When she said, "no one has asked if I was restored" literally brought tears to my eyes. Praying for her restoration and continued healing. This is so sad-- truly sad to see this in the Lord's Body.
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
Don’t they so called pastors even fear God. They certainly should. It won’t be pretty for them.
@Grands-123427 күн бұрын
Thsnk you Cindy for exposing this major Fraud. Robert Morris should be in prison.. at a minimum pay up .. hes worth 117 million he should " chuck up the check"
@lovelyjanecohen263714 күн бұрын
@deborahbarksdale826 Pastor Morris has always been open about his past struggles with lust. With faith and grace working he has overcome. God doesn't condemn those who repent. Why are you????
@kathrynlayfield9599Күн бұрын
My thoughts too. God has taught his love and redemption and forgiveness all through the New Testament. But, I'm reading a lot of unforgiveness and condemnation from Cindy Clemishire and others that profess to be Christians. A lot of stones have been hurled at Robert Morris and all of his family, children and his wife and the elders of the Gateway Church. God sent his son Jesus to forgive our sins by the blood he shed on the Cross. Somehow the so called Christians want to skip the giving Robert Morris any forgiveness for his sin with Cindy Clemishire. Robert Morris did confess his sin with Cindy Clemishire to God, to her parents, to the elders of the church and he repented of this sin. God teaches that if you confess your sin, and repent of your sin that he would forgive you and never remember it again. What God did not say, was that we would also have to COWER IN SHAME TO EVERY PERSON THAT FELT PIOUS AND MORE GODLY THAN WE COULD EVER HOPE TO BE IN OUR LIFETIME!! MAYBE IT'S TIME TO GO BACK TO THE NEW TESTAMENT OF THE BIBLE AND PRAY!
@reachingandgatheringАй бұрын
As a survivor of sexual abuse, I know that she is not lying. Being molested by family members, in the Pastor's office and Church van, was the least place someone would expect to be violated. People will never understand why victims take so long to speak out or why we act out he way we do. I always covered up with baggy boy clothes hoping to hide from men. It made me so cautious about having people in the home around my children and it made me so overprotective that it got on my kid's nerves.
@nethasmith9959Ай бұрын
🥺🙏🏾🫶🏾
@carabtarr8527Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry. That's just awful. ((HUGS)) I was abducted at age 6 by a stranger and that's bad enough. The most awful thing was my mom actually blamed me because of the way I walked...It's a mess and hard to explain. So sad.
@karlinwilliamson9329Ай бұрын
@@carabtarr8527 may the Lord heal u and give you favor
@lydiaotto2944Ай бұрын
Sorry for you
@LadyJpraise2024unboundАй бұрын
I think that's what my mom did. Overprotective about people being in our home or allowing us to go places. It caused other issues as far as socializing issues
@leigh6578Ай бұрын
Cindy, I admire your strength and bravery. Thank you for coming forward and sharing your story with us. May God continue to heal you and bless you with His peace. 🙏🏻
@wordwordful25 күн бұрын
@@leigh6578 40 years on.
@wwtjoygbths399320 күн бұрын
Cindy was pregnant out of wedlock but Robert is not the popa. She didn't tell you she was a fornicator. At 17 Cindy knew she should not let Robert touch her. She willingly was a 17 year old adulterer. 1989 was not the dark ages. She could have gone to the police or teacher and cried loudly if she wanted too about her alleged crime.
@shaniecebrazwell1321Ай бұрын
“I was not dressed provocative at all”….. ma’am. NO GROWN MAN SHOULD BE LOOKING AT A CHILD THAT WAY. Even if she was dressed provocatively, he still would be FULLY responsible to what happened
@jrod7290Ай бұрын
Exactly!!!
@cm5394Ай бұрын
For sure. Her point was still a good one, she was not a child trying to present like a woman, she was a child that very much came across as a child
@intheocean007Ай бұрын
The premeditated thing has really got to me!!! 😢
@spectre4194Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@jinnyholloway4433Ай бұрын
After Robert did this the first time in her bedroom as she as just told in detail. WHY DIDNTCINDY RUN TO HER PARENT--CRYING--AND TELL THEM WHAT ROBERT HAD DONE TO HER FEEING HER BODY ALL OVER. LET ALONE THAT IT WENT ON FOR 4 YEARS?? SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT. HOW COULD THIS GO ON IN HER PARENTS HOME AND THEM NOT KNOW
@kimjohnson8471Ай бұрын
I came of age in the 70s and 80s. Unfortunately, this ALMOST happened to me. Thankfully, my mother was very transparent about her own experiences of SA and drilled it in my head that no one was allowed to touch me in any way that made me feel uncomfortable. Now, I'm the grandma of 8 little girls and I will definitely educate them. Ty so much for THIS! Be harmless as doves and wise as serpent.
@ToOpen6sevenАй бұрын
Little boys needs to be educated and protected too!! Boys are probably molested even more than girls teen/adult men (mostly) and women and hence the reason so many men (and some women) struggle with the sin of homosexuality!!
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
It’s shameful that little girls, teens, and women are so unsafe and unprotected from the predators among us. We need to do better. Fight for stronger laws & penalties as well as increased awareness new our society. Preditors can spotted those who have been abused. Praise God that he protected Cindy from the other predator.
@carebear381Ай бұрын
What gets me is this. The predator pastor said he got help and healing within such a short period of time. That's untruthful!!!! And yet it took this woman DECADES to realize and recover??? It should have taken him longer to recover and recuse HIMSELF. He's STILL A LIAR.
@robertjayroe9900Ай бұрын
He was also a false preacher.
@mightymouse1005Ай бұрын
Yet NOONE bothered to help thr VICTIM
@edeancozzens3833Ай бұрын
@@mightymouse1005Her healing will only come when she completely forgive him and gives up that root of bitterness that comes short of the grace of God and is defiling many. Unforgiveness is the unforgiveable sin.
@sherronyarborough646228 күн бұрын
@@edeancozzens3833 That bologna!! YOU are the reason that girls & women keep all to their selves. What a hurtful self righteous thing to say.
@sherronyarborough646228 күн бұрын
@@edeancozzens3833 Unforgivness is the unforgivable sin. You are Biblically ignorant.
@ghost_to_a_ghostАй бұрын
the fact that Cindy was able to keep her faith in Jesus intact throughout these years of abuse is commendable to say the least. She's in my prayers as are ALL victims of SA. such a horrible shame that this stuff goes on.
