60 acast.com Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links en Andrew Pledger deconstruction,exvangelical,cults,cult,cults podcasts,deconstruction podcasts,exvangelical podcasts,ex-christian podcasts Andrew Pledger Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult" and "Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism." - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links

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]]> Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult" and "Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism." - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links

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]]> true Andrew Pledger andrewpledger29@gmail.com 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger https://anchor.fm/s/922aa570/podcast/rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/631689472e926e0013f3c4c5/1687292302207-2d810d70c96624bbdc5995b285549de2.jpeg https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 NEW PODCASTS NEW PODCASTS Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:59:51 GMT 2:20 666a35e9efa0530011a654f7 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/new-podcasts 666a35e9efa0530011a654f7 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 new-podcasts trailer Speaking Up has ended, but I have two new podcasts out now. My new podcasts are 'Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult' and 'Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism'.


“Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger. The show is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the fundamentalist Christian college BJU, which is located in Greenville, SC. The series covers the history of BJU, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. This limited series also features cult experts who offer their opinions on the university. 


(Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism) Join Andrew Pledger in exposing Bob Jones University, a school known for its culture of indoctrination and control. BJU is a fundamentalist Christian college with roots in white supremacy and authoritarianism. The podcast features survivors' stories from the university, and its affiliated churches, camps, and day schools. The show also explores BJU's influence beyond the university, focusing on Christian education, politics, Biblical counseling, and evangelical Christianity. This show is a continuation of the limited series "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult.”


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]]> Speaking Up has ended, but I have two new podcasts out now. My new podcasts are 'Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult' and 'Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism'.


“Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger. The show is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the fundamentalist Christian college BJU, which is located in Greenville, SC. The series covers the history of BJU, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. This limited series also features cult experts who offer their opinions on the university. 


(Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism) Join Andrew Pledger in exposing Bob Jones University, a school known for its culture of indoctrination and control. BJU is a fundamentalist Christian college with roots in white supremacy and authoritarianism. The podcast features survivors' stories from the university, and its affiliated churches, camps, and day schools. The show also explores BJU's influence beyond the university, focusing on Christian education, politics, Biblical counseling, and evangelical Christianity. This show is a continuation of the limited series "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult.”


CHECK OUT MY NEW PODCASTS: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/beyond-bju-podcast/

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]]> Finale Finale Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:54:26 GMT 3:16 64f120c60cd0a20011b35a43 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/finale 64f120c60cd0a20011b35a43 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 finale full https://speakingupandrewpledger.substack.com/

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]]> Mindshift - Dr. Clint Heacock Mindshift - Dr. Clint Heacock Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:45:26 GMT 44:21 64f10b6af4be6c0011b98f97 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/mindshift-dr-clint-heacock 64f10b6af4be6c0011b98f97 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 mindshift-dr-clint-heacock full MindShift Podcast, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers posed by cults and other high-control religious groups, the agenda of the Christian Right and Dominion theology, and providing resources to those suffering from religious trauma syndrome He is an ex-evangelical former pastor and Bible college teacher. Connect with Dr. Clint Heacock on Twitter, and his website.

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]]> MindShift Podcast, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers posed by cults and other high-control religious groups, the agenda of the Christian Right and Dominion theology, and providing resources to those suffering from religious trauma syndrome He is an ex-evangelical former pastor and Bible college teacher. Connect with Dr. Clint Heacock on Twitter, and his website.

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]]> <![CDATA[SAFER - Laura Padgett & Jenni Espinosa]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:45:15 GMT 52:24 64f10ac8f066330011417160 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/safer-jenny-and-laura 64f10ac8f066330011417160 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 safer-jenny-and-laura full Laura Padgett & Jenni Espinosa - Abuse Recovery Coaches, Policy Consultants, Domestic Violence Advocates


Laura holds nearly two decades of public policy advocacy and cross-cultural ministry leadership experience. She has turned her passion for helping others heal into abuse recovery coaching through body-mind wellness, mindfulness, and therapeutic arts modalities.


