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David Pittman

@davidpittman.bsky.social
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There are some who call me...Dave Helping fellow survivors of child sexual abuse find a path toward healing Teaching churches how to better protect kids & properly respond to victims of abuse Manchester United🔰⚽️ Bama 🏈🥎 Then I chase insects🪲🦋🐝

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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I tried for so many years and to work toward change in the SBC, but I don't know if it will ever happen. The majority of members seem to hold Willy's view or think they've solved the problem. And to your point, that leaves them dangerous places for women and children...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I'll happily take ANYONE who doesn't have "GOP" attached to their name, thank you 😊
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Willy Rice is just another in a long line of men in the SBC providing cover for serial, sexual predators. #ThisIStheSBC
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
A small number of far right agitators were overwhelmingly surrounded and forced to flee Brighton today after thousands of antifascists assembled in the city.
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Please help us meet our goal. We need your help now more than ever to better serve those most vulnerable. www.facebook.com/donate/94536...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
@rickpidcock.bsky.social writes an insightful exposé. One that supporters of JMac will hate. Not because it's not true but because their loyalty to JMac outweighs reason & truth. Fealty to a man in a Christian environment is one of the most dangerous fealties of all. baptistnews.com/article/john...
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John MacArthur met his own definition of a false prophet – Baptist News Global
MacArthur’s fundamental understanding of reality was about his own ascension to power, and it absolutely pervaded everything.
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
I'm just sayin' 🤷‍♂️
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Jeff Iorg, SBC Exec Committee President, evidently doesn't believe survivors of sexual abuse are telling the truth. And he's not alone in SBC leadership circles. This comes as no surprise to us... #ThisIStheSBC #SBCtoo baptistnews.com/article/does...
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Does Iorg really believe Brown and Thigpen are liars?
A denier of a sexual abuse in the SBC says Jeff Iorg agrees with him that the stories of two key abuse survivors are false.
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
When we saw news reports, "Israel states Iran can have nuke in 2 weeks," the first thought I had and mentioned it to my wife was, "this sounds like the stuff they used to get us into Iraq." Tragically, misuse of fear is the one thing these leaders know will almost always get the masses on side...🙄
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Putzing around Stuart with Linda Mary... those who know us know how true this is 🤭😁
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Putzing around Stuart with Linda Mary... those who know us know how true this is 🤭😁
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R.L. Stollar @rlstollar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
"How are those white-washed tombs? Still filled with dead men’s bones? I used to wonder whose bones they were. Now I know. The bones are ours. It’s the remains of every victim they’ve left in their wake." Whew, this piece by @davidpittman.bsky.social hits hard.
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The SBC’s Abuse Cost Us Everything
The first friend I lost who died because of being sexually abused by an SBC pastor was named Andy. He died at age 41, 13 years ago. We grew up together. Like most Southern Baptist church kids, we d…
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Thanks buddy! 👊
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Ever since I got the news about Jen Lyell, I've cried. I've cried & I've cussed. First Duane, then Jen. But it goes back much further. I think Jen was just a tipping point for my exhaustion. My exhaustion with the Southern Baptist Convention #ThisIStheSBC #SBCtoo togetherweheal.net/2025/06/11/t...
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The SBC’s Abuse Costs Us Everything
The first friend I lost who died because of being sexually abused by an SBC pastor was named Andy. He died at age 41, 13 years ago. We grew up together. Like most Southern Baptist church kids, we d…
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I'm grateful to Aaron Weaver and all the folks with The Baptist History & Heritage Society for inviting me to speak. It's my hope that one day, history says the right things were finally done. That one day, children were cherished and protected more than institutions www.thebhhs.org/abuse-surviv...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
🚨Good news!!🚨 Got my replacement phone from insurance. Took it to Verizon for them to set it up. Was there for 2 hours. Still have at least 3 hours of setting up all my apps w UN/PW's, but at least I have it for my trip in 4 days. You can reach me again now!
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🚨 ALERT 🚨 My phone was stolen the first day I got to Waco, so if u tried to call, PLEASE know thats why you haven’t gotten through I get home Wednesday Phone will b setup Thursday Thank u 4 your patience. Criminals are the worst 😡 I hope whoever stole it gets infested w the fleas of 1000 camels 😁
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I'm just gonna leave this right here and say one thing...I agree with @christabrown.bsky.social 💯 "Jeff Dalrymple either doesn’t understand these unique dynamics of clergy sex abuse, or he just doesn’t really care." #SBCtoo #ThisIStheSBC baptistnews.com/article/sbc-...
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Clergy sex abuse crisis doesn’t stem from ‘the Sexual Revolution’
Sexual abuse is “the rotten fruit of the Sexual Revolution,” says Jeff Dalrymple, director of the SBC Sexual Abuse Prevention department.
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
💯 Why on earth, unless death was the alternative, would you come to the USA now?? And these wingnuts just yucking it up like it's a big joke 🤬
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
On my way thru Georgia last month, I was FINALLY able to make good on a promise I made to @atticus59914029.bsky.social Enjoy your Valdosta State Champs Coca-Cola bottle, my friend! It was great getting to spend time talking w u. Linda & I look forward to driving back thru & hanging out with y'all!
Two Georgia boys sharing a Coke and a smile!
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Continuing to expose predators, to call out their enablers, to educate those who seek it and to protect the vulnerable no matter the cost...this is what we must do ✊️
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The fundamentalists and faux-religious are going to keep taking and taking...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
media.tenor.com
an elderly woman is standing in front of a brick wall and saying this is why we can 't have nice things .
ALT: an elderly woman is standing in front of a brick wall and saying this is why we can 't have nice things .
