Sons of Patriarchy

Peter Bell
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Jul 21, 2025 • 53min

Gothard, Wilson, and Fundamentalist America

Season 2 - Episode 10   Christy Lynne Wood spent her teens and early twenties in a Christian cult, but Jesus found her anyway. More than twenty years later, Christy continues to pick apart legalism, twisted Scripture, and lies in a search for the truth. As a speaker, podcaster, writer, and author of Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way of Grace and Truth, she is passionate about helping people to find a genuine relationship with Jesus. Christy lives in West Michigan with her wonderfully-opposite husband and their two children.   Details and tickets for Sons of Patriarchy in Moscow go live on August 4!   Christy Wood Resources: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christylynnewood Substack: https://substack.com/@christylynnewood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christylynnewood/ Website: https://christylynnewood.com/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 8min

The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door

Season 2 - Episode 9   Kait Gannon and Laurie Krull discuss Kait's story of growing up in an abusive household that trafficked her for money... and how the church "handled it."   Mezzo Allies Walkathon Fundraiser: https://www.mezzoallies.com/2025walkathon   The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door Resources: Website: https://www.theuglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/667GFwwcbQC7Pv6LzzK3cZ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uglytruthnextdoor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jul 14, 2025 • 40min

Safe Church

Andrew Bauman, a therapist and author of 'Safe Church', tackles the pressing issue of sexism and trauma in Christian communities. He discusses the urgent need for churches to create safe environments for survivors of abuse. Bauman shares insights on empowering women's voices and fostering inclusivity. He challenges traditional interpretations of biblical texts that suppress women, advocating for equality within faith. Their conversation emphasizes open dialogue, accountability, and compassionate leadership to ensure safety for all church members.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 16min

Abuse in ACBC

***UPDATED AUDIO***   Season 2 - Episode 7   An anonymous survivor (referenced in Monday's episode) comes on to talk about what happened to her and how her ACBC counselors (and ACBC as an organization) responded and "counseled" her.   (The original article writer) Kimi Harris' Substack: https://kimiharris.substack.com   Resources/Quotes referred to in this episode (Original Christianity Today Article by Kimi) When Restoration Hurts, https://www.christianitytoday.com/2019/11/when-restoration-hurts-christian-counseling-abuse/ Roys Report: https://julieroys.com/church-elder-keith-magill-alleged-history-abuse-cover-up/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 35min

Biblical Counseling and Abuse

Kimi Harris, a dedicated reporter on abuse in church contexts, shares her insights into the troubling dynamics of biblical counseling. She discusses how the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors often mishandles abuse cases, pressuring victims to forgive without proper healing. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith and trauma, emphasizing the need for professional intervention. Harris also critiques the misapplication of scripture, calling for a more nuanced approach to support survivors and challenging the church to better address its past failings.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 53min

America and Power

Season 2 - Episode 5   David Koyzis comes back to the series to discuss his work in political science, politics and theology, authority and representation, and so much more.   David Koyzis Website: https://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com We Answer to Another: https://tinyurl.com/4stp6wvk Political Visions and Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/kjs2m7ya Citizenship without Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/yc3uy7v4   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 16min

The Wilson Women

Season 2 - Episode 4   Jessica Jenkins takes us on a deep dive into all things Nancy Wilson, Rebekah Merkle, and Rachel Jankovic. What are they doing, how are they doing it, why are they doing it, and how can you respond?   Jessica Jenkins We Who Thirst Podcast: wewhothirst.buzzsprout.com (available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and wherever you like to listen) Eve in Exile book review & downloadable one-sheet: https://wewhothirst.com/eve-in-exile-book-review/ My Consulting web page: https://wewhothirst.com/consulting/ Article on Proverbs 31: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/mutuality-challenging-gender-norms/   Jessica Jenkins' Social Media Channels https://www.instagram.com/wewhothirst/ https://www.threads.com/@wewhothirst https://www.youtube.com/@wewhothirstpodcast   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jun 16, 2025 • 58min

The Gospel of Greed

Season 2 - Episode 3   Malcolm Foley discusses what fuels racism, greed in the American Church, lynchings, Jim Crow, and how the "Gospel of Greed" has taken over.   Buy the book here: https://tinyurl.com/mrfzw76k   Malcolm Foley   Baylor University: https://president.web.baylor.edu/person/malcolm-foley-phd Mosaic Waco: https://mosaicwaco.org/people/malcolm-foley/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/MalcolmBFoley   Find us:   Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org
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Jun 9, 2025 • 55min

The Unholy Trinity

Katherine Stewart, an investigative journalist and author of 'Money Lies in God,' discusses the rise of the New Right and its impact on American democracy. She delves into the political dynamics between Silicon Valley's tech elite and Trump, emphasizing the alarming fusion of wealth and authoritarian politics. Stewart also explores the evolving roles of women in conservatism and the nostalgic views of family that influence today's political landscape, urging listeners to recognize threats to democracy and engage in civic actions.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 16min

Empathy, Emotions, and Jesus

Season 2 - Episode 1 Becky Castle Miller on neuroscience, emotions in the Gospels, empathy, and the differences (if any) between male and females in how they experience everything.   https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/12/illinois-investigation-eeoc-employment-ortlund/   Becky Castle Miller Website: https://www.beckycastlemiller.com Substack: https://beckycastlemiller.substack.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/bcastlemiller TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beckycastlemiller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholeemotion/   Find us Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonsofpatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

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