Rid of My Disgrace: Small Group Discussion Guide - Softcover

Holcomb, Justin S.; Holcomb, Lindsey A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942572107 ISBN 13: 9781942572107

Publisher: New Growth Press, 2015

Synopsis

Rid of My Disgrace Small Group Discussion Guide equips churches to bring biblical healing and hope to victims of sexual abuse within the safety of their faith community.

One in four women and one in six men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, and these sobering statistics only hint at the profound physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds victims endure. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb’s influential book, Rid of My Disgrace, opened many Christians’ eyes to the realities of abuse and helped countless victims find hope and healing through God’s grace.

This new small group discussion guide builds on that foundation, answering pressing questions about how churches can become places of safety, support, and restoration for abuse survivors. Designed to accompany Rid of My Disgrace, it leads victims on a biblical journey toward healing while equipping faith communities to walk compassionately alongside them.

• Helps churches create a safe environment where victims of sexual abuse can share, heal, and experience God’s grace.
• Provides a structured, biblical path for victims to process their pain and find lasting restoration in Christ.
• Equips small groups with practical tools to support survivors, fostering empathy and gospel-centered care within the church.

About this title

About the Authors

Justin S. Holcomb, PhD, is a minister and professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored, coauthored, or edited more than twenty books on numerous topics, including abuse, biblical studies, and theology. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, coauthored the award-winning children's book God Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, and God Made Babies. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, conduct a variety of training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. They also provide trainings on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child, sexual, and domestic abuse. The Holcombs live in Orlando and are parents of two daughters.

Lindsey A. Holcomb, MPH, works in non-profit development and is an advocate for survivors of abuse. She is a former case manager at a sexual assault crisis center and a domestic violence shelter and is the cofounder of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade). Lindsey is also the award-winning coauthor of God Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, God Made Babies, Is It My Fault?, and Rid of My Disgrace. Lindsey and her husband, Justin, conduct a variety of training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. They also provide trainings on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child, sexual, and domestic abuse. The Holcombs live in Orlando and are parents of two daughters.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Growth Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942572107
• ISBN 13: 9781942572107
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: Hurter Stephanie R.