He Never Saw THIS Coming... Pastor Chris Durso Tells All

[@RuslanKD]

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[@glendaleduque]

I’ve been attending Christ Tab/Saints Church since 2006. So sorry for what happened to Pastor Chris re SA. I continue to pray and hope God restores this family. ❤

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

I've been part of Christ Tabernacle/Saints Church for a while, no longer though I lfeft NYC. I have blessed memories and love his parents. Yes, sorry this happend to Pastor Chris I watched him grow-up. I'm rejoicing for his freedom, and he's a blessing to my life today; love his transparency it's much needed.

[@greatness3554]

@@glendaleduque wait what happened??

[@SteveWest-R215]

I had a Christian therapist at a secular clinic, she was extremely enthusiastic about by path back to Christ. Faith based rehabs have the best success rates on recovery.

[@Williamstown28]

Pastor Chris your life is encouraging to see and watch unfold. The fruit of your ministry and children speak for itself. 🙌🏻

[@awadiop4215]

I’m so happy that you two Christian man are boldly speaking about your Painful Experiences showing that man can be vulnerable and still Be masculine and it’s okay to deal with trauma. Thankyou for this content.

[@HeartoftheMatterPodcast-scottm]

It is so good to hear men addressing the trauma that they have experienced and how they dealt with it. Many times, men feel they have nowhere to turn or they're lesser of a man to discuss these type of issues. To hear that most men die in their tramua is staggering. Keep up the good fight, lives are being changed. Variability is our super power.

[@geng8667]

❤ his comment. Harsh is sometimes just being honest. Comes down to the saying that the truth hurts. We all need to hear the truth.

[@rochelleceballos5312]

Pastor Chris Durso! He was just as our church last week (Zeal Church). Love him!

[@luchadorjones5256]

32:31 “I believe the only wounds that time heals are the ones that you address” 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrWink911]

Life is messy and painful. The big difference is who are you walking with during this journey. Blessings and continued healing for you all❤

[@BTteamMinistry]

Loved this entire conversation, but man at the end starting in 1:02:22 Chris really just starts speaking so much truth. Loved this.

[@kyliejones8910]

I love Chris, I recently discovered Chris on KZbin, the sermon on Deliverance (at House of God church I think?) completely blew me away, i have now watched it at least 10 x, it was like a sermon that was a complete prophetic word, thankyou Lord for Chris, Im so sorry for what happened to you and praying for complete peace between your family, appreciate you greatly 🙏🌈 Kylie Perth Australia

[@jamiepentz4682]

Love this so much. I grew up doing weekly bible studies on top of ministry and Thursday mentoring and Sunday meetings. Basically breathed and lived God's way without dealing with major trauma

[@labb592]

NYC love! Love his answer to that last question about what ppl think of him. Also true that you have to keep it real here. Where sin abounds, grace does much more abound!

[@jeffreyrodriguez7451]

This was such a good convo. GBY Rus and Pst. Durso

[@zinzin623]

I agree with Ruslan about the growth of Eastern Orthodoxy. I used to be part of the Dursos church in NYC. Love them. But I converted to Eastern Orthodox because the standards do not change, and it makes you deal with your “stuff” and heal. I have found tremendous peace and healing because of the consistency.

[@anthonyhartnett1002]

Would love to see you in a conversation with Philip Anthony Mitchell!

[@HiddenInHim33]

@Ruslankd you should have others be interviewed regarding this including his parents. Since he said let’s talk facts

[@joripuff191]

My heart goes out to both of you so deeply ❤️ 😢 I had similar experiences and I am so grateful to God for bringing you guys healing and helping you to share this, this is so important and so hard and I can just see your little selves and my heart breaks, but GOD is so big and so good, thank you guys for everyone who needed to hear this

[@lenette-blanca3479]

Wowwwwww awesome awesome thank you so much Pastor Chris for sharing n being so transparent… I’m so glad ur healing and doing the work… May God continue to use you in the mighty way HE is doing…

[@coreybrewer2759]

I loved this convo. I was trying to send moments to my wife and friends, but just had to send them the whole video because there was too much good in here!!!

