Julie Roys
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Despite talk of spiritual revival, a new Pew Research report finds America’s religious decline hasn’t reversed—young adults are still dramatically less religious and the pause is unlikely to last.
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Decline of Religion Remains Stalled, Says New Pew report. But There's No Revival Yet.
Despite talk of revival, a Pew report finds America’s religious decline hasn’t reversed-young adults are still dramatically less religious.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Despite talk of spiritual revival, a new Pew Research report finds America’s religious decline hasn’t reversed—young adults are still dramatically less religious and the pause is unlikely to last.
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Federal prosecutors want former Mennonite missionary Jeriah Mast returned to prison, alleging he abused dozens of boys in Haiti over nearly two decades.
Recently released from an Ohio sentence for related crimes, he faces federal charges under the Protect Act.
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Recently released from an Ohio sentence for related crimes, he faces federal charges under the Protect Act.
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Federal Prosecutors Seek to Send Former Mennonite Missionary Back to Prison
Federal prosecutors say former Mennonite missionary Jeriah Mast abused dozens of boys in Haiti and are seeking to send him back to prison.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Federal prosecutors want former Mennonite missionary Jeriah Mast returned to prison, alleging he abused dozens of boys in Haiti over nearly two decades.
Recently released from an Ohio sentence for related crimes, he faces federal charges under the Protect Act.
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Recently released from an Ohio sentence for related crimes, he faces federal charges under the Protect Act.
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A California pastor was arrested after a YouTube predator-catching creator known as “Big Bad Wolf” confronted him in a sting operation—recording the moment police arrested him for allegedly arranging to meet a 16-year-old for sex.
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‘Big Bad Wolf’ Stings Church of God Pastor in California Park
“Big Bad Wolf,” a vigilante predator-catcher, filmed the sting that led to pastor James Stockton’s arrest after he arrived to meet a teen.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A California pastor was arrested after a YouTube predator-catching creator known as “Big Bad Wolf” confronted him in a sting operation—recording the moment police arrested him for allegedly arranging to meet a 16-year-old for sex.
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My first story for @julieroys.bsky.social: Two lawsuits became four, four became six, then six a dozen. Now megachurch pastor Greg Laurie, his Riverside, California-based Harvest Christian Fellowship, and two former ministers of that church are facing 12 different lawsuits from 12 different men.
December 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My first story for @julieroys.bsky.social: Two lawsuits became four, four became six, then six a dozen. Now megachurch pastor Greg Laurie, his Riverside, California-based Harvest Christian Fellowship, and two former ministers of that church are facing 12 different lawsuits from 12 different men.
Second Baptist Church faces fresh scrutiny after former youth volunteer Carter Thomas was charged with possessing child sex abuse material. It comes months after a governance controversy at Houston megachurch.
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Second Baptist Volunteer Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
A former youth volunteer at Houston’s Second Baptist Church has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
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December 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Second Baptist Church faces fresh scrutiny after former youth volunteer Carter Thomas was charged with possessing child sex abuse material. It comes months after a governance controversy at Houston megachurch.
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Skillet frontman John Cooper is hitting back after a handful of conservative Christians blasted the band’s gritty new cover of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” as “satanic” —a throwback to the 90s-era claims that Christian rock itself is demonic.
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Skillet Christmas Single Gets Controversy-Driven Billboard Boost
The Christian rock band's version of 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' has some critics calling the band 'demonic.'
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December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Skillet frontman John Cooper is hitting back after a handful of conservative Christians blasted the band’s gritty new cover of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” as “satanic” —a throwback to the 90s-era claims that Christian rock itself is demonic.
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12 Romanian men have filed lawsuits accusing Pastor Greg Laurie and Harvest Christian Fellowship in Cali. of failing to stop years of abuse in church-sponsored Romanian orphanages.
Harvest denies responsibility, calling the growing allegations financially motivated.
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Harvest denies responsibility, calling the growing allegations financially motivated.
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Romanian Lawsuits Multiply Against Harvest Christian Fellowship and Pastor Greg Laurie
Romanian lawsuits are multiplying against Pastor Greg Laurie & Harvest Christian Fellowship as 12 men allege abuse in church-linked orphanages
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
12 Romanian men have filed lawsuits accusing Pastor Greg Laurie and Harvest Christian Fellowship in Cali. of failing to stop years of abuse in church-sponsored Romanian orphanages.
Harvest denies responsibility, calling the growing allegations financially motivated.
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Harvest denies responsibility, calling the growing allegations financially motivated.
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The trial of former Texas youth pastor Luke Cunningham, accused of child sex abuse, has been postponed to next spring after a grand jury added first-degree felony enhancements.
Prosecutors say he promised to marry underage teens to facilitate his alleged abuse.
