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The Wounds Of The FaithfulSurviving Clergy Abuse: Sandy Phillips Kirkham EP 223In this episode, the focus is on clergy abuse—a topic made even more pressing by recent headlines. The featured guest, Sandy Phillips Kirkham, shares her harrowing ordeal of being abused by a charismatic youth pastor starting at the age of 16. Sandy discusses the grooming process, the five years of abuse, and how she was ultimately expelled from her church while her abuser was merely relocated. She delves into the long-lasting impact of the abuse on her life and her spiritual journey, how she concealed her trauma for 27 years, and how she ultimately confronted her abuser. Sandy also provides va...
2025-12-311h 08
Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in LifeFinding Healing After Falling Prey Into Clergy Sexual Abuse (Rerelease)This week on Grief and Rebirth, we’re revisiting this powerful episode with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who shares her journey from trauma to healing after being preyed upon by a charismatic youth minister at 16. She discusses her award-winning book Let Me Prey Upon You, the impact of clergy abuse, her decades-long path to justice and forgiveness, and how she now advocates for other survivors through the Hope for Survivors ministry.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bp-Ll8hkSis?si=9I5jKK7PHKIi5fXvREAD THE EPISODE BLOG POST: https://ir...
2025-09-1041 min
The Best Of - 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 church she loved. Sand...
2025-09-1041 minGrief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in LifeFinding Healing After Falling Prey Into Clergy Sexual Abuse (Rerelease)This week on Grief and Rebirth, we’re revisiting this powerful episode with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who shares her journey from trauma to healing after being preyed upon by a charismatic youth minister at 16. She discusses her award-winning book Let Me Prey Upon You, the impact of clergy abuse, her decades-long path to justice and forgiveness, and how she now advocates for other survivors through the Hope for Survivors ministry.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bp-Ll8hkSis?si=9I5jKK7PHKIi5fXvREAD THE EPISODE BLOG POST: https://ireneweinberg.com/sandy-phillips-kirkham-finding-healing-after-falling-prey-into-clergy-sexual-abuse---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Heal...
2025-08-2741 min
Make Your Day RicherClergy 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! #podmatch
2025-05-1428 min
Blank Page to Best SellerEp. 062 - What Goes in YOUR Brand?Biz Buzz Segment
Intro to Marketing
What does it take to market you book?
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.
Conversations with Colleen
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 ChallengesOne Girl: Trapped in a Nightmare of Abuse - Masked in Religious Guidance | 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 Best SellerEp. 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 Best SellerEp. 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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2023-10-3136 min
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
Dream Chasers Radio - Beyond📚 Interview with Author Sandy Phillips Kirkham: Exploring her Book and Life 🎙️👩💻https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/ 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 Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated in The Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) pane...
2023-08-0136 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: sex...
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: Books
2023-02-0156 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: Books
2023-02-0156 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
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.com
2022-12-011h 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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2022-03-2956 min
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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2022-03-2932 min
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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2021-11-032h 02The 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!
Dr. Joe Martin 8:09Pas...
2021-11-032h 02
A Woman's Soul: Restored"Let Me Prey Upon You!" with Sandy Phillips KirkhamThere are incidents of abuse that, as a society, we have become desensitized to because we have become numb to some particular acts of violence. We have heard so many tramatic events until nothing shocks us anymore but there are instances of, not the act, but the role of the perpretrator that now gives us uncertain feelings about whom we can trust. Someone in political office, school system, and the church should be regarded more stearnly when they cross the line from protector to perpetrator; but that is not always the case. This week, Latonia and her guest Sandy Phillips...
2021-11-0347 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastTrauma of a Pastor's BetrayalToday we’re with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who when she was 17 years old, was raped by her pastor, a young, married man who callously took advantage of her admiration of him, and desire for his attention. His name was Jeff Coulier.The first time took place in the pastor’s house, in his bed, and that is how she lost her virginity.She had given this “man of God” her trust and he violated that trust, just as he violated her. And he was worried about washing the bloody sheets before his wife came home. That was just the...
2021-10-1436 min
TheFemiNinjaProjectBreaking Free from A Minister's Sexual Abuse Sandy Phillips Kirkham is a wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, advocate, and author of the award-winning book "Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from A Minister's Sexual Abuse." Her book documents her story from an innocent sixteen-year-old victim to survivor and advocate. Sandy shares her story of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, taking advantage of her youth and innocence to trap her into a relationship filled with physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. She takes us on her journey of healing which began twenty-seven years after the abuse ended and confronting both her...