@ToOpen6sevenАй бұрын
Amen! It means her faith is real and this monster didn't cause her to walk away from her faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
@truthbtold2596Ай бұрын
Was she???? Her need for vengeance is making victims out of many of us.
@MagnoliaTIRsBuddyАй бұрын
A *victim* is a person who has been hurt or taken advantage of. This behavior in churches (and outside of the church) is happening more than just in the Catholic churches who expect the priests (I only have one Father) to be celibate. I grew up being "hit" upon by men in my church when I was 13. Boy oh boy was I dumb as a box of rocks. I never said I was older than my true age. I say this because we know teennagers for the most part want to speed up their age process when they get a taste of independence. I've had friends who have come forward speaking out, so the next child doesn't have this done to them. They are out there, folks. Just talk about it to your kids. (boys & girls) I would suggest before they are 10 years old, maybe even 8 years old. Satan lurks even around the pulpit. ❤🙏🏽❤✝️
@virginialowry4443Ай бұрын
What a blessing you are, Cindy.
@mandysand568328 күн бұрын
@@truthbtold2596 It's not vengeance, it's reporting a crime that should have been reported years ago!
@RhondaMartin-gs3rxАй бұрын
I was sexually assaulted by a family friend when I was 6 years old. I couldn’t say anything because my parents loved his parents so much. I feel her pain. I’m 63 and I’m still faced with issues that have stemmed from what happened to me when I was a 6 year old child. I’m so happy she is able to speak about this.
@ma_86Ай бұрын
I’m so sorry that you experienced that and that it still affects you. I pray that God is able to heal you from your issues. You are not your past and it wasn’t your fault. I hope you are able to give yourself grace even though I know it is easier said than done. I pray for you and that God will give you beauty for Ashes and I hope that you know that God is always with you and he will never take his loving hand off you.
@johannasimmons2257Ай бұрын
Be encouraged...I'm 68 and the sexual assault from the ages of 8 to 11 affected relationships as an adult. God has healed that brokenness using prayer AND good counseling! Be encouraged...you can be healed and made whole.
@justawomanwholovesgodАй бұрын
He's not a Christian.
@giorgismama8024Ай бұрын
I’m so very sorry. I’m 58 and still dealing with molestation and rape issues, as well. We need to be able to speak about what has happened to us. There’s a saying that we are only as sick as our secrets.
@yvonnerahui8729Ай бұрын
Sad for you.
@amberpipkinАй бұрын
I have never heard anyone articulate these kind of situations as well as she does. Praying for continued strength, courage, and healing on her journey.
@laurykristensen6239Ай бұрын
Her story will inspire many to increased understanding. She is helping to heal and educate on a subject many would rather ignore. ❤
@dorisjacobs6958Ай бұрын
Your not the only thing one
@dorisjacobs6958Ай бұрын
22nd
@dorisjacobs6958Ай бұрын
, many have been. Though it. Your. Not. The only
@AxeMainАй бұрын
As the father of a 3 year old girl, this strengthens my resolve to teach and guide her so that this never happens
@kristatraumavictorАй бұрын
Amen
@debbieatkins5256Ай бұрын
as someone who was rased well wih attentive christian consertive parents and was abused…you need to be suspecious, allert and proective without makng it her responsibility. 🙏🏽
@AllThingsNew1723Ай бұрын
@@AxeMain I always told my son if anyone says to you “ don’t tell mommy” then he immediately needs to tell me… I went over and over and over this with him and one day he did come and tell me that somebody said that to him, I’m so thankful I taught him this valuable skill
@theworthyprojectАй бұрын
@@debbieatkins5256 This! Is not her responsibility to stop a predator. Of course we teach our children, but we don’t put the burden on them to stop an adult aggressor.
@MrsV777Ай бұрын
Start with no sleepovers ever, and teach them the warning signs. They need to learn about predators early. You can’t shelter them from knowledge about the world or they will learn the hard way. Teach your daughter vigilance and what grooming or strange behavior is and looks like. They will notice the warning ⚠️ signs and red flags and tell an adult they trust.
@grangerangel8611Ай бұрын
Timer 59-year-old man and I grew up a missionaries kid in East Africa. My parents were non-denominational, charismatic, and my dad‘s best friend groomed and molested me. I’ve struggled my whole life and dealing with anger, issues and hyper sexual activity most of those years have lived in condemnation, thank you so much for your bravery and for sharing your story. It is really touched me grateful.
@vickicm1970Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. There is so much ignorance about male victims. As awful as it is for female victims, there is even more ignorance about male victims of sa
@giorgismama8024Ай бұрын
I’m so very sorry you experienced this. What a horrible thing to have to go through-your dad’s best friend should have been someone who looked out for you. I’m around your age and was molested by girls on the playground, later by my sister, and as a 16 year old, I was raped by 2 seniors in high school -they had a knife and took turns holding me down. I didn’t tell my mom about this until I was in my early twenties and then she actually turned around and blamed me-said I must have done something. Although I was a Christian, I became promiscuous. I’m still dealing with the aftermath today, but I am really seeking God. I am married to an unbeliever, though, which makes it more difficult. Praying for you.
@grangerangel8611Ай бұрын
Are you male or female?… It’s very interesting that you say that. Because that wasn’t the only abuse to me as well. In boarding school and molested by my sister as well. I wasn’t believed by my family and I grew up in a very abusive home where we were beaten, and my father was not faithful to my mother, so in having to listen to him every Sunday preach fire and brimstone. It’s a wonder. I’m even a Christian.
@endtimes9763Ай бұрын
Trust and believe that devil in disguise is going to stand before Jesus on JUDGEMENT DAY!!! I'm sorry you had to endure such evil.
@franceslarsen4037Ай бұрын
@@giorgismama8024I am so sorry for what happened to you 😞. I pray for God to comfort your heart ❤️
@johannasimmons2257Ай бұрын
It started with me when I was eight...an uncle. Stopped when he died when I was 11. I thought it was my fault. Finally got into therapy in my late 30's into my 40's. The Lord downloaded my story in the form of a play in my 50's. Performing it has been cathartic and opens conversations with people who never talked about what had happened to them. God bless you for sharing your story!!
@stevencohn922Ай бұрын
Allan is showing great restraint in not disrupting Cindy during this interview!
@johnmorgan7947Ай бұрын
😊amen!
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
He’s always a great listener and very respectful to his guests. He’s a great interviewer 👍🏽💖
@joannhood8822Ай бұрын
Sad part is than people don't realize that there are many predators in their families, Churches, camps, other affiliations, that you love deeply. Listen to her. Guard your family. Protect your innocent children. Trust no one.
