Sons of Patriarchy "I Was Groomed by Tom Garfield at Logos School Moscow"
Nov 13, 2025
Jade Miller, a former Logos School student and memoirist, shares her harrowing journey of spiritual abuse, detailing how grooming by teachers impacted her life. She highlights emotional manipulation and the toxic culture under Doug Wilson. An anonymous man reveals his troubling experience within CREC churches, facing moral dilemmas at work, church collusion, and the devastating effects of their gossip network on his mental health. Both guests advocate for prioritizing safety and healing, urging those trapped in such environments to seek freedom and support.
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Finding Solace In School And Theater
- Jade Miller describes moving to Moscow, attending Logos from sixth through twelfth grade, and finding solace in English and theatre classes.
- She names Tom Garfield as her theater director who initially was kind and supportive before boundaries shifted.
Early Shaming By A Teacher
- A Logos teacher pulled Jade aside in eighth grade, called her a 'harlot' and warned she would lead men to hell because of her behavior.
- The encounter induced shame and silence that shaped her later rebellion and distrust.
Familiarity Became Boundary Crossing
- Jade details growing familiarity with teachers like Tom Garfield and Wes Callahan, which normalized frequent personal conversations and boundary crossings.
- Those relationships later morphed into intimate, uncomfortable interactions as she neared adulthood.