Paul Crouch Jr. Reveals the Truth of His Time at TBN
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- Here's What Happened | Paul Crouch Jr. Reveals the Truth of His Time at TBN
Paul Crouch Jr. has had an incredible career in film and television, and his most notable work, so far, has been overseeing production with the global Christian Network TBN. As the son of TBN's founders, the late Jan and Paul Crouch Sr., he was expected to take over as heir apparent, but amid growing controversy and numerous allegations, they parted ways in early 2016.
On today's Inside Voice, Paul is here to detail the events leading up to his departure and finally share what really happened in those final days. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and show how God uses the most broken people to shine a light on His glory. Join the conversation and learn the truth of what really happened inside one of the world's largest television networks, TBN.
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As a Christian who has struggled with TBN never sitting right with me, I am glad this came out.
This is sadder than I thought. I’m grateful that Paul Jr. kept his fear of The Lord.
100%
Paul jr I grew up watching TBN. I just believe it was God who move you out of but the rae was satan to make you resentful. You would not have ever voluntarily. He wanted to use you on a much broader capacity.
I'm so happy to see that Paul Jr is doing well. My daughter actually work for The Holy Land (a TBN theme park). It's closed now. But she always said that Paul Jr was different, a kind man who seemed very genuine in his faith. ❤️
TBN kept peace in my household. I was a teen mom and had 2 children by 19yrs old. I wanted my children to be better, so I kept the spirit of God in my home. My kids now between the ages of 25 - 29 still talk about not being able to watch anything but PBS and TBN. God is Faithful as I tried my best to raise them right and God has blessed me with 2 beautiful daughter-in-laws and 2 beautiful Granddaughters. No matter what, TBN was a blessing.
That's awesome! That's how you should look at it, just because they were messing up doesn't mean you just throw the baby out with the bath water. It's like when all that stuff came out about Cosby, but the Cosby show is still one of the best shows that I like to watch.
I grew up with TBN! Watching Melody Mountain, Laverne and Edith Tripp, Mike Purkey. Loved that show and it definitely helped me through a lot of things!
I used to like to watch Hal Lindsey and his witchy sister in law that was a former physic surgern!😁
AMEN Nicole!!!!!! I kept it in my house too!!!!
And God has blessed him greatly.
I’m so glad I got to listen to this. I lived through each decade of TBN until Paul jr. left and that’s when I left TBN. I wish I could of heard this years ago. My heart always hurt so bad for Paul Jr. , I can’t be alone. Many 1000 of people felt like I did. So many of Us hurt for Paul Jr. Thank You for speaking to us who spent all those decades with you.
Hello 👋how’re you doing?
I, like you, left TBN when Paul left. I didn't leave because Paul left, but I knew something in my spirit wasn't right and I stopped watching and giving to the network. God Bless you Paul & family!
You , Paul Crouch, are part most certainly of the tbn and Crouch family legacy! I have always wondered about the other brother, which is you,. I am glad to hear and see you and Brenda. Healings for the whole family. Watching tbn lead me to a more spiritual awareness and have enjoyed the station. Blessings to you Paul Crouch Jr. And Brenda.
I agree wholeheartedly and followed them the same way! So happy to see this CZcams channel will definitely be watching now. I always loved Paul Jr and thought he was a true leader and every time he was on TBN it was always a better program in every way I really was saddened when he left TBN. God bless you Paul and Brenda Crouch in Jesus name.
Is that same lady that did the bible storey tbn with kids with blond hair
Paul & Brenda, I have so much respect for both of you. It took a lot of maturity and self-control to keep this private until you healed to the point where you could share it without anger or malice. You are a beautiful couple who compliment one another so well. THE BEST IS YET TO COME❣️🙏
@Steve Gooden…You are speaking to me. As if you were standing in front of me! I am 68 years old and I don’t think I ever really met love are knew love. I really needed that! THANK YOU for sharing that! I’m in transition now and you’ve helped more than you’ll ever know! May God richly bless your life!❤
@Steve Gooden Wow! Did you write this? This is amazing. I don't know how to describe what I'm feeling, upon reading this piece. I'll have to read it again, and probably again. Thank you, I think.🤔
Paul & brenda truly my heart is touched. Forgive love and move on. God will provide. He is faithful that calleth you who will do it. Numbers 6: 24-26❤🙏
So great to see Pa8k Jr, wandered what happened . Always such a kind wonderful person.
Yes! Forgive! Man this is a nasty hit piece.
Paul Crouch Jr. came across to me as a humble human being. Gentle spirit too.
My college roommate was an employee at the main TBN station in Southern California for years after college. We talked on the phone not long after these scandals. He told me about some of the things he had seen while he was there that pushed him to leave the network. I've never discussed any of what he told me because I don't like to gossip, which is what these things would be since I was not an eyewitness. What I will say is this...I know if it weren't for Jan and Paul starting that station long ago that I would not be here right now. Flaws and all, and flawed they were, I'm grateful for them both. Having said that, the bad things happening behind the scenes should never be hidden. The struggles of leaders in the Church should never be hidden. Only in exposing the darkness can true healing take place.
