Episodes
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Episode 62 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P2
This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children.…
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Episode 61 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P1
This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children.…
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Episode 60 - "Katrina" (Part 2)
Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church...
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Episode 59 - "Katrina" (Pt. 1)
Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church...
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Episode 58 - "Derek - Your Favorite Heretics"
In this episode, Derek, one half of Your Favorite Heretics, shares his experience. Your Favorite Heretics are advocates for people in need of finding healing in their deconstruction through curiosity, wherever it may lead. To learn more about their work, follow them on social media. Facebook FB...
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Episode 57 - "Chris Sligh"
Chris Sligh has done a lot in his life. He has performed on American Idol. He has put out albums. He's also been a part of some toxic Christian environments, and in this episode, he shares his story. TW/CW: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder & Suicide. If these topics trigger you, please...
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Episode 56 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 2)
In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your...
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Episode 55 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 1)
In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your...
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Episode 54 - "Holli" (Part 2)
In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all. TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Please skip this interview if it will…
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Episode 53 - "Holli" (Part 1)
In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all. TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence. Please skip this interview if it will do more harm than...
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Episode 52 - "Bob Jones University - Amanda"
On this episode, Amanda shares her experience with Bob Jones University, and how those practices, coupled with the practices of other believers, that began her own personal journey away from the faith. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit...
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Episode 51 - "April Ajoy"
On this episode, we hear the story of April, a former staunch conservative Christian who started questioning her beliefs once tragedy occurred. It got more intense once politics and patriotism came to a head back in 2016, and everything she believed needed some recalibration. After going viral…
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Episode 50 - "Liberty University - Erika"
Wanna know what happens when Champions for Christ are failed by fellow students, administration and university law enforcement? Hear Erika, an alumnus of Liberty who endured multiple assaults and was manipulated and gaslit by virtually everyone who should have protected her. TW/CW: Sexual Assault...
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Episode 49 - "Chloe"
From the West Coast to the Midwest, Chloe has experienced cult practices. Join us as we listen to Chloe share her story about the churches and university she attended, and how she navigated through them all to learn more about herself and how she could truly love others! CW/TW: Homophobia This...
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Episode 48 - "Loxie and Freddie"
In Part Two of this series, our friend Loxie Gant returns to interview Freddie about his own thoughts regarding his cult experience. CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode. This episode was...
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Episode 47 - "Loxie"
In Part One of this series, Freddie interviews Loxie Gant, Founder of the Coalition for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention. Loxie, who was featured in Episode Three of Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, has been an advocate for the rights of those whose voices have been silenced ever since an...
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Episode 46 - "Erica"
In the Season 2 Premiere, we host the FIRST NON-ORGANIZATION interview. My good friend, Erica, shares her own journey of how she went from the Cult that is being a Jehovah's Witness to finding Christ, only to wind up in yet ANOTHER Cult experience. CW/TW: This episode involves the following…
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Episode 45 - "Alison"
In this episode, we welcome to the IWIAC our first guest who was NOT a part of the organization, but has ties to it all the same. Alison, Jack's wife, attended the church that hosted the Organization in Tennessee, as was around the team members long enough to know that something was off about…
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Episode 44 - "We Know You're Listening"
In this brief episode, I speak about my friends who have been contacted by former members & staff of the organization, while issuing a challenge/warning to those whose intent is anything less than sincere/remorseful.
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Episode 43 - "Steve"
In this episode, Steve share his 3-year experience. Steve recovers from a training camp injury, is involved in a road team accident, and faces obstacles as a non-confrontational team leader. Steve's story and recap of his time within the organization shows that one can have a positive experience...
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Episode 42 - “Kate” (Part 2)
In this 2 - Part series, Kate shares how she joined the cult with confidence and the support of her loving parents, only to have said confidence shatter after less than a year, coupled with an injury that would force her to leave the organization sooner than she had hoped, but not before being…
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Episode 41 - "Kate" (Part 1)
In this 2 - Part series, Kate shares how she joined the cult with confidence and the support of her loving parents, only to have said confidence shatter after less than a year, coupled with an injury that would force her to leave the organization sooner than she had hoped, but not before being…
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Episode 40 - "Tasha" (Part 2)
In this 2 - Part Series, Tasha shares her experience, from being lied to about a "promise" leadership made to her, to being threatened to be sent home for failure to submit to men in peer leadership, to her family witnessing senior staff members gambling on a cruise ship during crucial times in…
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Episode 39 - "Tasha" (Part 1)
In this 2 - Part Series, Tasha shares her experience, from being lied to about a "promise" leadership made to her, to being threatened to be sent home for failure to submit to men in peer leadership, to her family witnessing senior staff members gambling on a cruise ship during crucial times in…
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Episode 38 - "Joanna" (Part 3)
In this 3 - Part series, Alaskan native, Joanna, shares her experience with the organization, and how she navigated through misogyny, ableism, poor leadership on display from the Executive Staff, and ongoing health issues, all in an effort to conform to their high standards.
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Episode 37 - "Joanna" (Part 2)
In this 3 - Part series, Alaskan native, Joanna, shares her experience with the organization, and how she navigated through misogyny, ableism, poor leadership on display from the Executive Staff, and ongoing health issues, all in an effort to conform to their high standards.
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Episode 36 - "Joanna" (Part 1)
In this 3 - Part series, Alaskan native, Joanna, shares her experience with the organization, and how she navigated through misogyny, ableism, poor leadership on display from the Executive Staff, and ongoing health issues, all in an effort to conform to their high standards.
