Scandal has become a part of the evangelical reputation, pushing many to leave churches. So how do we create a community that feels safe?

You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. 

I’m your host Kate Boyd, and we’re talking about safe spaces. With many leaving larger congregations and searching for community in smaller spaces, it’s important to talk about accountability because smaller communities are also not immune to issues of spiritual and physical abuse. 

Today, my guest is Mary DeMuth. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker and podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over forty books, including Pray Every Day (Harvest House Publishers 2020) and We Too. She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 30 years and is the mom to three adult children. And she’s joining me to lend her prophetic voice to how we create safety in our communities no matter what size.

Mary is wise and helpful, and I’m so glad she shared from her experiences and wisdom to help us create a healthier environment to grow as disciples together.

To Learn More from Mary

Find out more at marydemuth.com. Be prayed for on her daily prayer podcast with over one million downloads: prayeveryday.show. For sexual abuse resources, visit wetoo.org. For writer mastermind information, go to writermastermind.com. For cards, prints, and artsy fun go to marydemuth.com/art.

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