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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 40 MIN

Guest Interview : Stephanie Chernyavskiy and Abuse in the OPC | Part 1

from REST: Recovering from Spiritual Trauma · host Emily Shepherd

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I interview Stephanie Chernyavskiy, a woman who grew up in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and suffered under its abuses. She has also told her story on this podcast which would be a good preview to our interview.This was initially recorded in December 2025 but due to counsel she was advised not to publish until after the OPC General Assembly which was held June 5-7, 2026. She was hopeful her case would be brought before the denomination’s highest court, but it was denied a hearing. Here are all the links we discuss in the interview:Full report of her case by the Presbytery of the Southeast, OPCStephanie's Statement to the Presbytery of the Southeast, September 2025Stephanie's Supporting Witnesses listStephanie's Dad's email to her fianceAdmission of OPC heresy that they are able to absolve of guiltOPC admitting a Catholic cannot have true faithLetter from OPC falsely stating Stephanie and fiance cohabitatingLetter from the OPC stating that they will not allow Stephanie to leave the denomination per her request to be removed from membershipAre you in the OPC, and need help? Contact: Presbyterian Advocacy Coalition.As always, we welcome all feedback. You can reach us at [email protected]

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