Anonymous woman (former Harvest OPC member)
Survivor and speaker who recounts growing up in and later leaving Harvest OPC near Grand Rapids, Michigan, describing domestic abuse, harmful pastoral responses, and the broader cultural influences behind those pastoral practices.
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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.
