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Why did Bill Gothard avoid accountability for decades? Author Don Veinot explores the theology, abuse allegations, and legacy of Gothard's ministry.
Wheaton College claims to be for “Christ and His Kingdom.” But when confronted with the school’s three-decade, sex abuse cover-up and its devastating consequences, Wheaton’s board chairman has chosen to whitewash what the school did, instead of coming clean.
In this shocking interview, host Julie Roys speaks to Vince Manuele about his new book “Kiss And Tell,” and he reveals how lies, surveillance and narcissism rule the cult of Trinity Church and Driscoll’s family.
After suffering in silence, Hannah Dreher, the daughter of Wheaton College’s alleged predator Dennis Massaro, calls for accountability and urges people to sign a petition to see change.
A family friend is coming forward with explosive claims about the late Joni Lamb’s final wishes for Daystar Television Network. In an exclusive podcast, she alleges Joni told board member Tom Calender just weeks before her death to “give him back Daystar” if her estranged son, Jonathan Lamb, sought reconciliation.
In this eye-opening podcast, Fritz gives a behind-the-scenes look into how Wheaton, the so-called “Harvard of Christian schools,” really operates. Is this evangelical flagship college really living out its motto: “For Christ and His Kingdom”? Or are leaders seeking their own preservation and their own kingdom?
Daystar TV says it exists to proclaim the gospel but Kenyon and Katie Coleman, friends of Jonathan & Suzy say the network doesn't practice what it preaches.
The memorial for Daystar co-founder Joni Lamb was intended to honor her life and legacy. Instead, Jentezen Franklin used the platform for a passive-aggressive public rebuke of Jonathan and Suzy Lamb that many viewed as a form of spiritual abuse.
What happens when a Christian college protects its reputation instead of vulnerable people? In part two of this interview, Kathy Gallagher says Wheaton College had the chance to stop further harm — and didn’t.
The death of Daystar co-founder Joni Lamb has left many grieving—not only over the loss of a major figure in Christian broadcasting but also over the painful family fractures surrounding the ministry.
Wheaton College concealed the truth about former administrator Dennis Massaro after multiple students accused him of sexual abuse nearly 30 years ago. Massaro’s ex-wife, Kathy Gallagher, says the college’s silence deepened her family’s trauma and enabled further harm to her children.
The Newsboys, led by owner Wes Campbell, have filed a sweeping lawsuit against The Roys Report and others, alleging a conspiracy to damage their career after Michael Tait's misdeeds were exposed. Host Julie Roys is joined by attorney Christine Jones and journalist Jessica Morris to unpack the claims—and what comes next.
Guest Bios Show Transcript Three years ago, the 24/7 prayer movement was rocked by credible allegations that International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) founder Mike Bickle had a pattern of sexually abusing women and underage girls. Now, Bickle is back! And his supporters are accusing those who exposed him of “weaponizing long past sin […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Who leads the church? Not Jesus, according to discredited founding global pastor of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston. In his new YouTube series, “Who’s in charge of the church?” Houston warns pastors about giving the church board too much control. Despite the fact he has failed spectacularly and lost his global dynasty, […]
Should senior pastors expect unquestioned loyalty? A resurfaced 2015 clip shows megashurch pastors Ed Young and At Boshoff calling it non-negotiable—and receiving applause.
In this episode, Julie Roys and Lance Ford expose the theology behind those claims, replaying the exchange in full to show it’s not taken out of context.
They argue it reflects a broader system—one that manipulates Scripture, elevates “the MAN,” and grooms evangelicals toward silence.
Should apostles and prophets lead the church today—and what happens when they abuse power?
Guest podcast host Daniel Silliman speaks with author Matthew D. Taylor to unpack the rise of these charismatic leaders and the troubling scandals surrounding them. Drawing on years of research, Taylor explains why the New Apostolic Reformation is uniquely dangerous—and why reforming it may not be possible.
Why did Pastor Greg Locke publicly label a former friend and longtime church staff member a “witch” just days after celebrating her?
Gina and Brian Warren share their account as whistleblowers at Locke's Global Vision Bible Church in middle Tennessee. The Warrens allege misconduct, manipulation, spiritual abuse and extreme efforts to silence them after leaving the megachurch.
Tune in to hear their shocking story that raises urgent questions about power, accountability and discernment in today’s church.
A California businessman who donated $250,000 to Sean Feucht says the worship leader used it to buy properties rather than fund ministry. Now philanthropist Steve Bray, who's suing Feucht to return the donation, speaks out on why he’s fighting for transparency and accountability.
CCM star Crystal Lewis says “Even If,” a hit song that she originated, was recorded without her consent and her ownership cut to 10%.
