Change-making Conversations

This episode continues our exploration of theological complicity by considering Newman's use of purity culture in his methods of abuse. We'll also hear Ashton Alarcon describing his journey of faith post-trauma and considering the ways survivors can "conquer" the things they've endured.

*Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide

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In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanaku...

This episode explores theological complicity and how faith can be manipulated and used to abuse. We'll also talk about Kids Across America, a para-organization of Kanakuk that claims to be an urban youth outreach program. You'll hear from Mallory Korte, David Tropp and Logan Yandell. You'll also hear from theologians Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan Shaw on their book, "Surviving God."

*Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, sel...

How do you protect kids post-trauma? You'll hear from Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, Kieth Dygert and Greg Yandell on Trey's Law, statute of limitations reform and Kanakuk's Child Protection Plan. You'll also hear from Jay Kieve on best practices for institutions preventing and responding to abuse.

UPDATE: At the time of this recording, Trey’s Law in TX hadn’t been fully pushed through the legislature. Now in its full effect, it is fu...

In this episode, we will discuss how Kanakuk utilized legal systems to respond to sexual abuse. You'll hear from survivors Kieth Dygert and Ashton Alarcon, as well as Joe Alarcon. You'll also hear from John Carter and David Clohessy.

*Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide

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In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands...

After Pete Newman confessed to his sex crimes, Kanakuk's response left some families feeling lied to. In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Yandell and Joe Alarcon about how Kanakuk gained and shattered their trust, leaving an irrevocable impact on their families. We will also talk about pastors at SBC churches that allegedly helped minimize the abuse allegations.

*Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suic...

What happened at Kamp Kanakuk? In this episode, survivors Logan Yandell, Evan Hoffpauir and Keith Dygert tell their stories of being sexually abused by Pete Newman.

*Content warning: Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, self-harm and suicide

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In the Ozarks of Missouri at Kamp Kanakuk, numerous children endured sexual abuse at the hands of camp director and serial predator Peter “Pete” Newman. After his ...

In 2009, former director of Kanakuk's elementary school summer camp called K-Kountry, Peter "Pete" Newman was arrested on multiple felony charges for sexual abuse against children. At the time, there were 57 known victims, but today many more survivors and their families are speaking out against the camp for its alleged complicity in abuse committed by Pete and other perpetrators. In this podcast, we'll walk through the story throu...