Because some groups just are naturally more aggressive than others.

But my concern would be even just the small little church that's by itself, it's not known for that sort of thing.

They don't want their reputation tarnished.

And the easiest way for them to let that not happen is to make you seem like a crazy person.

I'm Jamie Beebe.

And I'm Jake Deptula.

On today's episode of Strictly Stalking, we're joined by safety expert Lori Morrison.

Lori is a retired private investigator, the former host of The Unlevelly Truth, and the founder of She Shepherds,

where she focuses on exposing physical, emotional, and spiritual safety failures inside churches.

She's also the author of multiple books on personal and institutional safety, and is preparing to

launch a new podcast, Shielded, through the National Police Network.

Today, Lori helps us unpack why stalking by a religious authority carries an added

layer of coercive control, why victims must trust their instincts even when a stalker holds power,

and what churches must do to stop protecting perpetrators and start protecting survivors.

Lori, thank you so much for joining us today.

It's such an honor to be here with you.

Thank you.

Now, this is actually a return visit for you.

You had joined us previously.

And so since that time, why don't you share a little bit about if anyone he hasn't heard

that episode, what's been going on in your life and how you actually started along this journey?

Well, I was doing true crime with a faith twist because that's just who I am.

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