Elaine and Fred Hoffland
Parents of Chelsea Gondrez who discuss their daughter's experiences, the church response, and their efforts to document and support survivors; they appear together in an audio segment drawn from a posted video.
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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.