@priscilla.colburn444Ай бұрын
When someone wants to control you, they always say “don’t talk to anybody about this”. That is the first clue of manipulation.
@haitianredboneАй бұрын
Thank you for having this conversation. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, I think the church needs to do a better job with speaking on this topic and not sweep it under the rug. Historically, the church often protects the abuser and condemns the abused.
@ritabrandow1318Ай бұрын
I agree 💯 percent 😮😮😮
@patedwards7934Ай бұрын
More churches have to teach on this subject not the schools who are worldly. Thank you for speeking out.
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
Way too often. Really in all areas of life unfortunately but we expect more righteousness and justice within the body of Christ.
@mrnt125721 күн бұрын
Domestic abuse as well.
@user-zo8uv3rw9e15 күн бұрын
@haitianredbone unfortunately the church has become a conglomerate of deceit, money mongers and conduct their "business" parallel to sinful Hollywood. The church is supposed to be the bride of Christ. So as long as the church sins Jesus will wait to return and the devil and his cohorts will gain more ground more victims more depravity and more wickedness. Wonder how much longer will God's grace abound
@charleschavez6787Ай бұрын
This is a huge interview. Allen Parr landed possibly the biggest interview in the Christian community right now. Wow
@user-tl8hs1mg6oАй бұрын
How can a little girl know what this grown up man was really doing? I was rapped when I was 9 years old. Like Cindy, I had no clue what was happening to me, for me, it was instant rape for many hours. I was ruined inside & in shock. It takes a life time to get over it! Please have compassion on Cindy!!
@endtimes9763Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry for what happened to you and it angers me to no avail. I'm sorry I find it hard to forgive people like that.
@ToOpen6sevenАй бұрын
WOW, that is so horrible and I am so sorry. I was molested by a neighbor (and others, I believe). I think I have blocked out a lot.
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
The person who experience SA or rape is always the victim not the perpetrator. Always!
@donnapope205814 күн бұрын
You never get over the experience
@TGBTG7Ай бұрын
Oh my Allen, there are no words to fully thank you for taking the time to allow this precious woman the opportunity to share her story. This breaks my heart for her, for others like her who have endured similar abuse, and especially for the condition of the church that would allow such evil things. Lord help us to listen better, and do better.
@RedeemedByChrist4ChristАй бұрын
This is so eye opening for parents. I’m so sorry for what happened to Cindy. Jesus does warn us there are wolves among the sheep, and that man is a wolf!!! It’s so heart breaking how her mind was manipulated!!!
@dank2476Ай бұрын
Many wanted Robert restored back to the ministry but Cindy hit on the nail when she said who will restore her? Well said and the answer is only God will be able to restore her. Nothing else.
@MsHopeifyАй бұрын
Truth. Only God can restore, but He can and will. We must accept it. Jesus died to restore and forgive. The devil is the accuser of the brethren. I too was abused as a child and brutally raped causing me to miscarry later on. Criticism and grief only keep the wounds festering. It may take years but Jesus came to heal wounded hearts, and change the hearts of abusers. We all need to depend upon Jesus' healing power, His love, and His mercy, not revel in our own disgust and judgement. When Jesus was confronted with the woman caught in adultery, His response was forgiveness. The Pharisees wanted to stone her. We cannot act as Pharisees judging others' sins and expect to receive Jesus' forgiveness for our own.
@deborahbarksdale826Ай бұрын
Therapy and support groups can be very helpful for overcoming S. Trauma. Jesus in right there in the midst. Preditors don’t really change and on average assault more than 100 children in their lifetime. This man is no minister and should never again have a position of leadership in the Church
@carolynmckinnon9185Ай бұрын
@@MsHopeifyBut we have the law to protect people that are abused like Cindy. He lied about his relationship and did not tell the age of the person he was involved in When you repent like he supposedly did you don't lie. In the Duggers case he is still in jail for abusing the children.
@wwtjoygbths399320 күн бұрын
Did Cindy tell us that she was pregnant out of wedlock and Robert is not the popa? If she was so damage how is it that she is a fornicator with a different man. Cindy is an old middle age broke woman looking for money. So Robert damaged her but willfully she be a fornicator for free. At 17 Cindy knew it was wrong to be with Robert. 1989 was not the dark ages. A little morality was still on TV she wanted to be with Robert.
@steveng1251Ай бұрын
It’s disgusting that the Gateway Church leadership (elders included) mischaracterize the victim as a “young lady” who was the aggressor. She was an adolescent; a 12-year old girl. After listening to her testimony, it is apparent she was a good child - innocent and sheltered. She was not a worldly teen seeking sexual adventure. She didn’t date boys until she became a college student. Morris stole her innocence and got away with it. His behavior is criminal.
@wonderlife62Ай бұрын
stolen innocence by a “ man of God” This story is a picture of what has been done to the minds of humanity…. namely by evangelicals and the Catholic Church. It has committed spiritual crimes against the least of these- the marginalized, the young, the weak, the hurting. Its leaders have now lost its authority to preach to anyone about family values and Christian ideals. They have been much like the Pharisees who spoke in Gods name but are disqualified of real authority due to its egregious hypocrisy. The good news of a loving God has been lost by it’s deceptive doctrines of “sin”,hell, and human sacrificial atonement. It has for centuries practiced victim blaming. “ You are the reason, Gods son had to die”. The threats of Gods wrath for not adhering to certain religious beliefs and practices is no different from stealing the innocence of a child. I’m thankful for brave women like her and those who will force Christianity to clean house.
@bk1bennettАй бұрын
I agree. Gateway Church needs to do more than what they have done for (to) her! They need to reach out, express their deep regret, and set up restitution for her BECAUSE they did not address the situation well when it was raised. They did not investigate thoroughly. The GW treatment of Cindy is abhorrent to me.
@KennethBridges-j3wАй бұрын
@@bk1bennett Gateway church has not harmed CC in any way. They owe CC nothing more than they owe any other follower of JESUS. Whatever grievance CC had with RM was forgiven by both CC’s unidentified father and by CC over 30 years ago…according to CC’s version of events. CC accuses RM of not repenting, or not repenting fully. But CC makes no claims that RM ever even made any further attempts to molest her. CC has not produced any other women who claim to have been one of RM’s victims. If RM was an unrepentant pedophile and sexual predator, there would be plenty of victims in his wake and they would be coming after his money and his reputation. But CC seems to be the only one. If RM has other victims, I ask GOD to give them the courage to come forth and expose RM. RM, you owe your brothers and sisters in the LORD at Gateway a full accounting. You have troubled their households by not being transparent. Your continued silence only prolongs their distress. “If we walk in the light as JESUS is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another and the blood of JESUS cleanses us from all our sin.” (It’s written in the book.) CC, you might give it a shot as well. It might bring you the healing and restoration for which you hunger.
