Psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg on Creating Safer Churches
In this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist with over 50 years of experience, to discuss her new book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Dr. Langberg shares her insights on trauma, abuse within faith communities, and the importance of prioritizing individual well-being over institutional success. Drawing from her extensive experience, she offers practical advice for pastors, ministry leaders, and individuals seeking to create safer and healthier church environments. Chapter Markers: 0:00 Introduction with Speaker 1 and Dr. Diane Langberg 0:23 About Dr. Langberg's New Book 3:07 Dr. Langberg's entry into Psychology in the 1970s 4:02 Progress and Stagnation in Understanding Trauma 6:28 Sharing Information Helpfully 7:30 Clients as Teachers 8:01 International Experience with Churches 9:47 Defining Trauma 11:22 The Value System of Churches 13:09 Resistance to Reexamining Value Hierarchies 14:16 Accidental Abusers 15:20 The Church as a Living Body 16:46 The Character of Jesus 17:10 Staying Faithful 21:55 Steps in the Right Direction 25:27 Is there a Next Step? 32:34 Identifying a Predator 37:47 Strict Background Checks 46:38 Baseless Allegations 50:55 Former Sex Offender Volunteering 58:18 Dr. Langberg's key Takeaway ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com / @preacherboys / preacherboysdoc / preacherboysdoc / preacherboyspod / preacherboyspod To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: / 1403898676438188 ✖️✖️✖️ The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
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