Truth and Nails

This will be part 3 of our conversation with Kristal Chalmers and Lloyd and Eileen Peters about clergy sexual abuse. In this episode we will be addressing the church. Our role in protecting victims and how we ought to handle instances of abuse. very likely, many of our churches don't have protocols in place to handle instances like this so I hope this sparks some interaction and some preparation, so that we can learn to handle these cases much better. remember there are resources for you personally and for your churches so please seek them out. GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/If you want a copy of Kristal's book you can find that at:http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.html

In this episode we continue the conversation on clergy sexual abuse, abuse of power, power differentials and grooming. In this part of our conversation we are going to talk about the aftermath how do we need to care for victims, how do we walk through the process of healing and forgiveness?It's our hope that this conversation would continue and that these instances would come to light and would be dealt with and victims would be able to move out of the darkness into light and life. If you would like to get a copy of Kristal's book "Broken and Beautiful" go to: http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.htmlIf you need help and resources to help you deal with and walk through your own trauma  check out GRACE at: https://www.netgrace.org/

This will be the first of 3 episodes dealing with clergy sexual abuse. In this episode Kristal Chalmers shares her story as it is recorded in her book "Broken and Beautiful". She recalls the "grooming" of a predatory pastor and the pain of walking through reporting it, its mishandling by those in authority and yet in the midst of it all God's care. Kristial's parent Lloyd and Eileen Peters will also provide their perspective as Eileen has served as an abuse counsellor for years previous and Lloyd has served as a Pastor. They will share their hearts for victims, secondary victims and for the church to handle this seriously and with much wisdom over the next 2 episodes.If you need help please feel free to reach out, and pray with me that the Lord would do his mighty work of shedding light on this darkness.   To get a copy of the the book "Broken and Beautiful" Visit:http://www.myvoiceback.com/store/p11/Broken_and_Beautiful.htmlIf you or someone you love needs help dealing with abuse there are some incredible resources through GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/

Murray and Glenda shepherded the Humboldt Alliance Church from the time that I arrived in Humboldt. From the time of Murray's cancer diagnosis until his death 9 months ago, they undderwent a journey that shaped their family, their faith and their ministry. As you listen to Glenda tell about both the struggles and the immense blessings during these times I hope your heart is encouraged. Please pray for your pastors and ministry leaders, They often are serving in the midst of pain. If you are personally hurting please reach out and talk about it. If you need someone to talk to reach out to someone you trust. or seek some of the free help that Focus on the Family Provides 24/7https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/For more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches head to http://www.fellowshipforward.org

How much of how and why we think the way we do has been influenced by ancient ways of thinking. Jorin Green was a professor at Millar College of the Bible for 17 years and has returned to the pastorate at Erindale Alliance Church in Saskatoon Sk. We had a fun time and our conversation that went a lot of different ways and probably left us with more questions that answers. But I hope what you will discover in the pursuit of truth is the depth and beauty of a relationship with Jesus. For more information on Milllar College of the Bible head to: https://www.millarcollege.ca/For more information on Erindale Alliance Church: http://www.erindalealliance.ca/To check out the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches:http://www.fellowshipforward.org

Dr. Dave has been a great fiend of Truth and Nails and a terrific resource for all things marriage and family. Dr. Currie is the President and Co-founder of Doing Family Right (Which I will link  below).  In this episode we are going to talk about divorce and why we can't lose heart. Maybe you're walking with someone who is going through marital difficulty or maybe your own life has been touched by divorce, I think this episode will encourage and challenge you. Resources mentioned in this episode:"Keep Calm and Carry On"https://www.doingfamilyright.com/ezine-79-keep-calm-and-carry-on-the-good-news-about-marriage/ 1"0 Questions to Answer Before you Get Married!"https://www.doingfamilyright.com/marriage-the-top-questions-to-ask-before-getting-engaged/"Friend of the Marriage"https://www.doingfamilyright.com/do-you-have-friends-of-the-marriage/ For More information on Doing Family Right goto: https://www.doingfamilyright.com/For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches go to:http://www.fellowshipforward.org

Has the condition of your finances affected your spiritual life? Is it possible that either too much concern over your money or maybe not enough has left you overwhelmed, unprepared, and unfruitful. Let's talk about how we can move towards good stewardship, freedom and generosity,  taking control of our money rather than being controlled by it.  Cory Regier is the CEO of Amity Trust and shares  some great insights regarding our finances. For more information on Amity Trust goto:https://amitytrust.ca/For More information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churcheshttp://www.fellowshipforward.org

Big thanks to Mike Boyle for the insight into "Personal Retreat Days" and "Coaching Reports. This is a great  tool that I hope will be helpful to you and your ministry. If you want any help with this day or want a copy of materials mentioned in this episode feel free to reach out. If you want more information on the Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:http://www.fellowshipforward.org

Brent “Chappy” Kassian has been the Chaplain to the Edmonton Elks Football Club for the past twenty-two seasons and is an associate staff member of Athletes in Action, Canada. He also serves as the Chaplain to the Edmonton Eddies Pro CPL soccer team.He was previously the Chaplain to the Edmonton Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) and served as an affiliate with Hockey Ministries International (HMI).He has served as a community pastor and has worked in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine. He is a former Provincial Champion and Canadian Intercollegiate Gold Medalist in track and field.Brent makes his home in Sherwood Park, Alberta, where he enjoys mountain biking and watching his grandkids compete in sports. Brent’s wife Mary is an award winning author, speaker, and international women’s conference leader.For more information on...Athletes in Action:https://athletesinaction.ca/Hockey Ministries International (HMI)https://www.hockeyministries.org/Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churcheshttp://www.fellowshipforward.org

Phil is a comedian, author, speaker, and radio host of a program called "Laugh Again". He has a unique outlook on life, an encouraging spirit, and an ability to turn our attention to the glory of the cross. Phil and his wife Ramona live in Three Hills Alberta. Go check out Laugh again at: https://laughagain.ca/For more information on The Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches goto:http://www.fellowshipforward.org