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Make Your Day Richer TVClergy Abuse: 3 Hidden TruthsSandy Phillips Kirkham experienced the pain of clergy abuse at a young age but has since embarked on a journey of recovery and found her voice. She shares her powerful story and her journey towards healing in her book, 'Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister's Sexual Abuse.' Now serving on the board of the Council Against Child Abuse and speaking at major events, Sandy is here to share her message of resilience and offer practical guidance for overcoming the aftermath of abuse. Thank you PodMatch for the connection! #podmatch2025-05-1428 min
Blank Page to BestsellerEp. 062 - What Goes in YOUR Brand?Biz Buzz Segment
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It's never too early to begin to market your book and it's not too late start either! We talk about the entry-level marketing tactics that every authors should look at when marketing their book.
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Building Your Author Brand - Part 1
Colleen is back with a brand new Conversations with Colleen segment this month where she introduces a three-part series on building your author brand. In the first part of the series Colleen talks about le...2025-03-1824 min
Just Jelly: UnfilteredBetrayed by Faith: The Church KnewPower. Silence. Betrayal. Betrayed by Faith: The Church Knew uncovers the devastating truth behind sexual abuse and cover-ups within the religious institution. Sandy Phillips Kirkham has dedicated her life to exposing the abuse of power within the church. As the author of Let Me Pray (Prey) Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister’s Sexual Abuse, she sheds light on the dark realities of clergy abuse and empowers survivors to reclaim their voices. Through Her testimony, this podcast episode exposes the systems designed to protect the abusers instead of the vi...2025-03-1154 min
VIRGIN.BEAUTY.B!TCHVBB 313: Sandy Phillips Kirkham - Clergy Abuse!Sandy Phillips Kirkham shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey of overcoming abuse in a religious setting. Her book, "Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free From A Minister's Sexual Abuse," sheds light on the devastating impact of clergy abuse and serves as a resource for education and support for others. Sandy's journey is a poignant testament to the often-downplayed reality that women and girls within the church can be easy prey for sexual predators disguised as priests. Her compelling story highlights the egregious abuse of power by church leaders and the victim-blaming that often follows. Sandy recounts her personal experience...2024-11-2530 min
Gurus & Game Changers: Real Solutions for Life's Biggest ChallengesClergy Abuse: A Survivor Breaks the Silence | Ep 056Send us a text🎙️ Episode OverviewA survivor's powerful journey from victimization to advocacy, featuring Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of "Let Me Prey Upon You".🚨 Content WarningThis episode contains discussions of clergy sexual abuse and its impact on young people. While handled sensitively, listener discretion is advised.The StoryAt 16, Sandy Phillips Kirkham thought she had found a spiritual mentor in her youth pastor. Instead, she found herself trapped in a five-year nightmare of manipulation and abuse, masked behind the facade of religious guidance...2024-11-1752 min
The Courageous Inner BeastEpisode 79: Why Are They Enabling It?!? ft Sandy KirkhamA church is where an insecure sixteen-year-old girl should feel welcome, happy, and most importantly, safe. Tragically for some, the church can become a place of great harm. Sandy Phillips Kirkham experienced the deceit and lies that come with being the victim of a wolf in sheep's clothing… her church’s youth minister. After decades of keeping her deep secret, Sandy discovered her voice and has made it her life’s work to be an advocate for others. Sandy continues to use her voice to help victims of clergy abuse.
She is a highly requested speaker, podcast guest...2024-10-2954 minBlank Page to BestsellerEp. 051 - AI, marketing, and the constant change in tech w/ guest Kathleen GageWe are excited to begin our second 50 episode run this week with a special guest, Kathleen Gage!
Colleen and Kathleen have a wonderful conversation in this week's episode talking about many great topics like AI - specifically AI for writers, the constant change we see in tech, and the number 1 mistake authors make when marketing their book.
