YWAM, Decentralization, and the Problem of Accountability
John, Jenny, and Shelby discuss YWAM's stated values, decentralized structure, and the gap they describe between official language and lived experience. The conversation explores themes of accountability, spiritual authority, "hearing God's voice," missions culture, Seven Mountains language, and how young people can be shaped by high-pressure religious environments.
They also examine concerns around DTS, parental awareness, liability forms, danger narratives, martyrdom language, and the way former members describe the long-term effects of their involvement. The discussion remains focused on…
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