Seeking Truth & Grace w/Erin Burchwell

Erin Burchwell is a Columbus, Ohio-based florist, designer and illustrator. She grew up as a faculty kid on the campus of Bob Jones University, an extremely conservative Christian college known for its strict rules and controversial beliefs. In 2014, Erin interviewed with GRACE, an independent ombudsman who reviewed the University’s mishandling of sexual assault reports. She and others chose to break their anonymity in the report when the school fired the GRACE team.Erin manages her own floral business specializing in events, décor and commissioned murals. Some of her work was recently featured online by Architectural Digest this year. She has illustrated three children’s picture books about Ohio and enjoys visiting schools and teaching students about publishing. Erin’s commitments extend well beyond her business. She is a dedicated volunteer teacher and fundraiser for many organizations including nursing homes, women’s prisons, after-school programs, and children’s museums. She lives with her husband, Jason, her daughter Gracie, and two dogs, Fred and Mose.In this engaging and important conversation, Erin details her experience as a "Faculty Kid" growing up on the grounds of the notorious Bob Jones University. She explains how the patriarchal and authoritarian culture of the organization was even more intense for the children of staff members. Erin goes on to share with Rachel how her own personal experiences motivated her to participate in the third-party investigation that came to be known as the GRACE report.Before You Go: Rachel explains how the unrealistic expectations and labor exploitation of the administration became easier to recognize as harmful after it was revealed that serious abuse was regularly covered up.Follow Erin on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/erin_burchwell/?hl=enFollow her shop at:https://www.instagram.com/thebloomshoppe/?hl=enAll of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here:www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.htmlAll of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here:www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.htmlTo help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationPrefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link:www.paypal.me/indoctrinationConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter:twitter.com/_indoctrinationFacebook:www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcastTik Tok:www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcastInstagram:www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/YouTube:www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmftYou can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show