McKay 'Spartacus' Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling a “Nephi complex” growing up, early exposure to pornography, and his mission to Brasil where he describes being groomed by his mission companion and sexually assaulted. It’s an intense and undercover topic and we thank McKay for coming on the podcast to share his experience being a male sexual assault survivor.
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, self-harm, and suicidal ideation that may be triggering. Viewer discretion is advised.
If you have been affected by these issues, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or call 1-800-656-4673 for free and confidential support.
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Timecodes:
00:00:00 Introduction and opening remarks
00:07:02 Growing up orthodox in Canada; early negative sexual messaging
00:17:38 Moves to Utah, discovers pornography
00:21:37 McKay's musical talent and "Nephi complex" compared to his rebellious siblings
00:35:44 Spiritual experiences and testimony of the Church during adolescence
00:52:28 More harmful messages about sex, modesty, dating, and gender roles
01:13:52 First experience with the temple and wearing garments
01:18:58 Mission call to Brazil
01:35:02 Sexual grooming by his mission companion [Content may be triggering]
01:46:12 Journal entries from the time period when he was being sexually abused on his mission
02:00:31 Companion sexually assaults him and then says they both need to repent [Content may be triggering]
02:16:11 Becomes assistant to the mission president
02:23:33 "Confesses" the sexual assault as a "sin" to his mission president; no action is taken against the perpetrator
02:37:53 The healing process and how the Church could better respond to sexual assault
02:56:28 The remainder of his mission and "the secret combination"
03:08:45 Closing remarks
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