“I misused my position of power to get my needs met…How is it that if we’re called by God to this ministry we could possibly do such a destructive thing?”
Producers/Editors: Nigel Coutinho, Stephanie Lepp, Whit Missildine
**Episode Summary: **A priest struggles to transform his life after facing the consequences of his most shameful secret.
Today's episode featured Gil Gustafson. This episode was originally produced by Stephanie Lepp at Reckonings, and adapted for This Is Actually Happening. You can find Reckonings wherever you listen, and at: www.reckonings.show
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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **child sexual abuse, explicit language
Intro Music: ""Illabye" – Tipper
Music Bed: Ambient Themes by Nigel Coutinho
Outro Music: "The Moon is Down" - El Diablo & Adam Schraft (Rojo y Negro) @eldiablosf) @rojo-y-negro) www.eldiablobass.com/)
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