By the time Matt and Laurie took over I already had stopped watching or giving to TBN. I've tried watching, but I can't. I noticed a few years ago how "Praise The Lord" is now just "Praise". That alone turns my insides.
It's now called The Word.
I miss PRAISE THE LORD
Oh my I have to say the pages of The Inspired Word of God reveals the brokenness of humanity. We live in a fallen world. There is no such thing as a Perfect Church A Perfect Family. God in His Goodness & Love for us still chooses who He may knowing All of the mistakes, All of the sin, All of the shortcomings. He chose you didn’t He? He chose Me. Please let’s remember this. 🙏 It’s truly sad when leaders choose sin. The enemy is after humanity but thank God for the Blood the Precious Blood of Jesus. The Blood that frees us. Let’s judge righteously for our brothers and sisters. We are one Body. God Bless you & everyone who stumbled across this. Amen 🙏
Wow, I always wondered what happened to this gentleman. I admire him now more than ever.
Amen!!
I so glad that the Lord gave you and Paul grace to share this story. My mom and I were just discussing this and wondering where he was. I'm so sorry he and his daughter had to endure all of this, but most importantly the deception of the enemy, tearing up and dividing his family. But God gets the glory and He's a better person and a strong man of God for this. Blessings to you and your family!
I always knew Paul Jr. Is the most genuine of all of them.
Paul, I had watched TBN for many years and could tell that something screwy was going on behind the scenes. Thank you for filling in the blanks. And I know that you and Brenda will continue helping others to heal.
I have always appreciated and trusted Paul Crouch Jr. more than his brother, due to his very apparent, true humility and clear desire to be open and transparent, thank you…
I worked as a prayer minister for a reputable ministry in the Dallas metroplex back in '91. I volunteered as a prayer partner for the TBN branch and the folks I prayed with had expressed their heartfelt appreciation. Very shortly, the newly recruited English overseer demands a letter of recommendation from the church of each phone minister. Excuse me!! Firstly, I was doing that without pay. Also, the pastor of the fellowship I was attending in Irving, is a Jezebel, who'd be difficult to approach for such matters. Needless to say, I never returned. Bless em all! 🎉🎉
I'm so happy to hear all that Paul Jr has told us. I really liked him on TBN and was sorry when he left. I never knew why, but they tried to blame it on him. I never really liked Matt and I didn't believe him. I stopped watching when Paul left. God bless you, Paul jr and you're lovely wife! Thank you for this interview!
This was such a devastating story to listen to. I used to watch TBN regularly back in the 90s and 2000s up until the passing of Paul Sr. and Jan. TBN programming at that time was instrumental in renewing my relationship with the Lord, but after they were gone, the format changed and many shows were dropped so I quit watching. I had heard about the upheaval and power struggle at TBN, but never knew the truth and the full story until now. Paul, you are an inspiration and a man of integrity. You have weathered the betrayal of your family, remained steadfast in your faith and reliance on the Lord and He has brought you through to a higher level by his grace. It thrills me that you and your family are reaping such success and I pray the Lord will continue to grant you his favor and blessings in all you do.
I left TBN watching the same time. But l remembered a prophecy that Matt would do it differently than Paul Sr. So, l didn't feel badly, just moved to another place. God is good and He is our Father through Jesus our Beloved Savior and Lord.
I never trusted it. I watched my grandmother give tons of money to the Bakers, and we all know how that turned out. People need to support smaller churches in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing. I thought something was wrong when you left TBN and felt you were somehow wronged. TBN was never the same and it appeared to me that Matt was leaning toward Hollywood too much. I'm glad to hear your family is healing from this difficult time in your lives. God bless you and keep you all.
I used to watch TBN faithfully in the 1990s but not anymore. I always thought Matt was egotistical and constantly flaunting his position. He never seemed sincere. I am truly touched by this interview and your transparency. You have a good heart and seem very sincere. I wish you and your beautiful wife continued success in your ministry.
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
You’re exactly right Jacqueline. Always found Matt very sarcastic and beyond arrogant 😢.
@@joannaluca8495 I will turn my TV off before I watch Matt...he is the most uncharismatic person on Christian TV...and the most obnoxious bully anywhere...I feel for his wife...
I'm so proud of your willingness to bare your soul Paul. I am 70 years old and saw the changes. Holy Spirit is true to reveal that something wasn't right back then and he did. May our faithful Lord cover you with an anointing to walk in HIS power for the rest of your days. GOD is your true father! 🔥🕊💪🛡⚔️💥
Hello Donna
For those of us who had loved ones attached to TBN, we had heard bits and pieces of this. We knew when the tide turned and walked away as viewers/supporters of TBN. Thank you for standing true to the standards of the Word, regardless of the cost. The way you tell your story, we see the love and respect you have/had for your parents. You just loved God more!
