Soul Survivors

Matt and Beth Redman discuss the abuse they suffered under Mike Pilavachi at Soul Survivor church, urging the Church to learn from their experience. They highlight the importance of speaking out, exploring the culture of silence among church leaders in abuse cases, seeking justice, and reflecting on accountability within the Church of England.

Explore the formation of Soul Survivor and the ministry of Mike Pilavachi. Uncover red flags and mistreatment in early ministry days. Delve into unsettling dynamics in the youth group and Charismatic shifts at St. Andrew's. Follow Mike's journey from difficult upbringing to leadership. Learn lessons on leadership, focusing on Jesus, and seeking insight from others.

The podcast discusses allegations in the Church of England report involving physical interactions with youths and interns by Mike Pilavachi. It explores the culture of acceptance and physical interactions in a religious setting, with a humorous anecdote about a massage mishap in South Africa. The episode unveils historical abuse allegations at St. Andrews and provides guidance on navigating darkness with God's light.

Explore the controversial views surrounding Pastor Mike and the allegations of abusive behavior. Hear personal experiences at Soul Survivor and how approval and control issues affected individuals. Learn about spiritual abuse and the importance of addressing harmful behaviors in Christian communities. Discover how power should be used and how to behave with love.

Mike Pilavachi, one of the most influential figures in the UK Church, discusses his impact on the Evangelical and Charismatic Movements, the origins of the Toronto Blessing, transformative experiences at Soul Survivor Festivals, and his role as a prophetic figure.

For many years, Soul Survivor stood as a beacon of the UK evangelical movement, leading thousands of young people to faith annually. However, in April 2023, its reputation plummeted following allegations of misconduct against its founder, Mike Pilavachi. This series aims to unpack the circumstances surrounding these allegations, hearing from those at the heart of the story. More importantly, in light of an increasing number of similar stories emerging within the UK Church, it seeks to understand why such incidents are occurring and explores how we can prevent them in the future. Join us as we delve into the hard truths and lessons from this, and promote safer practices within the Church. Soul Survivors is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine. For a special half price offer, head to premierchristianity.com/podcast. This series is produced by Megan Cornwell and Kelly Valencia. Audio editing by Bradley Howard. Additional research by Anna Clarke. The theme song is Toxic by Chris Llewellyn, featuring Propaganda. Additional material used in trailer from Grace Vineyard Church, First Presbyterian Church Of Honolulu and Catch the Fire Toronto.