Sons of Patriarchy Christian Nationalism in Canada and Australia (It's Destroying the Church)
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Jan 26, 2026 Camille DeVos, a biblical counselor and artist raised in the Free Reformed Churches of Australia, brings lived insight into high-control church culture and survivor-centered counseling. Wes Bredenhof, a Reformed pastor with ministry experience in Canada and Australia, speaks on theology, accountability, and influential figures like Doug Wilson. They discuss Christian nationalism’s reach, church insularity, patterns of abuse, and paths toward safety and repentance.
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Celebrity Culture Enables Triumphalist Theology
- Celebrity pastor culture and American post-millennial optimism fuel leaders like Wilson and attract loyal followings.
- That mix undermines a theology of the cross and normalizes a conquering, triumphalist Christianity.
Small Goods Don’t Offset Major Theological And Moral Faults
- Bredenhof acknowledges some of Wilson's strengths: gifted writing, certain political stances, and claimed Calvinism.
- But theological ambiguity (justification, paedo-communion) and abusive pastoral choices create deeper harms.
Research Before Following Influential Ministers
- Do your own research and dig into primary documents before accepting leaders' reputations or claims.
- Consult resources like Truth About Moscow and Examining Doug Wilson and Christchurch for documentary evidence.