Jenni has devoted over 20 years of her life as an amazing educator and now has turned that devotion and experience toward domestic violence advocacy and abuse recovery. She holds a master's degree and deep expertise in church ministry leadership and navigating divorce.

As abuse recovery coaches, both Laura and Jenni meet clients with compassionate wisdom learned through professional training, as well as many years of reclaiming their own lives from toxicity and abuse. Connect with them on their website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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]]> Laura Padgett & Jenni Espinosa - Abuse Recovery Coaches, Policy Consultants, Domestic Violence Advocates


Laura holds nearly two decades of public policy advocacy and cross-cultural ministry leadership experience. She has turned her passion for helping others heal into abuse recovery coaching through body-mind wellness, mindfulness, and therapeutic arts modalities.


Jenni has devoted over 20 years of her life as an amazing educator and now has turned that devotion and experience toward domestic violence advocacy and abuse recovery. She holds a master's degree and deep expertise in church ministry leadership and navigating divorce.

As abuse recovery coaches, both Laura and Jenni meet clients with compassionate wisdom learned through professional training, as well as many years of reclaiming their own lives from toxicity and abuse. Connect with them on their website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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]]> When Religion Hurts You - Dr. Laura Anderson When Religion Hurts You - Dr. Laura Anderson Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:45:03 GMT 1:21:51 64e3c8b3c3a7e300117a20bc true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/when-religion-hurts-you-dr-laura-anderson 64e3c8b3c3a7e300117a20bc 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 when-religion-hurts-you-dr-laura-anderson full Dr. Laura Anderson is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence and religious trauma. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD in Mind Body Medicine from Saybrook University with her research focusing on the experience of living in a healing body after sexual trauma. Laura has a private practice in Nashville, TN and is the founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, an online coaching company where she and the other practitioners work with clients who have experienced high demand/high control religions, adverse religious experiences, cults, and religious trauma. Her Book: Book | Religious Trauma Expert (drlauraeanderson.com)


In 2019, Laura co-founded the Religious Trauma Institute with the goal of providing trauma-informed resources, consultation, and training to clinicians and other helping professionals who work with religious trauma survivors. Laura’s first book, “When Religion Hurts You: Healing From Religious Trauma and the Impact of High Control Religion”, is being released by Brazos press in Fall 2023. She lives with her dog, Phoebe, in Nashville, Tennessee.


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]]> Dr. Laura Anderson is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence and religious trauma. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a PhD in Mind Body Medicine from Saybrook University with her research focusing on the experience of living in a healing body after sexual trauma. Laura has a private practice in Nashville, TN and is the founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, an online coaching company where she and the other practitioners work with clients who have experienced high demand/high control religions, adverse religious experiences, cults, and religious trauma. Her Book: Book | Religious Trauma Expert (drlauraeanderson.com)


In 2019, Laura co-founded the Religious Trauma Institute with the goal of providing trauma-informed resources, consultation, and training to clinicians and other helping professionals who work with religious trauma survivors. Laura’s first book, “When Religion Hurts You: Healing From Religious Trauma and the Impact of High Control Religion”, is being released by Brazos press in Fall 2023. She lives with her dog, Phoebe, in Nashville, Tennessee.


Connect with Dr. Laura Anderson on Instagram, and Tik Tok,


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]]> Stumbling - Brandon Flanery Stumbling - Brandon Flanery Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:39:00 GMT 53:09 64d12bce47e493001107b7ac true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/stumbling-brandon-flanery 64d12bce47e493001107b7ac 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 stumbling-brandon-flanery full Brandon Flanery is an ex-pastor, ex-missionary, ex-evangelical who has been writing and researching the intersection of faith and sexuality, most recently why people are leaving Christianity. He’s been featured in Baptist News Global, the Colorado Springs Indy, and with the University of Colorado. His new book Stumbling: a sassy memoir about coming out of Evangelicalism debuts August 22 and is available for pre-order. You can learn more about Brandon and his writings by going to BrandonFlanery.com.


