In this second installment of the three-part series on the initial responses to the lawsuit, Shielagh shifts the focus from leadership to the broader community’s reaction. From social media to the quiet, calculated silences, we examine how impression management played a key role these first few weeks.

Despite living 800 miles away, Shielagh still felt the weight of the narratives being spun—some dismissing the lawsuit as irrelevant, others distorting her motives. In this episode, she shares how she sought to make sense of the chaos, from creating a Venn diagram to discovering the groundbreaking research of Wade Mullen, whose work on institutional crisis management helped her understand the church’s tactics.

She confronts the "new church" argument head-on, asking: Can an institution erase its past simply by rebranding? And challenges the false peace that so many sought to maintain at the cost of truth and justice.

Through personal reflections, documented conversations, and hard-earned insights, Shielagh explores why telling the truth remains the ultimate disruption—and why it’s so often met with resistance.

Venn Diagram: https://bit.ly/VennD-Responses Books: Something's Not Right by Wade Mullen Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman The Lord is my Courage by K.J. Ramsey Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/pj-cheatsheet

Time Period Covered: Summer 2020

Hyde Park Baptist Church (Romans Road Bible Church) had a beautiful opportunity to right the past and be an example for the local community and neighboring churches - but instead of rising to the challenge, they crumbled.

In this episode, Shielagh lays out the steps the new pastor took to warp perceptions and sidestep his duty to care. Was it incompetence? A calculated strategy? Or something worse?

When institutions protect themselves, who pays the price? And what happens when the truth refuses to stay buried? Books: A Church Called TOV by Scott McKnight and Laura Barringer https://www.churchcalledtov.org/ Tates Creek Presbyterian Church public statement: https://bit.ly/TatesCreek Youtube video of Murray's jokes: https://bit.ly/WMSJokes

Time Period Covered: Summer 2020

In this pivotal episode of Perverted Justice, Shielagh Clark dives deeper into the complexities of civil litigation, sharing her personal journey through the legal system and its intersection with her fight for justice against Hyde Park Baptist Church.

Shielagh begins with a detailed yet accessible breakdown of legal procedures, including the Child Victims Act (CVA) and the distinctions between civil and criminal law. From pleadings to discovery and beyond, listeners are guided through the mechanics of her case, offering clarity on the challenges survivors face when seeking justice.

The episode then shifts to personal reflections on the filing of her complaint, the limitations imposed by the CVA, and the emotional toll of distilling lived trauma into legal documents. Shielagh candidly discusses the church's inadequate response and contrasts it with her hopes for truth, reconciliation, and institutional accountability.

Lastly, Shielagh examines the broader implications of civil litigation, highlighting its potential to drive systemic change. With references to historical cases like the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit and the Boston Globe’s exposé of abuse in the Catholic Church, she underscores the critical role of survivors, journalists, and advocates in holding institutions accountable.

• Books:
  • Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman
  • Suffering and the Heart of God by Diane Langberg
  • We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Mary DeMuth
  • The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender
  • UnTwisting Scripture by Rebecca Davis
• Films: Spotlight (2015) – A film detailing the Boston Globe's investigation into the Catholic Church abuse scandal.
• Articles: https://bit.ly/MidHudsonCVA
• Complaint: https://bit.ly/cvacomplaint
• Cheat sheet: https://bit.ly/pj-cheatsheet

• Explore the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit for insights into the real story behind this misunderstood case. https://bit.ly/McDCoffeeSuit
• Reflect on the role of civil litigation in driving accountability within institutions.

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Time Period Covered: Spring of 2020

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, rape In this episode, Shielagh Clark offers insight into why accountability is key to building trust and restoring relationships. We start by analyzing a resignation letter that is full of dishonesty and from there, we explore the elements of effective apologies, why it's so hard to admit our wrongdoings, and then detail missed opportunities. To download the cheat sheet for remembering who is who: CHEAT SHEET. To read the Greenville News article posted following Weaver's arrest: ARTICLE. Time period covered: Winter 2020

TRIGGER WARNING: Rape, Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Miscarriage Beware unchecked power within the church! In this episode of Perverted Justice, I reveal the dark underbelly of religious authority and the spiritual abuse that accompanies clergy sexual abuse. I lay out false claims made by pastors which damaged my reputation, and steps I took to have my abuser arrested.

Listen to the long-lasting damage caused by those who should have been trusted but instead betrayed their calling. Are you equipped to recognize a hard truth - even when it might shatter your perceptions? Disclaimer: original call recording was 42 minutes of mostly silence. Long periods of silence are removed for the sake of timing here but no content is missing or reordered.

This conversation explores the journey of healing from abuse, the impact of church dynamics on victims, and the quest for justice and accountability. Shielagh Clark shares her personal experiences, the emotional toll of confronting her past, and the challenges faced in seeking support and navigating relationships. The discussion emphasizes the importance of truth in healing and the courage required to speak out against abuse. Time Frame Covered: Fall 2019

NAMES CHEAT SHEET: https://bit.ly/pj-cheatsheet

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault. In this conversation, Shielagh Clark shares her deeply personal journey of confronting her past abuse, navigating the complexities of her identity, and seeking justice against her abuser. She reflects on her experiences within the church, the impact of trauma on her life, and the challenges she faced during her legal battle. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of truth-seeking, empowerment, and the need for accountability within religious institutions.

NAMES CHEAT SHEET: https://bit.ly/pj-cheatsheet