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That assumption is precisely what predators exploit. The secular casting couch usually offers fame or a role. The Christian variant offers something more insidious: spiritual validation.

By J. Reynolds

And that is not a paradox. It is a betrayal. If you or someone you know has experienced exploitation in a religious or entertainment setting, resources are available through RAINN (1-800-656-4673) or the #ChurchToo support network. CHRISTIAN-BACKROOM-CASTING-COUCH

In the lexicon of pop culture, few phrases carry as much immediate, seedy baggage as “the casting couch.” It evokes images of shadowy production offices, power imbalances, and the transactional nature of Hollywood ambition. Conversely, “Christian media” evokes a different set of images: wholesome sets, purity covenants, and a focus on message over Mammon. That assumption is precisely what predators exploit

Victims face a unique double-bind. If they speak out against a producer or casting director, they are not just accused of being “difficult to work with” (the secular curse). They are accused of being , of grieving the Holy Spirit , or of “touching the Lord’s anointed.” If you or someone you know has experienced