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Show Transcript The wildly popular Netflix documentary, “The Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” has sparked debate about how Pastor John-Paul Miller was able to spiritually, mentally, emotionally and spiritually abuse his wife, Mica Miller.  Her death at age 30 was ruled a suicide, but many of her friends and family —and now Netflix viewers — are […]

Show Transcript We are excited to announce that veteran broadcast reporter Krista Tatschl is joining the Roys Report as our senior investigative producer! Krista is an Emmy-nominate, regional award-winning TV news reporter with nearly a decade of broadcast experience. Most recently, she worked as a reporter for KMBC-TV, Channel 9 News in Kansas City, Missouri. […]

Show Transcript https://youtu.be/hUrTdobKXHE Seventeen years ago, Mauricio Calderon heard a sermon by the late John MacArthur that prompted him to repent and turn to Christ. And since then, MacArthur’s Grace Community Church has served as his spiritual family. But now, Mauricio says the church that saved his life also risked it. He and two other […]

Show Transcript After a long legal battle, a 5-year-old girl abducted from Turkey is back home with her mother, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of abuse survivor advocate Naghmeh Panahi. The child, Rachael, was abducted by her father, Naghmeh’s ex-husband Saeed Abedini — an Iranian pastor who made international headlines when he […]

Show Transcript https://youtu.be/7D_mStBw7aU Did Wheaton College President Phil Ryken lie when he claimed in a recent statement that he apologized to the congregation of his previous church for mishandling abuse? In this stunning podcast, an eyewitness says yes. And he explains what really happened, which is a far cry from the statement Wheaton College recently […]

Thirty-five former residents of Central Indiana Teen Challenge are suing the home for troubled teens, saying staff inflicted “bizarre, random and cruel”

Show Transcript Wheaton College President Phil Ryken, who’s under fire for covering up a sex scandal at the college, has reportedly protected a sex predator before. Documents exclusively obtained by Roys Report show that Ryken’s denomination officially censured him 10 years ago for withholding information about a music director who abused a 19-year-old man. During […]

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.

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.