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yazikus @yazikus.bsky.social · 19h

The episode on Catholic integralism is really fascinating. Worth a listen.

Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 2d

Response video to the recent @theyoungturks.bsky.social podcast interview between Cenk Uygur and Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.

Episode discussed here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 19h

Please, for the love of God and all things holy, if you are a reporter and you're looking at Christian Nationalism, Pete Hegseth, and/or Doug Wilson, START HERE.

We have spent THOUSANDS of hours researching this movement, please use our research and reach out to us BEFORE publishing.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 2d

Response video to the recent @theyoungturks.bsky.social podcast interview between Cenk Uygur and Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.

Episode discussed here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 2d

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 2d

Doug Wilson was recently on @theyoungturks.bsky.social podcast.

Thoughts on Doug's comments on "rights vs. privileges" from both a Christian and constitutionalist perspective in the comments.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 5d

*Just* learned how to use TikTok, so once I figure out captions, I'll do them!

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 5d

Go and follow us on TikTok at: www.tiktok.com/@sonsofpatri...

We're uploading unique short-form videos on Doug Wilson and Christian Nationalism that's unlike anything that's out there right now.

And it's because we've been researching this for years.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 6d

This means the world to us. Thank you! We hope this series proves helpful for so many trying to make sense of what's going on.

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Lillard's Maximum Perception Control @junipersbird.bsky.social · 6d

Sons of Patriarchy is one of the most important sources out there in terms of understanding what is happening in US politics, culture, and religion. It's incredibly informative and accessible, and they treat survivors of abuse with the utmost dignity and respect.

Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 12d

A few weeks ago @wsj.com reached out to us for help on Doug Wilson

We spent a few hours on the phone with one of their reporters, and then connected them with Emilie Dye from our series.

Not *both* Doug Wilson and Emilie Dye are front page news.

More to come from other major news outlets soon.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 11d

We talked with Emilie Dye in "Groomed to Submit: Abuse in the CREC, Part 2."

Her story now shares the front page with Doug Wilson at @wsj.com on Christian Nationalism and MAGA.

We'll expand on the story on YouTube Live tonight at 7pm EST with her: www.youtube.com/live/t1gRwjh...

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 12d

A few weeks ago @wsj.com reached out to us for help on Doug Wilson

We spent a few hours on the phone with one of their reporters, and then connected them with Emilie Dye from our series.

Not *both* Doug Wilson and Emilie Dye are front page news.

More to come from other major news outlets soon.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 15d

In this video:

Brian Sauve and Eric Conn, pastors of Refuge Church in Ogden, Utah.

You may have heard the pastor they are most influenced by... Doug Wilson.

We talk about all of this in our series.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 15d

For everything that is profoundly stupid in this clip, they generalize the entirety of Black culture based upon the murder of Iryna Zarutska.

But I guess White culture gets a pass, even though the vast majority of mass shootings were perpetrated by... white people.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 16d

There are no greater threats to the church today than Christian Nationalism and Cultural Christianity.

Both feign a confession of faith when they are more worried about cultural relevancy and domination.

Both are antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · Aug 27

Some may have noticed the "Sons of Patriarchy" controversy this week. I'm releasing an interview w/ Sarah Bader on Thursday's episode of "Highest Power: Church + State." But for my article, I spoke with Sarah Bader, Peter Bell, and Sarah Stankorb about it.
baptistnews.com/article/in-f...

In fight against patriarchy, women ‘are not listened to’ – Baptist News Global

Bader and Bell decided to host a separate event at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center in downtown Moscow.

baptistnews.com

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Bader and others have been shouldering the work on an ongoing, daily basis for years and years far beyond the podcast and instead, just helping survivors meet their basic needs. Why is transparency about problem behavior by a man lauded, and she’s so often invisible?"
—Sarah Stankorb

In fight against patriarchy, women ‘are not listened to’ – Baptist News Global

Bader and Bell decided to host a separate event at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center in downtown Moscow.

baptistnews.com

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just you wait :)

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 20

The ongoing saga of the agreed upon 1-on-1 between us and Doug Wilson continues.

Doug's not used to not being in control of these conversations, and we'll keep it that way.

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 16

Cannot thank @kkdumez.bsky.social enough for spotlighting our work on behalf of survivors and exposing Doug Wilson!

kristindumez.substack.com/p/confrontin...

Confronting Doug Wilson

And how we got here

kristindumez.substack.com

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you @rickpidcock.bsky.social and @christabrown.bsky.social!

Whatever we can do to amplify these voices and let everyone know what's going on with Doug Wilson.

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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks so much for addressing this question, Rick, of HOW the media should cover men like Doug Wilson so as to recognize the underlying theological rot and reveal the harms done to so many. So appreciative, too, of @sarahstankorb.bsky.social & Peter Bell @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social.

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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's important for us to reflect on how we can cover men like Doug Wilson and Pete Hegseth while amplifying the voices of those these men have harmed. In my latest episode, I interview Sarah Stankorb and Peter Bell about their weekend in Moscow.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 15

Listen to our series if you want to understand this pastor and everything he believes, does, and influences (like Pete Hegseth).

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 15

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

Douglas Wilson, a pastor from Moscow, Idaho, has described himself as a “paleo-Confederate.” His words and worldview are no aberration, our columnist David French writes. “They are but small drops in an ocean of ignorant, malicious and unchristian commentary.”

Opinion | This Evangelical Pastor Wants to Replace Women’s Right to Vote

Trump isn’t just shaping the nation; he’s also changing the evangelical church.

nyti.ms

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 15

In light of all the news coverage of Doug Wilson, Pete Hegseth and the Christian Nationalists, @sarahstankorb.bsky.social and I sat down with Rick Pidcock for a conversation on *how* all of this *should* be covered:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Ep48: How Should the Media Cover Doug Wilson? with Sarah Stankorb & Peter Bell

Podcast Episode · Highest Power: Church + State · 08/14/2025 · 43m

podcasts.apple.com

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tremendous article by @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social for @nytopinion.nytimes.com!

We've been sounding the alarm, describing the rise, and profiling the abuse allegations - and people are starting to pay attention.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/o...

Opinion | Why a ‘Paleo-Confederate’ Pastor Is on the Rise

www.nytimes.com

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