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Sons of Patriarchy

Peter Bell

What happens when biblical patriarchy, christian nationalism, and a theology of authority and submission become the pillars of a movement? Scores of abuse stories in marriages, schools, churches, families, and more. Though these ideas have filtered throughout the United States for decades, they found a home in Moscow, Idaho, through the ministry and work of Doug Wilson. From there, they have influenced churches across the United States, and across the world. In this series, you'll hear from experts on all aspects of these movements, and the stories of abuse from those who survived. Some are Christian, some are not, but one thing they've got in common? They're finally speaking out. This is their story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sons-of-patriarchy--6517628/support.

  1. EPISODE 3

    Where Did Doug Wilson Come From?

    We are re-airing Season 1 with all the interest in Christian Nationalism and Doug Wilson. This gives us the time to reformat and relaunch Sons of Patriarchy with our BIGGEST NEWS YET in 2026!   Media inquiries: sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy   From fringe to mainstream. Maybe you've heard of them, maybe you haven't. One thing is for sure, they're influential. What started in the late 70s has blossomed into a worldwide movement, making Christian Nationalism... national. From a small college town, Moscow, Idaho, meet the pastor and movement that is influencing American politics, and infiltrating American churches. In this inaugural episode, Kristin Kobes Du Mez talks about the decades leading up to the rise of Doug Wilson. He's both the natural trajectory of conservative evangelicalism, and a reaction to it. Find out how, and why. Throughout this series we'll dive into the man himself, Christian Nationalism both local and abroad, schooling systems, marketing and publishing industry, theology and cultural issues, and stories of abuse. Let's get to know this movement.   Resources Jesus and John Wayne: https://tinyurl.com/ytsc4spd Kristin Kobes du Mez: https://kristindumez.com   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Co-Producer: Sarah Bader Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/

    1h 13m
  2. EPISODE 4

    "Wives MUST Be Led By a FIRM Hand" According to This Church

    We are re-airing Season 1 with all the interest in Christian Nationalism and Doug Wilson. This gives us the time to reformat and relaunch Sons of Patriarchy with our BIGGEST NEWS YET in 2026!   Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy Meet Sarah Stankorb, whose 2021 VICE article, "Inside the Church That Preaches 'Wives Need to be Led with a Firm Hand,'" broke open the floodgates. She then followed it up with Disobedient Women in 2023, which built on, and expanded upon, her original article. She talks through reporting on abuse, speaking with and listening to abuse survivors, the dynamics surrounding women who come forward with abuse stories, the environment(s) that perpetuate abuse, and much more. Subscribe to Sarah's Substack: In Polite Company This begins our Thursday segment, profiling dozens of abuse stories, ranging from within the CREC, throughout the Reformed world, and beyond. It's worse than you think. Episode Resources Disobedient Women by Sarah Stankorb  "Sons of Patriarchy" is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Bader⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

    58 min
  3. EPISODE 6

    How Doug Wilson Took the Helm of the Christian Nationalist Leadership

    We are re-airing Season 1 with all the interest in Christian Nationalism and Doug Wilson. This gives us the time to reformat and relaunch Sons of Patriarchy with our BIGGEST NEWS YET in 2026!   Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Donate: https://donorbox.org/sons-of-patriarchy   The emergence of the Young, Restless, and Reformed in the late 1990s and 2000s didn't come out of nowhere. Most were known by their rhetorical power, calvinistic soteriology, and movement-building prowess. But they've all got a spiritual father, a Patriarch, if you will.   Maybe you listened to the 2021 podcast series "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill," and wondered, "Where did Driscoll come from?" Well, he took what Doug Wilson had written, and preached it. Driscoll appealed to men like never before, with an in-your-face message, that beat you up and left you satisfied, longing for more. Many others have followed in his wake, but like all modern philosophers to Plato, they're simply building on Wilson.   Listen in as we talk with Nick Gier, Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho (Doug's former professor), and Russell Moore, Editor in Chief at Christianity Today, about Doug's beginnings, those whom he's influenced, and where they see this going.   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by: Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

    1h 13m
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What happens when biblical patriarchy, christian nationalism, and a theology of authority and submission become the pillars of a movement? Scores of abuse stories in marriages, schools, churches, families, and more. Though these ideas have filtered throughout the United States for decades, they found a home in Moscow, Idaho, through the ministry and work of Doug Wilson. From there, they have influenced churches across the United States, and across the world. In this series, you'll hear from experts on all aspects of these movements, and the stories of abuse from those who survived. Some are Christian, some are not, but one thing they've got in common? They're finally speaking out. This is their story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sons-of-patriarchy--6517628/support.

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