Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power

While production continues on Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power — which takes a broader look at evangelical movements beyond the Vineyard — John shares a full, uncut conversation with Pastor Doug Warburton , his own pastor and a leader within the ELCA Lutheran Church . In this episode, ...

While Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power is in production, John shares one of his full, uncut interviews — this time with Pastor Brian Metzger , one of the most outspoken critics of Vineyard USA’s handling of cases like Duluth Vineyard. In this candid and deeply personal conversation, Br...

Episode Summary: In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, former Vineyard pastor Melody Winderweedle shares her story of being quietly removed from leadership—not for misconduct, but for daring to lead with integrity, inclusion, and pastoral care. In the wake of a high-profile abuse scandal, Me...

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In this full-length interview, Spoiled Fruit sits down with Ken Wilson , founding pastor of Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor and one of the movement's earliest and most respected leaders. For decades, Ken was known as a thoughtful, compassionate voice within the Vineyard - until he did something few...

In Part 2, JT Meyer recounts the aftermath of his decision to speak out. Despite his loyalty to the movement and attempts to engage in good-faith dialogue, JT was met with silence, isolation, and ultimately, exile from the Vineyard. He reflects on what he learned, the pastors who quietly supported h...

In Part 1 of this two-part interview, former Vineyard pastor JT Meyer shares his journey into the Vineyard movement - from his early pastoral calling to his commitment to creating a more inclusive and honest spiritual community. JT walks us through the formative experiences that shaped his theology ...

In this emotional and unfiltered interview, we hear from Heidi Anderson and her children - former members of Mile High Vineyard , led by current Vineyard USA National Director Jay Pathak . When two of Heidi's children bravely came forward to report abuse, they went to one of the people they felt...

In this emotional and unfiltered interview, we hear from Heidi Anderson and her children - former members of Mile High Vineyard , led by current Vineyard USA National Director Jay Pathak . When two of Heidi's children bravely came forward to report abuse, they went to one of the people they felt...

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Paula Swindle helps us put words to the pain many have experienced but struggled to name. A scholar, psychologist, and trauma-informed spiritual care provider, Dr. Swindle brings deep insight into how religious systems - like Vineyard USA - can enga...