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Welcome to signs of patriarchy. Before we dive into today's episode, we want to take a moment to provide a content warning.

In this episode, we'll be discussing sensitive topics, including emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse.

We understand that these subjects can be triggering for many listeners.

If you find herself feeling uncomfortable or need to take a break, please feel free to pause

or skip to a later segment. Your well-being is our top priority. We encourage you to reach out

for support if you need it. There are resources available to help you through difficult times,

and those can be found in our show notes and intake forms to private support communities, which

are screened. Thank you for being here with us today. Welcome to for the Lion of Judah Ladder Roars,

abuse in the OPC, part one. In this episode, you will meet Stephanie Trenovsky, a former member of the OPC,

who will tell her story of horrific abuse of various forms, either at the hands of,

or swept under the rug by various OPC pastors and elders.

Two things before we start.

First, do not listen to this episode with Miner's present.

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