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The New Evangelicals Podcast

135. Unspeakable: How Bad Theology Enables Abuse // with Jessica Willis Fisher

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2023

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Jessica Willis Fisher, musician, former reality television star and author of the book Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Jessica explains her background on reality television and as an entertainer. Jessica and Tim discuss what was happening inside her family growing up. They also discuss how the abuse she experienced was allowed to continue because of the theology she was taught. Lastly, Tim and Jessica discuss how she is processing her experiences and what she believes now. Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicals Support our work Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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