@marlyb176Ай бұрын
I just want to say that, even if she was a worldly team, it still wouldn’t have been a justification for what he did. We shouldn’t only see her as a valid victim because she was “innocent”. i’m sure you didn’t mean any harm, but this mentality can be quite harmful. There are women, for example, who unfortunately were exposed to sex at a young age due to abuse or being taken advantage of. And if they found themselves in this type of predicament, their past experiences would be used to weaponise to suggest that because they’ve been involved with someone in the past, they couldn’t have been an innocent victim.
@petefults5984Ай бұрын
@@KennethBridges-j3w excellent point. So many are ful of hate for Gateway Church when this happened at a different church many years before Gateway. In the Bible it states we are to love one another and when something happens to one of us we are to pray and come together. That's not happening in this case. Satan is running amok and loving all of the division..
@bonnieleighton8280Ай бұрын
Cindi, I’m so moved by your story. Please know that most people believe you. My heart was broken when I heard about Robert Morris, but then it was even more broken when I heard your story. I hate that this happened to you but along with so many people here I’m so proud of you for standing up for what is right. You are worthy of the love of a good man and I pray that you get it.
@elainebolling50521 күн бұрын
She is married and has children
@laurykristensen6239Ай бұрын
Just those haunting words - "You must never tell, it will ruin everything!" "You must never tell your sister!" He emotionally and psychologicaly separated her from those that she was closest to. The weight of keeping a secret from your family for years would be devastating to a young girl's mind. To think this 'man' has held power over her right up until a few short weeks ago! Living comfortably for years. Confidant that he controlled the narrative by threatening her when she reached out to him. Affirming his power. Telling her that she would risk being prosecuted. That her dad wouldn't want this. A continuation of psychological and emotional abuse. I am so proud of Cindy for her bravery in finally dropping the heavy weights she has carried for over 40 years and taking her power back.
@Godsgirl405Ай бұрын
I remember thinking years ago, Robert Morris must really be one of the very few people that has lived what he preaches because I’ve never heard of him being in any sort of scandal like so many other pastors and mega pastors, now here it is, the light has been shed on even his indiscretions. I applaud this beautiful woman for coming forward and telling her truth and refusing to allow this man to live a perfect lie even at her and her family’s expense. People who tried to help him in the past & he repaid them by hurting them and their child.
@TempleofChristMinistriesАй бұрын
Not only did Robert Morris produce child abuse, he also committed adultery because he was married at the time was he not, so what does his wife think about all of this.
@oliver0656Ай бұрын
Then lied to the congregation, blamed the victim, and managed to have protection under the so-called elders.
@KansasMiss-mf4bjАй бұрын
Robert’s wife, Debbie Morris, was complicit in this. Debbie even had the audacity to call Cindy and tell her that she forgave her. So Debbie has known it all these years.
@ritabrandow1318Ай бұрын
@TempleofChristMinistries She blames Cindy a 12 year old. When she really put the blame where it should be. I guess his innocent sweet wife who never did anything wrong, but chew bubble gum in church isn't innocent anymore. When you blamed a 12 years old when it was really her husband's fault
@calliegirl6281Ай бұрын
Cindy I want you to know that as a member of Gateway church Southlake and a mother /wife that had just a year ago, turned my own husband in for finding out he was a horrible pedophile, I prayed a prayer back in the spring. I said "Lord, if Pastor Robert has done anything that needs to be brought into the light, bring it!" No reason to pray it except for a feeling and the Holy Spirit implanting that prayer in me. I do consider the last year of having to do this with my husband was a precursor. Thank you for exposing this. I'm so sorry for all you have gone through. (My soon to be ex husband got 37yrs with a plea bargain he signed. Half way house after that but he'll be like 89yrs old sooo.... I think Jesus is coming back before then! 😉)
@p.m.4669Ай бұрын
Thank God for your boldness and strength. God will use you to help others. More will come out at Gateway. Two payouts already in the last six months. More exposures in the body coming....God is cleaning house.....Gods blessings on you.
@endtimes9763Ай бұрын
I want to apologize to you for such a horrible person as a so called husband, who is nothing but the devil in disguise putting you through such trauma!!! You did awesome by turning that demon in. He's going to stand before Jesus and I again want to apologize to you for that demon causing such pain in your life.
@phabebarcelona863Ай бұрын
❤😢❤
@donnapope205814 күн бұрын
Thank you for your bravery. Unless it has happened to oneself it is hard to understand the impact it has on our lives. I know too. Sometimes we marry someone and discover after their death what their real life was. God is our strength. I believe there is heaven and hell and Satan is busy here on earth. God bless you and yours Cindy.❤
@lovelyjanecohen263714 күн бұрын
@@endtimes9763 we don't fight flesh and blood.
@moets9507Ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I was sexually abused at 9 years old & I'm 43 now and still feel like it has an affect on my relationships.
@carebear381Ай бұрын
@@moets9507 Yes, indeed it does. I was 4 years old. Screwed me up forever. To this day. Nothing is as it should be.
@champitadubАй бұрын
I was 8 and then it happened again while 13-14. Only Jesus helped me heal, but it’s a been struggle to trust and have solid relationships.
@moets9507Ай бұрын
@@carebear381 praying for you!!
@moets9507Ай бұрын
@champitadub yes Jesus has been healing me. I feel like I'm good but hearing stories like this stirs stuff up. Praying for you!
@ghost_to_a_ghostАй бұрын
prayers for you 🙏
@KydSyster20Ай бұрын
Thank you Cindy for trusting Bro. Allen and sharing your truth on his channel. Prayers for your continued healing. Thank you Bro. Allen for being so gracious and sensitive to this topic.
@Stormy22Ай бұрын
I love how gentle kind understanding and carefully respectful Allen Parr is when asking questions in this interview. And im so glad i heard her story. Prayers for her going forward. Nothing but love and respect for this woman.❤❤❤
@ceciliasmeiman6299Ай бұрын
Praying for you Cindy🙏🙏🙏
@geraldineregina7069Ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this interview Allen!! So often, the church behaves like leaders are untouchable and victims are the problem!! This is beautiful. I was abused sexually at 7 by someone my parents respected.... it took God to heal.
@Righteous4HopeАй бұрын
Not only was it child abuse but it was spiritual abuse which I have experienced!
