Smarticle - Chris Marchand and The Wall of Silence - Part 2

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Smarticle - Chris Marchand and The Wall of Silence - Part 2

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In this episode, the hosts continue their conversation with Chris Marchand, the creator of the Wall of Silence podcast that highlights stories of abuse within the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). The episode begins with powerful words from Kelly Goewey, criticizing the church's handling of abuse allegations. The discussion explores the complexities and failures of institutional processes, the psychological impact on victims and whistleblowers, and the broader cultural issues within the church. Chris shares his personal struggles, the backlash he has faced, and his ongoing commitment to advocating for abuse survivors. This candid conversation aims to spark critical reflection within religious communities about how they handle abuse
allegations and support victims.
 
00:00 Introduction: What Would Jesus Do?
 
01:03 The Complexity of ACNA Processes
 
01:50 Personal Experience with Institutional Inaction
 
02:24 The Solar System Analogy
 
02:55 Jesus' Teachings and ACNA's Failures
 
03:35 Introduction to the Podcast and Chris Marchand
 
04:08 Understanding Victims and Church Inaction
 
06:12 The Culture Wars in the Church
 
07:40 The Psychology of Church Reactions
 
08:55 Chris Marchand's Personal Struggles
 
12:33 The Role of Media and Public Perception
 
14:58 ACNA Too: Goals and Misconceptions
 
17:51 Chris Marchand's Faith and Final Thoughts
 

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