In an exclusive interview, The Roys Report journalist Jessica Morris speaks with Lewis about the story around "Even If," which has recently been used as the basis of Mercy Me's feature film 'I Can Only Imagine 2.'
What does Lewis’ story reveal about credit, power, and the voices of women in contemporary Christian music? Jessica and host Julie Roys discuss following her eye-opening interview.
Guest Bios Show Transcript In the wake of current exposés of supposed “prophets” — Shawn Bolz, Chris Reed, Todd White and others — many are rethinking the movement they come from. And they’re questioning the teaching of churches, like Bethel, which platformed and covered for these “prophets,” rather than exposing them as frauds. Known as […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript The charismatic Christian world has been rocked by revelations that alleged prophet Shawn Bolz faked prophecies and sexually harassed staff—while leaders at Bethel Church knew for years and failed to warn the public. The public reckoning began with Bible teacher Mike Winger’s bombshell exposé with overwhelming evidence that Bethel leaders continued […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript The Bible is meant to provide truth, refuge, and hope. But what happens when the Word becomes a sword of fear, confusion, or shame for those already wounded by abuse? In this podcast, guest host Lance Ford speaks with theologian and longtime advocate Steve Tracy about how Scripture has often been […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript From a bombshell exposé about Michael Tait and the Newsboys—to a look inside the excessive lifestyle of Daystar TV’s Joni Lamb, our 2025 podcasts covered it all. We also platformed brave victims of America’s most popular megachurches and movements (such as IHOP-KC), who publicly told their stories for the very first […]
Whistleblower Rachel Beck breaks her silence to expose sexual harassment, grooming, and systemic cover-up by top leaders at Liberty University.
Guest Bios Show Transcript Daystar TV President Joni Lamb is once again framing serious allegations as “cancel culture” and “gossip”—while making it sound deeply spiritual. On a recent Table Talk episode, Lamb and her panel repeated familiar churchy lines like, “When we point a finger, we have all the others pointing back,” and “The same […]
Leadership guru John Maxwell shocked many by publicly honoring disgraced pastor Bill Hybels at the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek.
In a Q&A podcast, recorded live, attorney Christine Jones joins host Julie Roys to empower survivors to resist silence, NDAs, and institutional intimidation.
Allegations that superstar Michael Tait sexually assaulted multiple young men and boys have rocked the CCM industry. But how culpable are the Newsboys? Host Julie Roys and reporter Jessica Morris discuss.
Relationship coach and counselor Leslie Vernick explains how to identify emotionally destructive churches and how to escape them.
Attorney Melissa Hogan shares her journey of being betrayed by her husband, seeking a place of safety and finding it in abuse survivor community.
In a “fauxpology,” Pastor Jimmy Evans doubled down on his past errant sermon saying Jesus lacked understanding and needed to submit to authority figures
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJiG8jhXOHA In a sermon last Sunday, popular Bible teacher Jimmy Evans claimed Jesus, the Son of God, was “wrong.” The outlandish claim was part of a larger argument Evans was making that those in authority know best, so we should submit to them. Evans, who infamously told former Daystar TV executive […]
Rob Wegner shares his journey of spiritual renewal, which took him from megachurch leader to microchurch pioneer.
Baylor professor and researcher Dr. David Pooler dismantles the myth that adult clergy sexual abuse (ACSA) is an “affair.”
Mary DeMuth shares her journey of experiencing harm in a Dallas megachurch, but finding Jesus and healing in the wreckage.
Speaking from decades of experience counseling trauma survivors, Dr. Diane Langberg challenges the church to confront hidden abuses within its own walls.
Mike Bickle’s grooming defined the culture of IHOPKC and resulted in widespread abuse, says longtime IHOPKC staff leader Shelley Hundley in this podcast.
Daystar TV insider Melanie Contreras tells of nightmare “counseling” from Fred and Anna Kendall and their collusion with Daystar President Joni Lamb.
Longtime Daystar insider Melanie Contreras uncovered details of Marcus Lamb’s affair, shedding light on the culture and practices at Daystar TV.
Fueled by the “leadership movement,” domineering pastors have left a trail of victims—but JR Woodward says there’s a better way.
The woman who exposed Marcus Lamb’s extramarital affair breaks her silence, with new insights into Daystar TV’s culture of control and cover-up.
Author Lance Ford exposes how churches use faulty teachings to bind and silence Jesus followers, and envisions how truth and reforms can bring freedom.
Daystar TV President Joni Lamb recently prayed curses on-air—is that normal for Christians? Bible teacher Lance Ford parses what the Bible says on this practice.