@mandalollar9062Ай бұрын
I'm so glad she is sharing in so much detail. Many are still ignorant of how these things happen and how the grooming is meant to help the perpetrator secure trust and secrecy. I love deeply but I trust no one 100% when it comes to my little girl.
@DawnPhillips22Ай бұрын
The grooming isn't just done to the victim but also, the family, the perpetrator's family, the church family. Everyone in relationship with the perpetrator has been gaslighted, deceived and now they have cognitive dissonance having heard the reality. People will throw the victim under the bus to protect their sense of reality and avoid the devastation. It takes time. Just as it has and will take time for her healing. He owes her and the Church restitution!
@amberjohnston797Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been to the church in Texas when visiting my family who attended this church. This is so heart breaking at many levels but it really cleared up many questions I had. Thank you for speaking out. The lying, deceitfulness and no repentance of Robert makes it the worst.
@humblejoy3564Ай бұрын
the evil is so tangible! I wonder if he is a wolf in sheep's clothing being controlled by a demon. not excusing him. but how does this just happen? it's unbelievable
@AnaLopez-lu6crАй бұрын
This is a sad story. It made me cry. But God loves you, so much, Cindy. Thank you, for your bravery. God is good. A great lesson for us.
@nubianecutieАй бұрын
As a "Christian" imagine putting a child in a position where they have to pray with all their might that God would protect them from you.
@paulamorrison1717Ай бұрын
I have attended Gateway in Southlake for the last 7 years and when you Cindy, came forward with your story, first of all I was in shock and secondly it brought back trauma for me as well. Well. It brought things back to the surface of what happened to me and my best friend with a youth Minister when I was 13 or 14 years old. I can totally relate to the grooming, there was brainwashing involved and like you we didn't tell anybody because he told us not to as well. There's only a few people that know what happened to me and my best friend and I have thought about confronting him because I found out that he is still living as I am 63 years old now and he was about 12 or 13 years older than me at the time. I'm at a loss of what to do about exposing him and he has two daughters that apparently are very close to him that are grown women and married. You're extremely brave and I applaud you for coming forward and doing what you've done. I think it is going to help a lot of people, although like I said it has brought past trauma to the forefront of my mind. Now that I'm having to deal with and yes it definitely has affected relationships in my life, especially trust issues with men. I will pray for you that God will continue to heal you and for all those like myself who have been abused by someone not only in the church but outside of it as well. Again, thank you so much for sharing your story and being so transparent.
@catherinegay1404Ай бұрын
He has 1 daughter.
@ushnishasitatapatraАй бұрын
Predators never stop their behavior. I can’t imagine how many girls he has harmed throughout his ‘free’ life. Maybe his daughter is a survivor. Maybe he is harming his granddaughter now.
@sherryfincher1344Ай бұрын
I pray you will get into counseling with a Christian counselor. They will know what to do with the follow up with your abuser.
@user-uk6fw1sq3j27 күн бұрын
Thank you God for exsposeing bringing all this to light . Yes it's greiveing and traumatizing no one knows the pain that this causes . And the ones like me listening to this has been a awakening of not only the abuse sexual that happened to me 😢 and its disgusting and it's been many years that it happened to me 55 or so years ago and I see more clear today more so what happened to me over and over again. And I never told until 15 yrs ago. But I never told my mother that asked me 😢 and I said no he never did . It had happened to my little sister that told . There narcissistic liers in denial and idk how they cont in ministry this many years they must be of a depraved mind repubate. Mind just so dark and it's brought all back to me thank you for shareing
@theresainglis2944Ай бұрын
Great interview! Thank you Cindy for being so candid and transparent.
@deependgirlАй бұрын
Thank you interviewing Cindy. That’s all I will say in public… There is so many words I will say to God. Thank you both so much for this conversation ❤
@key2qАй бұрын
This woman has a credible story. Praying that the Lord heals her completely.
@christinep5524Ай бұрын
The concept of grooming not only the victim but the victim's family is new to me and very helpful to be aware of as a mother of teenagers. Thank you.
@maryscarcelli7569Ай бұрын
What a precious woman and how she expressed herself and how godly she is !!! I hope she can help so many others.
@debrahickman5870Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video.. I was a victim of sexual abuse and so I get it... thank you Cindy and thank you Lord for giving her the strength and courage to keep pressing on. Also thank you Allen Parr for making this video God bless you both!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽
@elizabeth01223Ай бұрын
The other thing that just struck me as I was listening to this women’s story is the fact that he was saved at 19 and already at 21 he’s in ministry! This has got to change, Paul didn’t fall off the horse and go straight into ministry. Character needs to be developed, healing needs to happen and people need to be discipled before we are releasing them out into ministry. In my opinion this is something that’s just lacking right now in the church and needs to be addressed.
@ToOpen6sevenАй бұрын
1 Timothy 3:1-13, kjv 1. This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5. (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
@user-iz8bm1py3dАй бұрын
I found it horrifying when I saw Robert Morris talking to a group possibly at a church or conference. He said when he was younger he and his friends would go pick up girls and he would be the only one who would “score”. This was because would watch people and learned how to choose whom he would would be easy prey. Then he even goes into further detail, actually describing exactly what a predator does looking for his victim. The worst part is he said it like he was so proud of himself. It made me sick.
@valyndasloan771217 күн бұрын
WOW, JUST WOW! HE THOUGHT HE WAS UNTOUCHABLE AND INVINCIBLE!!!
@Heidi-zu1nmАй бұрын
Thank you Allen for handling this interview with such compassion and respect. Your thoughtfulness, tact and sincere concern as Cindy shared very tough things is admirable. She is such a brave woman to share these personal experiences all in an effort to help and heal others - and the church! Best interview I have seen with Cindy. She is authentic and deserves restitution and more! She is wise, gracious and poised. May God bless her more richly and abundantly in her latter years!
@MaryA-kz1hfАй бұрын
Well said!
