
The Roys Report
Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 41min
‘It’s the System, Stupid’
The Roys Report podcast discusses the corruption and false doctrine in churches, attributing it to the system of leadership imported from corporate America. The speaker, Lance Ford, explores toxic leadership models and advocates for dismantling the godless system and replacing it with a godly one. The podcast delves into the false doctrine of leadership, the evolution of management systems, and the need for servant leadership in the church. Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of restoring the church and calls for financial assistance to reach fundraising goals.

Dec 14, 2023 • 46min
Responding Well to a Scandal
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When faced with a scandal, organizations have a choice. They can engage in impression management strategies, designed to obscure the truth, and save their image. Or, they can take the road less traveled. They can humble themselves. They can listen. And they can admit the truth—to themselves and to others.In this edition of The Roys Report, researcher, author, and abuse survivor advocate, Wade Mullen, speaks on how to manage a crisis in a session from the recent Restore Conference.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h
The Corrupting of American Evangelicalism
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How did loving your enemies—a command of Jesus—suddenly become a sign that you’re “woke”? And why is “owning the libs” now the answer to “What would Jesus do?”
On this edition of The Roys Report, bestselling author and journalist Tim Alberta joins host Julie Roys to explore a disturbing phenomenon in American evangelicalism. Though once evangelicals understood that the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of man were separate, now the two are being combined into an unholy mix.

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Nov 28, 2023 • 60min
Why Not Quit?
In this podcast, the speaker explores the challenges faced by advocates, whistleblowers, and survivors when reporting abuse and corruption. They discuss their own experiences and reflections, including exposing scandals within the evangelical community and facing backlash. The speaker opens up about the trauma of public controversy and betrayal, but also emphasizes the importance of remembering and helping others. They discuss the significance of grace, forgiveness, and finding support in Christian community. The podcast concludes with encouragement to not give up, keep hoping, and trust in God's provision.

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Nov 16, 2023 • 57min
Recovery & Empowerment: A Path Forward
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Clergy sexual abuse is one of the most devastating forms of abuse, impacting almost every area of life. After surviving abuse like that, how do you recover? And after being preyed upon by a powerful church figure, how do you recover your agency, your voice, your life?
This edition of The Roys Report features an unforgettable session from the recent Restore Conference, and one of the most raw and vulnerable talks you’ll ever hear.

Nov 14, 2023 • 49min
How to Judge ‘Independent’ Investigations
When a church is rocked by scandal, how can you tell if an investigation is truly independent—or another attempt to cover up? Experts discuss.

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Nov 8, 2023 • 41min
Hope & Disillusionment: Recovering from Ravi Zacharias Scandal
Carson Weitnauer shares his journey from disillusionment to hope, after discovering his hero, Ravi Zacharias, was a fraud.

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Nov 1, 2023 • 57min
Pivoting Your Church From Toxic to Healthy
The authors of ‘A Church Called Tov’ go deeper in ‘Pivot,’ explaining how to transform toxic church cultures into tov ones.

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Oct 25, 2023 • 46min
Recognizing and Healing from Spiritual Abuse
A pastor shares his experience of recovering from spiritual abuse and highlights the red flags. Personal reflections reveal the intense commitment and narcissism within a cult disguised as a church. The dynamics and manifestations of spiritual abuse are explored, along with strategies for healing and rebuilding trust. The episode also previews upcoming interviews and talks from the Restore conference.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 35min
Dane Ortlund Whistleblower Speaks Out on Workplace Bullying, Part 2
A woman who blew the whistle on her popular pastor and an anti-bullying author share how to stand up to bullies in the workplace.
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