2021-10-1138 min
Story of a StorytellerSurviving Clerical Sex Abuse with Sandy KirkhamJoin Conor as he interviews the brave and charming Sandy Phillips Kirkham. Sandy is the author of Let me Prey Upon You, a tell all book about the years she suffered from the sexual abuse of a clergyman at her church. You can read more at www.conorbredin.com/sandy-kirkhamIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts t...
2021-10-041h 05
Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain TopWhen Sexual Assault Happens To Men And Boys - MTP254It's one of the darkest secrets out there. I'm talking about physical and sexual abuse upon us as men. Not only do many men experience this in silence, even the topic at large is uncomfortable to discuss, isn't it? Well, whether you have a dark secret of your own or simply wish to be a source of strength and encouragement for a fellow brother who does, this episode is for you--and it's one of the most important ones I've ever produced. This IS a thing, and it's actually happening far more than you've ever thought. Yet, men feel so...
2021-06-0438 minGrief 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 church she loved. Sand...
2021-06-0241 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulEpisode 27: My Father Is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part 2We continue our conversation with Pastor Jimmy Hinton this week, who had to turn his own father in to the police for pedophilia. Find out the sequence of events after Jimmy's father is arrested and placed in prison with a life sentence. Jimmy describes how pedophiles think and how they abuse and manipulate their victims even from prison. He defines the difference between grooming and testing. We find out why Jimmy calls sexual predators "wolves that will never become sheep". Jimmy talks very bluntly how we can protect our churches and children from predators, which does not include inviting convicted...
2021-04-2852 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulMy Father Is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part TwoJimmy Hinton
We continue our conversation with Pastor Jimmy Hinton this week, who had to turn his own father in to the police for pedophilia. Find out the sequence of events after Jimmy's father is arrested and placed in prison with a life sentence. Jimmy describes how pedophiles think and how they abuse and manipulate their victims even from prison. He defines the difference between grooming and testing. We find out why Jimmy calls sexual predators "wolves that will never become sheep". Jimmy talks very bluntly how we can protect our churches and children from predators, which does not include...
2021-04-2852 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulEpisode 26: My Father Is A Pedophile: Pastor Jimmy Hinton Part OneCould you turn in your own parent to the police for committing unspeakable crimes of pedophilia? Would you be able to spot a pedophile in your midst? Pastor Jimmy Hinton and his family lived through this horrendous nightmare when he discovered that his father, a respected pastor and beloved member of the community, was secretly sexually abusing hundreds of children for over 30 years. We are talking about Jimmy's new book The Devil Inside. In this captivating interview, Jimmy reminisces about his carefree, Christian childhood. We find out how Jimmy's family discovered their father's evil acts and the aftermath of reporting...
2021-04-2149 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulMy Father is A Pedophile-Jimmy Hinton Part OneJimmy Hinton
Could you turn in your own parent to the police for committing unspeakable crimes of pedophilia? Would you be able to spot a pedophile in your midst? Pastor Jimmy Hinton and his family lived through this horrendous nightmare when he discovered that his father, a respected pastor and beloved member of the community, was secretly sexually abusing hundreds of children for over 30 years. We are talking about Jimmy's new book The Devil Inside. In this captivating interview, Jimmy reminisces about his carefree, Christian childhood. We find out how Jimmy's family discovered their father's evil acts and the aftermath...
2021-04-2149 min
Gifts for Glory PodcastSandy Kirkham, Author of "Let Me Prey Upon You"Join us for a powerful conversation with author and abuse survivor Sandy Phillips Kirkham. She will share her story and the horrors she survived as a teenage at the hands of someone she should have been completely safe around. We will talk faith, healing, and forgiving the impossible. We will also talk about her powerful book, "Let me Prey Upon You."
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Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff#029- Sandy Phillips Kirkham: "Let Me Prey Upon You" A Story of Sexual Abuse in the ChurchIn this episode I speak with Sandy Phillips Kirkham about her story and overcoming sexual abuse by a member of clergy for which she wrote a book "Let Me Prey Upon You". Her abuse started when she was 16 years old and lasted 5 years. We discuss what happened, how she got through it, and how she finally was able to tell her friends and family after 27 years of living with it on her own. This is a powerful interview for all, especially if you or someone you know has dealt with sexual abuse.----Sandy's website...
