The Church of the Living Word, often referred to as “The Walk,” is a religious group founded by John Robert Stevens in the mid-20th century. While many see it as a spiritual movement, others have raised concerns about its practices, labeling it as a cult. This blog explores the group’s history, controversies, and the lasting […]
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The Church of the Living Word: Personal Stories and Legal Battles Personal Stories from Former Members Leaving the Church of the Living Word was a life-altering experience for many former members. They often describe feelings of isolation, confusion, and fear as they transitioned away from the group. These personal stories shed light on the psychological […]
Synopsys & Reflections of Church of the Living Word Cult Survivor
This post about the Church of the Living Word cult founded by John Robert Stevens is written by a fellow survivor of The Walk. He kindly allowed me to publish his words on my No Non-cents Nanna blog. We hope this synopsis reaches more wounded former members seeking recovery with old friends and family members who JRS’s predecessors had separated. (This is explained below.) This guest writer has very clearly broken down how the husband and wife leadership changed the “directives” and interfered with nurturing family units by removing children from stable homes to others in the “church” to “shepherd” under assigning designated relationships. I took the liberty to separate paragraphs for easier reading in this format. There may be […]