Robert Downen
Texas Monthly senior writer and investigative reporter who authored the long feature on Paul Pressler, with extensive reporting on Southern Baptist politics and abuse scandals.
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May 10, 2026 • 58min
The Sunday Interview: Paul Pressler, the SBC Takeover, and a Culture of Power and Abuse
Robert Downen, Texas Monthly investigative reporter who exposed Paul Pressler’s role in reshaping the Southern Baptist Convention, joins to unpack power, politics, and tactics. He details elite networks, rule manipulation, tracking pastors, and how denominational control morphed into national political influence. He also outlines allegations and a culture that enabled silence around abuse.
