Sons of Patriarchy Christ Church Santa Clarita (Absolutely CHILLING Story)
Jan 29, 2026
Guest
Ray Davis
Guest
Former deacon (Christ Church Santa Clarita)
Guest
Anonymous son (of the survivor)
Guest
Anonymous woman (Christ Church Santa Clarita survivor)
Ray Davis, a retired pastor and trauma-informed counselor, offers professional critique. A former deacon who tried to protect children shares his disillusionment. An anonymous son describes church culture and being expelled. An anonymous survivor recounts prolonged domestic abuse and a DCFS investigation. They discuss recorded abuse, leadership denial, safety-team failures, and a culture that prized obedience over protection.
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Counseling That Pressured Staying Together
- Anonymous woman recounted weekly counseling where the pastor pressured her to keep the marriage despite ongoing abuse.
- She recorded explosive incidents and felt the church normalized the abuse rather than protecting her.
Recorded Threats, Ignored By Church
- The episode includes raw audio of the ex-husband verbally threatening and abusing the survivor, captured on recording.
- The woman later described the church ignored the severity of these recorded threats and did not call police.
Authorities Intervened; Church Minimized Risks
- After the 911 call the sheriff and DCFS investigated, and the survivor obtained a restraining order protecting her child.
- The church leadership minimized DCFS advice and prioritized preserving the marriage and congregation unity.