Sons of Patriarchy

Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Meet Rachel Curtiss, former member of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Cait West, former member of the PCA, RPCNA, and OPC in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Rachel was publicly excommunicated by Joe Rigney (now at Christ Church Moscow) because she left an abusive marriage and church without their blessing. Cait West, author of the book Rift, was entrenched in the "stay-at-home-daughter" movement, and managed to escape. They have both found their voice. Get Cait West's book here: https://tinyurl.com/ycynkhnd Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Join us as we talk with repeat guest Jeff Moss, a former CREC Minister, who has over a decade of experience "in the system." The Trinity is the bedrock of the Christian faith: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. But what happens when you've entered into a culture war? The perceived "feminization" of the Evangelical church presents to you a problem: how do we fight this? Enter the old heresy of the Father as "authority" and the Son as "submission." The man in the marriage mirrors God the Father's role, while the wife is subjugated to that of the Son. What better to keep women under control than to tell them to "suffer like Jesus." The Trinity then becomes the foundation for gender roles. Let's fix this. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Both stories are coming on anonymously. The first is a couple who attended a CREC in the Southeast, and the second is a woman who grew up at Harvest OPC, near Grand Rapids, Michigan. The first story is about spiritual abuse and gaslighting, the second story is the outworking of Nancy Wilson's disgusting quip, "of course a husband is never trespassing his own garden" in this woman's life. We can do better. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Join Dr. R. Scott Clark and I as we discuss Federal Vision, it's various off-shoots and internecine debates, amber ale and oatmeal stout "versions," engage with clips from Douglas Wilson, Richard Lusk (among other CREC ministers who have blocked us), and look at the original statements and lectures from Auburn Avenue in 2002. This is our most theologically dense episode of the series. It's a beatdown of "Federal Vision," a works-based Christianity. We end by describing how this system of doctrine necessarily leads to abuse and obedience that is "cloaked" in submission. Let's make the gospel scandalous, not scandalized. That which leads to human flourishing, not fear. R. Scott Clark's faculty page: https://tinyurl.com/yc3pjz5c R. Scott Clark's podcast: https://tinyurl.com/ycxaruw2 R. Scott Clark's blog: https://tinyurl.com/4sb35au7 Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy A special episode profiling the allegations brought by survivors against Vision of Hope at Faith Lafayette. Resources: Website: https://hoperestoredcommunity.wordpress.com Contact: https://hoperestoredcommunity.wordpress.com/connect/ Recovery Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/csk5xhzp Community Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/msbs74fy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoperestored.community/ Public Facebook Page: https://tinyurl.com/m282nc7b Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

Aimee Byrd, an author and critic of patriarchal movements, joins former OPC members Allison LaReau and Heather Nadreau to discuss the pervasive impact of spiritual abuse. Aimee shares her harrowing experiences of online harassment and institutional betrayal for challenging toxic teachings. Allie recounts unsettling church dynamics, including racism and oppressive parenting practices. Heather highlights her own story of marital abuse and the troubling lack of support for women in her community. Together, they advocate for awareness and healing in the face of such harm.

In this engaging discussion, Nathan Wells, a Moscow, Idaho resident and former member of local CREC communities, shares his firsthand experiences with Christ Church and Logos School. He highlights the aggressive marketing tactics of Canon Press, contrasting them with the hesitance of more traditional Christian voices. The Wells discuss their mixed experiences in the community, community strain caused by polarization, and the implications of performative acts like psalm-singing as a form of culture warfare. This conversation unpacks the complex landscape of faith and marketing.

Rachael Denhollander, an attorney and abuse survivor, shares her expertise on how churches handle abuse allegations. She discusses the importance of trauma-informed responses and the misuse of biblical standards like the 'two or three witnesses' argument. Rachael emphasizes the need for independent investigations and outlines the limits of pastoral confidentiality. With a focus on empowering survivors, she debunks misconceptions about reporting and highlights the significance of ethical media representation.

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.

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Moss, a former CREC minister with over a decade of insider experience, reveals intriguing insights into the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches. He unpacks the CREC's complex hybrid structure and discusses the influence of Doug Wilson on its identity and practices. Jeff also explores doctrinal freedoms, the contentious blend of confessionalism, and unique ordination requirements. Plus, the conversation touches on the CREC’s focus on masculinity and its surprising growth post-COVID, painting a vivid picture of this controversial denomination.