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Catch me and Frank Schaeffer as we discuss my book, "Not So Shiny Not So Happy People!"

Dominionism and Christian Parenting: Devastating Real-World Impact Explained! #shorts

Pete Hegseth and Doug Wilson: Patriarchy, Power, and Politics (with Peter Bell)

Trying To Love An Invisible, Silent God: Chapter 4 From Not So Shiny Not So Happy People

$Four and Twenty Blackbirds: Inside Mars Hill and the Trial of Paul Petry (with Rob Thain Smith) Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-hfmfg-1b3314b This conversation features Rob Thain Smith — author of Four and Twenty Blackbirds: The Trial of Paul Petry, the Beginning of the End of Mars Hill Church. We discuss the rise and fall of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, led by controversial pastor Mark Driscoll. Rob shares his first-hand experience as a long-time member who was in the process of becoming an elder when the churchs governance crisis began. The central conflict we explore is the 2007 bylaw changes at Mars Hill that consolidated power away from a plurality of 24 elders and into Driscolls hands. Rob recounts the controversial trial of elder Paul Petry, who was fired and put through a deeply flawed, unjust internal process for minor infractions — largely because he posed a threat to Driscolls growing authority. Rob argues that the real failure of Mars Hill was not Driscoll alone, but the 24 elders who, despite knowing the trial was wrong, unanimously voted against Petrie out of fear and self-interest. The conversation also covers the churchs culture of shunning, Driscolls continued platform at his Arizona church Trinity, and Robs motivation for writing the book — to offer a more nuanced, leadership-focused account than the widely listened-to Christianity Today podcast series about Mars Hill. Follow this link for more information about Four and Twenty Blackbirds! Join The Dismantling Doctrine Podcast Patreon Community! Email: dismantlingdoctrine@gmail.com$

Trump Cult vs. Mao Cult: History Repeats Itself? #shorts

Leaving Christianity: My Deconstruction Journey & Truth #shorts

Exposing Spiritual Abuse: The Fight Against Doug Wilson #shorts

Opus Dei: Exposing the Abusive Cult Allegations #shorts

Doctrine Over Person: When Beliefs Destroy Relationships #shorts

A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy (with Tia Levings)

Should You Be Concerned About Trumps Project 2025 Agenda? (with Chris Shelton)