# Anabaptist Responses to Sexual Abuse and Feminism

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Podcast: [Anabaptist Theological Perspectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabaptist-theological-perspectives-7015144)
Published: 2026-04-11T14:45:46+00:00
Episode link: https://JerryEicher.podbean.com/e/when-retreats-fail-anabaptist-responses-to-sexual-abuse-and-feminism/
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Host Jerry Eicher explores the intersection of feminism, sexual abuse, and conservative Anabaptist practice, centering recent news about an Amish men’s retreat leader and broader debates within Mennonite and Amish communities. Guests and voices referenced include testimony from Jason Stoll about men’s retreats and spiritual healing, quotes from dating coach Pat Stedman, and discussion of the Sam Shetler arrest; the episode critiques retreat-based suppression of sin, considers the power of Christ for real freedom, and assesses how feminist movements use abuse narratives. Key points: the limits and risks of conservative counseling retreats, the spiritual and cultural roots of sexual ethics in Anabaptist life, tensions between empowerment and tradition, and a call to speak truth and pursue lasting solutions grounded in faith.

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