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Episode 35 - "J.C." (Part 2)
In this 2 - Part series, J.C. shares his experience, from having to learn routines in a minimized training camp, to impacting cultural differences, to the organization fumbling the passing of a family member by way of control, favoritism, and financial improprieties.
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Episode 34 - "J.C." (Part 1)
In this 2-Part series, J.C. shares his experience, from having to learn routines in a minimized training camp, to impacting cultural differences, to the organization fumbling the passing of a family member by way of control, favoritism, and financial improprieties.
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Episode 33 - "Freddie" (Part 2)
In this 2 - Part series, I share my own experience, from how I desperately wanted to feel loved and included, and instead dealt with racism, identity crisis, isolation, depression, fear of speaking out about injuries, and being mistreated during a family emergency. I also share how I finally said...
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Episode 32 - “Freddie” (Part 1)
In this 2-Part series, I share my own experience, from how I desperately wanted to feel loved and included, and instead dealt with racism, identity crisis, isolation, depression, fear of speaking out about injuries, and being mistreated during a family emergency. I also share how I finally said...
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Episode 31 - "Jessica" (Part 3)
In this 3-Part series, Jessica shares how she joined the organization needing something different from her sheltered life, and ended up learning tough lessons, battled through health issues, and was forced to deal with being called a "high maintenance" team member.
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Episode 30 - "Jessica" (Part 2)
In this 3-Part series, Jessica shares how she joined the organization needing something different from her sheltered life, and ended up learning tough lessons, battled through health issues, and was forced to deal with being called a "high maintenance" team member.
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Episode 29 - "Jessica" (Part 1)
In this 3-Part series, Jessica shares how she joined the organization needing something different from her sheltered life, and ended up learning tough lessons, battled through health issues, and was forced to deal with being called a "high maintenance" team member.
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Episode 28 - "Jack" (Part 3)
In this 3-Part Series, Jack shares his experience of nearly 5 years in the organization, and how he felt he had something to prove throughout his entire time there--from leadership enforcing penalties due to petty "infractions", to not being willing to take pressure off himself during tragic...
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Episode 27 - "Jack" (Part 2)
In this 3-Part Series, Jack shares his experience of nearly 5 years in the organization, and how he felt he had something to prove throughout his entire time there--from leadership enforcing penalties due to petty "infractions", to not being willing to take pressure off himself during tragic...
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Episode 26 - "Jack" (Part 1)
In this 3-Part Series, Jack shares his experience of nearly 5 years in the organization, and how he felt he had something to prove throughout his entire time there--from leadership enforcing penalties due to petty "infractions", to not being willing to take pressure off himself during tragic...
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Episode 25 - "Keri" Part 2
In this 2-Part Series, Keri shares how she navigates through being used by leadership for information to shame other teammates, being penalized for doing the right thing, and her journey back from being indoctrinated by the cult to reconciling with her family.
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Episode 24 - "Keri" (Part 1)
In this 2-Part Series, Keri shares how she navigates through being used by leadership for information to shame other teammates, being penalized for doing the right thing, and her journey back from being indoctrinated by the cult to reconciling with her family.
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Episode 23 - "Caleb"
In this episode, Caleb shares how he went from being groomed for leadership during his training camp to having passive aggressive acts done to him when he decided to leave after one year.
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Episode 22 - “Setting the Record Straight”
In this episode, I express why the phrases like “it’s in the past” and “let it go” are harmful to those you truly mean to help. This one is for my friends from the cult who have been chastised by other former members for bravely recapping their past trauma.
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Episode 21 - "Ben"
In this episode, Ben describes his own experience, and how he had to own up to his "Moral Failure" while leadership failed to own up to theirs.
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Episode 20 - "Andra" (Part 2)
In this 2-Part series, Andra shares how she toured with the organization 2 times, 6 years apart, and how different it was for 18 year old Andra vs, 25-year old Andra to be a team member in the cult.
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Episode 19 - "Andra" (Part 1)
In this 2-Part series, Andra shares how she toured with the organization 2 times, 6 years apart, and how different it was for 18 year old Andra vs, 25-year old Andra to be a team member in the cult.
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Episode 18 - "Jenn" (Part 2)
In this 2-Part interview series, Jenn recalls how she came from a sheltered cult-like environment and joined a cult-like "ministry". Journey with us as Jenn shares her struggles with trying to be loyal to the organization, while being gaslit, body shamed and manipulated, all to appease a toxic...
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Episode 17 - "Jenn" (Part 1)
In this 2-Part interview series, Jenn recalls how she came from a sheltered cult-like environment and joined a cult-like "ministry". Journey with us as Jenn shares her struggles with trying to be loyal to the organization, while being gaslit, body shamed and manipulated, all to appease a toxic...
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Episode 16 - "Curtis" Part 3
In this 3-Part series, my close friend, Curtis, joins the show to discuss his own personal experience. Though he doesn't view the organization as a cult, he realizes after hearing the stories of others, that the organization did do damage to a large amount of team members. Take a listen as he...
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Episode 15 - "Curtis" Part 2
In this 3-Part series, my close friend, Curtis, joins the show to discuss his own personal experience. Though he doesn't view the organization as a cult, he realizes after hearing the stories of others, that the organization did do damage to a large amount of team members. Take a listen as he...
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Episode 14 - "Curtis" Part 1
In this 3-Part series, my close friend, Curtis, joins the show to discuss his own personal experience. Though he doesn't view the organization as a cult, he realizes after hearing the stories of others, that the organization did do damage to a large amount of team members. Take a listen as he...
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Episode 13 - "Lindsay" (Part 2)
In this 2-Part series, Lindsay joins the podcast to discuss how she was affected by the cult with their odd practices, misogyny, prideful leadership unwilling to accept financial help, and more.