2021-03-2458 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulPastor Kyle Fox: What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?Kyle Fox
Do you know what are the signs of healthy church? Many survivors are shell shocked from the aftermath of abuse that they don't even know if they can trust a church again. Our guest today is Diana's pastor, Kyle Fox, Senior Pastor of Red Mountain Community Church. Come and find out important questions you should be asking when looking for a good, bible believing church. We talk about a pastor's character, church music, dress code, community outreach, the selection process for church staff, spotting false doctrine, and how to discern the Scriptures for yourself. Kyle also answers the...
2021-03-101h 02The Wounds Of The FaithfulEpisode 20: Pastor Kyle Fox: What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?Do you know what are the signs of healthy church? Many survivors are shell shocked from the aftermath of abuse that they don't even know if they can trust a church again. Our guest today is Diana's pastor, Kyle Fox, Senior Pastor of Red Mountain Community Church. Come and find out important questions you should be asking when looking for a good, bible believing church. We talk about a pastor's character, church music, dress code, community outreach, the selection process for church staff, spotting false doctrine, and how to discern the Scriptures for yourself. Kyle also answers the tough questions...
2021-03-101h 02
Warrior WednesdaySexual Abuse In The Church | Interview w/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...
2021-02-281h 27The Wounds Of The FaithfulWhat's It Like Being In A Mending The Soul GroupIf you are wondering if Mending the Soul small group is right for you, join us as Diana candidly talks about the process of joining a small group. She starts with the interview process, the requirements for joining a group, and what kind of experience you will have. She briefly reviews the array of essential abuse topics in the amazing Mending the Soul workbook. Diana ends this episode describing how she has witnessed God doing incredible things as participants start their journey of healing and their new life. Make the choice today to change your life.
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2021-02-1746 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulEpisode 17: What’s It Like Being In A Mending The Soul Group?If you are wondering if Mending the Soul small group is right for you, join us as Diana candidly talks about the process of joining a small group. She starts with the interview process, the requirements for joining a group, and what kind of experience you will have. She briefly reviews the array of essential abuse topics in the amazing Mending the Soul workbook. Diana ends this episode describing how she has witnessed God doing incredible things as participants start their journey of healing and their new life. Make the choice today to change your life.
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diana@dswministries...
2021-02-1746 minThe Wounds Of The FaithfulEpisode 14: Survivor Story: Sandy Phillips Kirkham – Let Me Prey On YouWe have a survivor story of clergy abuse on today's episode. Our guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of the book, Let Me Prey Upon You. It tells the horrific story of how she was methodically groomed by her youth pastor when she was 16 years old and suffered sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Join us on a journey with Sandy as she struggled with the shame of being kicked out of her church and keeping this secret for 27 years. Find out how she finally had to face her past, her abuser, and start the process of healing.
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2021-01-271h 07The Wounds Of The FaithfulSurvivor Story: Sandy Phillips Kirkham - Let Me Prey On YouSandy Phillips Kirkham
We have a survivor story of clergy abuse on today's episode. Our guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of the book, Let Me Prey Upon You. It tells the horrific story of how she was methodically groomed by her youth pastor when she was 16 years old and suffered sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Join us on a journey with Sandy as she struggled with the shame of being kicked out of her church and keeping this secret for 27 years. Find out how she finally had to face her past, her abuser, and start the process of healing.
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Pagutharivu Podcast | பகுத்தறிவு பாட்காஸ்ட் | Tamil PodcastHow to protect Children from Sexual Abuse? | பாலியல் கொடுமைகளில் இருந்து குழைந்தைகளை காப்பது எப்படிHow to protect Children from Sexual Abuse? | பாலியல் கொடுமைகளில் இருந்து குழைந்தைகளை காப்பது எப்படி
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Thanks to Sandy Phillips Kirkham for taking time to discuss this topic with us!! In this episode, Sandy shares her experience and insights that can help protect children from sexual abuse.
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2021-01-0843 min
Heart Led Soul Fed: Intuition and Healing Insights for EmpathsBreaking Free from a Minister’s sexual abuseSeason 2 - Episode 14
A 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...
2020-12-1055 min
Everyone Has A Story: Casual Conversations With NateSandy Kirkham: Survivor of Clergy Sexual AbuseSandy Phillips Kirkham called int othe dungeon to share her story of being sexually abused by her youth pastor. Sandy talks about what led up to the abuse, the aftermath, and your journey of healing that has lasted for over thirty years. Connect with Sandy: website: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkhamAuthortwitter: https://twitter.com/sandykirkham11linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-kirkham-37372313/ If you like to share your story on EHAS, you can contact me in the following ways. Leave a phone message! 208-450-2972 Twitter: @knatradio email: knatradio@gmail.com...
