Faithful Safeguarding is a short-form podcast dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of faith communities, focusing on providing insightful, expert-led discussions on safeguarding practices and addressing the unique challenges faced by faith-based organisations.
Topics include child protection, safer recruitment, creating a safeguarding culture, online safety, protecting vulnerable adults, disability and safeguarding, reporting and recovering from safeguarding incidents, risk management, and fostering diversity and inclusion.
Hosted by Madison Clarke from Petros, the podcast aims to raise awareness, educate, and foster a culture of proactive safeguarding among people within faith organisations.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by guests within the content are solely the guest's and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Petros or its affiliates.
Ep 12 PART 2 Series Takeaway Review w/ Madison Clarke
We explore how safeguarding moves beyond risk management to create environments where people feel safe, supported and empowered to speak up. This final episode examines balancing safety with rehabilitation, preventing issues through early intervention, addressing spiritual abuse, and maximizing volunteer potential in safeguarding. • Understanding how past convictions lose predictive power over time, balancing risk assessment with evidence of personal change • Importance of addressing ...
2 Jul 2025
Ep 11 Series 1 Key Takeaway Review w/ Madison Clarke
Madison Clarke reviews key insights from the first five episodes of Faithful Safeguarding, emphasizing the necessity of inclusive practices and theological integration within faith communities, in this interview with Petros.
1 May 2025
Ep 10 Closing Loopholes: Beyond DBS Check w/ Isabelle King (Part 2)
How do you transform volunteers into safeguarding champions? In this eye-opening conversation with Isabelle King, we unpack the critical role volunteers play in creating robust protection frameworks within faith communities. Forget the dangerous notion that "a bad volunteer is better than no volunteer." Isabelle shares her belt-and-braces approach to recruitment, revealing why thorough screening matters and what red flags to watch for. With host Madison Clarke, she expertly dismantles the mi...
1 Apr 2025
Ep 9 Volunteers: Instilling Proper Boundaries - Part 1 with Isabelle King
Volunteers are the lifeblood of safeguarding within faith communities, bringing unique perspectives and fostering trust while facing distinct challenges that require careful management. In this episode, safeguarding consultant Isabelle King from the Safeguarding Collective, gives us an extended and comprehensive look into ensuring teams, internal and external, employed and volunteering, are well-versed in creating safe spaces for all. Host Madison takes Isabelle through the following: • Volu...
5 Mar 2025
Ep 8 Can We Talk About Abuse in Faith? Understanding the Tough Topics with Tina Campbell
In this episode, we meet Tina Campbell, an international safeguarding consultant with extensive international experience, to discuss why everyone is responsible for supporting safeguarding efforts within the faith community. We dive into the role of leadership, and the shared responsibility of safeguarding. Tina shares insights on spiritual abuse, the challenges of addressing sensitive topics, and the significance of external consultants in implementing effective safeguarding policies. ...
5 Feb 2025
Ep 7 Proactive Safeguarding in Diverse Sectors with Simon Davies
In this episode of Faithful Safeguarding, Madison Clarke speaks with Simon Davies, a former Australian Federal Police Detective and experienced safeguarding consultant. With over 25 years in investigative work, Simon shares his insights on the importance of addressing low-level concerns before they escalate, the role of transparency in rebuilding trust, and why external safeguarding support can be a game-changer for organisations. They also discuss the development of a safeguarding deci...
9 Jan 2025
Ep 6 The Intersection of Criminal History and Faith with Karl Hanson
In this episode of Faithful Safeguarding, host Madison Clark from Petros engages with Dr. Carl Hanson, an expert in risk assessment and rehabilitation, to explore the concept of desistance and its significance in safeguarding practices. The conversation delves into how criminal history impacts hiring decisions, the role of faith communities in supporting reintegration, and the balance between redemption and safety. Dr. Hanson emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of crim...
31 Dec 2024
Ep 5 Creating Inclusive Safeguarding Practices with Anjum Mouj
In this powerful episode, we welcome Anjum Mouj, a highly experienced trainer, facilitator, and consultant, who has dedicated her career to advancing safeguarding practices and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all. Key Takeaways:How safeguarding policies should be intersectional and reflective of real, lived experiences.The need for safeguarding frameworks to be adaptable and continuously evolving.Practical insights into inclusive practices, especially around unconscious bias an...
7 Nov 2024
Ep 4 How to Engage Children in Safeguarding with Di Gammage
Episode Summary:In episode 4, we’re joined by Di Gammage, a registered child and adult psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working in trauma and abuse. Di is qualified in dramatherapy and play therapy and has been invited to the UK Council for Psychotherapy Child Register due to her clinical experience and publications in child therapy. Key Takeaways:The significance of listening to children and empowering them in safeguarding.How dramatherapy and play therapy can help child...
10 Sept 2024
Ep 3 Disability & Safeguarding: Boundaries and Belonging with Father Justin Glyn
Episode Summary:Meet Father Justin Glyn; a Jesuit priest, lawyer, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion within faith communities. Drawing from his personal experiences as a blind individual and his extensive work in disability advocacy, Fr Justin offers us a unique and profound perspective on how safeguarding practices can better serve those with disabilities.Key Takeaways:Importance of recognising and addressing the specific needs of individuals with disabilities in safeguarding p...
6 Sept 2024
Ep 2 Theology and Safeguarding in Faith Communities with Professor Marcus Pound
Episode Summary:Host Madison Clarke welcomes Professor Marcus Pound, a renowned theologian and a key member of the Global Safeguarding Alliance. With a deep understanding of both theology and safeguarding, Professor Pound offers a unique perspective on how faith communities can draw from theological principles to enhance their safeguarding practices.Key Takeaways:How theology informs and supports safeguarding practices in faith communities.Insights from "The Cross of the Moment" report and it...
6 Sept 2024
Ep 1 Introduction to Safeguarding in Faith Communities with Professor Jo Clarke
Episode Summary:In this inaugural episode of Faithful Safeguarding, your host Madison Clarke sits down with Professor Jo Clarke, Founder and Director of Petros, to explore the essential principles of safeguarding within faith communities. Key Takeaways:An overview of the basic principles of safeguarding: culture, recruitment, training, reporting, and recoveryThe importance of creating a culture of safeguarding that is proactive rather than reactivePractical steps for faith communities to...
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