Name: Grooming in the Church: What It Is & How to Stop It
Uploaded: 2025-09-19T19:10:40+00:00
Duration: 34 min 3 s
Description: Is your church safe? We’re exposing grooming practices in the church & offering biblical steps to protect yourself and others! Join Joshua Lewis and Dr. Natalie Atwell as they discuss the insidious is

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Is your church safe? We’re exposing grooming practices in the church & offering biblical steps to protect yourself and others!

Join Joshua Lewis and Dr. Natalie Atwell as they discuss the insidious issue of grooming within church environments. We’ll define grooming behavior, explore its subtle tactics, and contrast it with healthy mentorship and discipleship. Dr. Atwell provides practical insights on identifying red flags, responding to spiritual abuse, and creating a safe church culture. This episode is essential for all Christians, especially pastors, youth leaders, and anyone in a position of spiritual authority.

0:00 – Introduction: Grooming Practices in the Church
1:47 – Defining Grooming in a Ministry Context
4:14 – Power Dynamics and Grooming vs. Sexual Sin
6:13 – Questions to Consider Regarding Grooming
11:17 – Early Warning Signs
12:14 – Emotional Dependency and Spiritual Language
16:45 – A Healthy View of Spiritual Leadership
21:24 – The CEO Model and Abuse
23:35 – Church Safeguards
28:18 - How to Support Victims & Prevent Abuse