We Called It Church: Part 9 - Covering Doctrine & Spiritual Abuse

When abuse happens in the church, the first question is rarely “What happened?”It’s usually “Who are you covered by?”And that question reveals far more than most realize.In this final episode of our nine-part series “We Called It Church,” Dr. Kevin Malone and Dr. Deweylla Malone confront one of the most dangerous and misunderstood doctrines in modern Christianity: the covering doctrine. What has been taught as spiritual protection has often become a system of control, silence, fear, and manipulation.This episode exposes how spiritual abuse is normalized through misplaced authority, enforced submission, financial coercion, and distorted interpretations of Scripture. We examine how accountability is replaced with unquestioned loyalty, how leaders weaponize verses like “touch not my anointed,” and how believers—especially new converts—are conditioned to surrender discernment in the name of “order.”You’ll learn:The difference between biblical accountability and spiritual controlThe historical roots of the Shepherding / Discipleship MovementHow “covering” became a tool for manipulation in charismatic and evangelical spacesWhy no human being can replace the authority and protection of the Most HighHow spiritual abuse fractures families, silences truth, and sacrifices the flockWhy Kingdom leadership liberates rather than dominatesIf your spiritual safety depends on silence, submission, or sowing—it isn’t covering.It’s captivity.This episode is not about tearing down the Body—it’s about setting captives free and restoring Kingdom order.Want to go deeper? Get access to exclusive teachings, biblical studies, and discussions uncovering the truth behind modern religion.🔗 Join the Remnant Community: https://bit.ly/3YZO9q0🎓 Explore Remnant Global Institute: https://remnantgi.org