Julie Roys
@julieroys.bsky.social
Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church. Christian investigative journalist, author, & podcaster.
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'Gods of the Smoke Machine' by journalist @scottlatta.bsky.social exposes the hidden trauma, power abuses, and political influence inside America’s megachurches.
Your support of The Roys Report helps fuel the reporting that informed this book and advances the cause of truth and accountability.
Your support of The Roys Report helps fuel the reporting that informed this book and advances the cause of truth and accountability.
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
'Gods of the Smoke Machine' by journalist @scottlatta.bsky.social exposes the hidden trauma, power abuses, and political influence inside America’s megachurches.
Your support of The Roys Report helps fuel the reporting that informed this book and advances the cause of truth and accountability.
Your support of The Roys Report helps fuel the reporting that informed this book and advances the cause of truth and accountability.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We just got a matching $5,000 gift! This means every gift you give is worth double up to the next $5,000!
If you support uncompromising Christian journalism that shines light, Donate right now and help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal! (Link in next post)
If you support uncompromising Christian journalism that shines light, Donate right now and help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal! (Link in next post)
At The Roys Report, we're growing our newsroom, reporting more investigative stories than ever—but this expanded impact requires expanded support.
Your donation fuels reporting that exposes abuse, holds Christian leaders accountable, and ultimately helps protect the vulnerable. 1/2
Your donation fuels reporting that exposes abuse, holds Christian leaders accountable, and ultimately helps protect the vulnerable. 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At The Roys Report, we're growing our newsroom, reporting more investigative stories than ever—but this expanded impact requires expanded support.
Your donation fuels reporting that exposes abuse, holds Christian leaders accountable, and ultimately helps protect the vulnerable. 1/2
Your donation fuels reporting that exposes abuse, holds Christian leaders accountable, and ultimately helps protect the vulnerable. 1/2
From our family to yours, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning (tomorrow) to a blessed Advent!
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
From our family to yours, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning (tomorrow) to a blessed Advent!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
'Celebrities for Jesus' by author Katelyn Beaty exposes power gone wrong in the church, including the crisis of abuse.
We're giving away 5 copies of this important book—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of this important book—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
September 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
'Celebrities for Jesus' by author Katelyn Beaty exposes power gone wrong in the church, including the crisis of abuse.
We're giving away 5 copies of this important book—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of this important book—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
“Every time he wanted me to do something, he would quote Scripture . . .”
That's one of several accounts from church members chronicled in 'Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse' by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys.
We're giving away 5 copies—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
That's one of several accounts from church members chronicled in 'Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse' by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys.
We're giving away 5 copies—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
August 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Every time he wanted me to do something, he would quote Scripture . . .”
That's one of several accounts from church members chronicled in 'Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse' by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys.
We're giving away 5 copies—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
That's one of several accounts from church members chronicled in 'Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse' by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys.
We're giving away 5 copies—sign up for a chance to get one: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
@marydemuth.bsky.social has found that churches often protect the institution over people.
Her book 'We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis' has truths for today.
We're giving away five copies randomly—sign up for a chance to get one free: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
Her book 'We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis' has truths for today.
We're giving away five copies randomly—sign up for a chance to get one free: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
July 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@marydemuth.bsky.social has found that churches often protect the institution over people.
Her book 'We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis' has truths for today.
We're giving away five copies randomly—sign up for a chance to get one free: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
Her book 'We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis' has truths for today.
We're giving away five copies randomly—sign up for a chance to get one free: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
‘The Great DeChurching’ by Jim Davis and Michael Graham explains the largest and fastest exodus from the church in history, happening currently in the U.S.
We're giving away 5 copies of their book randomly, to those who sign up by Monday at 2pm at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of their book randomly, to those who sign up by Monday at 2pm at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
June 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘The Great DeChurching’ by Jim Davis and Michael Graham explains the largest and fastest exodus from the church in history, happening currently in the U.S.
We're giving away 5 copies of their book randomly, to those who sign up by Monday at 2pm at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of their book randomly, to those who sign up by Monday at 2pm at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
Exposing decades of SA by preachers and recovery from trauma, 'Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal & Transformation' by @ChristaBrown777 is a must-read particularly for #SBC25 attendees.
We're giving away 5 copies of 'Baptistland' randomly, to those who sign up by Mon. 2PM: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of 'Baptistland' randomly, to those who sign up by Mon. 2PM: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
June 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Exposing decades of SA by preachers and recovery from trauma, 'Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal & Transformation' by @ChristaBrown777 is a must-read particularly for #SBC25 attendees.