Love the Crouches a lot bless them
Thank you 💕 for Tesmony God people go though thing too paul
Well said!
I agree. Well said!
Why does TBN have false preachers on the channel?
My heart goes out to you, Paul… thank you so much for your integrity and honesty… ❤️
Thank you so much for you’re heart PJ. I am a past employee/leader of TBN. I worked in the Prayer Call Center as a lead over seeing the prayer partners it was a management role. I am a victim of workplace abuse and bullying, instead of my abuser Holly Bol being reprimanded for her actions she was protected and promoted. Victim shaming is real. Matt Crouch saw me as a liability even though I was the victim. I was the scape goat employee that my director Michelle Thomas used. Unfortunately the only thing Matt Crouch cares about is money and power. He uses donor funds to pay his lawyers off and fund his lifestyle. I worked there for 3 years. I seen things that were deeply troubling. I deeply regret staying as long as I did. This word has brought so much healing to my broken soul. I resigned from my position at TBN in December of 2021. Matt was the most corrupt, evil, heartless Christian leader I have ever worked for. Me along with other numerous employees were deeply effected. Employees including myself were having panic attacks and anxiety due to the environment we were working in. The work culture was toxic , they implemented corrupt business practices. Money was more important then souls, Numbers replaced employees. This word has brought such confirmation to what I already knew. Thank you PJ for you’re heart and bringing truth and clarity to what really happened. Gods people have a right to know what really happened and where their money is going, when they give to TBN. TBN is a shell of what it once was. I’m thankful accountability is coming to the house of God. It is long past due. So many people have been so hurt and deeply effected. This precious ministry was built on the precious donors of TBN and, their money is being mismanaged and it is wrong!!!!
I am sad to read your comment. I had no idea, but I do love some of the shows on tbn. I am not a giver of tbn and it appears they just changed their website app live and I don't like it at all.
I was a constant giver to TBN and I am happy I did. You obviously did not hear the whole story, because this one ( by PJ) contrast greatly with the other side. I never listen to fired/unhappy workers. They are not going to be happy campers, and who knows what they may say. When I say I never listen to fired workers, it does not necessarily mean you, above. Generally speaking, anyone carrying a grudge and left a ministry, and speaks publicly against them. I know Paul and Jan sacrificed and would have given their lives if that's what it would take. God will show the truth at the Judgement gathering. Until then we are to love one another, including ( even our enemies). An eye for an eye was denounced by Jesus. God Bless.
@@andrabcool1600 Terrible take. You listen and then investigate. And there’s a difference between someone who leaves voluntarily vs terminated and you just assumed this person was fired. It proves you’re not even a proper reader and need to consider why you are so dismissive of other’s experiences. You just made them lower by calling them “fired”. That alone is a problem within toxic people because you had to make them lower so you could justify your attitude toward them. It’s that mentality that creates toxic environments that people flee from to keep their sanity.
Thank you all for you’re input. I resigned from my position at TBN which has been documented.
And yet many found Christ thru TBN what a n irony
This message is for Paul Crouch Jr.
i started watching TBN as a new Christian, it was my first church actually for a few months before I started attending an Assembly of God church, that was 1999. I did watch TBN lots for a few years and it did fead me and I built a foundation in the word. Later when i heard about your dad passing I was sad, I felt like I lost a father even though I never knew him except watching TBN in the early years of my Christian faith. Sometime later I had a dream about you, your dad, and mat your brother. I understood that the meaning of the dream was showing that you Paul Jr are the one who has received the generational blessing from your father. You are like Jacob and your brother Mat is Esau. I never understood why I had this prophetic dream about you, your Dad and brother but I understand it clearly showed that you had the blessing with your dad’s passing. Even Though Mat took over TBN.
Matt is cringeworthy to watch. I hope he gets truthful with himself. Such courage you and your wife Brenda have exhibited . thank you
Bless you Paul Jr.
I’m so glad I found this on you tube. I always felt genuine Spirit coming through you when I saw you on TBN, wondered what happened to you and your wife (I think
she is from Oklahoma where I live). I didn’t connect with TBN like I used to after your dad passed. None of us are immune to family conflict, I thought our family’s are the worst and hearing your heart breaking story of yours truly hurts my heart. God bless you and your family as I give praise to God for His love and grace embracing you as you walked in Him every painful step in obedience. I pray His continued blessings over you rest of the journey here on earth.
