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CCM star Crystal Lewis says “Even If,” a hit song that she originated, was recorded without her consent and her ownership cut to 10%.

In an exclusive interview, The Roys Report journalist Jessica Morris speaks with Lewis about the story around "Even If," which has recently been used as the basis of Mercy Me's feature film 'I Can Only Imagine 2.'

What does Lewis’ story reveal about credit, power, and the voices of women in contemporary Christian music? Jessica and host Julie Roys discuss following her eye-opening interview.

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For nearly four decades, Crystal Lewis has been one of the most respected voices in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). The Dove Award–winning singer helped shape the genre with hits like “People Get Ready (Jesus Is Comin’)” and inspired artists such as Katy Perry and Tori Kelly.

More recently, Lewis co-wrote the Grammy-nominated song “Even If,” recorded by MercyMe. The song has now inspired the new film I Can Only Imagine 2.

After a former Bethel intern went public with allegations of clergy sexual abuse, Bethel leaders’ decision to label it an “affair” and later restore the offending pastor is under fresh scrutiny.

On this podcast, The Roys Report's Lance Ford and host Julie Roys examine how Bethel’s “culture of honor” can protect predators while leaving victims unguarded.

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Sixteen years ago, Bethel Church pastor Ben Armstrong allegedly forced a young intern into bed—twice. Instead of firing Armstrong for adult clergy sexual abuse, church leaders labeled the misconduct an “affair.” After a period of “restoration,” he was reinstated and eventually promoted.

When the former intern, Sarah, recently went public with her story of abuse, it sparked strong backlash.

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Weeks after podcaster Mike Winger released a bombshell exposé of Todd White, the Texas-based faith healer released a nine-minute video saying he is “deeply sorry” that “people have felt hurt.”

But is White truly repenting—or just giving a carefully crafted fauxpology?

In this episode of The Roys Report, image repair analyst Dr. Julia Dahl joins host Julie Roys to examine White’s statement and reveal the tactics he employs.