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Sons of Patriarchy

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★★★★☆
4.2
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278 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2024/10/03
Latest episode
2026/07/08
Average duration
79 min.
Release period
1 days

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What happens when biblical patriarchy, christian nationalism, and a theology of authority and submission become the pillars of a movement? Scores of abuse stories in marriages, schools, churches, families, and more. Though these ideas have filtered throughout the United States for decades, they found a home in Moscow, Idaho, through the ministry and work of Doug Wilson. From there, they have influenced churches across the United States, and across the world. In this series, you'll hear from experts on all aspects of these movements, and the stories of abuse from those who survived. Some are Christian, some are not, but one thing they've got in common? They're finally speaking out. This is their story.

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Introducing: Sons of Patriarchy
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Patriarchy, we're coming for you.   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Sons of Patriarchy Promo
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Cover by Ængel Greenfield.   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The War on the Evangellyfish
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]     SURPRISE! We're a day early. From fringe to mainstream. Maybe you've heard of them, maybe you haven't. One thing is for sure, they're influential. What started in the late 70s has blossomed into a worldwide movement, making Christian Nationalism... national. From a small college town, Moscow, Idaho, meet the pastor and movement that is influencing American politics, and infiltrating American churches. In this inaugural episode, Kristin Kobes Du Mez talks about the decades leading up to the rise of Doug Wilson. He's both the natural trajectory of conservative evangelicalism, and a reaction to it. Find out how, and why. Throughout this series we'll dive into the man himself, Christian Nationalism both local and abroad, schooling systems, marketing and publishing industry, theology and cultural issues, and stories of abuse. Let's get to know this movement. Episode Resources Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
When VICE Broke the Dam: Abuse in the CREC, Part 1
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Meet Sarah Stankorb, whose 2021 VICE article, "Inside the Church That Preaches 'Wives Need to be Led with a Firm Hand,'" broke open the floodgates. She then followed it up with Disobedient Women in 2023, which built on, and expanded upon, her original article. She talks through reporting on abuse, speaking with and listening to abuse survivors, the dynamics surrounding women who come forward with abuse stories, the environment(s) that perpetuate abuse, and much more. Subscribe to Sarah's Substack: In Polite Company This begins our Thursday segment, profiling dozens of abuse stories, ranging from within the CREC, throughout the Reformed world, and beyond. It's worse than you think. Episode Resources Disobedient Women by Sarah Stankorb  Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The Apostle to the Patriarchs
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]     The emergence of the Young, Restless, and Reformed in the late 1990s and 2000s didn't come out of nowhere. Most were known by their rhetorical power, calvinistic soteriology, and movement-building prowess. But they've all got a spiritual father, a Patriarch, if you will. Maybe you listened to the 2021 podcast series "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill," and wondered, "Where did Driscoll come from?" Well, he took what Doug Wilson had written, and preached it. Driscoll appealed to men like never before, with an in-your-face message, that beat you up and left you satisfied, longing for more. Many others have followed in his wake, but like all modern philosophers to Plato, they're simply building on Wilson. Listen in as we talk with Nick Gier, Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho (Doug's former professor), and Russell Moore, Editor in Chief at Christianity Today, about Doug's beginnings, those whom he's influenced, and where they see this going.   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Groomed to Submit: Abuse in the CREC, Part 2
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Meet Emilie Paige Dye, who spoke out in 2020 about the abuse she underwent at Logos School during her time as a high school student. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
BONUS: Why Does Sons of Patriarchy Exist? A Conversation with Sarah Bader
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Moscow Nationalism
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Keely Emerine-Mix's 5-part debate with Douglas Wilson: http://www.tomandrodna.com/notonthepalouse/Church_Debate_Mix_Wilson_071106.htm The tremors of Christian Nationalism have reached the nation. In this episode we interact with Tucker Carlson, Doug Wilson, Joel Webbon, Stephen Wolfe, and many other major players of the Christian Nationalist movements. There are strands of this movement you need to learn about, their major players, their specific policies, and much more. This begins our five-part series on Christian Nationalism. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Immersive Communities: Abuse in the CREC, Part 3
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]     Meet Tony, Kalina, and Kallie. Tony is the former Chief Operating Officer at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. Kalina is a former member of Church of the King CREC in Santa Cruz, California. Kallie is a former member of Christ Church and former student at Logos School in Moscow, Idaho. Episode Resources: Anabel's Lion by Tony Baker Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The Roots of Nationalism
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Nerds of history, political theory, and political theology, this is your episode! Everyone else? Figure out where this thing called Christian Nationalism came from. Catholic Integralism is both intellectually superior of, and far more historically grounded counterpart to Christian Nationalism. Kevin Vallier (Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toledo) discusses the rise of Catholic Integralism, the Protestant response, and where Christian Nationalism fits into that picture (if it does at all). From Catholic Integralism, we move forward a few hundred hears to the founding of the American Republic. Jerome Copulsky (Research Fellow at the Berkley Center at Georgetown University) analyzes the political and religious traditions of the 18th and 19th centuries, dispelling rumors about America's founding while providing a politically (and religiously) robust reading of the nation's constitution and supporting documents. Episode Resources: All the Kingdoms of the World by Kevin Vallier American Heretics by Jerome Copulsky Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Family Affairs: Abuse in the CREC, Part 4
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Meet an anonymous woman who grew up around Jim and Bessie Wilson (Doug's parents), Theresa Smith who married in to the CREC, and Nathan and Christiana Wells (Moscow residents) on the reputation of the church. Follow Doug Wilson Says on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Website. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The Reconstruction of Nationalism
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   The writings and works of Reconstructioninsts and Theonomists of a bygone age would not recognize the modern iteration of Christian Nationalism. No, today's Christian Nationalism is an entirely new phenomenon without historical precedent. What you see today, then, is a new project. And this new project isn't looking at elections over the next few years, but establishing dominion over the next few centuries. To discuss this, we're joined by Dr. Michael McVicar (Associate Professor of Religion at Florida State University), Dr. Julie Ingersoll (Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at University of North Florida), Dr. Jerome Copulsky (Research Fellow at Georgetown University), and we interact with ideas from Katherine Stewart's work as well (writer for The New York Times, New Republic, and more).   Christian Reconstruction by Michael McVicar Building God's Kingdom by Julie Ingersoll Evangelical Christian Women by Julie Ingersoll American Heretics by Jerome Copulsky The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart Money, Lies, and God by Katherine Stewart Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
Veneer of Righteousness: Abuse in the CREC, Part 5
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   Meet Hayley McCord, a former student at New Saint Andrews, an anonymous woman with deep family connections to Christ Church Moscow, and an anonymous couple who attended a CREC church in the Pacific North West. EDIT: We were alerted that the comment about "spanking tools" currently being sold at Christ Church from 14:20-14:30 is not true.   Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The Fruits of Nationalism
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]   If the fruit of Christian Nationalism is rotten, what does that say about the roots itself? We've spent three episodes in the history, development, and political theories of Christian Nationalism, now we go to its current iteration. Join us as we discuss what Christian Nationalism does. In this episode we speak with Dr. Paul Miller (Georgetown University), Katherine Stewart (op-ed writer for The New York Times, as well as author of several books), Napp Nazworth (Executive Director of American Values Coalition), and Russell Moore (Executive Editor at Christianity Today).   The Religion of American Greatness by Paul Miller The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart Money, Lies, and God by Katherine Stewart Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.
The Moscow Mold: Abuse in the CREC, Part 6
2026/07/08
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact Patreon: patreon.com/sonsofpatriarchy Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com Email us: [email protected]     Meet Holly Rench (who has deep Moscow connections and a former CREC member in North Carolina), Kathy (a former CREC member in Oregon), and the Reynolds Family (former members of the CREC in Santa Cruz).  ⁠"Once Excommunicated"⁠ an Instagram journey of the Reynolds family away from the CREC. Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/ Assistant Producer: Examining Doug Wilson and Moscow Social Media: Sarah Bader Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors   FOR THE SURVIVORS.

