Sons of Patriarchy The TRUTH About Pete Hegseth's Pastor (His Mother Goes Public)
Feb 9, 2026
Gwen Harris, mother of pastor Brooks Potterger, speaks as a mom who reported suspected child abuse and now advocates for affected children. She recounts Brooks' shift under Doug Wilson's influence, troubling parenting and family division. Gwen describes reporting to CPS and her journey to protect grandchildren while calling for repentance and restoration.
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From Pastor Trainee To Pilgrim Hill Plant
- Gwen Harris recounts Brooks' early ministry path from Winter Park to Pasadena, then to Nashville where he joined Jeremy Rose and later planted Pilgrim Hill.
- She describes his 2017 marriage to Laura and how his trips to Moscow, Idaho began influencing his theology and behavior.
Wife's Career Abandoned For Stay-At-Home Role
- Gwen says Laura, a former attorney, closed her law practice and had multiple pregnancies after adopting Wilson-influenced family roles.
- She links that shift directly to Doug Wilson's teachings about women's submission and large families.
Personality Shift Mirrors Influencer
- Gwen recalls Brooks as a kind, sensitive man before adopting Wilson's domineering style.
- She sees his transformation as an adoption of Doug Wilson's personality and leadership mannerisms.