

Sons of Patriarchy
Peter Bell
What happens when biblical patriarchy, christian nationalism, and a theology of authority and submission become the pillars of a movement? Scores of abuse stories in marriages, schools, churches, families, and more. Though these ideas have filtered throughout the United States for decades, they found a home in Moscow, Idaho, through the ministry and work of Doug Wilson. From there, they have influenced churches across the United States, and across the world. In this series, you’ll hear from experts on all aspects of these movements, and the stories of abuse from those who survived. Some are Christian, some are not, but one thing they’ve got in common? They’re finally speaking out. This is their story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sons-of-patriarchy--6517628/support.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 42min
The Gospel against Christian Nationalism
We're on a break until Season 2! Until then, we'll publish an episode every Thursday, and (some) bonus episodes on Saturdays. Mihai Corcea: https://x.com/mcorcea?lang=en Reformation Romania: https://www.reformationromania.org Donate to Outreach: https://donorbox.org/outreach-launch Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofPatriarchy

Mar 27, 2025 • 52min
Doug Wilson in New Zealand
We're on a break until Season 2! Until then, we'll publish an episode every Thursday, and (some) bonus episodes on Saturdays. If you have a story of abuse in the Reformed Church of New Zealand (or other Reformed churches in the area), please connect with us: contact@sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate to Outreach: https://donorbox.org/outreach-launch Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofPatriarchy

Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 20min
Cinematic Doctrine: Welcome to Leith
Enjoy this BONUS episode with Melvin Benson of the Cinematic Doctrine podcast! Find them here Website: https://cinematicdoctrine.com Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/97jj5fj5 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dw95a8z YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/384wbwtn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CinematicDoctrine Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4cma5bpk

Mar 20, 2025 • 40min
The Signs Your Church Might Be A Cult
We're on a break until Season 2! Until then, we'll publish an episode every Thursday, and (some) bonus episodes on Saturdays. Resources Mentioned: Free from Control: https://www.freefromcontrol.ca Bethany Jantzi: https://www.freefromcontrol.ca/about Donate to Outreach: https://donorbox.org/outreach-launch Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofPatriarchy

Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
Preacher Boys
Enjoy this BONUS episode with Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod/ Twitter: https://x.com/preacherboyspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys Website: https://www.preacherboyspodcast.com Donate to Outreach: https://donorbox.org/outreach-launch Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofPatriarchy

Mar 13, 2025 • 49min
The Idolatry of Politics
We're on a break until Season 2! Until then, we'll publish an episode every Thursday, and (some) bonus episodes on Saturdays. Resources Mentioned: David Koyzis' Website: https://tinyurl.com/bdkuhwzc Global Scholars Canada: https://www.globalscholarscanada.ca Citizenship Without Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/79er4snb Political Visions & Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/4kwmr8f5 We Answer to Another: https://tinyurl.com/2427ktk6 Donate to Outreach: https://donorbox.org/outreach-launch Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SonsofPatriarchy

Mar 6, 2025 • 38min
Trauma and Healing in the Church
We're on a break until Season 2! Until then, we'll publish an episode every Thursday, and (some) bonus episodes on Saturdays. Resources Mentioned: Chuck DeGroat's website. Healing What's Within by Chuck DeGroat When Narcissism Comes to Church by Chuck DeGroat Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse by David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Lisa Oakley & Justin Humphreyes 46 Resources on Spiritual Abuse by Bob Kellemen Donate to Outreach. Join our Patreon.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
Season 1 Post-Mortem with Sarah Stankorb, Kristen Kobes Du Mez, and Russell Moore
Need help? Contact Outreach Incorporated. Join us as we talk with Sarah Stankorb, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, and Russell Moore about abuse in the church, MAGA, the politicization of theology, racism, and everything else we've learned over the past few months and what the future looks like for the White Evangelical Church. Resources: Disobedient Women by Sarah Stankorb Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore Donate to help the survivor network here. Join: Private Survivor Support Group. Sign up for our Patreon here. Visit sonsofpatriarchy.com to find resources, recommended reading, and more. Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook "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.

Feb 27, 2025 • 2h 58min
Christ Church Santa Clarita
In this compelling discussion, an anonymous woman shares her traumatic experiences of abuse within her marriage and at Christ Church Santa Clarita, emphasizing the need for her daughter's safety. Her son adds depth, revealing the toxic church culture and its impact on their family. Retired pastor Ray Davis offers insights into the inadequacies of church leadership in addressing these serious concerns. They tackle themes of institutional neglect, the struggle for accountability, and the isolation faced by victims seeking help in a community that prioritizes appearances over care.

Feb 24, 2025 • 2h 23min
Wes Bredenhof & Camille de Vos
Need help? Contact Outreach Incorporated. If you're in Australia and need help with a DV situation please call: 1800RESPECT A conversation on Doug Wilson's pernicious and pervasive influence in Canada and Australia with Wes Bredenhof, who has pastored Reformed churches in Canada and Australia, and Camille de Vos, who was born and raised in the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. We have episodes upcoming on the influence of Doug, Christian Nationalism, abuse in the church, and more, across Europe, Africa, South America, and parts of Asia. May the global church take notice. Wes Bredenhof's blog series on Doug Wilson: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Camille de Vos: Stories by Camille, Instagram, Substack. Donate to help the survivor network here. Join: Private Survivor Support Group. Sign up for our Patreon here. Visit sonsofpatriarchy.com to find resources, recommended reading, and more. Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook "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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sons-of-patriarchy--6517628/support.