@rescand2Ай бұрын
I was sexually abused by a female. I was friends with her brother and was first sexually touched (groomed) in my friend's room (1989). The grooming really began before that in the form of an "interview" that involved speaking about my disability. The next stage of the grooming process (seducing portion of grooming) involved touching me, first on the knee, then moving to the thigh, and finally the genitals. Still today, I have nightmares about it (there's a lot more to the story). I was 15 at the time; 51 now. Sexual abuse is a lifetime of struggles for the victim, even when I use the word "survivor." In the 1990s, no one ever heard of female perpetrators of sexual abuse. It's more known today but still not as much as their counterparts. I learned that she, indeed, targeted me because I have a disability as she told me specifically 12 years ago via emails that went on for 3 to 4 years of back-to-back emailing. (She had a hard time admitting what she did, she told me she was sexually abused at the age of 5, she told me she targeted me because of the way I walked, that she didn't see me as a person and at times not even human.) I didn't contact her, she contacted me. I was in communication with her brother prior to that. I have epiphanies every once in a while about how to understand with more clarity and perhaps a different point of view to certain aspects of the abuse. I've been speaking to people about this since my first college years and I was then directed to do research about the abuse in college (a time when there was no internet- at least, not how we have it today). I was told some ugly things since the perpetrator was a female and people trying to minimize it, e.g. "It wasn't abuse since I was a male and the 'abuse' came from a female," even from clergy. Thank you for sharing your story.
@vickicm1970Ай бұрын
I feel deeply for you and totally agree with everything you said, dear friend.
@GrannyDi276Ай бұрын
I am so sorry this happened to you!❤❤❤
@humblejoy3564Ай бұрын
wow, I am amazed that you were able to stay strong and God protected you with that strength. it really is so damaging and your resilience is so apparent, even in the face of the evil she did.
@triciairby502625 күн бұрын
You were abused..no excuses that she was female
@dh138717 күн бұрын
😢my late husband was molested by the pastor's daughter. He was 12 and she was 18 ..this brought a life of promiscuous style for him. He didn't know what love was only sex until we met. After passing I told his mother and she was upset he didn't trust her to let her know. That's another story but now I know why he couldn't say anything to her. I'm glad God put me in his life to help him heal and find grace in our Lord Jesus Christ.
@rebeccahayhurst442Ай бұрын
Thank you Allen for giving Cindy a voice. Thank you for letting her share her story and showing care and compassion and not minimizing her. God bless you Cindy for being brave and speaking the truth by shedding light and uncovering the darkness in your life and many of us as well.
@JesusLordOfLordsKingOfKingsАй бұрын
What's weird is I actually stopped listening to him during his time slot on bott radio. Something felt off with somethings he would say. I can't really explain it. I noticed they removed his sermons and didn't really decide to see why or if they just changed his time slot. Scrolling through my feed and I find about this! Absolutely unacceptable!
@markanthony327520 күн бұрын
For me, it was when he said " I'm famous but I'm famous so that people would know God". I mostly agreed with what he taught, but once in a while something didn't seem right.
@Heidi-zu1nmАй бұрын
Allen I think this is your call, sincerely helping to a give voice to the broken and voiceless. Powerful powerful powerful. You did this so well. Consider more interviews like this that bring such healing. Amen
@humblejoy3564Ай бұрын
here here! I second this request.
@davidyates1078Ай бұрын
Cindy, I find myself in awe of your strength and resolve in your situation. I pray for healing and Thank you for sharing such a personal account. This should be a hugh wake up call for the Church. Calling What happened to you anything less than evil is revolting and profits no one. God bless you Cindy.
@Zoeybamboey26 күн бұрын
Too many strangers in that house!!! This will make me think twice about hosting anyone omg
@markanthony327520 күн бұрын
Very good point!
@margiecasteel6468Ай бұрын
Two things come to mind. First, pastors are human beings and can be tempted like any other human being. Not all of them respond to temptation in honorable ways. Second, all too often, the victim of sexual abuse is either not believed or is blamed. Cindy's story illustrates both points. My prayers are with her for courage and healing. Keep talking, Cindy! You don't know how many you are encouraging to tell their stories! May God bless you richly!
@ebenoit72Ай бұрын
You first “thing” is what enablers usually when they try to minimize leader’s egregious behavior. Everyone, and I mean everyone knows leaders can be tempted but this is obviously different. This man was a predator who abused a child for years. He then failed to repent and built his career on lies and half truths. That is a far cry from a leader who got tempted and gave in. He even admitted how he used to target girls with “daddy issues”. That’s someone with a depraved mind. Please, don’t start with the “nobody’s perfect” statements. This is the wrong time and place to say that stuff. After hearing everything she said, that’s what you thought FIRST. Please have some sensitivity.
@SpeakupokАй бұрын
If a Pastor is tempted to by a child then he is a sicko.
@sherronyarborough646228 күн бұрын
@@SpeakupokAbsolutely
@Snowcrystalsfalling25 күн бұрын
@@Speakupok John 8:7
@sherronyarborough646228 күн бұрын
By law, anyone who knows about sexual abuse of a minor is required to call child protective/police. If they don’t they will be seen as helping the abuser, so will Never be allowed in any work (school teachers, daycare, or any position in a church that has to do with children. A parent is required to call authorities if they know their child has been molested, jail time, yes.
@Lelea747Ай бұрын
Yes, I'm one who is in tears when listening to this. I'm also a survivor and I didn't realize how much it effected my relationships, social life and even career until I turned 30. I remember one experience (of others) at 9, when my aunt left me alone with my uncle to run to the store down the street to pickup hamburger buns for a family gathering (I remember the details too and what I was wearing, everything), my uncle tried to groom me by touching me once. Somehow I knew what he was doing just by how I felt. My aunt came back, the family and friends came to enjoy the celebration and then we went home. I couldn't sleep and felt like I needed to tell my parents what happened and crawled out of bed to tell them. I still remember standing next to their bed and telling them what happened. Half sleep, they kind of shrugged it off and told me to go back to bed. I still remember how I felt - very confused. And went to bed. But I noticed that my parents never let me be alone with him again. I was also sheltered and was raised in a suburban christian home. I loved my upbringing, was a happy kid, still love Jesus and love my parents. I think as young parents trying to follow Jesus, they didn't know how to respond. They grew up in an era where they were taught to not to talk about "such things." We don't exactly get a lesson about these kind of things from the Bible or in church (and in many cases the church is involved in the abuse, like in Cindy''s case). Even talking about the S word was taboo, in my case, in the 90's. I still don't think we talk about it enough or things like this enough, which is why there's little progress because sometimes the church can be a sea of broken people in a room with painted on smiles. There needs to be accountability, awareness, and a true emphasis on what repentance actually is/ looks like. We have to do better. We have to do better. God wants us to do better. Alan, thank you for giving Cindy the platform to share her story with us. Cindy, THANK YOU for your vulnerability and being an example of courage. And yes, sister - there's no shame. No shame. He took the shame and left behind His love. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as other silenced victims. Love you, dear sister and God bless
@AllThingsNew1723Ай бұрын
When my son was young, and I divorced his dad, I would always tell him if anyone says “ don’t tell mommy” then he is to immediately tell me. And one day he did. Just telling this to any parent out there that’s reading this and has a young child. Unfortunately, it’s things we need to think about.
