Sons of Patriarchy The Roys Report
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May 7, 2025 Join Julie Royce, founder of The Roys Report, as she dives deep into the dark side of church leadership and abuse. With rich experience in journalism, she reflects on her journey to exposing corruption within the evangelical community. Discover the challenges of trauma-informed reporting and the need for a culture shift in the church. Julie discusses the complexities of whistleblowing and calls for accountability among leaders. She advocates for a return to fundamental faith principles, prioritizing servanthood and transparency.
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Moody Abuse Whistleblowing
- Julie Royce exposed abuse and corruption at Moody Bible Institute despite risking her career.
- Her reporting led to top officials resigning and her own firing, but she was prepared for the fallout.
Compassionate Abuse Reporting
- Be trauma-informed and compassionate when interviewing abuse survivors.
- Use clear communication about recording and on/off the record to build survivor trust.
Survivors' Reluctance Explained
- Survivors rarely want to tell their story and generally come forward to protect others.
- Multiple victims supporting each other is rare but strengthens their courage to speak out.