Saint DymphnaThe Road to ChangeAs I’ve worked on this story and listened to dozens of survivors describe some of the worst experiences of their lives, I’ve often found…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Saint DymphnaThe Lions’ Den — Part 1: A New EdenGrace Christian Academy was supposed to be a refuge for its students — a protective environment that would nurture students’ spiritual and…Sep 30, 20211Sep 30, 20211
Saint DymphnaSpiritual Warfare — Weaponized Religion?After disgraced pastor and self-declared ‘prophet’ Steve Berger recently released a statement that featured his doctor blaming his health…Sep 10, 20216Sep 10, 20216
Saint DymphnaAnonymity, Invulnerability, and Myth: Why I Refuse To Identify MyselfAs long as there have been humans, they’ve formed, changed, and shed their identities. A host of metaphors from the plant and animal…Sep 3, 2021Sep 3, 2021
Saint DymphnaMr. Berger!Either way, I graciously accept your hatred and wear it as a badge of honor.Sep 2, 20211Sep 2, 20211
Saint DymphnaThe Binding of Grace Chapel: How Steve Berger Sacrificed His Church On The Altar Of…Where outsiders could only see cracks in the foundation before, the public implosion of Grace Chapel’s congregation on Sunday morning has…Aug 31, 20216Aug 31, 20216
Saint DymphnaTwo allegedly fired in struggle for power — Trouble in Paradise?The problematic preacher is drawn to greater tasks, but can’t lose control over his home church.Aug 18, 20211Aug 18, 20211
Saint DymphnaUSCIRF exports extremist pastor Steve Berger to SyriaThe disgraced hardline evangelical appears to be advocating for “religious freedom” in the Autonomous Regions of Syria, but whose freedom…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Saint DymphnaOne Year Without JusticeOn July 20th, 2020, Grant Solomon’s life came to an abrupt end. On June 13th he celebrated his 18th birthday. Five weeks later he died in a…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Saint Dymphna“I don’t believe you, Mrs. Solomon.” — On Gaslighting, Spiritual Abuse and Murder in the SouthOriginally published on July 1, 2021Jul 28, 20213Jul 28, 20213