After being kicked out of the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, two podcasters who’ve reported on the Daystar TV scandal speak out.
Investigative journalist Julie Roys unpacks why her work exposes evil deeds of church leaders—and why truth matters in an era of compromise.
Two survivors of IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle’s abuse share how he groomed and betrayed them, and a survivor advocate shares how they exposed the wolf.
Deborah Perkins, the first victim of Mike Bickle’s who went public, shares of how friends “went to war” with her, to expose an evil system of abuse.
Her story of alleged sexual abuse by Mike Bickle caused the prayer ministry he founded to separate from him. Now she reveals her identity for the first time.
Image repair analyst, Dr. Julia Dahl, says a 10-minute video posted by Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott in response to an article is rife with image repair tactics.
Former assistant to Daystar TV founders Marcus and Joni Lamb gives a revealing account of the prominent Christian network.
Jamin Coller, author of Dear Evangelicals, says people are exiting the church because they have questions no one in church wants to hear, let alone answer.
Bible teacher Lance Ford shares that what’s advocated as spiritual leadership and submission in evangelical circles is often really spiritual abuse.
Are allegations by Jonathan and Suzy Lamb about Joni Lamb’s alleged cover-up of sex abuse and “unbiblical” marriage to Doug Weiss part of a “power grab.” The couple respond.
Daystar TV President Joni Lamb claims the allegations against her are lies. On this podcast, Jonathan and Suzy Lamb aim to set the record straight.
Sign an NDA or you’re fired. That's the message the board of Daystar TV and its lawyer sent Jonathan Lamb in a board meeting last November.
Show Transcript https://youtu.be/XDRvtigmhcI Why was Jonathan Lamb fired from Daystar? According to Daystar, it was due to performance issues and refusing to participate in third-party mediation to resolve grievances in a biblical manner. But according to Jonathan, it’s because he refused to sign an NDA. Now, The Roys Report is releasing full audio of a […]
After Joni Lamb demanded her son, a former Daystar executive, submit to her authority, a veteran church planter considers if that’s biblical.
NT scholar Scot McKnight contends the deconstruction movement isn’t a problem; it’s a prophetic voice resisting a distorted gospel.
Does Joni Lamb have a pattern of spiritual abuse? Listen to a meeting between her, Jimmy Evans, and her son and his wife, Jonathan and Suzy Lamb.
Julie Roys talks with Nathan Apffel of The Religion Business about his exploits exposing the lack of financial accountability in the church.
Psychologist Diane Langberg unveils what she’s learned about how churches cause harm and how Christian communities can address the abuse crisis.
Minister and doctoral student Kayleigh Clark says reforming toxic church cultures must include a focus on trauma healing.
With the heart of a pastor and a therapist’s expertise, Chuck DeGroat shares how to find healing for the deep wounds within your soul.
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/5I3m2AAHjAY Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. But is this movement really Christian? And is it possible to engage with a Christian nationalist in a disarming way that doesn’t end up in a fight? On this edition of The Roys Report, host Julie Roys engages in […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Ten years ago, Sharon Clements’ world turned upside down. The pastor she trusted abused that trust and lured her into a sexual relationship. But when everything became public, her abuse was labeled an affair. And instead of receiving help, she received shame and rejection. In this edition of The Roys Report, […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript The American church is in crisis. After numerous scandals, distrust of the church is at an all-time high. Young people raised in the church are leaving at an alarming rate. And, in a society where loneliness and spiritual hunger are rampant, people are turning elsewhere for help. In this edition of […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/XKwF1N–a00 For more than two decades, Patrick and Mary DeMuth faithfully served as lay leaders at Lakepointe Church, a megachurch in the Dallas/Fort Worth area pastored by Josh Howerton. But as concerns about Howerton grew, Patrick and Mary found they could no longer stay in good conscience. And now, they’re dealing […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/ZOOhWWj5AqI According to the Houston Chronicle, hundreds have recently left Lakepointe Church—Josh Howerton’s prominent megachurch in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Now a longtime volunteer leader at Lakepointe, who recently left the church with her family, is speaking out. Joining host Julie Roys on this edition of The Roys Report is Amanda […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Nancy French was once a darling of the GOP—and ghostwrote books, speeches, and articles for some of the leading conservative politicians. But then came Donald Trump’s candidacy for president—something as both a Christian and a sex abuse survivor, Nancy says she could not support. Then, she was ghosted. In this edition […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Research shows more than 95% of women who report being raped are telling the truth. But in some churches, these women are not believed and shamed. According to author Ryan George, it’s all part of a propaganda machine meant to consolidate and maintain power. On this edition of The Roys Report, host […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript The church should be a place of healing and comfort. But for far too many, it’s a place of abuse and harm. As a child, Ryan George was profoundly hurt in a fundamentalist church, pastored