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    Thumbnail image for: 2 Years of Mega Maniacs: The Truth They Tried to Silence | 40K Views Later
    Mega Maniacs 4 months ago

    2 Years of Mega Maniacs: The Truth They Tried to Silence | 40K Views Later

    Two years ago the Mega Maniacs Podcast started with one goal: expose Rod Parsley, Ashton Parsley and World Harvest Church for all kinds of abuse and bring accountability to powerful church leaders. What began as a small podcast has now reached tens of thousands of viewers, with some interviews reaching 40,000 people, others 15,000+, and thousands watching every week.

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    The Juice Radio and Talk Show 18 days ago

    CHURCH NEWS: Brian Carn Goes Viral AGAIN / Did Bishop Jerry Maynard Respond to Dr Earl Carter?😳

    CHURCH NEWS: WAIT! He's Back! Prophet Brian Carn Is Going Viral Again 🤦🏼‍♀️ Plus an Update on Dr. Earl Carter's Statement About Bishop Jerry Maynard

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    Mega Maniacs 26 days ago

    We Dive at Dawn

    Apparently exposing abusive leadership now makes me a professional deep-sea diver. 🤿💀

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    Mega Maniacs 28 days ago

    WHC: Saving Babies or Saving Face?

    For years, World Harvest Church has publicly promoted The Women’s Clinic as a life-saving ministry dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancies and protecting unborn children. But behind the polished platform and emotional fundraising appeals… a very different story is unfolding.

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    Thumbnail image for: From Calvary to Cash Flow: When the Gospel Became a Fundraiser
    Mega Maniacs about 1 month ago

    From Calvary to Cash Flow: When the Gospel Became a Fundraiser

    In this episode of Mega Maniacs, we ask a hard but necessary question: What does luxury, fundraising pressure, and “sowing financial seeds” actually have to do with Jesus and the Gospel?

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    Pam Esq.-The Law Intellect about 2 months ago

    Inside the Courtroom | Details on Brian Carn's 9 month sentence and other drama

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    Thumbnail image for: Caught, Covered, Reinstalled: The "Pastor" Recycling Program Nobody Talks About
    Mega Maniacs 2 months ago

    Caught, Covered, Reinstalled: The "Pastor" Recycling Program Nobody Talks About

    This isn’t about one pastor. This isn’t about one mistake. This is about a pattern.

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    Thumbnail image for: Rod Parsley's Easter Formula: "Tell Them You Love Them"...Then the Sales Pitch
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Rod Parsley's Easter Formula: "Tell Them You Love Them"...Then the Sales Pitch

    In this episode, I break down key moments from Rod Parsley’s Easter service at World Harvest Church — starting with an observation before the sermon even begins.

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    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    World Harvest Church: Where Faith Goes to Die-Josh's Experience

    Josh attended World Harvest Church and World Harvest Christian Academy in the late 80s and early 90s. What he experienced during those formative years didn’t just impact his view of church — it shaped what he believes about God today. In this powerful interview, Josh shares what it was like growing up inside the culture, the expectations placed on students, and the moments that caused him to question everything. Over time, those questions led him to walk away — not just from the church, but from faith altogether.

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    Thumbnail image for: Elders, Prophets & Money…This Gets Messy: Rod Parsley’s Latest Sermon
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Elders, Prophets & Money…This Gets Messy: Rod Parsley’s Latest Sermon

    What happens when a sermon starts with Jesus, prophecy, and resurrection truth… but ends with loyalty language, unbiblical elder claims, and a high-pressure money appeal?

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    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Mega Maniacs Podcast Episode 13 - Abuse of Power

    In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the dark underbelly of power dynamics within World Harvest Church. We uncover the complex interplay of faith, authority, and betrayal. We'll examine the systemic issues that allow such abuses to persist and discuss the path toward healing and justice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of power abuse in places meant to be sanctuaries of trust and solace.

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    Thumbnail image for: Episode 24: Grace in the Pit: Cody's Journey to True Redemption
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Episode 24: Grace in the Pit: Cody's Journey to True Redemption

    A Criminal’s Journey to True Redemption In this raw and powerful episode, we explore the life of a man who hit rock bottom and found redemption in the unlikeliest of places. From battling addiction and a criminal past to seeking hope at a corrupt Bible college, he shares how his return to old habits landed him in jail. But in his total brokenness and despair, he encountered God in a way that transformed his life forever. This is a story of struggle, failure, and the overwhelming grace that meets us at our lowest. Tune in for a testimony of true redemption and the unshakable hope found in Christ.

