What is rape culture? Dr. Joy Skarka joins Kay Daigle to discuss it and ways to better care for and support victims in the church. Often the church is guilty of supporting rape culture. Joy speaks from her personal experience as well as her study and ministry focus on sexuality with Authentic Intimacy. This is a must-see episode for every disciple of Jesus. You can choose to watch it on video if you prefer. Don't miss the helpful resources found below.

Topics:

2:26 - Joy's story

4:01 – Clarification of terminology

5:26 – What is rape culture?

6:40 – Why do women not report rape?

9:51 – Christians often encourage rape culture

12:00 - Pornography's contribution

14:02 - An example from a sermon

15:47 – Women are Jezebels and men can’t control themselves – what do we do with that type of thinking?

20:26 – The theology of women taught in our churches affects the handling of sexual abuse claims.

21:46 – What practical steps can a woman in leadership in her church take to care for women who deal with sexual assault?

24:04 - Responding well to a woman who has been raped

26:18 - What can women do about “locker room” talk?

29:15 – Final encouragement

Resources:

Suggested resources from Joy  Resources for Recognizing Rape Culture (PDF)  

Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters by Juli Slattery

We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Mary DeMuth

Interview with Dr. Sandra Glahn, Author of Vindicating the Vixens 

Sexual Abuse & the Church with Mary DeMuth