Pregnant out of wedlock? Come before the church to confess your sin, publicly. This arcane, antiquated, and un-Biblical practice has brought humiliation and shame on thousands of young women and girls for decades. In this episode, hear the emotional, spiritual, and mental impact of this kind of misogynistic abuse as Dr. Shante sits down with a friend who is willing to share her story of Church Hurt. This is part 3 of a 4 part series.

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