Trauma, abuse, and violence in faith communities is a challenging topic because our spiritual communities should be safe spaces. Unfortunately, faith leaders are routinely being identified as abusers and ousted from their roles because of inappropriate behavior. In many cases, faith communities and non-profits are both failing to prevent abuse and actively trying to cover it up.For people of faith, regardless of our spiritual traditions or beliefs, we must wrestle with what it means when faith communities and organizations are the source of such trauma. We must ask ourselves and be willing to wrestle with hard questions. Today's guest is Daniel Silliman, news editor for Christianity Today . Daniel's months of investigative journalism led to the revelation of sexual and emotional abuse by Christian apologist and founder of RZIM, Ravi Zacharias.   Please be advised, mature content is discussed in this episode, including sexual and emotional abuse.We also discuss:Daniel's training as a historian with expertise in American Evangelicalism and his book, Reading Evangelicals: How Christian Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith  His involvement in Christianity Today's podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars HillSubscribe to the podcast & learn more about Unleash Generosity at https://unleashgenerosity.org. Find us on Facebook,  Instagram, and Twitter.Rate or review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show.Become a Patreon supporter and gain access to perks including early access to episodes, bonus episodes, and invitations to community conversations with other listeners and podcast guests.Thanks to my friend Daniel Couper whose music is featured on this episode.Show NotesReading Evangelicals: How Christian Fiction Shaped a Culture and a FaithCT Article: Ravi Zacharias’s Ministry Investigates Claims of Sexual Misconduct at SpasCT Article: Inside RZIM, Staff Push Leaders to Take Responsibility for ScandalCT Article: NDAs Kept These Christians Silent. Now They’re Speaking Out Against ThemCT Article: Sexual Harassment Went Unchecked at Christianity TodayCT Article: Safeguard Gaps Leave Refugees Vulnerable to Sexual Abuse, Exploitation Eerdmans Youtube Interview about Reading Evangelicals with Kristin Kobes Du Mezauthor of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a NationEnglewood Review of Books Youtube Interview about Reading Evangelicals with David Kiger