I Was Abused by My Youth Pastor and Betrayed by My Church...So Why Do I Still Believe? | Ep. 28

Adira hears from abuse survivor Kayla Nations, who recently went public with her story of child grooming and assault. Their conversation focuses on Kayla's childhood relationship with her abuser, the abuser's deception, his church's reaction, and the love of Christ that ultimately prompted Kayla to forgive. Please note: this episode contains details of grooming and sexual abuse and may be triggering to some.  You can read Kayla's public statement here and can also connect with her directly via Instagram.  While you're using your listening app, please consider leaving the podcast a rating and a review! And as always, feel free to connect with Adira via Instagram or via email at [email protected]

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Theologian Adira Polite chats with Christians across the globe about their mysterious and often miraculous encounters with God. With guests ranging from sex trafficking survivors to former witches to hip hop artists to art historians, Then God Moved is an uplifting, seeker-friendly exploration of what it means to "know Jesus."