What’s Really Happening At RZIM?

Guest Bios Show Transcript What’s really going on at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries? And what should we make of recent apologies by senior executives of the ministry? It’s been four months since Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) announced an investigation into its culture, finances, and practices. But so far, there’s been radio silence. There have been no updates. No reports published. Meanwhile, senior RZIM leaders Abdu Murray and Sarah Davis have published videos where they apologize to Ravi’s victims. But they haven’t answered so many key questions. What did they know—and when? Is it true that senior leaders gaslit and silenced staff who asked questions? To provide answers to those questions, former RZIM director, Carson Weitnauer, joins Julie on this enlightening podcast. Carson used to lead RZIM's U.S. speaking team and was a key player at RZIM for years. Yet he resigned in January in protest over how senior leaders were handling the Zacharias scandal. This podcast also includes exclusive audio from an RZIM Town Hall meeting with ministry staff in February. In the meeting, board members and executives try to explain why the board of RZIM remains veiled in secrecy, and why the organization’s IRS Form 990s, detailing RZIM finances, have not been published in six years. One lone board member advocates for transparency and openness. Yet The Roys Report has just learned that this board member resigned less than a month after the recorded meeting! Why did she resign? And what does that mean about what’s going on at RZIM behind the scenes? Find out in this important episode of The Roys Report.   Articles relevant to this episode: Betrayed Trust, Part One: New Testimony, Emails & Other Documents Portray Ravi Zacharias as Predator in Sexting Scandal   Betrayed Trust, Part Two: Woman Accused in Sexting Scandal Claims Ravi Zacharias Groomed and Exploited Her   Betrayed Trust, Part Three: Ravi Zacharias Claimed Accusers in Sexting Scandal Were Extortionists, But Evidence Indicates Otherwise   Investigation Finds Ravi Zacharias Reportedly Raped a Massage Therapist; Sexually Molested Others   OPINION: Spokesperson's Letter Reveals RZIM's Spiritually Abusive Leadership & Consequences of Protecting "Ravi" & "Brand"   Abdu Murray Apologizes for Defending Ravi & Discrediting Victims, but Major Questions Remain   RZIM CEO Apologizes for Failures, While Former Director Blasts Remaining RZIM Leaders   Podcasts relevant to this episode:   Ravi Zacharias Pressured Me to Get an Abortio   This Weeks Guests Carson Weitnauer Carson Weitnauer is an author, speaker, and the founder of Reasons For God. He worked at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries from 2013-2021, serving as U.S. Director and as the Innovation and Ministry Partner Specialist. You can stay connected to Carson by subscribing to his free newsletter at Reasons for God.  Show Transcript SPEAKERSJULIE ROYS, CARSON WEITNAUER, CHRIS BLATTNER, ABDU MURRAY, PAUL KEPES, HELEN DOWNEY, STACY KASSULKE, SARAH DAVISThis transcript has been edited slightly for continuity. JULIE ROYS What’s really going on at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries? And what should we make of recent apologies by senior executives of the ministry?Welcome to The Roys Report—a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys.It’s been four months since Ravi Zacharias International Ministries—or RZIM—announced an investigation into its culture, finances, and practices. But so far, there’s been radio silence. There have been no updates. No reports published.Meanwhile, senior RZIM leaders Abdu Murray and Sarah Davis have published videos where they apologize to Ravi’s victims. But they haven’t answered so many of the questions, like what did they know—and when? And is it true that senior leade