@kristatraumavictorАй бұрын
God bless your bravery for speaking out and to Allen for hosting. It’s important to speak out regardless of when it occurred. May this bravery help parents understand grooming better and raise awareness and foster prevention.
@heathersudbrockАй бұрын
I’m 47 and finally healing enough to start talking about the abuse in my past. It’s complicated because your thinking is so twisted. Especially when you are groomed by someone you trust and look up to. And even more when the abuser professes to be a man of God. I totally compartmentalized. My idea of love was twisted. It is miraculous any of us who come out of Christian abuse ever have relationships with the Lord that are truly healthy. But God knows and is with us through the healing. I’m so thankful that Cindy is healed enough to step out so courageously. Your willingness to share is encouraging sister. Thank you for sharing. And thank you Allen for sharing your platform for this.
@minxypink00Ай бұрын
Everything she said is what I've experienced and it took me over 30+ years to see the truth, love and blessing of Romans 8:28. God bless her and bless you for bringing this forward.
@renpatmanАй бұрын
Pray you continue to heal and that this encourages others to come out about their abuse
@bilandsharkАй бұрын
Thank you both. As a “survivor “ of CSA at the hands of my Dad and many others. I’m grateful for the voices brave voices. PS still concerned at @Pastor Mark Driscoll silence. Robert Morris was one of his personal Pastors. And MD is constantly calling out others.
@cqs1027Ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this interview!! Her story and her voice needs to be heard. ♥️
@1kmphillipsАй бұрын
I appreciate you “interviewing” her in a way that lets what needs to be said be HEARD! Thank you for not “controlling” how she told the story because she was able to answer questions that were asked on other forums. You’re a class act, Allen!
@catherineerickson1331Ай бұрын
Predators know how to pick a child. They would not pick a child that would yell out. In fighting, flight or freeze, they know to pick the ones who “freeze”. Happened to me when I was 13. Didn’t tell anyone till I was in my late 50’s. I too didn’t think it was abuse. In the 1970’s there were no words for this
@triggeredsear5430Ай бұрын
"groomed me to look at him a certain way that brought him something". Sorta like he did to his church for years and they brought him money.
@kerrymartin7557Ай бұрын
And lots of it!
@Ruby-wiseАй бұрын
Thank you so much for having this oh-so-special guest on.! So many of us have experienced violation at the hands of pastors and church leaders…with ( no protection or recourse) no defense..Cindy.. Grace and peace to you as you continue to speak up and out regarding s.a.violation in the church and places of child vulnerability.
@michaeldelossantos8611Ай бұрын
Powerful video. Allen, great job asking the right questions and expressing sensitivity toward’s Cindy’s expressions of thought.
@albertinamack8177Ай бұрын
Wow. This was such a great interview!!! I am happy she is free from this. I want to be free also! Thank you for conducting a great, empathetic, positive and gracious interview!
@ansaanderson7579Ай бұрын
Thank you Cindy for your honesty...You really inspire. I was 3 when a family member abused me. Other family members kept bringing it up and today I am 52 (ten days away from 53), and I remember everything from that day (smells, feelings..etc). I finally realised that I wasn't to blame when I was 34. I have managed to heal myself quite a lot but your honesty has helped me to realize more and heal even more. Thank you.
@lawrencebradley3090Ай бұрын
Mrs Cindy I admire your bravery and courage I wish this did not happen to you and I am so sorry that this happen to you it not your fault and you did not deserve this but by you coming forth you are helping other women's to come forth to tell their story God bless you
@kevinhawkins7349Ай бұрын
Wow Allen great interview.
@joanhunter7234Ай бұрын
Thank you Cindy for giving us a complete story and filling in so many areas I had not understood. I left GW in 2017 because God told me to do so, we had been there for many years. I have sent this KZfaq to many friends already so the truth can be told. May God bless you and give you back the years "the locust has eaten" Joel 2:25.
@annebalderston2520Ай бұрын
Amen🙏🏻
@HarmonyandHope7Ай бұрын
When I was 12-15 yo, I was molested 2x by a leader of my childhood church who was also my former best friend’s father. After the 2nd time, I made sure that I was never alone with him & any other friends that came over to her house, I warned them to stay away from him as well. Im in my 30’s now but I finally told her 5yrs ago. Her mom knows b/c my mom told her after she found a letter that I wrote, titled “Dear Pedophile”. My mom is “holy”, she still attends church where that guy attends as well. So, she brings it up every now & then to make sure that I truly forgave him but the reason I never told my parents was b/c I knew they wouldn’t do anything, I would be part of gossip & I had a feeling that it would affect me mentally.
@GrannyDi276Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry....❤
@SaraSara-jq9kjАй бұрын
Thank you Cindy for exposing the truth and shining the light on what’s been kept in the dark. I’ve listened to Morris’ teachings for many years - I’m heartbroken at the deceit. Thank you Allen for this interview.
@Jpotts9161Ай бұрын
Mica Miller (RIP) 💜 Another victim of this. Church, these crimes need more exposure. Thank you Allen for giving her a platform.
@BWell247Ай бұрын
My niece was abused by her step grandfather from 5 years old - 14 years old. I couldn’t believe how long it took to get him in jail! Cindy, I pray for you and thank you for speaking out.
@talaya4348Ай бұрын
Yea I remember growing up in the 80’s. These things were rarely (if ever) discussed 😢. The first time I really heard of sexual abuse was on the Oprah Winfrey show😢
@WriteByLisaАй бұрын
I cannot believe that RM tried to accuse you of pursuing him. To be clear, I totally believe you. But the unmitigated gall of his statement. SMH.
@ritabrandow1318Ай бұрын
They do it all the time. It is a sick world. It happened to me, and I was only 5
@heatherk167Ай бұрын
A hard interview to watch. It dredges up painful memories. And when I was brave enough to speak up about the abuse I had endured as a child I wasn’t believed because I denied it for years and it was somehow my fault. I feel panicked even putting this here. There has been some healing when I felt the spirit prompting me to forgive him not for him but for myself.
@oddveigengvig2668Ай бұрын
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@donnalindsey7158Ай бұрын
Thank you for telling your story. Your story is MY story. It helps to know that we CAN be healed of the shame that we felt growing up. I pray that people believe your story because it feels like abandonment if you tell your true experiences and then you are not believed. Continue the good fight! I believe in you and your restoration!