2020-11-1800 min
Breathe Again Radio Show PodcastOvercoming Clergy Abuse with Author, Sandy Phillips KirkhamFor 27 years Sandy Phillips Kirkham had a secret. As a teenager she was sexually abused by her Youth Pastor and it was covered up. The person she trusted the most and looked up to, took advantage of her vulnerability. Sandy loved the church and the Lord. For 27 years she did not open a bible or go inside a church.
Listen as she shares her victorious testimony, her healing journey and how she helps other victims of clergy abuse.
2020-11-1425 min
Bleeding DaylightSandy Phillips Kirkham - Innocence BetrayedSandy Phillips Kirkham authored a book titled, Let Me Prey Upon You. It details how a youth pastor 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. It’s a story of sexual abuse which may be confronting for some people. It’s also a story of hope and healing.
Website: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkhamAuthor/
Email: sandykirkhamauthor@gmail.com
2020-10-0443 min
Succeed Against the OddsPreyed Upon with Sandy Phillips KirkhamA story of sexual, physical and emotional abuse by someone in the clergy. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
2020-09-2132 min
Preacher Boys Podcast060: Let Me Prey On You | An Interview with Author Sandy Phillips KirkhamSandy 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 (Surv...
2020-08-1647 minPreacher Boys Podcast060: Let Me Prey On You | An Interview with Author Sandy Phillips KirkhamSandy 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 (Surv...
2020-08-1647 min
Living Full Out ShowDiscover How You Can Live Full Out By Healing From Your PastThe Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can support you with healing from your past. Maybe you were bullied when you were younger and you are still carrying the negativity with you. Perhaps you feel frustrated and wish you could go back and change something that happened previously. Letting go of these past events will allow you to become stronger and more joyful. Our first caller, Chris, would like to know how he can best support those who suffer from racial injustices. Nancy advises him that he can start by taking the time to listen to their...
2020-08-0852 min
The Speaking Out on Sex Abuse PodcastEpisode 109: Interview With Sandy Phillips Kirkham (Part 2)In this part 2, special guest Sandy Phillips Kirkham tells her story of abuse by her youth minister in the 1970s. She was just 16 years old when he first kissed her then progressed to sex when she was 17. The abuse lasted for five years, and included physical violence and psychological abuse. Sandy explains how the beloved pastor was able to abuse her and several other victims while keeping the church under his control. Sandy's book, Let Me Prey Upon You, can be ordered here:https://www.amazon.com/Let-Prey-Upon-You-Ministers/dp/1734195207/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=let+me+prey+upon+...
2020-07-1638 minThe Speaking Out on Sex Abuse PodcastEpisode 108: Interview With Sandy Phillips Kirkham (Part 1)Special guest Sandy Phillips Kirkham tells her story of abuse by her youth minister in the 1970s. She was just 16 years old when he first kissed her then progressed to sex when she was 17. The abuse lasted for five years, and included physical violence and psychological abuse. Sandy explains how the beloved pastor was able to abuse her and several other victims while keeping the church under his control. Sandy's book, Let Me Prey Upon You, can be ordered here:https://www.amazon.com/Let-Prey-Upon-You-Ministers/dp/1734195207/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=let+me+prey+upon+you&qid=1594215829&sr=8...
2020-07-0932 min
ready for love radio Archives - My Love Coaching JourneyLet Me Prey Upon You With Sandy Phillips KirkhamClergy sexual abuse is a topic that people don’t often talk about and many people don’t really understand. It may be even more misunderstood than other forms of sexual abuse.… The post Let Me Prey Upon You With Sandy Phillips Kirkham appeared first on My Love Coaching Journey.
2020-04-1600 min
Survivor SanctuaryLet Me Prey Upon You: An Interview With Sandy Phillips KirkhamOn this episode of Survivor Sanctuary, I have the privilege of speaking with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse who has written a book about her experience. Sandy's story is heartbreaking, yet hopeful, and she now uses her powerful voice to speak out on behalf of the abused.
Sandy's Book: Let Me Prey Upon You
Sandy's Website: sandyphillipskirkham.com
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2020-03-1951 min
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...
2020-02-0554 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...
2019-09-1852 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastTrauma of a Pastor's BetrayalToday we’re with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who when she was 17 years old, was raped by her pastor, a young, married man who callously took advantage of her admiration of him, and desire for his attention. His name was Jeff Coulier.The first time took place in the pastor’s house, in his bed, and that is how she lost her virginity.She had given this “man of God” her trust and he violated that trust, just as he violated her. And he was worried about washing the bloody sheets before his wife came home. That was just the...
2018-01-3136 min