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Gospel Star Bebe Winans Arrested For Domestic Assault Against Ex-Wife

posted by Joanne Brokaw | 8:56am Friday March 13, 2009

You can view this video of Debra Winans discussing domestic assault charges against her ex-husband Bebe Winans by visiting the WSMV news website.
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WSMV TV in Nashville reports that Gospel icon Bebe Winans was arrested in February for domestic assault after he pushed his ex-wife Debra to the ground during an argument just before Valentine’s Day. He was arrested later that night and held briefly at the Davidson County jail before posting $1000 bond.
The issue of domestic abuse has been a hot topic in the music world lately, after Chris Brown was accused of abusing his girlfriend, Rihanna. But as Debra Winans told the reporter, the issue is something Christians need to be aware of as well.
Bebe Winans is a veteran Gospel artist and also a judge on the BET reality show, “Sunday Best.” You can see the news story by visiting the WSMV website.
UPDATE November 6, 2009: Oprah bans BeBe Winans from her show and I have a challenge for gospel music fans
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Your Name

posted March 14, 2009 at 1:23 pm


I’M SORRY TO HEAR ANOTHER HIGH PROFILE ARTIST HAS MADE THE NEWS
IT TAKE ONE PERSONS TO WALK AWAY. YOU HAVE TO MUCH TO LOST
TOUCHING , PUSHING ,HITTING ,IF YOUR NOT WITH THE PERSON LIKE BEBE.
WAS THE X TRYING RUINING HIS CAREER? SOME OF THESE WOMEN KNOW THAT
THE MAN DON;T WANT THEM AND THEY HOLD ON TO THEY WHY? MANY WILL
HAVE TO STOP LOOKING FOR TROUBLE .IF A MAN GOING TO LEAVE YOU DON’T SET YOUR SELF UP FOR A FIGHT WOMAN SHOULD JUST LEAVE, ARGUMENT ARE NOT CONTROL WHEN THERE NO LOVE ” THE LOVE IS GONE TOUCHING IS WRONG
BUT KEEPING SOMEONE OFF YOU IS NOT .



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Josephine Belizaire

posted March 14, 2009 at 2:02 pm


A man of God like you Bebe, you should’ve known better then to hit a woman. It doesn’t matter how she provoked you, as a man after God’s own heart, you should have counted to ten and walked away. You must Always learned to walk away in these circumstances. Now, what! You’re only human and you or others make mistakes. Yes! We do. In your situation it looks awful, cause a man should never hit a woman. It doesn’t matter what she may have done to you. You’re of God and yet should be setting an example Gospel music judge.
Don’t you think your Ex-wife is not trying to bring you down, because she’s still very jealous at the fact that you two are no longer together? She wants to destroy your professional singing career & she knows what button to push & she has done it. Repent & move on. Please stay away from her or else it will happened again.
In Christ Love,
Josephine Belizaire



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chichi

posted March 14, 2009 at 2:22 pm


It is well BeBe. I pray God to give you and your ex the strenght, knowledge and courage to get past this inspite of the enemies plan.



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Christian Artists

posted March 15, 2009 at 11:25 am


Instead of gossiping about this personal family matter, let us lift them up in prayer and song!
“A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth chief friends”-Proverbs 16:28
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of HIS will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding”-Col 1&9
Proverbs 16:27



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Your Name

posted March 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm


Black women have been proking men for some time now, I’ve experienced it many times before. I, myself, on 3 occasion had physical contact with a former ex girlfriend long time ago. It was more about her trying to gain control. Eventually we realized it was better that we remain friends. There are times when it’s almost impossible to walk away. I’m not condoning any physical abuse, but know one ever seems to think of what men sometimes have to deal with. Men don’t always chose to hit women, it can happen very easily. Many times women don’t want to lose an argrument or love that is no longer there that cause so much hostility. When men and women realize who they are in Christ, then and only then we can get back to the basics. Women don’t deserve some of things that happen to them, but nor do men. Let’s reach back to our original order as it was in the garden. Wink!!!!



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Your Name

posted March 16, 2009 at 1:34 am


Every story has two sides…let’s hear his. What did she actually say to provoke him to push (not hit–although it’s a thin line between the two actions) her?
Despite anything, I still love the Winans Family and their music; and they’re in my prayers.



