Content Warning: The following blog post contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Last week, Becky Earnhart’s story of sexual abuse at the hands of William Austin Gardner sent shockwaves through the Christian community. Her courage in speaking out about the abuse she endured has inspired other victims to come forward, and legal action is now being taken to pursue justice. But …
Survivor Story: Becky Earnhart
Becky Earnhart’s bravery in coming forward and sharing her story of abuse by William Austin Gardner has sparked an official legal process to pursue justice for her and other victims. Gardner, who was the pastor of Liberty Baptist Church and overseeing Cartersville Christian School at the time, used his power and authority to manipulate, terrorize, and traumatize Becky between 1979 …