@bogblessblessed3828Ай бұрын
Allen, thank you for being a very good host. I like that you allowed her to speak, not once did you interrupt her. Good job!
@christinagockel4823Ай бұрын
Cindy's story has impacted me. I am very disturbed by the pastor turning the blame on her. It disgusts me. A 12 year old girl would want a grown man in his twenties with a wife and child on the way? Really? I grew up in this time period and remember how it was. She was very sheltered. My family has had sexual and physical abuse in it and the adults wanted to keep all the skeletons in the closet. No one would talk about the things that happened. That is the problem- the church wants to cover it up too. I totally understand Cindy saying she does not trust the church. The church has failed in protecting victims, they want to protect the pastor most of all. If it's one thing I have learned through my experience with church is there is pastor worship. The pastor is protected and the victims are left to fend for themselves. God bless Cindy as she continues to heal.
@meldz100Ай бұрын
Oh Cindy ❤ All of the true body of Christ is beside you and behind you! My heart is full of all of the beautiful things I am thinking about you. What a strong woman of the LORD. It’s obvious HE is your strength and He makes beauty from ashes. We never understand when the hard things happen to us in life, but when God finally chooses His perfect moment to rescue, to bring us out of the nightmare and justice is finally on our side- He proves every single time that He is Omnipotent. I’m so grateful that you pressed on until this truth came to the LIGHT! I can tell by each of the words you say in this video, that you are in a different spot now-truth on your side--but still having to walk this crap out! And that’s why we put you on our prayer lists and pray daily for comfort to finally settle in your heart and never doubt THIS TRUTH! We are so proud of you sweet girl! May every day you find more freedom!! MORE FREEDOM!! In Jesus. Lots of love!
@amandapacheco5003Ай бұрын
Cindy, I weeped as I was watching this interview. My heart goes out to you! I am so sorry for your pain and for what you went through. Prayers are being lifted for you and your whole family. I have three grown daughters & one granddaughter, and I pray 🙏 that nothing like this will ever happen to them. I would be mortified!!! Thank you for your bravery and courage. You are in my heart and prayers! Fight the good fight! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
@ce3547Ай бұрын
Sexual abuse is an addiction that has no redemption. No one with that addiction should be in ministry or around children
@cindypgambinoАй бұрын
Great interview! I’ve been watching lots of interviews and discussions about this and this interview is the best. Still so sad
@ftmb1022Ай бұрын
Allen thank you for doing this interview with Cindy, we all as parents need to be aware of people like these in and outside of the church. Cindy, as a mom I can't even imagine what you went through at such a young tender age. I thank God for your bravery and healing so far. I pray that God will continue to keep you and heal you. Blessings
@lauragreen2998Ай бұрын
I lived in Dallas in the early 80’s. I was raped by someone who was supposed to be. “Prophet of God”, I was in my early 20’s but very naive about men. I was curious about the gift of prophecy and this guy groomed me to trust him enough to be alone with him. I ended up pregnant and gave the baby up for adoption. It was tremendously traumatic for me. Thank you Cindy for your courage to continue to expose this pedophile. I have a hard time believing you were his only victim. Even by the way he self-describes how he pursued vulnerable girls.
@lindadelea9494Ай бұрын
The only good that comes out of harm is the ability to understand the afflicted. There is no better life than to have been harmed but then completely capable of lending compassion. God uses the despicable harm for good. You , Cindy, are an amazing survivor. God is restoring you and your hope and insight is unmatchable. Thank you for your story. It has helped me see how far I have come in my healing and eapecially that I am truly saved!
@kwalker8459Ай бұрын
What is in the dark shall come to the light and God sees all the you for sharing very brave my abuser is deceased I was not that brave but damaged still today❤ and that you for. your prayers Mr Parr Amen
@Baileypatt97Ай бұрын
This is so sad! Cindy thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry this happened to you. Words can’t express how grieved I am.
@susanrbradley664Ай бұрын
Anytime an adult said you can’t tell …!red flag. TELL!
@GodBlessYou112Ай бұрын
Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
@nancywells2099Ай бұрын
The damage is astronomical!
@VivianeBossinaАй бұрын
Lord, I thank you for Cindy's life and for the strength you've given her to speak up and boldly about the wrong that has been done to her. I also thank you for Allen and this platform that you've given him and for the space he gave Cindy to share her story with us all.
@ashleyserwalt4011Ай бұрын
This REALLY brings to light why we as believers have to use discernment. Our previous church followed Robert heavily and adopted a lot of what I would call unbiblical theology. He always seemed off to me, I never trusted him even just watching! Discernment! Unfortunately, it's getting harder and harder to find true bible teachers. Terrible situation here. 😭
@cindyjohnston237Ай бұрын
The abuser is so deceived he doesn’t believe he is the abuser. And when they are a charmer narcissist deceives the weak. My husband was abused by a family friend for 3 years. It affects all your life. Their is healing and freedom in the Lord I I takes hard work and time but it worth the work. Thank you Cindy. Keep speaking and sharing your story.
@amandalewis1940Ай бұрын
HOW CAN ANYONE STILL ATTEND GATEWAY????? Help me to understand!!!! God Bless you, Cindy.
@humblejoy3564Ай бұрын
the same way I feel like going back to my childhood home where I was molested. it just always feels like home. it's not anymore but I have to face it everytime. if I do go, I feel off for days (at least). I can't explain the way the devil can deceive, maybe through conditioning us to think we'll be rewarded with something if we do the same revisiting that never goes well. memories are powerful, too.
@markanthony327520 күн бұрын
They were deceived like everyone else...can't blame them.
@carolemcdonough8121Ай бұрын
I remember years ago A friend of mine lost her husband to drowning and was left with three little girls. At the funeral a friend of her husbands came in drunk. She was sitting and this man started laying on top of her. I was saying under my breath, get him off of you. She wasn't comprehending what was happening. Her brother-in-law stood up with force and bodily through him out of the funeral home. When we're young, there are times we allow things because we don't want to be mean. We are naive and innocent to think the intent has any ill will.
@kathyjrobb6703Ай бұрын
As a sexual abuse overcomer, I understand what happened. Mine was more violent and my grandmother who cleaned me up afterwards knew it happened. But no one in my family believed me then and when I remembered in my mid and late 30’s my family did not believe for a few years afterwards. It’s so important for acknowledgement of your worst reality to be acknowledged!! I’m so thankful for the counselors that have helped me heal and go on!!!
@signalfire15Ай бұрын
This is HEAVY but so necessary. Thank you for sharing Bro.