457 - How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities w/ Dr. Andrew Bauman

In this episode of the Pure Desire Podcast, Dr. Andrew Bauman joins us to discuss why the church so often becomes an unsafe place for survivors of sexual betrayal. Drawing from his work as a licensed mental health counselor and his research with more than 2,800 women, Dr. Bauman shares what led him—from pastoral ministry into clinical practice—to expose the systemic sexism and abuse he documents in Safe Church . We explore how misogyny disguised as theology retraumatizes betrayed women, how men’s recovery spaces can drift toward self-protection rather than true repair, and why meaningful repentance must be victim-centered. Dr. Bauman unpacks distorted interpretations of power, forgiveness, and the biblical term Ezer, and offers practical “green flags” for identifying church communities that genuinely support healing, equality, and spiritual safety for both men and women in recovery. Resources: Get Dr. Bauman's Book! Dr. Bauman's Website GET STARTED Summit 2026!: Register Now Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALS

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457 - How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities w/ Dr. Andrew Bauman is an episode from Pure Desire Podcast by Pure Desire Ministries.

This episode is 01:01:48 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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