A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.
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. To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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. To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth. TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth. TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 Discussion Group: Instagram: Twitter: Derek's Twitter: This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 skip this episode. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 do more harm than good. For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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 good. For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 and attracting the attention of the likes of Ben Shapiro, Prager U and Greg Locke, April's mission is to show everyone what Evangelical Christianity looks like from the eyes of those who may never step foot in a Church building. Please give her a follow on TikTok: @aprilajoy To hear about her journey away from evangelicalism, check out one of her podcasts she hosts, featuring TikTok creators Paul Swearengin (@pastorpaul_tiktok), Jeremy Coleman (@pastorfromok) + guests.: Evangelical-ish You can hear about her relationship with her partner, Beecher, here: The Non-Binary Marriage This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 If this content causes you harm, please skip this episode. Your mental health is important to us. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 incident that affected herself personally occurred. In this episode, she shares her own experience with cults and how we may not see how many groups/clubs/organizations around us model cult-like behavior. 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 brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 their practices, many of which resembled similarities of her own cult experience involving her own family. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Visit their website at www.getsweeted.com #SweetYaself --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 while also acknowledging others who weren't fortunate to have the same results. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 told that she was out of the will of god for deciding to take care of herself rather than remain in a cult with a serious back injury. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 told that she was out of the will of god for deciding to take care of herself rather than remain in a cult with a serious back injury. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 the organization where funds where lacking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 the organization where funds where lacking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 “enough is enough”, and I walked away from the cult for good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 “enough is enough”, and I walked away from the cult for good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 moments in his life causing him to lose his team, to redemption--Jack's story shows how pride can wreck many people, even oneself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 moments in his life causing him to lose his team, to redemption--Jack's story shows how pride can wreck many people, even oneself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 moments in his life causing him to lose his team, to redemption--Jack's story shows how pride can wreck many people, even oneself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 family and their poor leadership structure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 family and their poor leadership structure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 shares his growth from past mistakes, and how the organization tried to shame him for walking away due to a family emergency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 shares his growth from past mistakes, and how the organization tried to shame him for walking away due to a family emergency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 shares his growth from past mistakes, and how the organization tried to shame him for walking away due to a family emergency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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