We're giving away 5 copies of 'Baptistland' randomly, to those who sign up by Mon. 2PM: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of 'Baptistland' randomly, to those who sign up by Mon. 2PM: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
'A Church Called Tov,' a landmark work by @scotmcknight.bsky.social & @lauraebarringer.bsky.social, unpacks issues of toxic church cultures—& shows what it takes to build a healthy, "tov" (good) church.
We're giving away 4 books! Sign up by Fri. at noon for a chance to get a copy: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 4 books! Sign up by Fri. at noon for a chance to get a copy: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
May 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
'A Church Called Tov,' a landmark work by @scotmcknight.bsky.social & @lauraebarringer.bsky.social, unpacks issues of toxic church cultures—& shows what it takes to build a healthy, "tov" (good) church.
We're giving away 4 books! Sign up by Fri. at noon for a chance to get a copy: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 4 books! Sign up by Fri. at noon for a chance to get a copy: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
Persecuted Sudanese believer Mariam Ibraheem tells her story in 'Shackled: One Woman’s Dramatic Triumph Over Persecution, Gender Abuse, And A Death Sentence.'
We're giving away 5 copies of her book randomly, to those you sign up by Wednesday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of her book randomly, to those you sign up by Wednesday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
May 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Persecuted Sudanese believer Mariam Ibraheem tells her story in 'Shackled: One Woman’s Dramatic Triumph Over Persecution, Gender Abuse, And A Death Sentence.'
We're giving away 5 copies of her book randomly, to those you sign up by Wednesday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of her book randomly, to those you sign up by Wednesday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
This month, we’ve seen the impact of public pressure in exposing toxic systems in church & ministry.
Click below to learn more about how our work of careful reporting & of shining light is making a difference—and consider supporting The Roys Report to advance our mission!
mailchi.mp/julieroys.co...
Click below to learn more about how our work of careful reporting & of shining light is making a difference—and consider supporting The Roys Report to advance our mission!
mailchi.mp/julieroys.co...
April 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This month, we’ve seen the impact of public pressure in exposing toxic systems in church & ministry.
Click below to learn more about how our work of careful reporting & of shining light is making a difference—and consider supporting The Roys Report to advance our mission!
mailchi.mp/julieroys.co...
Click below to learn more about how our work of careful reporting & of shining light is making a difference—and consider supporting The Roys Report to advance our mission!
mailchi.mp/julieroys.co...
Rejoicing today for the power of the resurrection. Happy Easter!
April 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Rejoicing today for the power of the resurrection. Happy Easter!
Grateful today for Good Friday and all it represents.
April 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Grateful today for Good Friday and all it represents.
Right now, The Roys Report lacks the recurring support to do more investigations, produce more podcasts, and develop more resources.
Would you consider becoming a monthly partner to support our mission of reporting the truth and restoring the church?
Details: julieroys.com/donate/
Would you consider becoming a monthly partner to support our mission of reporting the truth and restoring the church?
Details: julieroys.com/donate/
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Right now, The Roys Report lacks the recurring support to do more investigations, produce more podcasts, and develop more resources.
Would you consider becoming a monthly partner to support our mission of reporting the truth and restoring the church?
Details: julieroys.com/donate/
Would you consider becoming a monthly partner to support our mission of reporting the truth and restoring the church?
Details: julieroys.com/donate/
In his book 'Hurt And Healed By the Church,' author Ryan George helps readers untangle the true character of Jesus from high-control religion.
We're giving away 5 copies of his book randomly, to those who sign up by Friday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of his book randomly, to those who sign up by Friday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
April 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In his book 'Hurt And Healed By the Church,' author Ryan George helps readers untangle the true character of Jesus from high-control religion.
We're giving away 5 copies of his book randomly, to those who sign up by Friday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
We're giving away 5 copies of his book randomly, to those who sign up by Friday at noon at: eepurl.com/dk6fzP
Being a pastor or Christian leader is not a birthright. At #Restore2025, I challenged the entitlement and unaccountability in church leadership. It’s time for true accountability.
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#ChurchLeadership #Restore2025 #JulieRoys #AccountabilityMatters
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#ChurchLeadership #Restore2025 #JulieRoys #AccountabilityMatters
February 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Being a pastor or Christian leader is not a birthright. At #Restore2025, I challenged the entitlement and unaccountability in church leadership. It’s time for true accountability.
Full Speech In 🧵
#ChurchLeadership #Restore2025 #JulieRoys #AccountabilityMatters
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#ChurchLeadership #Restore2025 #JulieRoys #AccountabilityMatters
Tammy Woods shares her heartbreaking story of abuse by IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle at Restore 2025. As more survivors come forward, the truth is undeniable. It’s time for full accountability and real justice. No more cover-ups. No more silence.