[@Dario-chanel]

Thankyou Ruslan for this insightful video. Now I know why I like your vibes and relate to your videos.

[@davidakins9361]

Such an important episode and topic to discuss! So many hurting from childhood trauma and abuse.

[@allysonihlenfeldt488]

This is fire 🔥. I love his intentionally

[@Nixgato]

Blessed by this

[@javierrodriguez3977]

I’m glad you had a conversation with Chris. I have heard he’s not the nicest guy in the past and some people had some bad experiences.

[@ethangrubb5956]

@@javierrodriguez3977 I’m glad you chose to give him a shot and listen to this pod. I’ve spent personal time with Pastor Chris and he’s awesome. He loves The Lord and The Lords people

[@solomonsporchcollective]

a lot of wisdom here! thank you gents

[@JayyT_727]

I’m trying to understand the purpose of this interview if it wasn’t intended as an opportunity for Chris to address the real elephant in the room and perhaps demonstrate genuine repentance (or confession). I’m surprised that either (1) Ruslan failed to ask the critical questions regarding Chris’ historical leadership trajectory, or (2) Ruslan is unaware of this significant issue-if so, he needs to exercise greater diligence in vetting his interview guests for his KZbin channel. This felt like nothing more than Ruslan affirming everything Chris said with comments like, "I love that you said that..." None of what was said required Chris Durso to be the one to say it, let alone in a drawn-out, hour-long interview.

[@thedriftmovement779]

This seems like he’s covering something up. He’s been putting “his story” out there pretty quicklee. just like when he beat the parents to putting out a life update before they announced he was no longer on staff. when that life update was posted it was a lie. Chris was fired. He didn’t decide to leave. I’m sure he could have sued his parents. Good thing he didn@t! What a mess that would have been. If he did sue he would have looked bad publicly. Chris. You. We’re. Fired. “Facts are facts”.

[@joshuapizarro3231]

I’m confused. Where can I find the full context? Is there any one else speaking about it?

[@JayyT_727]

@@joshuapizarro3231 Believe it or not, Chris and his team have gone to great lengths to erase any evidence or speculation from public view. While a few discussions persist on Reddit, they seem heavily moderated and surprisingly censored all over the internet/social media.

[@JayyT_727]

@@joshuapizarro3231 Believe it or not, Chris and his team have gone to great lengths to erase any evidence or speculation from public view. While a few discussions persist on Reddit, they seem heavily moderated and surprisingly censored across the internet/social media.

[@Angel175u]

@@thedriftmovement779Micheal and Maria Durso are not who they make themselves out to be. They’ve done a lot of wrong and coverups. Don’t be deceived just because they are old. A child never asks to be estranged. This is now the 3rd child that they’ve been estranged from. Scary.

[@Connie7770]

God bless you both

[@TDPlusPT]

Amen, amen.

[@JasonBorn]

Ruslan I’ve known Chris since the age of 13. He was always known to be a liar and manipulator. Then In our late teens early 20’s I thought he made a real positive change. But at the end of the day it felt to be all a facade. He’s the reason unfortunately many people left Christ Tab before it became the saints church. This is just a single sided narrative he pushed. Also from what I know he was removed by the church’s board.

[@dcluizili7096]

I grew up in queens tabernacle in the 80s a branch affiliated with them . Unfortunately the abuse in the church is very common . I was abused while staying with a church family on the weekends frequently.

[@Leemanyatsi]

Naaahh this guys went crazy

[@veronicas8315]

I really liked how he said there are many types and layers to sexual abuse. It’s not always this clear bad guy etc., which can make things more confusing.

[@Yj-Fj]

Could the family schism be rooted in the feeling of failure of his parents to protect him and his anger towards his dad regarding this? Only time will be taken for the memories to heal and true forgiveness among the family will happen.

