A Mercy Culture or a Cover-Up Culture? The Truth About Dr. Michael Brown
May 8, 2025
The podcast tackles the controversial investigation into Dr. Michael Brown, addressing allegations of misconduct and Mercy Culture Church's swift decision to restore him. It critiques the prioritization of reputation over accountability, examining how institutions often protect leaders at the expense of truth. A deeper discussion unfolds about false mercies in church culture and the harms that continue under the guise of grace. Additionally, insights into biblical studies are explored, emphasizing the importance of true mercy and accountability.
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Misconduct and Lack of Accountability
Dr. Michael Brown engaged in inappropriate spiritual and emotional misconduct with women under his leadership for nearly a year.
Accountability was avoided by focusing on intent over impact, protecting reputation rather than victims.
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Complicity in Protecting Influence
Defending a leader accused of misconduct to protect their influence means guarding proximity, not the gospel.
Excusing spiritual abuse because of theological voice is complicity, not mercy.
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Selective Mercy and Minimizing Harm
Mercy Culture Church restored Dr. Brown quickly with minimal accountability, calling his misconduct a "lapse in propriety."
This selective empathy ignores the ongoing harm experienced by victims.
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Where do we stand on the Dr. Michael Brown investigation & reinstatement? Michael Miller shares a heartfelt response on Remnant Radio.
In this episode, we address one of the more painful and controversial topics we’ve covered: the recent investigation into Dr. Michael Brown and his reinstatement by Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Landon Schott. As one of the most visible figures in the charismatic and evangelical world, Dr. Brown’s influence has shaped thousands—including us. But recent findings in the independent FireFly report have brought serious allegations of spiritual and emotional misconduct into the light.
In this short but direct video, Michael Miller offers a heartfelt and honest response to the scandal, the investigation, and especially the decision by Mercy Culture Church to restore Dr. Brown to ministry with what many have called stunning speed and minimal accountability. What do we do when a leader we’ve admired is credibly accused? What does true mercy look like? And what should disqualify a pastor from ministry?
We’ll also examine the public statements made by both Landon Schott and the Line of Fire board, asking whether these responses reflect biblical integrity or institutional self-preservation. This episode is for anyone wrestling with the tension between grace and truth, restoration and responsibility.
If you’ve ever listened to Michael Brown on Remnant Radio and wondered where we now stand, this is our answer.
👉 For more context, watch our full-length interview with Ron Cantor, who was among the first to raise whistleblower concerns. https://www.youtube.com/live/YwoLTysfNrE?si=6xhXB082M4qBC8DG
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