“If we are going to transform our faith communities to respond biblically to sexual abuse and exploitation, we have to be willing to have some uncomfortable conversations, call sin what it is, and be willing to stand in the gap to protect sexual abuse victims as they heal.” Trish Propson
I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. John 12:46
Chaplains connect the sacred and the secular
As published in the Gannett Appleton Post Crescent – May 6, 2018 “You can’t talk about God here. It isn’t allowed,” yelled the woman across the room as I quietly prayed with a crime victim. We were in a public place. The woman I was comforting asked if I would pray for her. I’m not sure why a...
Creating an Environment of Respect Begins at Home
“I wish I could tell my dad I have no respect for him. He is such a hypocrite. He says one thing and does another.” “I wish my son would tell me why he is so disrespectful and ungrateful. I try to do my best for him.” “I wish I could tell my daughter to respect herself and others. It matters.” “I...
Collaboration Is the Key to Transforming Community
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness… it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…” So begins Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. Originally written as...
Sexual Abuse Awareness Month
By Trish Propson, Director, rekenekt As published in the Times Villager, April 11, 2018 April has been designated as Sexual Abuse Awareness month in the United States. Is it a coincidence that it is also child abuse prevention month? Sexual abuse of children continues to be a major part of...
SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION ARE MEN’S ISSUES
Nassar, Weinstein, and Sandusky are household names, but high profile cases comprise only a small percentage of sexual abuse and exploitation. Mass disclosures from victims are raising awareness about these complicated issues. “It should not be women raising the outcry,” sexism expert Jackson Katz...
Does Your Child Feel Worthless?
These words from the rekenekt graffiti wall confirm what we already know about the next generation.
Honoring a noble profession
As published October 29, 2013, Appleton Post Crescent My daughter raised her right hand to be sworn in. On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always...
Ending Sexual Violence Begins with Men
I don’t usually isolate a topic from the rekenekt graffiti wall based on gender, but this issue is in the majority of cases, is gender specific.
Letting teens fail can be a good thing
By Trish Propson Times Villager, August 2016 “I wish I could tell my mom to trust me to make my own decisions.” “I wish I could tell my dad to let me run my own life.” “I wish my son would tell me he still needs me.” “I wish I could tell my daughter I trust her. I don’t.” Letting go of a teen son...