Me too! I wondered what happened to Paul, so I stopped watching TBN! Many did! 😢
This should open eyes and understanding. The Christian life is Not Always hugs and smiles. It has peaks and valleys. We must remember we not only Human first ~ but when you look at our very first family, Adam, Eve and their first two children, you see DYSFUNCTION! Adam [reminded] God of the woman He brought into his life while Eve acknowledged following satan’s ‘suggestion’ that God had lied to ‘them’? The first murder: a brother, filled with jealousy, KILLED his own sibling. So, I’ve come to realize that there are no perfect people, no perfect families. Christ HAS TO make the difference. THANK YOU for sharing your struggles. We have to encourage one another. I know your testimony is helping thousands of people. As the song says, we are all level at the cross. God bless you all
Let me tell you something Paul Crouch Junior is a good man, I knew he was sincere from the time I saw him, I always knew Matt Crouch was a snake, you could just look tell he had a smart Alec attitude! you keep pushing Paul Jr,God will bless you! you got a wonderful wife!
Thank you for being honest and transparent. TBN has not and will never be the same. You both are inspirational!
Hello Dear
How are you doing today?
I see it changing and even the program to one a talk show and many selling health items on the show .. I use to hearing preaching anything of the day and night on TBN. Because I leave my TV in day and night on TBN but now they have different programs not related to to preaching God word.. it’s frustrating and I now turn my Tv to another gospel channel
It's pretty clear that Matt and Laurie are a piece of work themselves and have no one's best interests at heart other than their own. It's very commendable of you to forgive them, but don't let them off the hook. Matt knew what he was doing we he tried to blackmail and frame you for something you did not do. That was not an accident on his part. You can love and forgive them, but don't tolerate their continued actions. Blessings to you Paul Jr!
God absolutely heals & restores!!!
That's what l definitely need is healing and restoration among my 3 young adult children 🧒🧒👩 which was caused by a family member 😓😢😭😡. It has been a very difficult journey which has been 3 years.
Amen!
I’m so glad you’re daughter is recovering well. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you both. I'm so glad I saw your program tonight. It took a lot of courage. What Glory God got from it. I've been through a lot too, but as it is proving time and time again, the Lord's faithfulness and love keeps us. God Bless you and the Wonderful work He has done and continues to everyday, fulfilling our days. God is good.
Respect for this man🙏🏼
Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Brenda this was heartbreaking to hear. I believe your story. I can still see how GOD moved so powerfully over you all. I used to watch TBN faithfully during the Praise the Lord and the telethons. It brought me so much joy. TBN literally drew me closer to Christ Jesus. I haven't watched or supported in years because so much changed. Programs were dropped. Praise the Lord program became more about selling books and shorter. I respect you and your wife so much because even though you hurt sharing this, you still honored your parents. This REPRESENTS THE NATURE OF CHRIST JESUS. I will support yall wherever you go. I pray continued favor and that God smile upon yall always. This warms my heart and soul to see humility and strength and most of all love in leaders for the Body of Christ.
Paul I’m so glad that you had the experiences that you had you realize that you were inflexible and God had to break you in order to released the anointing that he had given you this was a breaking like no other I’m sure but you have to realize that you are better for the braking because now you can have the oil of gladness and there is no secrets anymore so you don’t have to be sick because families that have secrets are sick. I just pray that your wife can recover she has a beautiful smile but I feel like it’s condescending and it is something that she’s gonna have to work through and that’s forgiving the crouches because if I was in her shoes I’d be still bitter and have a nightmares of stringing a few people out by their necks and so I do recognize her pain I pray that she recovers her soul as well wish you much much grace and mercy and strength and endurance until the year
WHAT IS SO WONDERFUL ABOUT BEING DECEIVED BY THESE CHARLTONS
@@prophetesscharlottebarrett9186 ok
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He and Brenda did NOT meet/marry until much later in Pj's life, 'prophetess.'
Shalom,
שלום 🩸🛡⚔🔥
@@nonenow857 I quit watching all Christian channel when Jim Baker fell from grace and we lost the 3 time share cabins we “ bought “ from the fake “ Christians Charletans”
As a Young Christian back around 2005 to 2007 Paul Crouch Jr. was my favorite host by far on TBN. There is just a sincerity that you know in a Minister, and Humbleness and everyone saw it in Him. You could tell the difference between him and the rest of the family, I will just leave it at that. Praise God for a man confronting Sin and wrongdoing, and not conforming. God will right any wrong, and exalt those who humble themselves.
He was my favorite host as well.
Agreed! Me too.
Absolutely agree. The difference was very noticeable
Amen! God honors integrity!
I thank you Paul for telling the story, I often wondered what happened to you, may God bless and keep you and your family, Thank you Jesus for healing
I was watching during those years, the tension between he and Matt was obvious. But in the midst, God knew what was going to happen and where everyone would be. He will handle the hurts, the lies, the disappointments and he will be GLORIFIED!!
Paul, I was blessed to be on "Praise" with you (9-16-2010) as a police chaplain. I still have the DVD. I just watched your testimony here and you have the same heart as I do even on the show you mentioned how both of us do similar things in media. I also can feel your heart about what you went through. Thank you for sharing and serving our God! (BTW, I am still serving as a Chaplain!)
Thank you for your service, Sir.
