's stay in our field and keep helping people as long as we can!

Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min

Play Therapy for Adults - Episode 5

In episode 5, Grace Bigler and I talk about the possibility of play therapy being used to help adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This model of therapy could be used to help adults find healing from their past hurts through play therapy. ACE study is discussed, therapy possibilities in ministry and missions context and with language barriers are analyzed. This episode is rated PG-13. Sexual abuse is discussed throughout the episode.

Jul 02, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Salvation while sexually abusing someone possible? - Episode 4

Can an individual actively be sexually abusing someone and simultaneously be saved by God? Listen to Dr. Ashish Varma and I talk about this theological question, potential consequences a sexual abuser may face, and advice for Church leaders facing real life situations where sexual abuse needs to be confronted. Episode four is true to the purpose of this podcast: not comfortable but extremely beneficial. I was nervous to record this episode, but I think it’s my favorite one so far. RESOURCE LIST:...

Jun 15, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Singleness, Relationships, Chastity, and Eros - Episode 3

In this episode, I interview Dr. de Rosset, professor of literature at Moody Bible Institute. This episode will help you better understand eros, gain wisdom from a woman who has done singleness well for decades with dignity, hear advice on relationships, and rediscover modesty that isn’t about rules. If you are looking for an older woman to sit at her feet and learn from, then listen to this episode. Check out her book: Unseduced and Unshaken by Dr. de Rosset https://amzn.to/2kEkb7m Other resour...

Jun 01, 2018•35 min

Relationships in a Pornography-infected World - Episode 2

In this episode, we talk about pornography, its adverse effects on the brain, and dating and marriage in a world littered with pornography. I am joined by Eli Hartwig and Lucas and Elaine Stock. We’ll discuss different angles of the pornography issue including how to be a good friend to someone struggling with pornography. We even give some advice to parents. Here are the resources mentioned in episode two: Covenant Eyes http://www.covenanteyes.com/ Fortify (phone app; similar to Covenant eyes a...

May 16, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Sex Trafficking Survivors Finding a New Normal - Episode 1

In the first episode of Voice of Discomfort, I interview Faith Hughes. Faith is a friend, activist, and fellow Moody Bible Institute student studying Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation. In this episode, Faith and I talk about what it’s like for a human sex trafficking survivor coming out of a trafficking situation and into a safe house. Then, what it is like going from the safe house to “normal” life. We discuss potential challenges and theories of good practices for the survivor’s succe...

May 04, 2018•41 min

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