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Prosecutors say he promised to marry underage teens to facilitate his alleged abuse.
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Trial Delayed for Former Texas Youth Pastor Accused of Child Sex Abuse
Trial for former Texas youth pastor Luke Cunningham, accused of assaulting underage girls, is delayed to April amid new felony enhancements.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The trial of former Texas youth pastor Luke Cunningham, accused of child sex abuse, has been postponed to next spring after a grand jury added first-degree felony enhancements.
Prosecutors say he promised to marry underage teens to facilitate his alleged abuse.
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Prosecutors say he promised to marry underage teens to facilitate his alleged abuse.
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Thanks so much to Julie for being such a gracious host and for having me. The book truly couldn’t have been written without the years of dogged reporting she and her team have done on megachurch abuse. I had a great time!
We're LIVE right now with hundreds watching!
Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
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Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWH...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thanks so much to Julie for being such a gracious host and for having me. The book truly couldn’t have been written without the years of dogged reporting she and her team have done on megachurch abuse. I had a great time!
A FL Assemblies of God pastor has been arrested for allegedly covering up multiple child sex-abuse reports.
Despite being a mandated reporter, Rev. Mark Vega failed to report allegations involving youth leaders incl. his own son.
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Despite being a mandated reporter, Rev. Mark Vega failed to report allegations involving youth leaders incl. his own son.
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Assemblies of God Pastor Arrested for Failing to Report Alleged Sexual Abuse
A pastor at an Assemblies of God church in Florida has been arrested for failing to report cases of alleged child sexual abuse to authorities.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A FL Assemblies of God pastor has been arrested for allegedly covering up multiple child sex-abuse reports.
Despite being a mandated reporter, Rev. Mark Vega failed to report allegations involving youth leaders incl. his own son.
julieroys.com/assemblies-o...
Despite being a mandated reporter, Rev. Mark Vega failed to report allegations involving youth leaders incl. his own son.
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We're LIVE right now with hundreds watching!
Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWH...
Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWH...
The Roys Report Livestream 7pm CST
YouTube video by Julie Roys
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December 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We're LIVE right now with hundreds watching!
Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWH...
Tune in now to hear from Scott Latta, award-winning journalist and author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine' as we discuss megachurch abuses - and how survivors are uniting for greater truth and transparency
www.youtube.com/watch?v=leWH...
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I'm so excited to go live with Julie! Come join us.
Megachurches promise inspiration and community — but often leave people powerless and wounded.
In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
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In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
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LIVE with Author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine'
The author of ‘Gods of the Smoke Machine,’ exposing hidden megachurch abuses, speaks live with Julie Roys in a revealing conversation.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I'm so excited to go live with Julie! Come join us.
Militants attacked a Christian church in Kogi State, Nigeria, kidnapping a pastor, his wife & several worshippers. The assault, coming hours after another nearby abduction, heightens fears amid rising violence targeting churches across central Nigeria.
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Nigerian Pastor & Wife Kidnapped By Militants During Church Service
Armed militants stormed a Nigerian church, kidnapping a pastor, his wife & congregants, deepening fears amid attacks on Christian communities.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Militants attacked a Christian church in Kogi State, Nigeria, kidnapping a pastor, his wife & several worshippers. The assault, coming hours after another nearby abduction, heightens fears amid rising violence targeting churches across central Nigeria.
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Megachurches promise inspiration and community — but often leave people powerless and wounded.
In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
julieroys.com/podcast/gods...
In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
julieroys.com/podcast/gods...
LIVE with Author of 'Gods of the Smoke Machine'
The author of ‘Gods of the Smoke Machine,’ exposing hidden megachurch abuses, speaks live with Julie Roys in a revealing conversation.
julieroys.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Megachurches promise inspiration and community — but often leave people powerless and wounded.
In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
julieroys.com/podcast/gods...
In a LIVE podcast tonight, journalist and author Scott Latta joins me to unpack the hidden costs behind this movement. Tune in at 7 PM Central (link below)
julieroys.com/podcast/gods...
Atlanta megachurch pastor Sam Collier faces allegations from ex-wife Toni Collier that he hired a transgender prostitute who later attempted extortion.
Sam Collier denies infidelity but admits “big mistakes,” as questions mount about his restoration to ministry.
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Sam Collier denies infidelity but admits “big mistakes,” as questions mount about his restoration to ministry.
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Atlanta Megachurch Pastor’s Ex-Wife Accuses Him of Hiring a Transgender Prostitute
Atlanta pastor Sam Collier faces new allegations from ex-wife Toni, including hiring a transgender prostitute and a pattern of infidelity.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Atlanta megachurch pastor Sam Collier faces allegations from ex-wife Toni Collier that he hired a transgender prostitute who later attempted extortion.
