Anonymous couple (voiced by Helen Shores-Peters)

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.

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.

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.