Anonymous couple (voiced by Helen Shores-Peters)
Longtime observer and former member of Christchurch/CREC who provides a decades‑long perspective on Doug Wilson, Christchurch culture, and teachings; her responses in the episode are voiced by Helen Shores Peters.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 28min
Can't Trespass the Garden: Abuse in the OPC, Part 4
In this intriguing discussion, an anonymous couple, former members of a CREC church, share their experiences with spiritual abuse and confusing theological practices. Their testimony reveals the heavy pressures within church leadership dynamics that pushed them to leave. An anonymous woman from Harvest OPC recounts her own harrowing journey, detailing how harmful pastoral responses exacerbated domestic abuse within her family. Both guests highlight the damaging influence of patriarchal teachings in church cultures, urging accountability and a deeper understanding of justice and healing for survivors.
Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 40min
Never Good Enough: Abuse in the OPC, Part 2
Chelsea Gondrez, a former member of the OPC/PCA, shares her harrowing journey of spiritual and sexual abuse in a reformed church, shedding light on a culture of subservience and shame imposed on women. An anonymous long-time observer, voiced by Helen Shores Peters, offers insights on Doug Wilson’s influence and the high-control environment of Christchurch. Chelsea's parents, Elaine and Fred Hoffland, discuss their family's struggle to support her, emphasizing the vital role of institutional responses in healing for survivors. They call for a community to amplify survivors' voices.