#IHOPKC #MikeBickle #TammyWoods #ChurchAccountability
#IHOPKC #MikeBickle #TammyWoods #ChurchAccountability
February 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Tammy Woods shares her heartbreaking story of abuse by IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle at Restore 2025. As more survivors come forward, the truth is undeniable. It’s time for full accountability and real justice. No more cover-ups. No more silence.
#IHOPKC #MikeBickle #TammyWoods #ChurchAccountability
#IHOPKC #MikeBickle #TammyWoods #ChurchAccountability
Jonathan and Suzy Lamb open up about their journey of recovery at Restore 2025. From brokenness to healing, their story is one of hope and redemption. Full video in the 🧵 #Restore2025 #Healing #Redemption
February 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Jonathan and Suzy Lamb open up about their journey of recovery at Restore 2025. From brokenness to healing, their story is one of hope and redemption. Full video in the 🧵 #Restore2025 #Healing #Redemption
After months of being in the trenches, reporting Jonathan & Suzy Lamb's story, it was such a joy to meet them at #Restore2025!
Such a beautiful and courageous couple who've chosen to speak truth to power at #Daystar. Link to full video of their remarks in post below.
Such a beautiful and courageous couple who've chosen to speak truth to power at #Daystar. Link to full video of their remarks in post below.
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
After months of being in the trenches, reporting Jonathan & Suzy Lamb's story, it was such a joy to meet them at #Restore2025!
Such a beautiful and courageous couple who've chosen to speak truth to power at #Daystar. Link to full video of their remarks in post below.
Such a beautiful and courageous couple who've chosen to speak truth to power at #Daystar. Link to full video of their remarks in post below.
Day Two of #restore2025 featured Scot McKnight delivering a riveting address on the benefits of deconstructing:
“We are re-centering Jesus in this Deconstruction Movement.”
“We are re-centering Jesus in this Deconstruction Movement.”
February 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Day Two of #restore2025 featured Scot McKnight delivering a riveting address on the benefits of deconstructing:
“We are re-centering Jesus in this Deconstruction Movement.”
“We are re-centering Jesus in this Deconstruction Movement.”
Join us at Restore 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 7-8, 2025—(Pre-conference for helping professionals on Feb. 6.)
📅 Dates:
February 7-8, 2025
📍 Location: Crossroads Nazarene Church, Chandler, AZ
For more information and to register, visit: Restore2025.com
#Restore2025 #FaithRestored
📅 Dates:
February 7-8, 2025
📍 Location: Crossroads Nazarene Church, Chandler, AZ
For more information and to register, visit: Restore2025.com
#Restore2025 #FaithRestored
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join us at Restore 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 7-8, 2025—(Pre-conference for helping professionals on Feb. 6.)
📅 Dates:
February 7-8, 2025
📍 Location: Crossroads Nazarene Church, Chandler, AZ
For more information and to register, visit: Restore2025.com
#Restore2025 #FaithRestored
📅 Dates:
February 7-8, 2025
📍 Location: Crossroads Nazarene Church, Chandler, AZ
For more information and to register, visit: Restore2025.com
#Restore2025 #FaithRestored
🔥 #MercyCulture pastor Landon Schott goes on a full-blown tirade—but is it genuine or just a masterclass in damage control? 🤔 Watch as he uses classic image repair tactics to spin the narrative. 🎙️Listen to the Full podcast in the 💬 What do you think—authentic or all an act? 👀👇 #LandonSchott
January 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
🔥 #MercyCulture pastor Landon Schott goes on a full-blown tirade—but is it genuine or just a masterclass in damage control? 🤔 Watch as he uses classic image repair tactics to spin the narrative. 🎙️Listen to the Full podcast in the 💬 What do you think—authentic or all an act? 👀👇 #LandonSchott
Former executive assistant Lisa Anderson reveals shocking details about her time working with Daystar founders Marcus and Joni Lamb. From alleged hypocrisy to the impact of fortune and fame, Lisa shares an inside account you don’t want to miss.
Check out the full podcast in the 🧵
Check out the full podcast in the 🧵
January 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Former executive assistant Lisa Anderson reveals shocking details about her time working with Daystar founders Marcus and Joni Lamb. From alleged hypocrisy to the impact of fortune and fame, Lisa shares an inside account you don’t want to miss.
Check out the full podcast in the 🧵
Check out the full podcast in the 🧵