Our Biz Buzz segment this week is a deep dive discussion in the use of AI for authors. We talk about the potential ways AI can be used, the variety of AI applications, and whether authors even should u...2024-10-291h 06
The Edlow PodcastSandy Phillips Kirkham - Grooming, Manipulation & Trauma - Breaking Free From Clergy AbuseSandy Phillips Kirkham is a wife, mother and grandmother. At age 16, she was victimized by a charismatic youth pastor who lured her into an abusive 5 year relationship. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.
When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sandy to pay for his deeds. She was not his first victim, nor would she be his last. The trauma of the occurrence resulted in her feeling broken...2023-11-161h 22The Edlow PodcastSandy Phillips Kirkham - Grooming, Manipulation & Trauma - Breaking Free From Clergy AbuseSandy Phillips Kirkham is a wife, mother and grandmother. At age 16, she was victimized by a charismatic youth pastor who lured her into an abusive 5 year relationship. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.
When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sandy to pay for his deeds. She was not his first victim, nor would she be his last. The trauma of the occurrence resulted in her feeling broken...2023-11-161h 22
VSC PodcastVSC Podcast Episode 142: Understanding the Dynamics of Clergy AbuseIn this episode, VSC's Violence Prevention Educator, Hannah Jenarine sits with Sandy Phillips Kirkham to speak on the Dynamics of Clergy Abuse.
Sandy Kirkham and her husband Bill enjoy life with their two grown children, two beautiful granddaughters, and two fairly well-behaved dogs. Sandy continues to use her voice to help victims of clergy abuse. She currently serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, “Stolen Innocence,” was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Surv...2023-11-1533 minBlank Page to BestsellerEp. 009 - Welcome to NaNoWriMoWelcome to NaNoWriMo! This week Peter and Colleen talk about what NaNoWriMo is and how you can participate.
Then, Peter interviews author Sandy Phillips Kirkham about her writing journey. Sandy is the author of Let Me Prey Upon You, about her journey of healing after being preyed upon by her youth minister.
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Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and AbuseLet Me Prey Upon You - Healing After Clergy AbuseSandy Phillips Kirkham is a survivor of clergy abuse and the author of, "Let Me Prey Upon You". Sandy was very active in her church growing up, her faith was the center of her life. When she was 16 her youth pastor groomed and manipulated her into a sexual relationship. After years of abuse she managed to exit the relationship and reclaim her life. Sandy kept her experience a secret for 27 years before she had to face it and begin her healing journey. Today Sandy is a strong advocate for survivors of clergy abuse as a board member of the...2023-10-171h 33
Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in LifeFinding Healing After Falling Prey Into Clergy Sexual AbuseMany of us find comfort within our church community, especially when we’re at a difficult time in our lives. For Sandy Phillips Kirkham, what was a place of warmth became a place of intense trauma when she was 16 years old.In this episode, she sits down with Irene Weinberg to talk about her award-winning book, Let Me Prey Upon You, in which she details how a charismatic youth mister preyed upon her, betrayed her, left her broken with a shattered faith, and brought about the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the...2023-08-0941 min
The Rose WomanDoing it Right: Blissipline, Discipline, DogmaJoin Christine in this solo episode as she discusses "blisscipline" and the harmful transformation of discipline into dogma. Listen in and learn about the importance of breaking free from oppressive environments and belief systems that create shame and fear of rejection.In this episode, we cover:A story of 2 tents: The preparing and experiencing a ceremonyInvitation in body love Finding the sweet spot between discipline and dogmaWhy it's hard to leave oppressive situationsSpiritual practices in the Catholic religionIn breaking free Inspirational quotes from Bell Hooks Helpful links:Mark WhitwellThomas Huebl and Coll...2023-07-2737 min
The Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Darkness to Healing with Sandy Phillips KirkhamSurvivor, advocate, and author of “Let Me Prey Upon You,” Sandy Phillips Kirkham, works with survivors all around the world conducting victim support conferences and is a guest presenter/speaker at major events on clergy abuse, including the Hope & Healing Conference, sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view.Her story is one of overcoming significant trauma to find hope and healing.At 16, Sandy suffered the ultimate betrayal when her charismatic youth pastor slowly and methodically turned a sacred relationship into one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.The abuse would continue for the next five years until he w...2023-05-1950 min
