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đď¸Â The Purge: A 1970s Reckoning in the Holdeman Church
In this powerful and deeply researched episode, host Caleb sits down with historian Dennis Goossen to unpack one of the most dramatic and traumatic chapters in the history of the Church of God in Christ, Mennoniteâcommonly known as the Holdeman Church.
đ What was âThe Purgeâ? During the 1970s, the Holdeman Church launched a sweeping campaign of member interviews and disciplinary action, known internally as âpanel work.â Ministers interrogated every member of every congregation, leading to mass excommunications, family divisions, and long-lasting emotional scars.
đ Inside the Episode:
đ A Story of Faith, Fear, and Fallout This episode explores not just the historical facts, but the human cost of religious control and the resilience of those who found new paths forward. Whether you're familiar with the Holdeman Church or hearing about this for the first time, this is a story that resonates far beyond one denomination.
đ§ Tune in for a sobering, insightful, and empathetic look at a community in crisisâand the lessons it leaves behind.
Follow us on Facebook:â https://rb.gy/cj55tdâ Subscribe on Spotify:â https://open.spotify.com/show/1KwYkbtbIswUN3z6JSrqz5?si=0913b1c334724490â Subscribe on YouTube:â https://www.youtube.com/@OurPeoplePodcast?sub_confirmation=1â Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:â https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-people-holdeman-mennonite-stories/id1740613045â Are you or is someone you know interested in sharing a story on the podcast? Reach out to [email protected] or message us on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.Support Us On Patreon:â https://patreon.com/OurPeoplePodcastâ
By Our People Podcastđď¸Â The Purge: A 1970s Reckoning in the Holdeman Church
In this powerful and deeply researched episode, host Caleb sits down with historian Dennis Goossen to unpack one of the most dramatic and traumatic chapters in the history of the Church of God in Christ, Mennoniteâcommonly known as the Holdeman Church.
đ What was âThe Purgeâ? During the 1970s, the Holdeman Church launched a sweeping campaign of member interviews and disciplinary action, known internally as âpanel work.â Ministers interrogated every member of every congregation, leading to mass excommunications, family divisions, and long-lasting emotional scars.
đ Inside the Episode:
đ A Story of Faith, Fear, and Fallout This episode explores not just the historical facts, but the human cost of religious control and the resilience of those who found new paths forward. Whether you're familiar with the Holdeman Church or hearing about this for the first time, this is a story that resonates far beyond one denomination.
đ§ Tune in for a sobering, insightful, and empathetic look at a community in crisisâand the lessons it leaves behind.
Follow us on Facebook:â https://rb.gy/cj55tdâ Subscribe on Spotify:â https://open.spotify.com/show/1KwYkbtbIswUN3z6JSrqz5?si=0913b1c334724490â Subscribe on YouTube:â https://www.youtube.com/@OurPeoplePodcast?sub_confirmation=1â Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:â https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-people-holdeman-mennonite-stories/id1740613045â Are you or is someone you know interested in sharing a story on the podcast? Reach out to [email protected] or message us on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.Support Us On Patreon:â https://patreon.com/OurPeoplePodcastâ