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Our NEW weekly series launches on February 16 with David French of The New York Times!

They Called Her Bitter, another weekly series in the SoP universe, with Sarah Bader of Sons of Patriarchy and Margaret Bronson of Deconstruction Doulas, launches February 19!

Gwen's Facebook post on her son Brooks and the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth: https://www.facebook.com/gwen.k.harris/posts/pfbid02AqEszuyGSBV87XzhAezQoXwT3CQD6MoVPV6Z6mbpjZ8ryKN1SVNSGkGoarc4bd3Ql?rdid=FldGczPObipCBKph

Summary

In this special episode of Sons of Patriarchy, Peter Bell interviews Gwen Harris, the mother of Brooks Potterger (recently appointed pastor of Christ Kirk D.C., where Pete Hegseth attends), a pastor influenced by Doug Wilson's teachings. Gwen shares her perspective on Brooks' transformation from a caring individual to someone who embodies patriarchal values, and the impact of these changes on their family dynamics. She discusses the troubling parenting styles she witnessed, the decision to report suspected abuse to Child Protective Services, and the challenges of navigating a divided family. Throughout the conversation, Gwen emphasizes the importance of prayer, truth, and the hope for redemption for her son and others caught in similar situations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Special Episode
03:01 Gwen's Relationship with Brooks Potterger
06:13 Brooks' Transformation and Influence of Doug Wilson
08:54 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Children
12:06 Witnessing Abuse and the Decision to Report
14:59 The Emotional Toll of Reporting
17:57 Consequences of Reporting and Family Dynamics
33:05 Support from Law Enforcement
36:33 The Role of CPS in Family Dynamics
37:02 Advocating for Children in Crisis
39:32 Influence of Doug Wilson on Family Dynamics
43:56 The Impact of High-Profile Relationships (with Pete Hegseth)
48:57 A Mother's Plea for Redemption
54:53 Navigating Family Relationships in Crisis

Keywords

Doug Wilson, Brooks Potteiger, Gwen Harris, Pete Hegseth, Sons of Patriarchy, church abuse, parenting, Christian teachings, family dynamics, child protection, religious influence

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They Called Her Bitter explores stories that often go untold, stories shaped by grief, endurance, and the cost of telling the truth; offering language, validation, and perspective for those untangling from coercive belief systems and structures.

Join Sarah Bader of Sons of Patriarchy and Margaret Bronson of Deconstruction Doulas for this NEW weekly series under the Sons of Patriarchy umbrella, beginning Thursday, February 19.

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