Fearless Happyness PodcastFrom Darkness to Healing with Sandy Phillips KirkhamFrom Darkness to Healing with Sandy Phillips Kirkham Survivor, advocate, and author of “Let Me Prey Upon You,” Sandy Phillips Kirkham, works with survivors all around the world conducting victim support conferences and is a guest presenter/speaker at major events on clergy abuse, including the Hope & Healing Conference, sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view. Her story is one of overcoming significant trauma to find hope and healing. At 16, Sandy suffered the ultimate betrayal when her charismatic youth pastor slowly and methodically turned a sacred relationship into one of abuse: sexual...2023-05-1049 min
Warriors Unmasked108. Rising Above Clergy Abuse: Sandy Phillips Kirkham's Inspiring StoryIn this deeply moving episode of Warriors Unmasked, we sit down with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, a wife, mother, and grandmother who has triumphed over trauma. Sandy bravely shares her journey, from growing up in a divorced family to finding solace in the church and her relationship with God, only to experience abuse by her youth pastor. This conversation takes listeners from sorrow and sadness to compassion, understanding, and empowerment as we explore Sandy's lifelong journey of healing and forgiveness. Sandy's story is one of hope and overcoming trauma. At 16, she was sexually abused by her youth pastor...2023-05-0951 min
Rachel on RecoverySandy Phillips Kirkham on Clergy Sexual Abuse Part 2Sandy Kirkham and her husband Bill enjoy life with their two grown children, two beautiful granddaughters, and two fairly well-behaved dogs. Sandy continues to use her voice to help victims of clergy abuse. She currently serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, “Stolen Innocence,” was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated in The Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) panels moderated by SNAP...2023-03-3020 minRachel on RecoverySandy Phillips Kirkham on Clergy Sexual Abuse Part 1Sandy Kirkham and her husband Bill enjoy life with their two grown children, two beautiful granddaughters, and two fairly well-behaved dogs. Sandy continues to use her voice to help victims of clergy abuse. She currently serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, “Stolen Innocence,” was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated in The Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) panels moderated by SNAP...2023-03-2319 min
OneVOICE PodcastClergy Sexual AbuseGuest: Sandy Phillips Kirkham, clergy sexual abuse survivor and author of Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister's Sexual Abuse. Sandy serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, “Stolen Innocence,” was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated in The Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) panels moderated by SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), sharing her perspective from t...2023-02-221h 02
The Heal Thrive Dream PodcastThe Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Sandy Phillips Kirkham's Fight Against Clergy Sexual AbuseSandy Phillips Kirkham, a beloved figure in her church, was sexually abused by her pastor for five years. Despite the abuse, she was blamed and exiled from her safe haven, forcing her to keep her trauma a secret for 27 years. Sandy Phillips Kirkham is an advocate and spokesperson for victims of clergy sexual abuse, having experienced it herself at age 16. She has spoken before the Ohio Senate and a Maryland court, serves on the Board of COCA, and works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. Connect with Sandy: Website: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkhamAuthor/2023-02-2146 min
Taboo TalkWhen Pastors PreyWhen Pastors Prey is out now! In this week's podcast Jay speaks with Sandy Phillips Kirkham. Sandy shares her story of abuse as a child/young adult at the hands of her pastor, how it affected her relationship with Christ, and the need for accountability in the Church. She also talks about warning signs and discusses outlets for those who are going through something similar. Here are a couple book recommendations from Sandy:Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power: Mullen, Wade, Langberg, Diane Mandt: 9781496444707: Amazon.com: Books2023-02-0156 minTaboo TalkWhen Pastors PreyWhen Pastors Prey is out now! In this week's podcast Jay speaks with Sandy Phillips Kirkham. Sandy shares her story of abuse as a child/young adult at the hands of her pastor, how it affected her relationship with Christ, and the need for accountability in the Church. She also talks about warning signs and discusses outlets for those who are going through something similar. Here are a couple book recommendations from Sandy:Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power: Mullen, Wade, Langberg, Diane Mandt: 9781496444707: Amazon.com: Books2023-02-0156 min
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3093Tonight's special guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham from Cincinnati, Ohio, a clergy abuse survivor and author of the book 'Let Me PREY Upon You' that explains how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical. When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sand...2023-01-121h 29
