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The One Who Survived IBLP
Episode 84
In this episode, Rachel shares her story of being immersed into the IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles), where the teachings of Bill Gothard sh…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Asian American Apostate
Episode 83
In this episode, Scott, a Japanese American, reflects on his journey of navigating faith, race, and identity within evangelical Christianity. His par…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The One Who Escaped Providence
Episode 82
Sally shares her journey of recovering from her time in Providence, a high-control cult that exploited her search for belonging. From her childhood a…
8 months ago
The Sufi Cult Survivor
Episode 81
T shares their powerful story of spending over two decades in a coercive Sufi group and what it meant to finally walk away. We talk about the search …
8 months, 1 week ago
The One Who Divorced Religion
Episode 80
Janice shares her story of growing up in religion, specifically a Pentecostal family in Canada, where vibrant expressions of faith like speaking in t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The One Saved So Hard She Needed Therapy
Episode 79
In this episode, I sit down with Elise as she reflects on her experience growing up in a Pentecostal mega-church and the long, layered process of lea…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The One Moving From Shame To Self-Compassion
Episode 78
In this deeply moving episode, Erica shares her story of growing up in a religious household in Canada and then moving to Australia, a childhood shap…
9 months ago
The One Who Went From Mormonism To Writing Spicy Novels
Episode 77
Growing up in the Mormon church, Daisy was expected to follow the rules - and bring her siblings back into the fold. But beneath the surface of relig…
9 months, 1 week ago
The One Who Went From Liberty To Liberation
Episode 76
Luke grew up as the youngest of five, navigating family dynamics and a complicated relationship with faith. His journey from rural Canada to a deeply…
9 months, 1 week ago
The One Who Challenged Purity Culture & Reclaimed Asexuality
Episode 75
This episode shares the powerful story of Grace, whose journey through religious trauma and identity is deeply intertwined with her experience of ase…
9 months, 2 weeks ago