Format and Schedule
On the Safe to Hope podcast, we host one "STORY-TELLER" per season. Anonymous STORY-TELLERS share over three episodes. In between each episode, an "EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR" will interact with the story and help our audience better understand how to help someone in a similar situation.
SCHEDULE
RESTORIED with Melissa Affolter
EPISODE 1
"RESTORIED" WITH MELISSA AFFOLTER
November 22, 2022
Melissa and I dive into the specifics of story telling, how and when, including the value of a group for journeying through our story together. Melissa is the facilitator and developer of Restoried, support groups which are designed from a Christ-centered theological framework and clinically informed perspective. Melissa's desire in creating the Restoried Groups is to honor the participant’s dignity as embodied souls in need of a whole-person care.
EPISODE 2
"RESTORIED" WITH MELISSA AFFOLTER
December 6, 2022
This is the second of a three part series when Melissa and I dive into the specifics of story telling, how and when, including the value of a group for journeying through our story together.
EPISODE 3 "RESTORIED" WITH MELISSA AFFOLTER
December 20, 2022
Melissa joins us today in this final episode to help further our understanding of "story."
Story
EPISODE 1
STORY
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse
In recent years, there has been increased media coverage of spiritual leaders accused of sexual misconduct. More and more, survivors are speaking about their experiences, which helps us understand just how traumatic it is for the victim. Today we will be hearing from "Tamra," our first story teller, about the devastating circumstances of adult clergy sexual abuse.
EPISODE 2
DR. HEATHER EVANS
expert contributor
January 17, 2023
This is the second part of the Story series when I talk with an expert contributor who will help us better understand the victim and circumstances of adult clergy sexual abuse. Today, our guest is Dr. Heather Evans.
EPISODE 3
STORY
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse
February 7, 2023
Episode 3 is the continuation of Tamra's story, her experience of adult clergy sexual abuse.
EPISODE 4
DR. DAVID POOLER
expert contributer
February 21, 2023
Dr. David Pooler, professor of the Diana Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University joins us today on Episode 4. Dr. Pooler is an expert in clergy perpetrated sexual abuse of adults and is considered a "hero" in the survivor community.
EPISODE 5
STORY
Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse
March 7, 2023
Episode 5 is the conclusion of Tamra's story, her experience of adult clergy sexual abuse.
EPISODE 6
DR. NATE BROOKS
expert contributor
March 21, 2023
Dr. Nate Brooks, certified Global Trauma Recovery Institute counselor, and professor of counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary joins us today to help us learn more about the pastoral response and care for those who suffer from adult clergy sexual abuse.