Nothing takes God by surprise. May He bring healing and forgiveness into every area of your lives in Jesus Name Amen 🙏
Amen
What a beautiful testimony of a man of honor & forgiveness. Always loved his humility Paul Jr!! So happy everyone is doing well!!
I had always wondered what happened to Paul Jr. And now I hear this. I will never look at his brother & TBN the same way again. What a shame. I wonder how GOD has viewed all of this unGODly & unHoly drama from one of the most well known Christian families, & one of the most powerful Christian networks in the world??? I am stunned. Sadly stunned. Great to see him still standing & serving GOD in spite of his own family. People often cry the blues about what people do to you who are outside of your family, but we rarely talk about what people in our own families do to us which is often far more worse....GOD bless you PCJR...
I was an employee at TBN in Phoenix for many years. There was so much horrible drama in the management. I reported some of it to California headquarters but was ignored and the phx manager ( who was physically and verbally abusive to the employees) was promoted in the company and to this day is a "higher up" in the company. I always knew there must have been some bad stuff going on in the main TBN headquarters because this stuff always trickles down from the top. And now that I think about it, Laurie's parents worked along side me at the Phx studio and I always wondered why they never reported her to the top. I know now why. So sad.
Its cuz this family had an open door and it trickled down to all of its businesses..deliverance ministry is vital
God's judgement will be upon TBN because there's alot of false teachings on there.
@@donnacallahan1368 I agree with you.
Very sad! That's what happens when we let the devil in. All he needs is a crack door 🚪 God help us!
❤
I watched TBN for years and it feed me, taught me and guided me. The last 2 years I tune in and it feels sooo creepy. Like Kanya West and the Trash Guy is a few examples. Tyler Perry another. Stirs my spirit in a bad way. Kanya preaching in Osteens church, that stuff scares me.
If you read this Paul, I want you to know that I always felt the genuineness of your faith. Even though I didn’t know the inner workings behind the scenes, spiritually I knew things were amiss but you were one of God’s light. I felt the difference between you and your brother and I pray that he will one day allow Christ to shine in him one day. I’m so thankful for your faithfulness and family. May God be glorified in all of this.
I stopped seeing TBN when you left. I could always sense in my Spirit that they wronged you in so many ways. And don't even get me started on your brother and sis-in-law🤐. BUT....GOD ALWAYS knows the Truth and you are now Blessed with a beautiful wife. I have subscribed to her show and will continue to support you both!
Paul Jr, you have always been my favorite Crouch. I used to love watching your show. There was never drama with you. You were always mature and reasonable. I sensed this for years before hearing it today. You confirmed it. I love some programs/preachers on TBN but mainly watch Daystar now. There’s not much to choose from. TBN has had control for years. Instead of waking up at 3 am longing to hear about Jesus, Instead I see ads with Jordan Reuben and his partnership with TBN selling products. I see a new news program like that which I try and avoid and a women’s talk show with as much drama as The View. Because of this, I have prayed for years that all false empires and teachers crumble but at the same time God raises up a new ministry to catch the viewers fed up in the fall and I hope that is you and your ministry. May the Lord repay you 10 fold for all you have suffered for speaking the truth. Your faithfulness, truthfulness and perseverance will reap a great harvest. May God bless you and your family and raise you up to do great things for the Lord for many years to come. I’m excited to see what He has planned for you! Thank you for your honesty. We miss you! And I pray for family reconciliation, repentance and truthfulness on Matt’s part.
Amen and amen… this is an answer to a longtime prayer for me… may God raise upin these last days a humble, yet bold overcoming Church that loves the truth and only the truth… ❤👆🙏
you are right, I too stopped watching years ago. I remeber them having Jamal Bryant ,the womanising pastor, on and he went on and on about material things. I was still a young Christian and it made it seem like being blessed meant having money. Jordan Ruben is also another fraud....
I love you Paul and I have missed you!!!! I am so proud of you ❤️💜thank you for sharing 🙌🙏💜. God bless you and Brenda and family 😢😊❤
Amen!!!
I miss all the old praise the Lord programs so much I used to prepare for church in my home 7 o’clock 5 nights a week. I would be ready to devote the next three hours to praying for the people that watched praise the Lord the praying with Dwight Thompson CM Ward
RW Shambach I loved all the gas I loved all the singers and I love the altar calls and everybody could call the number to be a prayer partner waiting and now when I watch TV and it’s just not the same they don’t even have praise the Lord anymore I tried to find the old programs In while I can but I’ll tell you that’s when the Lord was moving and we saw many miracles.
Now I understand why Daystar has, more-or-less, taken over from what TBN used to be. Thank you for some clarity. John.