by his abusive father. But years later, Ryan found a loving and gracious church. And through […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Can a church that’s had a history of being toxic transform its culture and become truly healthy? Or, are churches like this doomed to repeat their history, despite efforts to change? This edition of The Roys Report features a talk from our recent Restore Conference by Laura Barringer. Laura and her […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/uaYHJrgdwhA What does it take to disqualify someone from ministry? An affair? Spiritual abuse? Sexual abuse? Abuse of power? Or, as some have claimed, can just about anyone be restored to ministry because “God is gracious” and “His call is irrevocable”? This edition of The Roys Report takes a deep dive […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript A bombshell report on the alleged “affair” between popular worship leaders Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards published by The Roys Report sent shock waves through the charismatic Christian community. How could two people, who ushered so many into the presence of God, sin in such an egregious way? But were they […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Once you’ve experienced trauma, how do you heal? What should you look for in a counselor? What kind of therapy is right for you? And how do you take care of yourself as you begin your healing journey? In this edition of The Roys Report, discover answers to these questions and […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Everything rises or falls on leadership. Ever heard that line? Think about what it means when applied to a pastor’s role in a church. What about the priesthood of all believers? And where is Jesus in that equation? In this edition of The Roys Report, veteran church planter and pastor, Lance […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/RF-3TbX8fXA As a Christian in Iran, Naghmeh Panahi was arrested numerous times—and once even had a gun pointed at her head. But as awful as that was, Naghmeh says she endured something far worse when she began speaking out about abuse from her husband. It was then that she faced persecution—not […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Why can’t people get over talking about race? Ever heard that line? Or, how about: We live in a post-racial world. We’ve even had a black president! If racism doesn’t exist, then we don’t have to deal with it. Yet racism, sadly, is alive and well—not just in our culture, but […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Men need sex. And it’s their wives’ job to give it to them—unconditionally, whenever they want it, or these husbands will come under Satanic attack. Stunningly, that’s the message contained in many Christian marriage books. Yet, research shows that instead of increasing intimacy in marriages, messages like these are promoting abuse. […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript America is experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in its history—greater than the First and the Second Great Awakening and every revival in the U.S. combined. But instead of a massive shift into the church, what we’re seeing is a mass exodus. In this edition of The Roys Report, you’ll […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Why is church after church succumbing to corruption and false doctrine? Yes, it’s the result of greed, immorality, and a lust for power. But we’ve had those vices forever. So, why is there an epidemic of corruption in the church now? Author, pastor, and church planter, Lance Ford, who’s worked inside […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Exposing abuse and corruption can be a thankless job. Powerful figures doing wrong often deny and attack those exposing them. And their supporters often join suit—attacking the messenger, rather than holding their leader accountable. This edition of The Roys Report features a very personal talk from Restore Conference founder and journalist, […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 […]
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.
Carson Weitnauer shares his journey from disillusionment to hope, after discovering his hero, Ravi Zacharias, was a fraud.
The authors of ‘A Church Called Tov’ go deeper in ‘Pivot,’ explaining how to transform toxic church cultures into tov ones.
Guest Bios Show Transcript What are the telltale signs of spiritual abuse? And once you’ve been subjected to it, how do you heal? On this edition of The Roys Report, we’re rolling out the first of 11 talks from this year’s Restore Conference. This was an amazing gathering of survivors of church hurt and abuse—as […]
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.
Evangelicalism suffers from a crisis of imagination. Author Karen Swallow Prior exposes how we got here and the way forward.
A victim of adult clergy sexual abuse says her first wound—the abuse—was awful. But the second wound—how her church responded—was even worse.
Moriah Smothers says she was a victim of adult clergy sexual abuse. But her former pastor is calling it an “affair” & returning to ministry.
After Christy Boulware found freedom from fear and anxiety, she faced another battle with her pastor and spiritual abuse.
Guest Bios Show Transcript Hillsong Church has been embroiled in a steady stream of scandals, exposing sexual and financial misconduct—and a toxic and exploitative leadership culture. So, should we still be singing their worship songs? Or should we re-think our song selection and worship sets? In this podcast, Julie continues her dialogue with two collaborators […]
Guest Bios Show Transcript Is it true that men are visual in a way that women will never understand? Or that boys can’t help but lust if a girl is dressed like she’s inciting it? In this edition of The Roys Report, we continue a two-part discussion with Sheila Wray Gregoire on toxic teachings on […]