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3093Tonight's special guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham from Cincinnati, Ohio, a clergy abuse survivor and author of the book 'Let Me PREY Upon You' that explains how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical. When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sand...2023-01-121h 30
Porch Talk with Rev. Patfeat. Sandy Phillips Kirkham Episode 46This week on Porch Talk, Rev. Pat welcomes Sandy Phillips Kirkham, Author, and Advocate Against Child Abuse. Tune in for some very real and raw conversation surrounding clergy sexual abuse. Sandy also shares information about her new book “Let Me Prey Upon You”.Available on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/7_4R8YDdtGAConnect with Sandy Phillips Kirkham @ https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/about-sandy-phillips-kirkham/Purchase “Let Me Prey Upon You” https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/shop/Connect with Rev. Pat https://www.porchtalkpodcast.com/Email Rev. Pat with any questions or comments chat@porchtalkpodcast.com2022-12-011h 08
The Lean to the Left PodcastRoger Canaff-Author, City Dark: Child Abuse & Violence Against WomenToday we welcome Roger Canaff, an award winning legal thriller author whose writing is influenced by his experiences as a child protection and anti-violence against women advocate, legal expert, and speaker. He has devoted his legal career to the eradication of violence against women and children, first as a prosecutor in Alexandria, Virginia, then as a Special Victims ADA in the Bronx. Roger also was president of the Board of Directors of End Violence Against Women International, an organization that provides training, technical assistance, research and advocacy. He now teaches undergraduate and law school classes, and...2022-08-0754 min
The Rose WomanBearing Witness Series: Our Bodies, Their Battlefield with Christina LambJoining us today for the third part of the #BearingWitnessSeries is Bestselling Author and Award-winning journalist Christina Lamb, she is one of Britain’s leading foreign correspondent. She has reported from most of the world’s war hotspots starting with #Afghanistan. Her latest book "Our Bodies, Their Battlefields", highlights the treatment of women in #war and she speaks to survivors across four continents.In her book, she has given voice to women who have been victims of war crimes, exposing how in modern warfare rape is used by armies, terrorists and militias as a weapon to humil...2022-06-2354 minThe Rose WomanBearing Witness Series : Clergy Sexual Abuse with Sandy Phillips Kirkham Continuing on to the Bearing Witness series, Listen in as Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of “Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister’s Sexual Abuse.” shares her story of how she was targeted, groomed, and sexually abused by her youth pastor at the age of sixteen. Sandy successfully concealed her abuse for twenty-seven years until a trigger forced her to face the truth. She will talk about what led up to the abuse, the aftermath, and her journey of #healing and giving support to other victims. We hope that her courage and strength inspire you.2022-06-1650 min
Justice CountsSandy Phillips Kirkham-Baptist Sex Abuse-Speaking from ExperienceOn May 15, the Southern Baptist Convention finally acknowledged what our guest today has already experienced – that pastors and other church employees have sexually abused parishioners and that the church covered up those claims for years.Now our guest, Sandy Phillips Kirkham, was not a member of the Southern Baptists when she was sexually abused by her youth pastor. She was a member of another protestant denomination, which shows that such practices go beyond religious boundaries.She recounts her story in Let Me Prey Upon You, a memoir that reveals how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, betrayed he...2022-06-0646 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastBaptist Sex Abuse-Speaking from ExperienceOn May 15, the Southern Baptist Convention finally acknowledged what our guest today has already experienced – that pastors and other church employees have sexually abused parishioners and that the church covered up those claims for years.Now our guest, Sandy Phillips Kirkham, was not a member of the Southern Baptists when she was sexually abused by her youth pastor. She was a member of another protestant denomination, which shows that such practices go beyond religious boundaries.She recounts her story in Let Me Prey Upon You, a memoir that reveals how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, betrayed he...2022-06-0652 min
Resilient Life HacksThe Real and Often Overlooked Danger of Clergy Abuse with Sandy KirkhamA church is where an insecure sixteen-year-old girl should feel welcome, happy, and most importantly, safe. Tragically for some, the church can become a place of great harm.