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4.2 out of 5
644 reviews
★★★★★
Hutchdad77 2026/04/02
Schrute Bucks
Schrute bucks were mentioned, that’s hilarious!
★★★★★
Seaturtle1983 2026/03/31
Tell everyone to run
Someone gave me a few of his books when I started raising boys, something felt off about them so thank God I never read them and applied his religious...
★★★☆☆
4n0nym0us34567 2026/03/26
Eh
I thought this podcast was very thought provoking and I appreciated hearing stories from those who survived Moscow and Moscow adjacent groups. It real...
★★★★☆
Hopps23 2026/03/03
Mixed feelings
I have mixed thoughts and emotions about the latest podcast. I appreciated some of the thoughts and beliefs shared but disagreed with so much shared a...
★☆☆☆☆
wasteoftime9 2026/02/25
Contrived outrage
Every word of this podcast is spoken with venom and malice. This is not the voice for the abused, but the voice of the accuser.
★★★★★
SamanthatCNA655 2026/02/24
Helpful
Glad this podcast exists to help people out
★☆☆☆☆
JoeHCQ1 2026/02/05
Man who admits he’s a liar pretends to expose liars
I was taken in by the first season. Season two began to betray his need to grind his axe and lead his witnesses when they didn’t seem to immediately b...
★☆☆☆☆
mntwinsgirl 2025/12/03
The Host is like Nails on a Chalkboard
Porter definitely pees sitting down. He’s clearly been hurt by the church and has an axe to grind. It’s painful to listen to.
★☆☆☆☆
Rogue Mountain Man 2025/11/25
Crunchy and Circling
These podcasts are silly. Left but not left but not right either. Fence riding. Never actually discussing the gospel itself which is the true answer t...
★★★☆☆
JCwinchester 2025/10/30
Seemingly started to eat its own
I sincerely appreciate what this podcast is trying to do in calling out heretical theology and abuse in the church. However somewhere along the line, ...
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