Sons of Patriarchy This is What Happens When Husbands DOMINATE Wives
Dec 11, 2025
Guest
Anonymous woman (former Harvest OPC member)
Guest
Anonymous couple (voiced by Helen Shores-Peters)
Helen Shores-Peters narrates the harrowing experiences of an anonymous couple who suffered spiritual abuse in a CREC church, detailing the authoritarian dynamics and conflicts they faced while attempting to leave. A former Harvest OPC member shares her traumatic account of family abuse and the church's dismissive counsel that only deepened her suffering. Both guests highlight the devastating effects of patriarchal teachings in their lives, emphasizing the need for change and voicing the importance of healing and justice for survivors.
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Membership Became A Trap
- The Anonymous couple joined a CREC church in 2020 and later discovered deep theological ties to Doug Wilson they were told did not exist.
- When they tried to resign, the pastor accused them of rebellion and refused to release membership, forcing them into hostile exchanges before they finally left.
Law-First Worship, Christ-Minimized
- The CREC church emphasized Old Testament law and family headship while offering little preaching on Christ's imputed righteousness.
- Worship responses and legalistic teaching pressured families toward civic influence and exhaustive church involvement.
A Marriage Built On Duty, Not Love
- The Anonymous woman described her parents' marriage arranged around shared doctrinal conformity, producing nine children and a home marked by emotional abuse.
- Her father told her she 'wasn't supposed to be here,' signaling low value placed on daughters and setting lifelong patterns.