The Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast

In this episode, Dwayne and Jennifer sit down with Jake Hamilton for a raw, honest, and deeply needed conversation about the crisis in the church—and what real change can look like.

Together, we confront the fallout of leadership failure, the idolization of platforms, and the silence around broken marriages behind the scenes. Jake shares his personal story of near-collapse: burning out in ministry, nearly losing his marriage, and how repentance, emotional healing, and brotherhood brought restoration.

We talk about masculinity, responsibility, spiritual formation, and the need for leaders to live known—not just celebrated. We also confront the pain and complexity surrounding recent church scandals, including the Mike Bickle situation, and the responsibility we all carry to build something better.

This isn’t just critique—it’s a conversation filled with clarity, hope, and practical wisdom for anyone longing to see the church transformed from the inside out.

Tyler Bertola was a pastor’s daughter whose world collapsed after her father’s moral failures and addiction came to light. What followed wasn’t grace—it was rejection. Her family was removed from ministry, shunned by the church, and left to navigate spiritual trauma alone.

In this powerful conversation, Tyler shares her journey through church hurt, addiction, identity loss, and eventually—radical redemption. From hitting rock bottom in New York City to encountering God’s mercy through unexpected community and motherhood, her story is raw, honest, and full of hope.

If you’ve been wounded by the church or are wrestling with your faith, Tyler’s testimony will remind you that Jesus doesn’t give up on us—even when people do.

In this episode of The Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast, they share big news; they have closed their church. They talk about the last few year and how it has shaped their view of the Church, why they’ve decided to close their house churches, and what’s next. 

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer podcast, Joel Richardson joins Dwayne and Jennifer to discuss the IHOP scandal, his role in exposing leadership misconduct, and the broader implications for the charismatic Christian stream. Joel shares his personal journey through the revelations, including the emotional toll on his family, his initial hesitations, and his commitment to bringing truth to light. 

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast, they sit down with Ron Cantor, a Jewish believer living in Israel, to discuss the concerning issues of leadership, abuse, and accountability within the church. Ron shares his personal journey, insights into the recent controversies, and the importance of exposing systemic problems while maintaining humility. They dive deep into the challenges of church leadership, the impact of power dynamics, and the need for genuine character development. This talk about the popular question, does exposing abusers harm the church?

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast they interview Tammy Woods, Mike Bickle’s youngest victim (14) of sexual abuse. Tammy shares about her recovery since her story went public in February of 2024. She gives her honest opinion of the church and how they have responded to victims and where reform is desperately needed.

This episode was recorded prior to the release of the updated report from Firefly that now includes a timeline. You can read it here: https://www.tikkunglobal.org/a-formal-investigation

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast, they talk about the recent release of the investigative report into Mike Bickle and IHOPKC. They share their views about the report and talk about both Mike’s victims and the victim’s of others within IHOPKC. Dwayne then shares about a letter that he sent to Mike Bickle.

Read the report here

Read Dwayne's Letter to Mike here

Correction: the Missouri code in the report was misquoted in this episode as "deviant sexual assault", when the correct code is "sexual assault and deviate sexual intercourse".

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast, Dwayne and Jennifer have a family discussion with their daughters Chloe Roberts and Sydney Nwadiuko (hosts of the podcast Green Room). They all share their experience wading through the IHOPKC and Mike Bickle scandal. They also talk about the importance of a healthy community and emotional wholeness to endure hardship.

In this episode of the Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast, they have a candid conversation with former IHOP-KC senior leader and board member Elizabeth Herder. They talk about the dysfunction and misconduct that has been exposed within the IHOP leadership. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of disillusionment and the difficult process of separating from IHOP, while also hoping for a new generation of Godly leaders to emerge from this painful season.

In this episode of The Dwayne and Jennifer Podcast they interview Jim Wilder. Jim Wilder is a therapist of over 40 years and a theologian. They discuss the state of the church, how narcissism has creeped into leadership and where it has come from. Jim shares his decades of wisdom, research, and experience on how we can move forward.