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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Broader Lessons from the Church of the Living Word The Church of the Living Word, like many similar groups, offers a case study in the complexities of faith, leadership, and control. It underscores the dangers of unchecked authority and the importance of safeguarding individual freedoms within any organization. One key takeaway is the necessity of […]
Living Word Cult Survivor Video Collection part 4
This blog post’s mission is to attempt to pull together the more recent history of the cult The Church of the Living Word aka The Walk after the death of the founding leader John Robert Stevens, AKA Shiloh in Kalona, Iowa, Marilyn Farms from a variety of sources published independently. Many former members are seeking a resolution to the years of toxic control. Other members are quiet for their own personal reasons. I am a former member from approximately 1956 or 1957 in Washinton, Iowa. I either visited or was sent with my late ex-husband to a number of other bodies. I “blew out” in 1983 with a newborn baby, a 7-year-old, and a 9-year-old. The videos that I have […]