Sexual Abuse and the Me Too Movement

In this episode, Dr. Darrell L. Bock, Jurrita Williams, Jan Edgar Langbein, and Joy Pedrow discuss sexual abuse and the Me Too movement.

About the Contributors

Darrell L. Bock

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author of over 40 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and work in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000–2001, served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications. He is often an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for over 40 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather.

Jan Edgar Langbein

For more than 20 years, Jan Edgar Langbein has been an activist in efforts to end violence against women and children. Since being appointed by the President of the United States to serve as Senior Policy Advisor on Violence Against Women, she has become a national spokesperson on the scourge of violence that now affects 1 in 3 people. Jan is a recognized expert, and she testifies as an expert in court cases and trains law enforcement and prosecutors to enhance their efforts to end violence against women and children. She has been the executive director of Genesis for 27 years and is the co-founder of International Conference on Crimes Against Women.

Joy Pedrow

Joy Pedrow is a second year student, pursuing a MACE degree in women’s ministry. To know more about Joy, please visit JoyPedrow.com, where she points women to Christ so he can bring them healing from addiction and freedom from shame.

Jurrita Williams

Jurrita Williams is DTS graduate (ThM) from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is a former educator and youth pastor.  She lives to take the truths of Scripture and curate a story that tells the Story. Her heart burns for Christ as her Savior and loves abiding as a catalyst in assisting others in joining her enkindled journey with Him. Jurrita is the first woman to have served as DTS student council president (2017-2018).