The Epiphany Times

Survivors share experiences of Jesus Army cult for BBC series Survivors share their stories in a new podcast about one of the UK's most abusive cults.

If you’ve experienced life inside a high-control religious group – or if you’re currently going through the process of leaving – we’re here for you. Whether you need someone to talk to, support navigating your next steps, or just reassurance, we're here to help.

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It's not political to think people shouldn't be starved to death.

Feds raid Tujunga home of 'TikTok Cult' pastor in sex trafficking, fraud investigation Federal agents with the IRS, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Labor Department and FBI were all part of the morning raid.

Feds raid Tujunga home of 'TikTok Cult' pastor in sex trafficking, fraud investigation

Denver Pastor and Wife Face Charges in ‘God-Inspired’ Cryptocurrency Scheme The pastor, Eligio Regalado, and his wife, Kaitlyn Regalado, spent more than $1 million of investor funds on home renovations, plane tickets and au pair services, prosecutors said.

A pastor in Denver, Colorado, who said that God told him to sell cryptocurrency to his followers was indicted this week on dozens of theft- and fraud-related charges, along with his wife, for selling a digital coin that prosecutors said had no real value.

Leading Conservative Activist Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material Jason Yates, frmr leader of a nonprofit urging Christians to vote their values, has pleaded guilty to possession of child sex abuse material.

"Jason Yates, former CEO of Fort Worth-based My Faith Votes, filed a guilty plea July 21 in McLeod County, Minnesota, to two felony counts of possession of pornography involving minors under 14."

Newsboys Owner Wes Campbell Resigns From Gospel Music Association Board Over Michael Tait Scandal Newsboys owner Wes Campbell resigned Thursday from the GMA board over alleged cover-up of sexual assault by former frontman Michael Tait.

"Newsboys owner Wes Campbell dropped a bombshell Thursday by resigning from the Gospel Music Association (GMA) board over allegations that Newsboys Inc. covered up stories of sexual assault by former frontman Michael Tait."

Phoenix Pastor and Church Indicted in $60 Million Medicaid Scam A Phoenix pastor and his church are among 22 entities that have been charged for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program out of $60 million.

"Pastor Theodore Mucuranyana and his congregation, Hope Of Life International Church, in Glendale, Arizona, were indicted last month on a combined 10 felony counts of money laundering."

Denver grand jury indicts pastor, wife in $3.4 million cryptocurrency scam The Denver grand jury indicted Eligio "Eli" and Kaitlyn Regalado this month on 40 charges — including racketeering, theft and securities fraud — following an alleged scheme between Jan. 2022

"A Denver grand jury indicted a pastor and his wife on 40 felony charges connected to an alleged cryptocurrency scheme claimed to have been sparked by divine intervention."

Pastor stole $200,000 from California church while its founder was dying, authorities say A former assistant pastor at an Oxnard church admitted to stealing $200,000 from the house of worship while the congregation's founder was on his deathbed, authorities said.

"A former assistant pastor at an Oxnard church admitted to stealing $200,000 from the house of worship — while the congregation’s founder was on his deathbed — and spending the money on flights, a phone and a new Tennessee home, authorities said."

Wil Wheaton's locker room story is a perfect example of why homophobic jokes are a problem His thoughts came as a response to Dave Chapelle's controversial stand-up performance.

"There is also extensive homophobic material that is just…appalling and inexcusable. Long stretches are devoted to mocking gay people, using the slur that starts with F over and over and over."

Bounce legend Big Freedia on going gospel: ‘I never heard “God doesn’t love gay folks”. God loves us all’ Adored by Beyoncé and Drake, the New Orleans rapper has returned to her church choir roots with an album that honours queer gospel’s hidden history. After the death of her partner, she says: ‘I need i...

"New Orleans rapper has returned to her church choir roots with an album that honours queer gospel’s hidden history."

Gay man subjected to ‘exorcism’ at Sheffield church receives compensation Matthew Drapper at C of E’s St Thomas Philadelphia was told that ‘sexual impurity’ had let demons enter his body

"A gay man has been paid compensation from a Church of England parish after he was subjected to an “exorcism” to purge him of his homosexuality, it has been reported."

It's become clear that this administration is just a protracted war on anybody who's read a book without pictures in it. It's a miracle we're all still getting up and going to work every morning. The psychological drain is the point, and I'm increasingly grateful to the people who are still decent.

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Former Alabama Pastor Charged with Endangering Child An associate pastor in Alabama was fired following his arrest for leaving his child in his car while drinking at a local bar.

