Clara and Jimmy discuss the reasons why so many wives choose to support their husbands when allegations of abuse arise. Many people assume that they are evil, ignorant, or careless. You may be surprised at the real reasons the abusers are supported by their spouses.

Many people say to report abuse if we see signs of abuse, but often it doesn't work that way. We usually have no reason to suspect that someone would be an abuser in the first place. We, in society, have a completely different perspective that keeps us blind to the abuse, even if there are signs. In this episode, we will discuss that perspective and talk about the importance of narratives that shape our reality and keep us blind to the abuse.

Larry Nassar successfully abused his victims while parents were in the same room. He is not unique. In fact, many sexual abusers abuse their victims right in front of us. Jimmy co-lectured with neuroscientists Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde and Dr. Stephen Macknik last week to explore the science behind deception. In this episode, Jimmy and Clara share their "take away" moments from the lecture last week.

When trauma is present, all of the sudden we have to find ways to process it. Jimmy and Clara talk about their way of processing their grief, questioning God, and how they are finding healing.

Just prior to and immediately after Jimmy's father's arrest, the family had to make some very difficult decisions. In this episode, Jimmy and Clara talk about what the families of pedophiles endure once the abuser is outed. There are so many factors that most people don't think about, but it has a profound impact on the family of abusers.

How do you brace for a storm when you don't even know that a storm is coming? After reporting Clara's ex-husband (Jimmy's father) to the police, life got crazy real quick. After making a police report, there are so many unknowns that you are bombarded with that it's impossible to keep up. In this episode, Jimmy and Clara share what it was like during the 3 week period after reporting and before the arrest.

Most abuse goes unreported, even when a victim discloses or there is reasonable suspicion. We reported someone we loved and were close to, and it forever changed our lives. Reporting is not easy when you are reporting someone you love and the stakes are high. It is our hope that others will follow our example and report when there is reason to believe that a child has been abused. It is always the right thing to do.

Jimmy and Clara Hinton explain why they chose to begin a podcast together. Abuse is rampant in the church and there is very little help for people suffering with the aftermath. They share what led them to provide help for people who went through what their family experienced when they reported Jimmy's father (Clara's ex-husband).