Sons of Patriarchy The Moscow Mold: Abuse in the CREC, Part 6
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Nov 6, 2025 Holly Rench, a former CREC member with deep Moscow connections, shares her family's traumatic experiences within the church, detailing oppressive practices and harmful counseling that affected her daughter. Jake Reynolds discusses his family's conflict with Trinity Covenant Church, which escalated to excommunication after they chose public schooling for their kids. Both guests emphasize the importance of recognizing abusive dynamics and encourage others to be wary of tightly controlled church environments.
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Daughter Sent to Moscow For Counseling
- Holly moved her 17-year-old daughter to Moscow for counseling with Doug Wilson and the church elders.
- The daughter later faced intense surveillance, behavioral controls, and a coercive file including sexual and custody details.
Church Files With Intimate Controls
- Holly discovered the church kept files on every family and enforced intrusive rules like calorie logs and sex calendars.
- Her daughter's file included coerced documents about custody and intimate details the elders demanded.
Rituals Reinforce Household Authority
- Holly observed public rituals that reinforced male authority, like men deciding communion access for their families.
- These practices created structural inequality, signaling control under the guise of doctrine.
