
Baptistland
A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation
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Narrated by:
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Soren McKay
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By:
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Christa Brown
It began with just wanting to tell the truth. But truth-telling has a way of snowballing.
When Christa Brown first spoke out about the sexual abuse she endured in her Texas childhood church, she never imagined it would expose the ethical chasm at the core of the Southern Baptist Convention: male religious leaders so focused on institutional protection that they sacrifice the safety of children.
A book about speaking out and speaking up, Baptistland weaves together Christa’s revealing story of hope amid Southern patriarchy and religious fundamentalism. You’ll meet the young Christa who endures family dysfunction, the trauma of bodily desecration, and the death blows of a gaslighting church and faith community. Then you’ll meet the Christa transformed who finds her voice and rises above the limited expectations of her given culture, becoming a successful attorney and earning the title of advocate for clergy sex abuse survivors.
Ultimately, Christa Brown grows into a vivid tree of life, rooted in love, individuality, beauty, and goodness. But it was unrelenting honesty, to herself and others, that guided her to this ordinary paradise. Baptistland speaks to the power of truth-telling—to ourselves, our relationships, and our institutions.
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Difficult story of truth telling
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Compelling story and wonderful narration
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Depressing book
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Meaningful
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I don’t understand why there are so many who have not had to stand accountable for their evil. I too grew up in the SBC and nearly killed me. And I only see the SBC becoming more evil.
However, Christa’s truth telling will hopefully let this cult become more aware that they can run, but they can’t hide. And those that help them hide are just as responsible for their sins as the wrongdoers.
Hey SBC, WWJD?
Light and truth are much more powerful than darkness and fear.
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A powerful memoir
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Very inspiring and emotional
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Outstanding and Crucial Read
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Fantastic book
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Bravo to Ms Brown for her continued pursuits to hold SBC accountable. What a victory story how she has led a productive life and career as a lawyer.
Such a shame that churches put organizations over people!!
Shame on the SBC!
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