I use to watch TBN back in the day. I've always admired Paul Jr. I do believe that he is truly a man of God. Matt on the other hand never agreed with my spirit as being Christian,not his wife Lori. I did see a video of the show last week and saw where they had Kirk Franklin and Steve Harvey on there. This was an older video. I'm so glad to hear this video and know that all is well with Paul Jr. and his family. When I think about Matt I think about what a lady told me many years ago. Which was"you get by but you don't get away." I pray that Paul Jr. continue to trust in God and represent the Kingdom for God's glory as he always has. And that God's continual presence, love and favor be in and with him and his family. God bless you Paul Jr, Oh, not to forget the peace of God. Love you my brother.
What seem to be the problem with a lot of people even christians is that they want the glory without the story. So often forgetting that valley and the shadows of death comes before the surely,goodness and mercy. And that we don't get to run,fly or ride through the valley we walk through it(Psalms 23). And we forget that the wilderness came before the Promised Land, the Crucifixion before the Resurrection. The story always comes before the glory. The Bible is an example of this. Those men and women in it all have great life stories before the won their victories. Thank God for all of you.
I just happened to come upon this and I'm about your age Paul and our family started watching TBN in the mid to late 70's, my mom had it on all the time, she partnered with TBN and i prayed to receive the Lord in our living room at 21 yrs old watching TBN, so TBN is very near and dear to my heart. I will always be so grateful. But I'm sort of shocked and very much saddened as I listened to you Paul as you're speaking about everything that happened with your parents Paul and Jan and the things that happened with your brother Matt. I just had to let myself cry deeply, thinking all you went through and your family. I love your mom and dad and The Crouch family, will always be part of my family, i still watch TBN and I have often thought about your parents and your brother Matt and how everything kind of happened, but wondering to myself, what really did happen? I'm glad you are happy and doing well and that your daughter kara is also well, Praise God that he has good plans for you and it sounds like you and your wife Brenda are doing some exciting things for the Lord. I pray for a complete restoration and healing for you and your whole family, including your brother Matt.
Paul, I’m sure this was one of the hardest things to talk about. I have been with a ministry that had a beautiful vision, but when family members came in to impart there own vision and not the one God had given the ministry a movement was destroyed…. I really needed to know I wasn’t alone , and Our God Reigns! Praying for you Paul & Brenda.
Thank you for sharing and showing how faithful God is even when we go through the fire. I'm encouraged...
I watched TBN all the time. I tithed to them because i hadn't found a church. I remember the day that Paul announced on air that Matt was taking over TBN. I knew in my spirit it was wrong. I had not heard any gossip or what you just revealed. I knew he was bad news. I'm so thankful you two are recovering and i pray God heals all the wounds(especially your daughter's). I will also pray for Matt and his family. After Matt took over i quit watching and began tithing to Daystar. God bless you and your family.
Great choice. Sorry for your family. God bless you.
you are a great man of god and you keep up the good work and you are humble man that you are may god bless you and your wife from kimpoe
I admire and respect Paul Jr..Matt is an opportunist.
I never felt good about Matt and Laurie. They seem so fake.
God hates practicality. No favourites, in other words.
Families can cause so much hurt. Jealousy is awful. We are glad Brittany has moved on. She was treated shamefully by her grandparents., and you were treated badly by your parents. We have not watched TBN for years. When your Mom and Matt took over, we left. We got a check in our spirit every time we saw him and Jan….You are in our prayers Paul for emotional healing…you were our fav when you were at TBN . So sorry to hear about your dad’s struggle. We loved him, a gentle man who always greeted us when we drove to see Praise live in L.A. Be blessed dear brother, you are dearly loved!
God Bless You Paul Jr, Your wife and children. I am delighted to see You, after not seeing You for all these years.
This is the first time I've heard of what Paul went through with his family and TBN. Sorry to hear about all that went on behind the scenes...so much suffering! Thank you for doing the right thing and being so honest about it. So very rare to have such vulnerability and honesty! Bless you both ❤️
In tears from hearing this but the secret is forgiveness and it is the key to restoration. Psalms 91 surrounding you and your family.
Amen
Paul, I knew Matt was going to do that to you, in my spirit I knew. I could tell when he started Generations, I saw him and his wife as manipulative then.
I glad you left and allowed the Lord to use you.
I pray that as you move forward you don't forget the past, be aware of generational cursing and how it operates generation to generation.
Humility, submission, obedience and accountability, walk in these things as well as faith.
Dear Paul (& Brenda), Speaking as a daughter, I can't tell you how much your support of your daughter meant to her. Every daughter sees her dad as her protector ... and you showed Carra your strong protection of her, your steadfast confidence in her testimony. You showed her God's love for her. You are genuine sir! My husband and I will be praying for you and Brenda's victory, success and blessings over all that you set your hands to. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
I have a busy body sister who loved to lie to my elderly father that I was a secret drunk and had a drug problem. My Dad told me this and said she's just jealous of me. I'm sorry but I tore into her because in my heart it was pure evil
It is hard to believe her own grandparents didn’t support and take up for her.
I used to watch for years up until Matt got more involved! I’m so sorry that this happened to you and your integrity is a blessing ! Thank you PJ and God bless you and finish the race for there is a crown waiting for you!
