The Roys Report

Julie Roys
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Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church.

  1. 6 FEB

    Exposing NAR’s False Five-Fold Ministry

    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 the New Apostolic Reformation — or NAR — this movement centers on the five-fold ministry outlined in Ephesians 4.

    59 min

  2. 29 JAN

    Bethel’s Silence on Shawn Bolz: Carelessness or Cover-Up?

    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 to promote Bolz, despite documented misconduct. For at least six years, pastors like Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton rebuked Bolz privately, while publicly saying he was a godly and powerful minister.

    2h 29m

  3. 27 JAN

    Citizen Journalist Sued by Apologia Church Fights Back

    Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 Church in Mesa, Arizona. And Sarah joins Julie in this episode to discuss how defamation lawsuits are used to intimidate critics and how those efforts sometimes collapse in court.

    1h 4m

  4. 16 JAN

    Using Scripture to Harm or Heal

    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 misused—and at times deliberately weaponized—against survivors. Rather than defending theology at all costs, they focus on telling the truth about the damage such misuse can cause.

    49 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Daystar Scandals, Michael Tait & IHOPKC Survivor: Our Top 5 Podcasts of 2025

    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 time. And you responded. More than thirty-one thousand of you subscribed to our YouTube channel this year, which had a stunning eight million views in 2025.

    31 min

  6. 17/12/2025

    Antisemitism is Rising. How Should Christians Respond?

    Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 Bondi Beach in Australia on Sunday. While its scale and horror are shocking, the attack is not an isolated incident.

    1h 12m

  7. 03/12/2025

    Gods of the Smoke Machine: Power, Pain & the Megachurch

    Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 governs or the pastor behaves. And if you’re hurt in some way — abused, lied to, or trampled over — you’ll likely have no recourse but to leave and try to find healing for what are often profoundly deep wounds.

    1h 43m

  8. 19/11/2025

    Willow Creek at 50: The Extensive Impact & Profound Damage

    Guest Bios Show Transcript 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 longer just one of innovation and influence; it’s also one of profound damage.

    1h 16m
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Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church.

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  • Creator
    Julie Roys
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Julie Roys
  • Show Website
    The Roys Report

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