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S2E10: My Cult Was in a Documentary, Part 3 — with Eric Skwarczynski
February 01, 2024x
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1:44:50

S2E10: My Cult Was in a Documentary, Part 3 — with Eric Skwarczynski

In the third part of our miniseries, "My Cult Was in a Documentary," Eric Skwarczynski joins the show to talk about his work investigating the Independent Fundamental Baptists and about the Max/Investigation Discovery docuseries Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals . Eric's Links: Instagram | @preacherboysdoc Preacher Boys podcast | website Film School'd podcast | Apple Podcasts Let Us P...

S2E09: On Leaving BJU and Klandamentalism — with Dr. Camille Lewis
January 18, 2024x
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1:34:45

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...

S2E08: My Cult Was in a Documentary, Part 2 — with Jessica Goforth
January 02, 2024x
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1:37:26

S2E08: My Cult Was in a Documentary, Part 2 — with Jessica Goforth

Our good friend Jessica Goforth joins us to talk about her reactions to the Amazon Prime series Shiny Happy People , which exposes some of the abuses in the Christian cult known as IBLP or ATI. Jessica is the host of the podcast Leaving the Village , where she shares her own story of surviving IBLP and interviews others who have also escaped the cult she grew up in. You can subscribe to...

S2E05: Bob Jones University Will Never Do Right — with Christopher Peterman
August 03, 2023x
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1:53:49

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
July 27, 2023x
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1:20:25

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...

S1E27: Asbury Revival Conspiracy
February 23, 2023x
27
1:24:16

S1E27: Asbury Revival Conspiracy

On February 23, 2023, the Asbury "revival services" will reach their climactic conclusion as men like Francis Chan, Rick Warren, and worship leaders from the International House of Prayer descend onto the stage of Hughes Auditorium on the campus of Asbury University in the small rural community of Wilmore, Kentucky. Many are in awe of the seeming spontaneity of these services, which beg...