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Your Name

posted March 16, 2009 at 9:32 am


i dont think there is an excuse for a man to put his hands on a woman except in a loving way, some men think they are discipliningthe woman, but we are not their child, so men should keep thei places



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Your Name

posted March 16, 2009 at 12:10 pm


There is no excuse, short of protecting oneself from imminent harm, to place your hands on anyone else. “What did she do to provoke him”??? I don’t care what she said, unless she was threatening his life he has no right to put his hands on her.
Please stop placing the blame on the victim!!!
Yes, all people (men and women) can be annoying, aggravating, dishonest, trifling. No one has the right (except self defense) to put their hands on anyone.
Please, back to Garden of Eden, give me a break.



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Joanne Brokaw

posted March 16, 2009 at 12:45 pm


Just so we’re clear, you can’t “provoke” someone to physical harm. The act of physically pushing, shoving, hitting, striking, etc is all wrong and illegal.
Any man who thinks a woman can “provoke” him to hit her needs his head examined, in my opinion.
Joanne
host of the GS blog



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Eliot

posted March 16, 2009 at 12:49 pm


Christian or not, no man has the right to push a woman.



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Your Name

posted March 16, 2009 at 3:37 pm


NOT AGAIN!! What is getting into these men?? Goodnes, the Devil is busy these days.



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angelia

posted March 16, 2009 at 6:47 pm


it’s true no man has a right to hit a woman, foar any reason. but, instead of downing mr. winans, why don’t we christians get together and pray for our brother. the bilbe says if your brother is overtaken in a fault, pray for him. don’t the devil have victory.



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Your Name

posted March 16, 2009 at 7:01 pm


I feel sorry for the whole situation. I have always had the upmost respect for the Winans. I also met Debra personally in Tallahassee, FL at my former Church Metropolitian Cathedral of Truth. I was very saddened to hear of their breakup – she seems to be a beautiful woman inside and out….her brothers are preachers too. BeBe I hope that you have not been playing games with this lady after your divorce and even in your marriage. I am a survivor of domestic violence and can attest to the love that Debra may still have for you. I sincerely pray for God’s Divine intervention to release the bondage so all can be truly free once more. God richly bless!



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Inger Thomas

posted March 17, 2009 at 7:34 am


If Debra is telling the truth and BeBe put his hands on her, or if she is not telling the truth and has an alterior motive, either way the situation is ungodly. They have children together who need both their parents. In any case this is a hot mess and it does not give our Lord glory. We are paid with a price, if we hold that dear and precious to us we don’t open the door and invite the devil in.



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Joanne Brokaw

posted March 17, 2009 at 8:26 am


One thing that strikes me are the number of comments about the devil being responsible for bad behavior. Reminds me of something I heard once, that we give the devil too much credit for our own sinful choices.
Joanne
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Pat Hall

posted March 18, 2009 at 6:07 am


Let’s be real here… we are all human (sinners) and fall short of the glory of God. There are predisposing factors and two sides of every story. Definitely there is no excuse for such behavior but we must admit that when pushed severely in a weakened moment who knows what can happen. We are all sinners and make mistakes. Everyone may not be aware because much occurs in the mind that we will account for one day.
Let’s give the man a chance to defend himself and truthfully he only has to confess this to God and repent. This is the important thing…not what we think. Pray for him, pray for them both. May God deliver them from this and set them back on the Rock. Sinking sand is a pit that we can all find ourselves in if we are honest and willing to admit it. Only God can judge us for He is all knowing, all seeing, and can heal us of any affliction, physical, mental,emotional,and spiritual. I pray that we all can walk, talk and act as Jesus Christ did, would, and will now and forever.



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JUSTICE

posted April 11, 2009 at 2:12 am


dON’T SUPRISE ME AT ALL,.HE USE 2 TREAT HER MEAN!!!!!! thats all I care 2 say but i know. Loook how his brother Marvin dogged his ex wife Gospel Singer Vickie Winans out had an affair on her with a woman in his church and had a baby with the woman. And Marvin wasn’t the nicest person 2 Vickie. THERE’RE BROTHERS!!!!