"An associate pastor from First Baptist Church of Dothan in southeastern Alabama is out of a job, following his arrest for leaving his child in his car while drinking at a local bar."

Prominent Detroit Pastor Admits ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Former Church Member Bishop Charles Ellis III, senior pastor at the mega-church Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, contends that some of the allegations are false.

Woman alleges 16-year affair with Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, a prominent Detroit pastor at the mega-church Greater Grace Temple.

Pastor Ellis "contended that some of the allegations are false."

Late Jesuit global leader didn’t stop known child molester from becoming priest – court documents Pedro Arrupe is a candidate for sainthood, but an abuse victim’s lawsuit turned up evidence that he didn’t prevent child molester Donald Dickerson from being ordained after learning of allegations

"Pedro Arrupe...acknowledged in records produced as part of a New Orleans court case that he was warned about how one of the group’s aspiring priests had been accused of sexually molesting two minors and acknowledged making sexual advances on a third."

Exclusive | Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump. The leather-bound book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell. The president says the letter ‘is a fake thing.’

"It was Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, and Ghislaine Maxwell was preparing a special gift to mark the occasion. She turned to Epstein’s family and friends. One of them was Donald Trump."

Exclusive | Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files Attorney General Pam Bondi told the president that the department also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victim...

"When Justice Department officials reviewed what Attorney General Pam Bondi called a “truckload” of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein earlier this year, they discovered that Donald Trump’s name appeared multiple times, according to senior administration officials."

EXCLUSIVE: The Universe of Those with Access to the Epstein Files Keeps Expanding According to new sources, photos and testimony of the survivors of the Epstein/Maxwell sex trafficking ring were available to even more people in the government than previously thought.

EXCLUSIVE: I have spoken with more people since my initial article on the review of the Epstein files and one thing is clear: more people had access to them because of the rushed nature of the review than previously thought. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...

The Epstein Cover-Up at the FBI Inside the chaotic review process of the Epstein and Maxwell files at the Bureau

The amazing thing about brave people speaking out is that it inspires others to do the same by creating a permission structure. Since I published this article 4 hours ago, I've heard from multiple sources confirming what's in it. www.muellershewrote.com/p/the-epstei...

Prominent Texas pastor finds refuge at Nashville church after sexual misconduct scandal Nashville church and its pastor say progression for Steven Lawson, following his ouster from Dallas church, is a hopeful story. But skeptics are wary.

"Sexual misconduct scandal led to popular preacher Steven Lawson's dismissal from Trinity Bible Church in Dallas in September, which was one of several scandals for Dallas-Fort Worth area churches."

Colorado Megachurch Ousts 2 More Pastors as Scandal Concerning the Cover-Up of Robert Morris’s Child Sex Abuse Continues New Life Church has ousted two more pastors who reportedly knew in 2007 that Pastor Robert Morris had sexually molested a 12-yr-old in 1980s.

"Embattled Colorado Springs megachurch New Life Church has ousted two more pastors who reportedly knew in 2007 that Robert Morris, founder of Dallas-based Gateway Church, had sexually molested a 12-year-old in the 1980s."

Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist felled by sex scandal, dies at 90 The Louisiana preacher became one of the most popular and polarizing Christian televangelists of his generation.

"Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist felled by sex scandal, dies at 90. The Louisiana preacher became one of the most popular and polarizing Christian televangelists of his generation."

If they think Superman is woke, wait until they learn about Jesus.

Thou shalt keep talking about Epstein until the truth comes out and justice is done for the victims.

Donold wants you to stop asking about it. Never stop asking.

John MacArthur says MLK was not a Christian and The Gospel Coalition is ‘woke’ – Baptist News Global The influential pastor of Grace Community Church in Los Angeles and host of the “Grace to You” broadcast told members of his congregation Feb. 25 King was “a nonbeliever who misrepresented everything ...

John MacArthur calling The Gospel Coalition “woke” and claiming MLK wasn’t a Christian is peak reactionary theater.

‘There’s no such thing as PTSD, OCD, ADHD,’ John MacArthur declares – Baptist News Global Parents who medicate their children for ADHD and OCD are turning their children into potential drug addicts and criminals, John MacArthur warned earlier this month.

John MacArthur dismissing PTSD, OCD, and ADHD is just pathetic. He rejects decades of science with a wave of theological arrogance, confusing faith with folly and leaving real human suffering unanswered.