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S2E09: On Leaving BJU and Klandamentalism — with Dr. Camille Lewis

S2E09: On Leaving BJU and Klandamentalism — with Dr. Camille Lewis

Dr. Camille Lewis joins Gail and Nate to share her story of growing up in the IFB, her life at Bob Jones University, the controversies that forced her to leave, and her ongoing work analyzing and reporting on BJU and the larger world of fundamentalism. Read Dr. Lewis' story of leaving BJU here . Follow Dr. Lewis' ongoing reporting and analysis of BJU and fundamentalism here . --- Follow...

S2E05: Bob Jones University Will Never Do Right — with Christopher Peterman

S2E05: Bob Jones University Will Never Do Right — with Christopher Peterman

On this episode we are joined by Christopher Peterman, a former student at Bob Jones University who organized the first ever student-run protest at BJU. Chris shares his own story of abuse at BJU and the severe trauma that motivated him to stand up to the administration at the self-proclaimed "Fortress of Faith." Further Reading: "Bob Jones University Blamed Victims of Sexual Assaults, ...

S2E04: What You Need to Know About Bob Jones University — with Rick Pidcock

S2E04: What You Need to Know About Bob Jones University — with Rick Pidcock

Gail and Nate discuss a bit about the history of Bob Jones University, its influence on the Evangelical world at large, and the odd extremism it's known for. Rick Pidcock joins in to provide some updates on the university and share some thoughts about the possible future of the institution. Sources: Bob Jones University v. United States "The Real Origins of the Religious Right," Politic...

S1E17: Deconstructing the Evangelical Sexual Ethic — with Jenn Alynn-Perri

S1E17: Deconstructing the Evangelical Sexual Ethic — with Jenn Alynn-Perri

Jenn Alynn-Perri joins Gail and Nate for a conversation about how purity culture oppresses healthy sexual expressions and promotes a harmful sexual ethic. Jenn: • Facebook   • Instagram   • Twitter    Resources mentioned in the episode: • Pride Link •S C Upstate LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce •Bored Panda Article: "Victims Who Were Told That Their Clothing Got Them Sexual...

S1E16: BJU & Me: Queer Voices from the World's Most Christian University — with Lance Weldy & Peter Crane

S1E16: BJU & Me: Queer Voices from the World's Most Christian University — with Lance Weldy & Peter Crane

Lance Weldy and Peter Crane join Nate and Gail to discuss their stories of life as gay people at Bob Jones University. Lance's forthcoming book, BJU & Me: Queer Voices from the World's Most Christian University, is a compilation of stories of many LGBTQ+ people who attended the conservative fundamentalist Christian university based in Greenville, SC Pre-order the book: University of...