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RedRover

posted May 15, 2009 at 10:38 pm


Not that I need to comment but Justice is talking what he/she has heard and not what he/she knows. Pastor Marvin did not have a baby with any woman in his church. That baby is a full grown man and Marvin and Vickie remarried well after that situation [it wasn't something that was hidden] and if you check the record now you will find out that all of this was a hoax trying to abuse the name of Mr. Bebe Winans and the Winans Family when all he is guilty of is loving his children. Now stop being bitter toward men and get a life. Have we not learned that the media is not our friend and all they want is a story [whether real of fiction]. In the words of Cece Winans song, “Does Anybody Want to Pray With Me?”



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Your Name

posted May 17, 2009 at 2:00 am


UMMM RedRover I am sorry to tell you that Pastor Marvin Winans did in fact have an affair with another women and father a child while married to Vicki. It is known that the women did in fact attend the church he pastors.. The childs name is mentioned on the last album the winans brothers made together many years ago. I dont care to drag anyones name in the mudd…but the Winans family is not above reproach…They more than anyone knows the good and bad side of fame and no one is totally lying on them. Sorry but you do have your facts wrong. As people of any faith one of the things we need is humility and truth in order to lead a truly repentant life … and a life of faith. A man who cannot control his emotions has not control over his life.



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Dee

posted September 23, 2009 at 12:54 am


Are you kidding me?! Surely, from the post,..these posts can’t possibly be from any christians.
Who is praying for this couple, and hoping for the best?!
Why are we analyzing this..what does our opinion matter anyway.
NO matter who is right or who is wrong, or what happened, or didn’t happen, the point is this couple is better served if we do what we were commanded to do… that is pray for each other..and LOVE each other..
So, let’s do what God commanded, instead of posting negative comments.
Afterall we are Christians, you know…Christ-like!



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Dee

posted September 23, 2009 at 12:57 am


Honestly guys,..it would be like so cool if we actually prayed for them right now! I mean seriously! WWJD



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I've Been There!

posted October 29, 2009 at 11:12 am


You know no one is perfect.We all have fallen and if you haven’t fallen yet just keep living.I have been through what Bebe and his wife are going through as well as Vickie and Marvin. I don’t know if it’s true or not about Marvin and Vickie Winans i didn’t even know they were divorced but if it is true Marvin and Vickie keep your head up. We all must see a storm no matter what it is or how bad it may be your storm will come just keep living.When these things happen to us we have to learn how to pray together touch and agree with and for one other. satan wants us to do just what some of us are doing and that’s talking down on each other that pleases him. BUT what would please GOD? To know his children knows what he can do,will do and is going to do all we have to do is call on him.When i was down to nothing GOD was up to something. We all need some Christ-like folks in our corner when we are going through.They may have fellen but they are not finished yet\a just man falleth 7 times and riseth up again:but the wicked shall fall into mischief Proverbs24:16. I will lift you all up in prayer even the negative gosipers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.



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Your Name

posted November 6, 2009 at 8:45 am


Let yea who is without sin cast the first stone. Being a christian doesn’t make you perfect, it’s a journey of falling and getting back up. We always look at what the man did, do we ever look at the women? If she scratched, kicked, punched, cut, a man and broke, trashed etc, etc… his belonging and a man lost his temper or defended himself. Who’s the abuser? Someone really needs to look at the other side of the story because there are plenty examples of the crazy female. Some say it’s funny, or joke about it, or write songs about it. Why are we not looking at the woman! I have a brother, nephews, and a son. I’ve seen the other side. AND as a female you want to beat the hell out of the woman also. Remember there is always 2 sides to a story!!! Yes! there are true abusers but don’t put everyone into one basket.



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Marsena

posted November 7, 2009 at 1:28 pm


I agree and it’s time that woamen stop covering up for wrong. Two many of our children think this behavior is cool. The bottom line is wrong for any one to abuse another. Pain is real and it hurts more than the victim. Families and friends are at a lost in how to help when the person themself is in denial about abuse suffered. We all need to take a stand for those that can’t stand for themself.