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
I can't remember if I shared this story with you, but I once had a Nazarene pastor tell me, "child sexual abuse doesn't exist in the Nazarene church because we don't allow it to." And I genuinely believe he genuinely believed that. That is how far in denial so many in The Church are...🙄
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
My wife and I LOVED it!! We enjoy the shows done by "Shondaland" productions. They also did Bridegerton. Maybe check out their other shows also?
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Registration is still open and tickets available for purchase on Eventbrite. Visit the website for more information about speakers & discussion topics. Title of my discussion: Child Sexual Abuse is a Failure of The Church & The State www.alliance4childrenga.org #alliance4childrensga #a4csouthga
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Alliance for Children Georgia
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I TRULY appreciated the time I got to speak with @johnnarae.bsky.social on their "The Bodies Behind the Bus" podcast! Open, honest, true talk about The Church and abuse 👊
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Together We Heal @togetherweheal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
"Facing Up to a Legacy of Abuse" On @CBSMornings.bsky.social @NikkiBattiste interviewed our Director @DavidPittman.bsky.social His sexual abuse by a Southern Baptist minister & the cover-up and lies #SBCtoo #MenToo Part 1: www.cbsnews.com/video/surviv... Part 2: www.cbsnews.com/video/southe...
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Survivor speaks out after bombshell Southern Baptist abuse report
As Southern Baptist leaders met to choose new leaders and confront shocking allegations of sexual abuse, Nikki Battiste spoke with one survivor about how he was treated after he reported his alleged a...
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Together We Heal @togetherweheal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
For male survivors of child sexual abuse, you may find this an article of interest & understanding. Our Director, @davidpittman.bsky.social has been where u have. Feeling totally alone. We promise you are not alone. We stand with you. #TogetherWeHeal www.netgrace.org/resources/to...
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To Suffer In Silence — GRACE
Why do sexually abused boys and men rarely, if ever, break the silence about the abuse they suffered? Dave Pittman, Director of Together We Heal, and part of the Safeguarding Initiative Team at GRACE....
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Hey everyone! We haven't gotten set up w posts yet, but I'm happy to say we secured the name & will begin to increase our presence here to help sexual abuse survivors & their families here on BlueSky!✊️ If so inclined, please take a moment to add @togetherweheal.bsky.social to your friends & share👊
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
.@mrsemilyfinch.bsky.social Hey Mrs. Finch, I hope y'all are well! I have a Coca-Cola bottle to drop off at ur hubby's office, but since twitter went evil, I can't DM him. I just need his law firm address to drop it off. I think he still has my contact info. Let me know if he needs it. Thanks!
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@atticus59914029.bsky.social Hey there! I can't find the address to your law firm since twitter went evil. I'm headed to Georgia next week & want to drop off the Coca-Cola bottle (FINALLY) that'd I promised u years back. Send me the address & I'll drop it off on my way to Tifton. Hope all is well
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
@ashtonpittman.bsky.social Hey Ashton! It's Sooo great to see you here! 👊 I'm trying like crazy to no longer be on the bad place 🤨 But it's like pulling teeth to get everyone else come along UGH!
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Thank you Lisa. It was an honor to be a part of today's discussion. I hope hearing from a survivors perspective was/will be helpful for folks in The Church. There's so much The Church needs to address in being truly lamentful. And thank you for sharing that link 👊
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Pain is a protest that something is wrong, yet often we rush to quiet it. Healing begins when we make space for lament. Join me & Phil Moore as we discuss lament in the Church: Why it matters. How it helps survivors. How we can create a culture that truly listens. Register now - buff.ly/7SZIELd
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
But I've had a nice rest & that's good because I'm about to be back traveling the country to advocate for victims, encourage fellow survivors & hopefully educate those who are ready to help Be on the lookout over the next few days/weeks for a BLAST of info on events from Georgia to California! 2/2
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
From time to time, I need a little breather from social media. Which is why y'all haven't seen me posting much lately. The only problem w that is I'm the Director of 1 non-profit, serve as an Instructor for another, & people are never not in need. So it's a fine line I have to walk at times... 1/
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
The same as it was the last time Orange scurvy was pres....only worse 🤬
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Just another GOP coward...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
www.instagram.com/reel/C_805Rt... 👊🔰
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
67 years later, we still feel the loss. We still remember their joy, and we still honour them. The Busby Babes forever live in our hearts. #UnitedForever
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
“We have confidence in the victory of good over evil...fight the real enemy.” Times when I feel a little alone fighting against the "powers that be," I remind myself of this moment when Sinéad said this and stood alone. Everyone condemned her... ... Yet she was right. Be the badass you are 👊
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I fear this image will never leave me: RFK Jr "enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens & mice in the blender to feed his hawks." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ in Letter to Senators
In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin unfit for the job and a “predator” who led family members to addiction...
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Dunno cuz I dig them!
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
The idolization of abusive men who make hollow promises, reward their loyalists & demonize critics: this pattern is something that, as clergy abuse survivors, we know painfully well. Already seen. Already known. Already lived. Thoughts on the inauguration: christabrown.substack.com/p/a-familiar...
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A Familiar Grief: Reflections on the Inauguration
... and on how white evangelicals are trying to create a country in their own image
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Still one of my favorite groups to ever have the pleasure of being mischievous with 🤭 WCT was a comfort in rough waters. And now we've got another lifeboat 🫶
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Just reposting what my friend Bill shared because it's so very, tragically true.. President Carter discusses 3 unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women & girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world. The final reason he gives? "In general, men don't give a damn."
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Please release the Jack Smith report. Here is how you can help 👇
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David Pittman @davidpittman.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Do you find that most miss this about any number of books from the A.P. reading list? So many more levels. Nuance has almost become a dirty word.
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