[@gracerodriguez3248]

James 1:14 I remember being part of this congregation and not being able to blame anyone else for my actions. Yes, I was abused as a child by an adult and then later made choices. Abused by peers is a hard sell. When does one take responsibility for his own actions and it not be the end all of all things? You made bad choices. Now you finally can join the club and stop floating on that throne of clouds.

[@amankandulna9382]

Deep

[@geng8667]

This was a great conversation!

[@zencat17]

Such a common story emerging, and that's a tragedy. I'm glad you are both on the upside of these experiences. I sometimes ponder on whether men are the best gender to lead churches, I know it's not something that goes well with this religion, but there is continuing harm being done, it's not something just confined to history. A question I ask myself when I hear these stories. It's a position of respect and is being abused. Over and again. What can we do to prevent this?

[@Yj-Fj]

After decades, Paul would still write about God’s plan on earth beginning with the human family unit, where the male leads as the head, and by extension as leaders of the group/s, communities/ societies/ countries. Only when eternity overwhelms the earth, will the equality has no meaning since there’s neither male nor female anymore.

[@rpoetic]

Are you implying that only men do this? I would retort if you ever worked in a female majority environment. It's literally the same but exhibits itself in different ways. Just because it looks different doesn't mean it's better. I have seen toxic woman in leadership in business and church. Just look at all the stories of female teachers overstepping. I have personally seen it and have multiple friends who experienced it in school. Honestly the culture consequences aren't as bad for women when they are caught either.

[@xplormusic8241]

he's following the The Belonging Co model. Call it a bible study, have the attraction of something small with dynamic leaders and its naturally going to grow. All good intentions. Hope this works out for him.

[@mayrabonilla6815]

Chris have you spoken or are speaking to your parents?

[@Angel175u]

They disowned him and his family. Sad.

[@joripuff191]

I have been recognizing a call for a shift like you're describing and have been talking to people about wanting to do something like you're talking about doing to help the church, I know I am called to be involved in making a change like this in some way too, please let me know if there's some way I can be involved or can get connected to help in a similar way in my area ❤

[@mikesirignano3028]

Let’s take it to a higher level…how about a biblical counselor????? We need to help people biblically through scripture!!!!!!

[@Jeremyha0918]

34:00, Life is like a field, if you do not tend to it, weeds and snakes will naturally show up.

[@montanadeb]

I think our son experienced SA when we pastored. He is now in a gay marriage and has gone MIA as a son even though we have extended our love for many years.

[@lenette-blanca3479]

Whats SA?

[@Shua01]

Your son is in my Prayers. And though there is no such thing as “gay Marriage,” I get that this is the term that many in same-sex relationships use to somehow validate their commitment, but it is a counterfeit. I’m not saying that their feelings towards one another are not teal, but it is not Marriage, nor will it ever be Marriage. But, God loves your son. And I can tell you love your son very much. Keep Praying for him. That he finds healing (if something was done to him in the past). And Pray for the individual who might have committed the transgression, as this individual might have also been abused. Not to excuse what had been done, but to free your son from what might have been done to him. Prayer changes us. It softens the heart. And God hears our Prayers; this we are assured, as we Pray, “Come Holy Spirit…”

[@Shua01]

@@lenette-blanca3479A type of assault of a certain nature.

[@deedeeunkefer2270]

Sexual abuse ​@@lenette-blanca3479

[@veronicas8315]

@@lenette-blanca3479I believe it’s sexual abuse

[@AnthonyyVanessa_]

Ruslan have you seen this god and country documentary the other is bad faith?

[@16nyniner80]

Ppl turn to orthodox and Presbyterian churches because the focus is on Jesus’ story through liturgy constantly, and not with this seeker- sensitive therapy obsessed “my story” messaging. PTSD ? LOL How many tours of duty has Durso been in ? Has this pampered guy ever held a REAL job ? WTH is a full-time traveler? What formal theological training does he possess? Again, seek Jesus through liturgy, not personality.

[@honurapanui]

I think it is not a matter of "either or". As some people need liturgy, other people run from reformed churches because it is all about liturgy and not about relationship. I think we need both.