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    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    “Chained But Chosen: Nick’s Journey Through IFB Control and WHC Corruption”

    Nick bravely shares his harrowing journey through two oppressive religious systems: First, the rigid legalism of the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) movement. Then, the emotional manipulation and spiritual exploitation he endured at World Harvest Church (WHC). Nick reveals how watching this very podcast helped him connect the dots, validate his trauma, and finally walk away from WHC on June 1, 2025 — a date he now marks as his spiritual liberation.

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    Thumbnail image for: Pulpit Pimps: Where the Sermon Ends and the Scamming Begins
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Pulpit Pimps: Where the Sermon Ends and the Scamming Begins

    This episode uncovers the shocking layers of corruption inside a ministry that masqueraded as generous-while secretly repackaging free government food, writing off a Las Vegas trip to see Lady Gaga, and pampering the pastor's daughter with 12 days of luxury birthday gifts. But the real twist? Rod's last sermon, where he paused the entire service because the offering was so low-and publicly scolded the musicians out of frustration.

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    Thumbnail image for: When False Shepherds Conquer Souls: The Spirit of the Nicolaitans vs. The Reprobate Mind
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    When False Shepherds Conquer Souls: The Spirit of the Nicolaitans vs. The Reprobate Mind

    In this explosive episode, we're diving into two of the Bible's most sobering warnings: the Nicolaitan spirit that conquers God's people through control and deception (Revelation 2), and the reprobate mind that God gives over to depravity (Romans 1). Joined by special guest Pastor Joseph Bachota-a former Word of Faith pastor who's seen the inside of these systems. We will unpack how abusive leaders create soul ties with their followers, why Jesus hated the deeds of the Nicolaitans, and how to break free from spiritual bondage.

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    Thumbnail image for: Feeding Africa (Allegedly) While Starving Columbus: The Cost of Manufactured Compassion 📱
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Feeding Africa (Allegedly) While Starving Columbus: The Cost of Manufactured Compassion 📱

    When a 30-year World Harvest Church member and Valor student-homeless, exhausted, and just trying to rest his swollen ankles-fell asleep on a sofa in the Valor lounge, the ministry didn't offer help or compassion...they kicked him out and banned him from the property.

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    Thumbnail image for: Connecting the Dots: Turns Out All Roads Lead to Rod
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    Connecting the Dots: Turns Out All Roads Lead to Rod

    Tonight, we connect the dots between: -Performative Healing services designed to stir emotion but never accountability -Blaming congregants when the healing doesn't stick because the man with the mic is never the problem -A fear-based culture where obedience is praised, questions are punished -Isolation tactics that cut people off from outside support -Retaliation that ensures you think twice before speaking out -NDA's used like holy scrolls to silence the very people who help build the ministry -And a digital trail of employees speaking indirectly, naming no names...because they know exactly what happens if they do

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    Thumbnail image for: When the Zodiac Gets Saved Rod Parsley, Troy Brewer & the Gospel According to the Stars
    Mega Maniacs 3 months ago

    When the Zodiac Gets Saved Rod Parsley, Troy Brewer & the Gospel According to the Stars

    In this episode, we break down a sermon taught by Troy Brewer, a public ministry partner of Rod Parsley, World Harvest Church and City Harvest Network, where zodiac signs, star names and celestial patterns are presented as prophetic revelation-even claimed to have been written before the Bible itself.

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    Thumbnail image for: Escaping The Cult of World Harvest Church-Live Interview with Sandy DiVa: Mandela Effects Podcast
    Mega Maniacs 4 months ago

    Escaping The Cult of World Harvest Church-Live Interview with Sandy DiVa: Mandela Effects Podcast

    Tonight, we will explore a topic other than the Mandela Effect! The topic: the CULT that is World Harvest Church and the personal experiences of Robyn Torgrimson & Josh!

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    Mega Maniacs 4 months ago

    Resurrection Seed or Resurrection Scheme? Stock Photos, $1,000 Trinkets and Manufactured Miracles…

    What if the miracle testimony in your mailbox wasn’t real? What if the smiling couple whose marriage was “saved by a seed” appears in commercial stock photo libraries? What if the $1,000 “anointed offering gift” can be purchased online for $62.99?

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    YouTube 4 months ago

    Why this Conservative Evangelical Pastor Changed Sides - YouTube

    What role have white evangelicals played in the current struggle against fascism? Once a political actor tasked with influencing SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade, Reverend Schenck has since come to regret his involvement with the religious right, which he describes as a “cult.” He now calls himself a “dissenting Evangelical organizer.”

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