Episode 323: A Step-By-Step Guide to Vetting a Church's Website to See if They're Heathy!
09 April 2026

Episode 323: A Step-By-Step Guide to Vetting a Church's Website to See if They're Heathy!

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Finding a healthy church after being hurt is hard — especially when toxic churches have learned to hide what they really believe. This week, Rebecca and I walk you through our evidence-based, step-by-step method for evaluating a church's website before you ever step through the door. From homepage vibes to staff pages, statement of beliefs to membership covenants, we'll show you exactly what to look for — and what to run from.

We're also sharing real examples from actual church websites, some of them from well-known names you'll recognize, so you can train your eye to spot the difference between a church that genuinely welcomes you and one that just wants to slot you into a hierarchy. And we're connecting it all to our brand-new peer-reviewed study on internalized modesty messaging — because finding a healthy church isn't just nice to have. For girls especially, it can make all the difference.

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    Our article about risk of sexual harassment in the Scientific Study of Religion Journal

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