The Roys Report

After a former Bethel intern went public with allegations of clergy sexual abuse, Bethel leaders’ decision to label it an “affair” and later restore the offending pastor is under fresh scrutiny. On this podcast, The Roys Report's Lance Ford and host Julie Roys examine how Bethel’s “culture of honor” can protect predators while leaving victims unguarded.

Is Todd White of Lifestyle Christianity truly repenting—or delivering a carefully crafted 'fauxpology'? Image repair analyst Dr. Julia Dahl joins host Julie Roys to dissect White’s video apology, exposing how vague language and reframing failure shift focus from the real issues of misconduct.

Guest Bios Show Transcript Podcaster Mike Winger built his YouTube channel to nearly one million subscribers through careful, in-depth Bible teaching. But over the past year, he’s turned his focus to exposing what he calls a “cover-up culture” within segments of the Charismatic movement. Through lengthy, well-documented investigations, Mike has examined the ministries of leaders […]

Facing backlash for visiting disgraced pastor Robert Morris in prison and declaring him forgiven by God, Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott unleashed on critics. In this podcast, we examine whether Schott’s response aligns with Scripture or could be described as spiritual abuse.

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/xyv3_wf-ets Lawsuits are a common intimidation tactic when powerful figures are accused of wrongdoing, especially in churches. Threatening legal action can silence survivors, whistleblowers, and journalists. But Sarah Young, a citizen journalist and founder of Check My Church, is refusing to bow to the pressure of a lawsuit brought by Apologia […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpSBCV-Qp1Y Hanukkah is traditionally one of the most joyful seasons on the Jewish calendar—a time of light, hope, and remembrance. But this year, that joy has been overshadowed by a horrific act of antisemitic violence. Fifteen people—including two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor, and a child—were killed in a mass shooting at […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWHc26B4Gc Megachurches are booming and it’s no wonder. These churches of 2,000 people or more offer many things Christian consumers want, like compelling worship, inspirational sermons, and kids programs. But they also come with trade-offs. You likely won’t know your pastor. You have almost no power to shape how the church […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/g1RPFerYxpE Recently, Willow Creek Community Church—one of the most influential churches in modern evangelical history—celebrated its 50th anniversary. For five decades, the Chicago-area megachurch has shaped how churches look, lead, and measure success through its seeker-sensitive model and corporate-style leadership. But as Willow Creek marks this milestone, its story is no […]

After stepping down for “undisclosed sin,” Tony Evans has returned to public ministry, raising questions about repentance, restoration, and transparency. Author and longtime pastor Lance Ford joins Julie to discuss.

Guest Bios Show Transcript A decade after resigning from Mars Hill Church for arrogance and abuse of power, Mark Driscoll is rising once again, buoyed by his reinvention as a MAGA pastor with close ties to Turning Point USA (TPUSA). In the wake of the assassination of TPUSA’s founder Charlie Kirk, Driscoll is trending on […]

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, anti-bullying expert Paul Coughlin explains how demonization can lead to physical harm and urges people to respect the dignity of their opponents.

Weak accountability lets predators thrive in churches. Expert guests John Horwood and Ian Mayer of Digital Alibi outline a solution for identifying and stopping these predators.

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-9M96Crjqc Does Jesus’ command to love our enemies mean Christian women must remain in abusive marriages? That’s the troubling claim Pastor Paul LeBoutillier made in a recent sermon at Calvary Chapel in Boise, Idaho. While acknowledging that abuse is “terrible,” he implied Jesus’ words about loving abusers apply to abusive husbands. […]

In an attempt to defend her brother Mike Bickle, Lisa Stribling preached a sermon that excuses sin, shames victims, and shields abusers.

Lisa Stribling’s sermon defending her brother Mike Bickle ignited backlash. Now IHOPKC insiders expose its troubling theology and impact on abuse survivors.

But in this deeply personal talk from Restore, Julie Roys explains how remembering God’s faithfulness—both in her own life and through the legacy of her grandfather, Dr. S.I. McMillen—helped her hold on.

What did pastors Jimmy Evans and Brady Boyd know about their friend Robert Morris’s abuse of a 12-year-old and when? We examine the evidence.

Relationship coach Leslie Vernick provides hope and specific steps for moving beyond a traumatic event to take agency for what comes next.

A former student and soccer coach at Truett McConnell U (TMU) claims a TMU VP sexually abused her and President Emir Caner protected him.

Guest Bios Show Transcript What happens when people start questioning what they were taught about Jesus—and discover the church might be the problem, not their faith? In his talk from the Restore Conference, author and New Testament scholar Scot McKnight reframes the controversial topic of “deconstruction” as a faithful pursuit of Christ rather than a […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript Despite an investigation finding that Michael Brown engaged in clergy sexual abuse, an Elder Accountability Team cleared him for ministry. And now, Brown has published a video, announcing his return. What should we make of the allegations against Brown? And is his video truth—or an attempt at image repair and lies? […]

Looking beyond brands and buildings, microchurch pioneer Brian Sanders says churches can make eternal, mega impact as faithful communities that spark local change.

In this second part of a two-part podcast, a Tyler Deaton cult survivor describes the exorcism she experienced at the International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC), Micah Moore’s murder confession, and her journey to healing.

Exclusive interview: a member of Tyler Deaton's cult tells her story, including the cult’s connections to the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) and Bethany Deaton’s mysterious death.

Guest Bios Show Transcript For nearly two decades, one woman stood up to the Southern Baptist Convention, forcing it to face its sex abuse crisis. She was gaslit, maligned, and threatened with legal action. But she didn’t back down. And on this edition of The Roys Report, you’ll hear her story. Joining host Julie Roys […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript Documents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_WYrmiyhnE There have been reports of spiritual abuse and abuse of power at Bethlehem Baptist Church—the church John Piper pastored for over 30 years. Three pastors have resigned. Hundreds of members have left. But why? Joining me for this important episode of The Roys Report are Steve and Janette Takata—a […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript https://youtu.be/YFWmXgDViFA Bullies. We’ve all encountered them on the playground. But what happens when you encounter them in your church? In this edition of The Roys Report, joining Julie to talk about bullies in the pulpit is Paul Coughlin, an expert on bullying and a best-selling author and speaker. Contrary to popular […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript What’s the truth about John MacArthur, his ministries, and the Master’s University and Seminary? On this episode of The Roys Report, a former vice president at John MacArthur’s seminary reveals stunning details about the culture of fear, nepotism, and celebrity surrounding the famous pastor. From 1991—2015, Dennis Swanson worked at The Master’s […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript How do we stand for truth in an age of hostility? And how do we communicate God’s love when what the world wants is affirmation of sin? This week on The Roys Report, Canadian Pastor David Lynn, Professor John G. Stackhouse and Attorney David Gibbs will join Julie to discuss this […]