Kate West
Author of the memoir Rift and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse, who recounts growing up in the stay-at-home-daughter movement and leaving an OPC-influenced patriarchal community.
Best podcasts with Kate West
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 40min
When Joe Rigney Covered for a Porn Addict (and Discipline the Wife)
In a gripping conversation, Rachel Curtis, a former member of Cities Church, shares her painful journey of excommunication after leaving an abusive marriage. She reveals the depths of spiritual abuse and how church leaders, like Joe Rigney, failed her during her husband's struggles with pornography. Kate West, author of 'Rift', reflects on growing up in a patriarchal community influenced by Doug Wilson, highlighting the shame and control she faced as a stay-at-home daughter. Together, they discuss empowerment, healing, and the importance of seeking support outside patriarchal structures.
Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 37min
Second in Rank
Beth Allison Barr, a history professor and author, delves into the patriarchal roots of 'biblical womanhood.' Kate West, a former insider, shares her journey out of tradwife circles, highlighting the confining expectations placed on women. Hannah Oliver recounts her experience in Doug Wilson-adjacent communities and the pressure to conform to outdated ideals. The discussion covers the unrealistic standards of domesticity, the effects of gendered literature, and offers hope for those seeking to escape oppressive structures in the name of faith.