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Lady SLR

posted November 8, 2009 at 7:43 am


I think that if this is true about BeBe, he should sit his self down, discontinue his public appearances, and get some counseling, both secular and spiritual counseling. No one is perfect, but it amazing me how these and other negative acts, which are committed by members of the body of Christ require no removal of the individual for a time period so that they can think about their actions, get some help, and repent.
What is even more amazing to me is that Miss O nor her staff knew about these charges against BeBe prior to his participation on her show. This act occurred in Feb. 2009. Someone didn’t do their homework. But, hindsight is 20-20. Thank you Miss O for removing BeBe from your show.
And yes, we are commanded to pray for one another. I say pray for both parties and contine to keep them in your prayers.



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Your Name

posted November 9, 2009 at 4:29 pm


I don’t know either of them or the issues leading up to the “assault”. But really who pushes one down to the ground and gets arrested for such? Who would even file charges if that was all that was done? What led up to the “assault”? They’ve been divorced for 6 years and all of sudden he shows up at your house unnanounced and pushes you? Please people, don’t be so gullible? Whether truth or not, they both need prayer and Jesus. As Christians, we are to do things in decency and in order. Why would you contact Oprah and not Jesus? Oprah ain’t gonna save him…..SERIOUSLY…..this is not to be compared to Rihanna or any other domestic violence issue! This is a let me call “Ray Ray to come and handle you and then I’m gonna pray that the Lord deals with you in His way!!!”



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Concerned Believer!

posted November 19, 2009 at 7:31 pm


It is unfortunate, when we as the body of Christ continue this gossiping and conversation. BeBe and his ex-wife and their family should be in our prayers…and that it all. They obviously are delaing with this incident the best way they know how.



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Not Lukewarm

posted November 24, 2009 at 3:04 pm


There are quiet a few bonafide lukewarm people proclaiming to be faithful followers, doers of the written word which was given to us as a free uplifting way to live a standard of lifestyle above reproach. However, it appears, with a shock to all of us whenever someone trying to live this free uplifting way of life within the will of God falls by the wayside by not putting the faith measured to us to work for us for good and not for bad. Peace be with you my brother and my sister in Christ Jesus. Remember to pray and ask our Heavenly Father for guidance in all that you do. God will forgive you and will give you another clean sheet of snow, however, be careful how you trod this clean sheet of snow because, every step will show.



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really5

posted December 1, 2009 at 8:56 am


Bebe needs professional medical help!



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Princess

posted January 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm


“the Bible say judge not ye be judged”, “he who has the first sin let them cast the first stone”… whether he did it or not, is irrevelant. that is between him and God absolutely no one else. What he should do is talk to God and follow him not any negative people who has the audacity to judge another christian. No sin is greater than any other.. Let’s pray for him instead…



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Jeanne Gadd

posted June 29, 2010 at 11:58 am


We don’t know the circumstances with which this happened. She may have been egging him on, trying to get him to do something that she could tarnish his good name. I know nothing of this family other than love to hear Mom and Pop Wynans, CeCe Wynans and the young man that is the minister. Like the last poster, let’s not throw stones, but pray for them. God knows their hearts and what took place, not us. The bible says to pray for those that despitefully use you and persecute you, when you stand, forgive or you won’t be forgiven. Not that you won’t make it into heaven, but God will forgive anything other than blaspheming the Holy Ghost.



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Pamela

posted February 23, 2011 at 7:25 am


BeBe is still doing things to glorify the Father. It is written that many great men and women of God have fallen to the weak, base, and unholy wiles of the flesh, but their love for God outweighed those temporary attacks and setbacks. Their love and longing was to walk in peace with the Father. BeBe’s ex was used as an instrument of provocation and entrapment. BeBe keep going! It is not as if you have caused lasting scars to a young boy by performing unseemly acts with him; Instead, you have caused many young boys to rise with a desire to believe in themselves. Enjoy your life. Stand and Represent!



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DONNA BOLDIN

posted June 12, 2011 at 8:19 am


I pray that the people that have made these negative comments
about bee bee winans have looked in their own backyards,people in
glasshouses should not throw stones,Bee BEE is a man of God and he is
offered God’s forgiveness just like the rest of us, it was a shove,a leave me alone shove,from the looks of her,she deserved all her teeth
knocked out,even ministers can be provoked,worry about who your husbands and wifes are banging in all of the hotels across America.Those without sin please stand up,huh, I did not think so,
Bee Bee winans is a good man,don’t take advantage of a good man.
Mind your Manners when you talk about this man of God.
Sincerely Donna Boldin



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