I hope Paul Jr. writes ✍️ a book 📖 about his experience...the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Years ago TBN was the only channel I would watch. I wanted my home to be filled with The Holy Spirit. One day something, couldn't put my finger on it, troubled my spirit. I prayed, sought The L-RD, but I just couldn't stomach it anymore. Thank you for your courage and being the wonderful parents your daughter needed.
Same here the only channel I would watch I was rebuked by some friends and family members for doing so. And one day in 2016 I saw what my money was supporting and that was the end for me.
THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL ! THANK YOU JESUS. I JUST HAPPEN TO LAND ON THIS WHILE I WAS RESTING! GOD IS SO GOOD. HIS WORD NEVER GOES NAUGHT . HE LISTENS TO OUR PRAYERS. THE OUT COME IS YOU WIN AMEN!!
@@QuietlyContemplating LOL. NO I LOVE WRITTING IN CAPS. UNLESS YOU CAN HEAR ME SPEAK . NOT SHOUTING AT ALL . STOP COMPLAINING. THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH!
I’m so sorry you and your family went through this. I hadn’t watched TBN in years but noticed an obvious difference in the network when I started watching again a couple of years ago. I pray for your family’s complete healing and restoration.
Thank u paul for Truth because we know u should still be head of TBN.
Yes, Paul Jr was the one called to lead, Matt was not!
I am so deeply touched by your testimony. Such courage and authenticity. You have encouraged me! God bless you.
I knew it. The entire energy of the station changed when Matt took over. I found this video because for the first time in like 10 years I watched a little bit of TBN tonight cause I saw it was the 50th anniversary special. I was like dang Matt has gotten old! Which tells how long it has been since I’ve seen them on my tv him and wifey. Yet I couldn’t watch for long. They never carried the right spirit for me and this sheds light. Sorry Paul jr went through all this. Your mom and dad started out right but sounds like they had some challenges and deep flaws as well as all humans.
Two handsome and amazing couple...i wish them the best and may they keep the true faith. 👍👍
Brenda is such a pretty woman.
Paul, it blesses me to hear you now, after so much betrayal and letdown, you are walking in the Spirit. It's easy to get into the flesh when you think you have been abused and let down by your friends or family. But this says a lot about your sincere relationship with God. I know you are telling the truth because I watched it happen. Sometimes people think they are being blessed by God when they seemingly prosper financially. I hope your brother and his wife find repentance somewhere in the midst of this.
I always thought Matt & Laurie a bit on the arrogant side! never saw that in you thanks for sharing. And thanks for believing in your daughter! I appreciate your spirit
Being a TN resident we used to travel to the hendersonville auditorium for the broadcast! I loved and enjoyed TBN but can't connect with it anymore now I kinda understand why. Be Blessed!!
I know the pain of a family member turning against you. I pray for both of us that our siblings come to a place of repentance and truly reconcile with the LORD most of all, and us secondarily! Keep up the ministry that God has anointed you for. You both touched my heart!
The worst hurt of all comes from family.... it's horribly sad how families can be....
As a born again believer I too left after Paul Jr left. TBN is not the same network. It’s sad to see how it is today
Paul so glad you stood up for your daughter.
This has given some clarity to the decline of TBN today.
I am so sad to hear this! Pray for Paul Crouch Jr. and his family. This just hurts my heart. I have not watched TBN for many hears for just because I felt something was not right. Wow, I had no idea! God help this family.
Thank you for sharing. You both are a blessing!! I remember you Paul as a young man on TBN. I have wondered & prayed for you through the years. Good to see you & know you have a beautiful wife inside & out. God loves you both ❤❤
Wow, heartbreaking story but encouraged to see that Paul Jr. held onto God and was taken care of after his departure. My heart grieves to know what went on behind the scenes. I know none of us are perfect and need God every single day. God bless you, Paul Jr., for not publicly shaming your family when it would have been so easy to retaliate for what was done to you/your daughter/others. Thank you for sharing your story. Great interview, Brenda
Thanks for your honesty Paul. I always watched you & your mom & dad on TBN for years. We are all just human beings with sins and faults but I believe your parents and you always loved the Lord. God seems to be healing you and that's awesome!! I will pray for you and your daughter & family. God willing you can reconcile someday with your brother Matt. As you know forgiveness is everything!! May God bless you & continue to use you for His Kingdom!!
Eli,Samuel, David, Solomon. Etc
Were lousy fathers
Now I know why my spirit recoils at the sight/sounds of Matt Crouch and his wife and why in the later years I could never listen or watch Paul and Jan. Same thing that happened with the Bakkers at the end, there was an underlying deceitfulness that I sensed in the spirit.
Thank you for finally sharing. No one is perfect, I know this was hard, but I believe that it’s necessary. I pray Gods blessings on you and your family. I am glad you stood for your daughter. So important.
