At the heart of McLean Bible Church’s unraveling was David Platt’s Great Deception: 'We are not affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.' This false claim misled the congregation, masked a deeper agenda, and triggered a wave of controversy—from dismantled ministries and erased history to contested elections, lawsuits, and calls for Platt’s removal. 'The Real David Platt' exposes how one lie changed everything.