Smarticle - Part 2 - Unveiling 'The Wall of Silence': An Interview with Father Chris Marchand

This episode of the Smarticle Podcast features a deep and introspective interview with Chris Marchand, highlighting the complexities surrounding abuse allegations within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). The episode includes a powerful excerpt from Kelly Goewey, discussing the mishandling of abuse cases and the need for church accountability. Themes of victim support, cultural resistance within congregations, and personal reflections on faith and institutional failures are explored. Chris emphasize the importance of understanding and listening to abuse survivors, sparking conversations on how churches should respond when things go wrong.

 

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' Example of Dignity and Truth

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 Anger and Groupthink

10:43 The Weight of Editing and Personal Reflection

12:33 The Role of Christian Publications

14:58 ACNA Too: Goals and Misconceptions

17:51 Personal Faith and Spiritual Manipulation

19:31 Conclusion: The Wall of Silence Podcast

 

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