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Prominent Christian authors who wrote about forgiveness face child abuse charges

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Cody, D. (2026, October 1). Prominent Christian authors who wrote about forgiveness face child abuse charges. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/30/us-news/prominent-christian-authors-who-wrote-about-forgiveness-face-child-abuse-charges/

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Seth Michael Day and Heather Thompson Day, a North Texas Christian couple known for writing books on faith and forgiveness, have been charged with child abuse following allegations of physical assault by their minor daughter. Seth is accused of hitting the girl with her cell phone, causing visible injuries that Heather allegedly attempted to conceal by instructing the child to lie about how they occurred. Additionally, Seth faces a felony charge of sexual assault of a child. The couple teaches and hosts podcasts within the Seventh-day Adventist community in Keene, Texas, where they are considered prominent figures despite their recent legal troubles which contradict their teachings on forgiveness and integrity.

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In Keene, Texas, Seth Michael Day and Heather Thompson Day, both 39-year-old prominent Christian authors known for writing about faith and forgiveness, have been arrested on serious child abuse charges. These charges stem from allegations made by a 14-year-old minor who reported physical and sexual assault to school authorities in September. The minor alleged that Seth hit her with a cell phone and that Heather was present during the incident but did not intervene. Additionally, CPS had previously investigated similar incidents involving the couple in August. Seth is now on administrative leave from his position as a psychology professor at Southwestern Adventist University. This case has shocked their Seventh-day Adventist community and raised questions about how public figures who advocate for forgiveness and strong relationships are capable of such abuse.

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A prominent North Texas Christian couple who made a career writing books about faith and forgiveness are facing child abuse charges stemming from disturbing physical and sexual assault allegations. asserted

who → make → allegations

Seth Michael Day and Heather Thompson Day, both 39, were hit with charges on Friday after an alert high school teacher contacted police about accusations brought forward by a minor, authorities told Fox 4 DFW. asserted

authorities → hit → Fox

The minor accused Seth of whacking her in the face and chest with her cell phone. asserted

minor → accuse → phone

Officers with the Keene Police Department spotted visible cuts and bruises on the young victim. asserted

Officers → spot → victim

Heather — who works as a podcast host and an author — allegedly watched the brutality unfold and stood by doing nothing, according to the report. She allegedly ordered the child to wear a face mask to cover the injuries and lie to doctors by claiming she had no idea how they happened. uncertain

they → work → idea

Seth, a psychology professor at Southwestern Adentist University, was also hit with a felony charge of sexual assault of a child after further investigation. asserted

Seth → hit → investigation

He’s been placed on administrative leave. asserted

He → place → leave

The couple resides in Keene, a major hub for the Seventh-day Adventist community of which Seth and Heather are prominent members, according to the Texas State Historical Association. uncertain

Seth → reside → Association

The pair ironically co-authored the relationship book “I’ll See You Tomorrow,” which preaches biblical forgiveness and rails against walking away from troubled relationships. asserted

which → co → relationships

“In a culture where people easily and hastily cancel relationships rather than cultivate them, discover what the Bible has to say about how we need to keep showing up for one another — even when we feel like walking away,” reads the book’s Amazon description. asserted

description → cancel → one

“‘In I’ll See You Tomorrow,’ communication professor Dr. Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day tackle difficulties that people face in relationships and help them navigate through relational disappointment, conflict, and fear,” the description continued. asserted

description → see → disappointment

The Keene Police Department and Southwestern Adventist University did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted

Department → respond → comment

Prominent Christian authors who wrote about forgiveness face child abuse charges

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