One in six men have admitted to being sexually abused as children. But what about the countless others who carry this silent pain alone?
Today, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Andrew Schmutzer, a respected Biblical scholar and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. Dr. Schmutzer has courageously shared his own experience, bringing a rare and much-needed voice to the unique dynamics surrounding male survivors. Please listen in and share this episode with all the men in your life!!!
We Discuss:
Dr. Schmutzer's experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
The dynamics of male sexual abuse and how it differs from female sexual abuse.
The lack of support for male survivors.
How “the body keeps the score” when it comes to abuse.
Why the topic of male sexual abuse remains so under-discussed.
More about Dr. Schmutzer:
Andrew Schmutzer (PhD, Trinity International University) is a Professor of Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to numerous articles and essays on the Old Testament, he has written the exegetical theology Be Fruitful and Multiply and two forthcoming commentaries on Ruth and Esther.
Dr. Schmutzer’s Book:
Naming Our Abuse: God's Pathways to Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors by Andrew Schmutzer, Daniel Gorski, & David Carlson
Mentioned on this episode:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Naming Our Abuse
God’s Pathways to Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
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