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Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church. Christian investigative news website.
“None of this makes sense. None of it fits together.” A donor who contributed $250,000 to Sean Feucht’s ministry is seeking answers about how the money was spent. Feucht’s legal team says the case should be thrown out. roysreport.com/sean-feucht-...
Former U.S. religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback told Congress that China is driving a global effort to suppress religious freedom, calling China the “puppet master” behind rising persecution worldwide. Read more: julieroys.com/china-named-...
Restoration in the Church can’t happen on its own. Support The Roys Report so we can keep reporting on the stories that matter. Donate $50+ this month to receive "Primal Fire: Reigniting the Church with the Five Gifts of Jesus" by Neil Cole: julieroys.com/donate/
A new Lifeway Research study finds fewer than 1 in 3 U.S. Protestant churchgoers read the Bible daily, even though most say Scripture plays an important role in their faith. Read more: julieroys.com/fewer-1-3-ch...
A partnership meant to save Multnomah University collapsed, leaving its Portland campus closed and alumni questioning Jessup University’s handling of the takeover. Read more: julieroys.com/multnomah-ga...
Meet the team behind The Roys Report! First up: Senior Editor Julia Duin, a Seattle-based journalist and author with decades of experience, including as religion editor at The Washington Times. Learn more about The Roys Report: julieroys.com
Southern Baptist leader Keny Felix joined faith and civic leaders in Ohio to advocate for extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, as a federal judge moved to extend TPS while a legal challenge proceeds. Read more: julieroys.com/baptist-lead...
Podcaster Shawn Ryan says he will not back down after Kanakuk Ministries threatened legal action over comments about past child sexual abuse at the Christian summer camp. Read more: julieroys.com/shawn-ryan-d...
Because of generous supporters, we surpassed our 2025 goal—thank you! Every gift given now helps fund more investigations and accelerates the launch of Restoring The Church, equipping survivors and leaders with tools for accountability and healing in 2026. julieroys.com/donate/
With hours to go until 2026, we’re now 91% to reaching our year-end goal! A gift right now directly fuels investigations that protect the vulnerable and spur reforms in churches. Will you donate today to help expand our uncompromising Christian journalism? julieroys.com/donate/
"It shines light where some people really don't want it," says attorney Christine Jones, board member of The Roys Report. To spur generosity, our Board members have donated $10,000 in matching funds toward our year-end goal. Any gift given now will be doubled, dollar-for-dollar! Link in 2nd post
'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.
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)
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
From our family to yours, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning (tomorrow) to a blessed Advent!
'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
“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
@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
‘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
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
'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
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
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...
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/
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
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
