The heart of this podcast was always to “go there” on widely shared experiences that we don’t talk about enough, especially in the Church. The topic of sexual assault fits the bill perfectly, devastatingly. Amanda J. Rivers joins us to share honestly about her experience as a childhood sexual assault survivor, giving us a glimpse at what life looks like for the victims. But she doesn’t leave us there. She continues on to offer tangible hope. In part 1 we focus primarily on setting the stage and offering hope to survivors, while part 2 focuses on the supporters’ role. Her recent book, “How to Respond When Someone Tells You About Sexual Assault,” was designed to be a practical resource for those who are approached with news of sexual assault and is available to No Seriously listeners at a 15% discount through Barnes & Noble with code: BNPSERIOUSLYHOW. The resource is also available through Amazon. You can learn more about Amanda and find access to additional resources at amandajrivers.com.