Sam Collier denies infidelity but admits “big mistakes,” as questions mount about his restoration to ministry.
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Sam Collier denies infidelity but admits “big mistakes,” as questions mount about his restoration to ministry.
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Christian leaders from 10 African nations are sounding the alarm on the impact of USAID being dismantled. As the funding cuts have left clinics without staff and medicine — resulting in a surge of deadly diseases — clergy urge their governments to fund health systems.
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African Christian Leaders and Health Nonprofits Seek to Fill Gaps After USAID Cuts
In wake of USAID dismantling, leaders from 10 African nations called for more local funding to restore health care resources to fight disease.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Christian leaders from 10 African nations are sounding the alarm on the impact of USAID being dismantled. As the funding cuts have left clinics without staff and medicine — resulting in a surge of deadly diseases — clergy urge their governments to fund health systems.
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The Mennonite World Conference has postponed its 2028 assembly after Ethiopia’s largest Mennonite body withdrew as host, citing deep conflict over Western churches’ support for same-sex marriage.
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Disunity Over Same-Sex Marriage Leads Mennonites to Postpone World Conference
The Mennonite denomination has postponed its world conference, after the host nation pulled out due to differing stances on same-sex marriage.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Mennonite World Conference has postponed its 2028 assembly after Ethiopia’s largest Mennonite body withdrew as host, citing deep conflict over Western churches’ support for same-sex marriage.
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Global Anglicans are nearing a historic break as GAFCON—led primarily by church leaders in African nations—may split from the Church of England.
Disputes over sexuality and doctrine issues escalated after Bishop Sarah Mullally was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Disputes over sexuality and doctrine issues escalated after Bishop Sarah Mullally was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Global Anglican Communion Nears Historic Breaking Point After New Archbishop Installed
Global Anglicans nears a breaking point as GAFCON rejects Sarah Mullally’s appointment as archbishop amid disputes over sexuality and doctrine
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December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Global Anglicans are nearing a historic break as GAFCON—led primarily by church leaders in African nations—may split from the Church of England.
Disputes over sexuality and doctrine issues escalated after Bishop Sarah Mullally was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Disputes over sexuality and doctrine issues escalated after Bishop Sarah Mullally was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
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At The Roys Report, we're growing our newsroom, reporting more investigative stories than ever—but this expanded impact requires expanded support.
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Televangelist Benny Hinn (@bennyhinn.bsky.social) and his wife, Suzanne, have divorced for the second time, ending the remarriage they celebrated in 2013 and closing another chapter in the couple’s often-public, often-controversial relationship.
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Televangelist Benny Hinn and Wife Divorce a Second Time
The Hinns first married in 1979 and divorced in 2010. They remarried in 2013 before a large audience at the Holy Land Experience in Orlando.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Televangelist Benny Hinn (@bennyhinn.bsky.social) and his wife, Suzanne, have divorced for the second time, ending the remarriage they celebrated in 2013 and closing another chapter in the couple’s often-public, often-controversial relationship.
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After 12 years behind bars, Chinese Pastor Zhang Shaojie was released this month, calling his freedom “God’s grace” in a case that spotlights China’s ongoing persecution of Christian leaders.
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Chinese Pastor Released After 12 Years Behind Bars
Chinese authorities released Pastor Zhang Shaojie from prison on Nov. 16, after the man completed a 12-year prison sentence.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
After 12 years behind bars, Chinese Pastor Zhang Shaojie was released this month, calling his freedom “God’s grace” in a case that spotlights China’s ongoing persecution of Christian leaders.
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Daniel Silliman, former senior news editor at Christianity Today, has joined The Roys Report as senior reporter/editor. Known for major investigations into abuse & misconduct, he says he’s eager to continue TRR’s fearless, accountability-driven journalism.
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Former Senior CT News Editor Daniel Silliman Joins The Roys Report
Daniel Silliman has joined The Roys Report, bringing decades of investigative reporting on abuse & accountability in Christian institutions.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Daniel Silliman, former senior news editor at Christianity Today, has joined The Roys Report as senior reporter/editor. Known for major investigations into abuse & misconduct, he says he’s eager to continue TRR’s fearless, accountability-driven journalism.
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Christians in Laos are facing escalating persecution—evictions, raids on house churches, even attacks on pastors—despite the country’s promises of religious freedom.
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Inside the Small Communist Nation That Increasingly Oppresses Christians
Christians in Laos are facing growing persecution as authorities tightly monitor religious activity despite promises of freedom.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Christians in Laos are facing escalating persecution—evictions, raids on house churches, even attacks on pastors—despite the country’s promises of religious freedom.
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From our family to yours, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning (tomorrow) to a blessed Advent!
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From our family to yours, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning (tomorrow) to a blessed Advent!