Christian Author Heather Thompson Day Arrested on Child Abuse Charges in Texas

Heather Thompson Day, author of the bestselling relationship book I’ll See You Tomorrow and a former Christianity Today podcaster, was arrested on September 24 in Keene, Texas, on charges of injury to a child by omission, a third-degree felony. Her husband Seth Day, a psychology professor at Southwestern Adventist University, faces charges of injury to a child and first-degree sexual assault of a child. Court documents released this week detail allegations that Seth Day physically and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl on September 22, with Heather present during at least one incident but failing to intervene.

How the investigation began

A high school teacher reported visible injuries to the teenager’s face and head on September 24, prompting Keene Police to contact the Johnson County Children’s Advocacy Center. The victim told investigators that Seth Day threw a cell phone at her face on September 22, causing lacerations, bruises, and bleeding. She also reported that Seth Day sexually assaulted her the same day while she was on her bed. At Cook Children’s Medical Center, where she was treated for her injuries, the victim made an outcry about the sexual assault.

Pattern of abuse and Heather’s alleged role

According to the arrest affidavit, the victim told police that Seth Day had abused her multiple times, with incidents dating back to when the family lived in Midland, Texas. Child Protective Services investigated an incident in August 2026. Court documents state that Heather Day was present during the September 22 incident, was aware of the abuse, and chose not to intervene. Investigators found that Heather was aware of prior injuries, failed to report them, and tried to conceal the abuse by having the victim wear a face mask and telling medical professionals she did not know how the injuries occurred.

Physical evidence and the couple’s response

After obtaining a search warrant, detectives found evidence of both physical and sexual assault at the family’s home in Keene, southwest of Fort Worth. Investigators located a bottle of KY Jelly lubricant in Seth Day’s bathroom that matched the victim’s description. At a September 24 bond hearing, Heather told the judge the accusations were false and claimed the child had mental health issues. Seth Day also suggested investigators were unaware of the child’s health problems. Both remain presumed innocent unless convicted.

Professional and public impact

Heather Thompson Day is a well-known Christian author, podcast host, and former communication professor. She co-authored I’ll See You Tomorrow with her husband and founded Cross Communication Collective. Seth Day is an assistant professor of psychology at Southwestern Adventist University and has been placed on leave. The case has drawn national attention within Christian publishing and religious media circles.

Final Thoughts

The arrests of Heather and Seth Day mark a significant fall for prominent Christian influencers. With court documents detailing a pattern of abuse and Heather’s alleged failure to protect the victim, the case underscores accountability issues in faith-based leadership and raises questions about institutional oversight.

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