Chelsea Gondrez
Former member of OPC/PCA who shares detailed personal testimony about sexual and spiritual abuse experienced within conservative Reformed church contexts.
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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.
Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 39min
A Minister Asks an 8 Year Old About Touching Herself
Chelsea Gondrez shares her harrowing story of sexual and spiritual abuse within conservative Reformed churches, detailing experiences from childhood questioning about her body to molestation at a church gathering. Alongside her parents, Elaine and Fred Hoffland, they reflect on their struggles against institutional silence and blame. An anonymous guest unveils the toxic culture at Christchurch, highlighting the manipulative teachings of Doug Wilson. This heartfelt conversation illuminates the oppressive dynamics faced by women and urges support for survivors.
