Faith, power, and the systems between them.
Investigations, theological criticism, and practical resources on control within church discipleship.
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Long-form, source-led examinations of particular teachers, books and movements, each with a recommended place to start.Find practical resources
Guides for recognising the patterns, responding as a congregation, and finding support — written for readers, not only for survivors.Investigations
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Jesus Wants to Train Us to Live His Life
A two-part investigation into the theology and practical consequences of Andrew Attwood's discipleship model.
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Nine O'Clock Service
A factual archive of media reporting on the ongoing trial.
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Mike Breen
A five part series investigating the discipleship methods of Mike Breen, founder of 3DM, and how they are used to transform discipleship into an architecture of control.
Recent writing
The Theology the Practices Demand
And Who Stands Between?
A Church Safety-net
A peer support toolkit to ensure no one slips away unheard.
Awkward Saints YouTube Channel
Visualising the Invisible: Why Awkward Saints is Moving to Video
The Language of Breenism: A Critical Glossary of Core Tools
Understanding the tools of a High-Control System
Editorial approach
Articles are written from documented sources and close reading, with the author's interpretation kept visibly separate from what the sources say. Some authors write under a pseudonym; we explain why, and how to challenge what we publish.