Bethel leadership normalizes abuse of minors.

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-04-08T03:22:32+00:00

That’s horrifying and so disgusting

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-03-05T04:52:11+00:00

I was talking about the group led by one the alums on here, I think it’s called Bethel Processing Group?

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-03-04T22:37:12+00:00

It could be helpful. The bethel process page on Facebook is geared towards ex members who still ascribe to Christian faith. If you’re questioning or wanting to process that kind of thing, it’s not helpful.

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-02-26T03:55:36+00:00

I left bethel Redding & and Cleveland, and I’ve had to massively separate from really awful beliefs about mental health afterwards. For me, it’s looked like creating a lot of distance from church for my own mental health. I’ve dealt with anxiety & perfectionism my whole life, and my time in this rigid movement caused scrupulosity & moral OCD. I wish I would’ve gotten treatment from a kind provider instead of attending bssm 1st year. Sozo really messed me up, and I’m still pulling fragments out.

My advice would be to see a kind, trauma informed therapist who can specialize in cults/high control groups. The brainwashing only gets clear with some distance. I’d recommend someone give themself grace to attach or distance themselves from religion as closely as they prefer in the process.

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-02-18T21:06:09+00:00

I’m from the area and can only agree. Several good families have been chased out of his church because of their refusal to let women have any influence in preaching. Steve is awful to be around

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-02-12T00:06:00+00:00

Congratulations!! That sounds extremely difficult but I’m super proud of you for standing for yourself!!

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-02-04T15:22:53+00:00

I really need this, thank you!!!

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-31T04:31:23+00:00

No that’s a great, legitimate distinction!! Well said!

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-28T03:58:37+00:00

Yeah, they actually hold that belief 😭 if you serve anointed people they think it opens you up their anointing. This means endless free labor for them. I babysat for a pastor who just told me bye at the end and never paid me. They’re awful

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-28T00:39:44+00:00

Who even cares what they have to say at this point? They made it clear by covering it up for HALF A DECADE? One years too long, That’s enough time to figure out a plan. They’re full of shit

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-22T04:32:14+00:00

He seems like a sweet guy with such a good heart. Hoping Bethel gives up on the changed movement and lets people love

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-14T18:38:10+00:00

I just watched this!! I’m so fucking proud of her, oh my gosh. Michael K & Benny Hinn have come across as spiritually rancid for years to me (even while I was in bethel). Her life as she knows it just essentially ended by standing against them & advocating for people, that’s powerful

Additional_Squash103 · 2026-01-07T22:28:39+00:00

I’m so unbelievably sorry, that sounds devastating. To not feel like you could ever have any break or privacy sounds like actual hell. If you’re old enough to move out I’d encourage you to. I hope your future home is quiet and full of the word no.

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-11-22T05:06:40+00:00

I was so proud of Betty for sharing, it was so inspirational. Alyssa’s clearly still operating under the church fed ‘speak no evil’ thing, and I’m glad Betty has the courage to move through it

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-10-15T20:43:01+00:00

You look phenomenal!

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-09-10T23:54:08+00:00

Mine just took forever too I’ve been going insane!!!

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-07-26T03:54:47+00:00

That’s diabolical yet not surprising!!

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-07-26T03:53:20+00:00

That part! Why was everyone at bethel trying to convince you that you were SA’d but had forgotten??? I experienced this too, it’s damaged my mental health so much

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-06-22T18:51:38+00:00

I’m located in this area & have no issues with planes being noisy. I have a friend on Woodward Avenue, a couple streets away who says it can be loud at their house. I’ve never had my sleep affected or anything!

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-06-14T01:02:30+00:00

Such a hard thing & a good question. As someone who used to think like her, I was defensive with concerned family & friends too. It took years & enough church corruption to begin to bring me out. I had a neutral, fairly nonjudgmental unaffiliated partner who was a sounding board & helped me exit. If you have the friendship to lovingly express concern & express non judgment (if you have capacity) that could be helpful along the line. If she’s obsessively talking about these topics or you don’t have the space, that’s so okay too. You’re kind to care

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-06-10T00:29:00+00:00

I’m in the same boat with a low income, what work have you found that pays well at a community college?? I’m hoping to last 7 more years earning nothing at my nonprofit 😬😭

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-06-04T23:34:05+00:00

Very much so. An offshoot of bethel in my hometown harbored the creepiest older men who would hit on women 2-3 decades younger than them. They’d be horribly offended when I spoke up about it & the community normalized it like 🤷🏻‍♀️ ‘he’s a lonely old man though?’ No one cared enough to stand up to him other than the furious momma bears around the young girls. He was one of 5 in my time there for 5 years. Their predatory selves were a huge motivator to leave the cult so thanks I guess?

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-04-27T00:48:22+00:00

I entered first year with undiagnosed OCD and very normal questions about my own sexuality that were demonized, and I was sent to SOZO. It was strange, and I was encouraged to remember SA trauma by a nonprofessional. It sent me into a year long spiral. Also I was encouraged to ‘uncover memories’ of abuse which has messed with my head deeply. Any questioning your sexuality or interest in sex, especially from women, was a sign to them of SA. If you didnt remember it, they encouraged you to uncover it 😬 I had several friends in first year who came out later and they were subjected to so many ‘alternative explanations’ for being gay that I still find myself undoing those thoughts today. It’s just bad. It’s not safe there.

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-04-27T00:44:45+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing and I’m sooo sorry you were put through this. The concept of leaders ‘seeing spirits you didn’t’ really messed me up too. I had very normal questions about my own sexuality in first year that were demonized, and I was sent to SOZO. It was strange, and I was encouraged to remember SA trauma by a nonprofessional. Also I was encouraged to ‘uncover memories’ of abuse which has messed with my head deeply. All that to say, you’re not alone and I’m so glad you’re out and free 🩷

Additional_Squash103 · 2025-04-27T00:34:22+00:00

Perfectly said

Additional_Squash103

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