EXCLUSIVE: Phil Ryken Censured for Protecting Abuser
Jul 16, 2026 ยท 1h 38m
Topics discussed
Introduction and the PCA censure of Phil Ryken
Interview with Daniel Silliman on the investigation
Details of the 2001 abuse and Ryken's response
The 'weird dinner' and failure to interview victims
Ryken's move to Wheaton and the Massaro connection
Ryken's knowledge of Massaro and the 2014 petition
The 2011 meeting and victim's request for transparency
Reading the PCA case file and Dr. Babb's testimony
The ACE event and Ryken's continued support for Jones
Ryken's 2016 book and the 'suffering' narrative
Analysis of Ryken's personal statement and lack of confession
Wheaton's response, NDAs, and victim reactions
Critique of church procedures and Matthew 18 misuse
Ryken's 2017 written apology to the court
Reading the full text of the PCA censure
Wheaton's public statement and conflicting accounts
Conclusion and call for accountability at Wheaton
Outro, donations, and Restore Conference promotion
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