Healing and Hope: Dale and Faith Ingraham's Journey
Episode Overview
Understanding childhood sexual abuse and its impact. Importance of creating safe environments for healing. Role of faith in supporting survivors. Strategies for abuse prevention and response. Challenges in forgiveness and accountability.
The only thing that's going to save our children are people like we because the justice system, family courts, things like that, there's too many roadblocks.
In this compelling episode of Stop Child Abuse Now, Dale and Faith Ingraham share their personal journey and professional insights into the complex world of childhood abuse prevention and healing. Dale, a pastor since 1983, has devoted his life to the ministry of 'Speaking Truth in Love', alongside his wife Faith, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Together, they aim to provide crucial training and support to organizations, families, institutions, and churches.
The Ingrahams discuss the profound impact of childhood sexual abuse, emphasizing the importance of breaking the societal taboo around discussing such experiences. They highlight the pandemic-like prevalence of child abuse and the necessity of educating the public to foster awareness and prevention. Faith courageously shares her personal story, recounting her experiences of abuse and the long road to healing.
A significant portion of their work focuses on prevention and intervention strategies, teaching others how to communicate effectively with children who might have faced abuse. They offer practical advice on creating safe spaces for survivors to grow and heal, both in religious and secular settings. Throughout the episode, Dale and Faith address the challenges involved in forgiveness and accountability, particularly within families and communities.
They stress that forgiveness is not about forgetting or excusing the harm done, but rather confronting it and ensuring accountability. The role of faith in healing is a central theme, with Dale explaining how his ministry has evolved to better address the needs of abuse survivors. Their approach is holistic, aiming to reach not only survivors but also those in positions to help, such as future social workers and law enforcement officials.
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in this vital work, underscoring that societal change is needed to protect and support victims effectively. Dale and Faith's dedication and passion shine through, offering hope and encouragement to all who listen.