This is so sad and Matt does all them shows like he’s the great son of TBN my eyes are open and I’m just so saddened by all that I have learned from this I pray God has truly blessed you and healed your daughter
Thank you for that incredible testimony Paul! I’m so sorry for what you and your daughter endured. I cried with you.
I am SO glad to hear what happened to Paul jr. & why . Thank you very much. sincerely, John.
I had a dream recently that your Dad prayed for me. I used to watch Tbn back in the 90s and 2000s but not anymore. The Holy Spirit IS NOT THERE. When I watched Tbn something didn’t like about your brother… Now I understand Why. I pray that your brother will repent.
You are a Man of God Paul Jr. keep faithful to JESUS!!
Honesty, just a few days ago I was watching TBN and wondered where you were and I stumbled across this video without searching. I'm sorry you went through this. It took courage to share this story. I could feel the pain, disappointment and love. There is nothing like church hurt and family betrayal but we learn how to have pure love when we allow the Lord to heal everywhere that hurts. Many blessings be bestowed on you and all your endeavors as you continue to be a light for those who have been broken. God knows I totally believe you as I too have experienced church and family hurt but I'm a better for it all. Keep loving, keep pursuing purpose and live your best days.❤
GOD BLESS this guy! I always thought he was the real deal. Always. Anyone who’s ever had experience with analyzing someone to determine whether they’re speaking truth or lying, can easily decipher that THIS MAN is SPEAKING TRUTH. God Bless him. How painful. So sad how Paul & Jan Crouch went out of this world. And Matt Crouch? I have no words. Tragic.
AGREE
Forgiveness is such a beautiful healing to the soul
Thank you both for sharing your journey with us, your parents had an amazing heart for Jesus! P.J. you have a wonderful love for people like Jesus, sharing your story will help so many hurting people.
I am so proud of you both and for the healing you have brought… glory to God…
I dont know how I stumbled onto this video but I’m so grateful to God that I did. Thank you so much for your honesty and I pray for you, your family and your ministry to thrive.
Thank you for your courage and telling us what happened!! At 54 yrs old, I grew up watching TBN daily and all of us viewers went through it with you. I just watched a documentary Abandoned about the Holy Land in Orlando and watching video footage of your mom with the actor explained why I felt so uncomfortable viewing it!!! After you left TBN, my family and I heard about your daughter and after much prayer we stopped watching and supporting TBN. The Holy Spirit revealed your brothers true nature early on so we avoided watching when he hosted. My father struggled with alcoholism and I thought I knew the signs but like most viewers we thought it was his health declining so that came as a shock. From all your faithful viewers here, on social media and FaithTV…we love and support you both…may God continually bless the work of your hands for the Kingdom in Jesus Name!!!!
I am living in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I used to enjoy TBN back in the day but now I hardly look at it matt has changed everything I lost interest in it I used to sleep and wake in my living room with praise telethon somethings I didn't like I used to think your mom was too fake in my opinion Matt mashed up TBN.
Nothing, there is nothing more loving and nothing more caring than the truth.
This is a real eye-opening video, with the words spoken here by Paul, Jr. None of us are perfect or without fault, but the story told here is mind-blowing regarding Paul, Sr., Jan, and Matt. All the best to you Paul and Brenda, you are blessed.
Thanks for the testimony. My youngest daughter was molested by someone on a mission trip. I knew something wrong when I saw her face. It nearly killed me.I was in recovery for years. That someone in the church hurt my baby. I hope my story and your story too will touch the lives of young girls. My daughter wanted to be a missionary until this happened to her. We need to nip violence of young girls in the bud. They are worth someone standing in for them
My brother, Joseph said what his brothers meant for bad God turn it to good, so God be praise.
I was always wondering what happened to you so am glad I stumbled upon this. Keep in mind all that really matters is Christ
Keep seeking the Lord, forgive and move on, stay bless.
You guys clearly care for and respect one another. So glad you have each other. Sorry to hear about what your family, especially your daughter, went through. Glad life is better now. Hope those at TBN can learn from this as Christ's redemption prevails. Praying all the peace, love and joy in this world for you.
Thank God for your obedience. I knew your brother wasn’t right when he were showing your dad how to work his cell phone. I love you and your sweet spirit. I see JESUS in you!!! Praying for y’all ❤❤️❤️
Paul thank you for telling us your story, your way! Its always better to hear the story straight from the source instead of rumors shows how much courage, truth, godliness and Valor you have as a man. I pray that God richly blesses you and Brenda continually.
I stopped watching TBN years ago and didn't keep up with any news about them. I'm so sorry this happened but the enemy always has a plan but God's plan is bigger. Thank you for sharing your heart and humility.
Bless you Paul Jr . It took great courage to bring this out publicly ! God bless you and your Family as you move forward.
As meaningful as anything I have ever watched. This is what we need versus lawsuits. Luv you like a brother PJ, and Brenda, you are a class act. Keep them coming!