Why Male Church Leaders Often Fail Women Who Report Sexual Assault, by David Ruybalid
Posted: May 28, 2026
I have served in churches in different capacities for much of my adult life. I have been a pastor, worship leader, musician, and ministry leader in environments ranging from small… Read More
Prodigal Spouse, Reconsidered (Jeanie Shaw)
Posted: August 12, 2025
On 30 July 2025 I shared a Crossway article, “Encouragement for Anyone Waiting on a Prodigal Spouse,” which I believed would prove interesting to many of our readers. Below is… Read More
Chapter Twelve: Journeying with the Texts of Terror, by Andrew Boakye
Posted: June 16, 2025
Rape Culture and the Redemptive Power of Scripture (Part One). Andrew Boakye, PhD. Jun 14, 2025 ***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING This reflection contains profuse reference to extreme… Read More
“Because the Bible Tells Me So”, by Andrew Boakye
Posted: May 20, 2025
Chapter Ten: “Because the Bible Tells Me So” Megachurch Mentality and the Abuse of Biblical Authority (Part One) Andrew Boakye, PhD. May 1 READ IN APP Most people… Read More
Episode 11: Sex crimes in the church
Posted: March 29, 2023
A few days before recording this episode, a federal court sentenced a former Church of Christ minister to 45 years in prison for a long list of sex crimes he… Read More
Women of Worth, Science & Faith, Spiritual Abuse
Posted: March 8, 2023
IBTM Newsletter, 8 March 2023 Good afternoon from Edinburgh! This past weekend I flew to London, staying with old friends Malcolm and Penny Cox. Saturday was a full day of… Read More
Why Do Pastors Keep Getting Rehired After Abuse?
Posted: May 1, 2020
NEWS Why Do Pastors Keep Getting Rehired After Abuse? Victims’ advocates caution institutions against plans to “restore” fallen leaders. Kate Shellnutt Another case of a leader with an abusive… Read More