In her book, Let Me Prey Upon You, Sandy Phillips Kirkham details her account of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to...2022-05-1035 min
Canyouth's Exploration (CanX)‘Sexual abuse in the church’: Voices of challenged women who have overcome: Part 4 ‘Breaking the Bias!’Please subscribe and share. Also, please donate to this podcast to keep it going. Click the link to donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=KT5DSZEECRSL8
The voice of Sandy Kirkham represents the voices of challenged women who have overcome clergy abuse: Sexual abuse by church leaders. Let’s Break the Bias!
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GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 322 - Overcoming Spiritual Abuse with Sandy Phillips KirkhamYour past does not define or depict your future. Break your silence and healing from the abuse and trauma.
In this segment, Sandy Phillips Kirkham discusses how she was able to overcome the trauma of being abused by her youth pastor at age 16 and how after 27 years of silence she finally found her voice. She shares the healing process and what that looked like in the face of pain and anger.
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Justice CountsSandy Kirkham-Let Me Prey Upon YouA church should be where an insecure sixteen-year-old girl feels welcome and safe. Tragically for some, the church can become a place of great harm. My co-host, Mark M. Bello has written about this issue in his award winning novel, Betrayal of Faith, based upon his own experience as a young attorney representing victims of clergy abuse.Our guest today has experienced clergy abuse, first hand. In her own book, Let me Prey Upon You, Sandy Phillips Kirkham details how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, betrayed her in the most vile way, and shattered her faith...2022-03-1444 min
The Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast# 40 Breaking Free From A Minister’s Sexual Abuse with guest Sandy Phillips KirkhamA church is where an insecure sixteen-year-old girl should feel welcome, happy, and most importantly, safe. Tragically for some, the church can become a place of great harm. Sandy Phillips Kirkham details her account of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical. When his actions w...2022-02-281h 00
Walking Without Skin PodcastAvoid clergy abuse during 16 Days of Activism and beyondSandy Phillips Kirkham is a survivor of clergy abuse. He was 30 married, with two children, and at the age of 16, her youth pastor. The abuse lasted for five years. For 27 years she remained silent living with guilt and shame. A trigger forced her to face her past. That is when the healing began. Part of that healing meant facing her abuser after 27 years. Hiring a private detective she found him still ministering in a church in Alabama.
Her journey was not an easy one but she is now a survivor and an advocate for other victims. She shares...2021-12-0644 min
Sole Source90: Sexual assault. A true story from a victim of clergy abuse.Schools and churches are supposed to be places we go to feel safe, but what happens when that isn't the case?Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of the book "Let me Prey Upon You" is sharing the very chilling details of her story as a victim of clergy abuse. She aims to raise awareness of what victims of sexual assault go through and how it has shaped her view of the church later in life.To read Sandy's full story, check out her book here: sandyphillipskirkham.com.2021-12-0641 min
Discovering Our ScarsBeing Preyed Upon at Church (with Sandy)Sandy Phillips Kirkham was just a teenager who loved church. It was a place she felt accepted and celebrated. When a new youth pastor was hired, he saw Sandy’s love for the church and used it against her. He started grooming her for a long-term abusive relationship before her sixteenth birthday. When the abuse was finally discovered, the church moved the pastor on to another congregation (after celebrating him with a big going away party) and they asked Sandy to worship elsewhere. Sandy’s story teaches us church is a place where victims are susceptible to predators because the...2021-11-121h 02
The Wounds Of The FaithfulOne Year Anniversary Of The Podcast: Part OneWelcome to the One Year Anniversary of The Wounds Of The Faithful Podcast! It has been a great year full of special guests, inspiring survivor stories, music, and tools to help you in your journey to heal from abuse. We will celebrate with featuring some new music I recorded for my new album. Then I will feature highlights from your favorite guests, and takeaways from our interviews. I will be giving away books from my guests to those of you who share this episode and include your takeaway from your favorite guest. So be sure to share!
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