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Podcast: Pure Desire Podcast
Episode: 434 - How Pastors Can Help Even if They're Not The Expert w/ Dr. Barbara Steffens
Description: In this essential episode, we dive into a candid conversation about the role of pastors and church leaders in responding to sexual addiction and betrayal trauma within their communities. Many leaders feel illequippedâor even fearfulâof âgetting it wrongâ when someone discloses their pain. Our guest, Dr. Barbara Steffens, offers practical wisdom on how pastors can take meaningful first steps, create shame-free environments, and offer spiritual care without needing to be counselors or experts. We explore common missteps leaders make, how to respond with grace when harmful advice is being given, and what it means to walk in b...