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]]> Brandon Flanery is an ex-pastor, ex-missionary, ex-evangelical who has been writing and researching the intersection of faith and sexuality, most recently why people are leaving Christianity. He’s been featured in Baptist News Global, the Colorado Springs Indy, and with the University of Colorado. His new book Stumbling: a sassy memoir about coming out of Evangelicalism debuts August 22 and is available for pre-order. You can learn more about Brandon and his writings by going to BrandonFlanery.com.


Order his book: https://brandonflanery.com/book/

Linkree: https://brandonflanery.com/link-tree/


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]]> My Deconversion - Dee Murphy - ARCHIVE My Deconversion - Dee Murphy - ARCHIVE Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:10:00 GMT 1:18:55 64d125211c49bf0011e5e2a2 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/my-deconversion-dee-murphy-archive 64d125211c49bf0011e5e2a2 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 my-deconversion-dee-murphy-archive full Listen to The Stacie's Mom Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thestaciesmompodcast/streams


Dee Murphy from "The Stacie's Mom Podcast" shares her upbringing and religious deconversion.


Andrew's Links


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]]> Listen to The Stacie's Mom Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thestaciesmompodcast/streams


Dee Murphy from "The Stacie's Mom Podcast" shares her upbringing and religious deconversion.


Andrew's Links


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]]> Leaving the PCG - Hannah Strickland - ARCHIVE Leaving the PCG - Hannah Strickland - ARCHIVE Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:45:00 GMT 1:41:11 64d11f63da2e210011ed0d54 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/leaving-the-pcg-hannah-strickland-archive 64d11f63da2e210011ed0d54 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 leaving-the-pcg-hannah-strickland-archive full Hannah Strickland grew up in the PCG from birth until the age of 15. The organization seemed truly malevolent to them, as it appeared to exploit the less fortunate to provide a lavish lifestyle for the leadership and their headquarters family. Over time, many from their generation decided to leave, but their family, with the exception of their mother, remained entrenched in the cult. The PCG functioned as a doomsday cult, fixated on the imminent return of Christ, using fear as a tool to enforce compliance and belief in their fabricated beliefs.


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]]> Hannah Strickland grew up in the PCG from birth until the age of 15. The organization seemed truly malevolent to them, as it appeared to exploit the less fortunate to provide a lavish lifestyle for the leadership and their headquarters family. Over time, many from their generation decided to leave, but their family, with the exception of their mother, remained entrenched in the cult. The PCG functioned as a doomsday cult, fixated on the imminent return of Christ, using fear as a tool to enforce compliance and belief in their fabricated beliefs.


Become a Patreon member HERE and access all bonus episodes + other benefits. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


Connect with Andrew Pledger through social media, and his website. https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links

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]]> Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult - Trailer #2 Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult - Trailer #2 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:26:31 GMT 1:42 64d10cb52b59650011936f51 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/surviving-bju-a-christian-cult-trailer-2 64d10cb52b59650011936f51 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 surviving-bju-a-christian-cult-trailer-2 full Subscribe here to Surviving BJU: https://lnk.bio/survivingbjupod


"Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger (COMING AUGUST 23, 2023). The show is a thought-provoking podcast series that explores the history of Bob Jones University, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. The series features diverse interviews with survivors, including queer individuals, BIPOC, women, and men, sharing their unique perspectives on the institution. Listeners gain insight into the strict rules, culture, and leadership of Bob Jones University and how its fundamentalist beliefs have contributed to a toxic environment. The podcast showcases stories of resilience, healing, and growth from survivors who have overcome trauma and abuse at the Christian college. It offers an eye-opening exploration of cults’ harmful impact on vulnerable individuals and communities. SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on the premiere of this podcast which is coming August 23, 2023. 

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]]> Subscribe here to Surviving BJU: https://lnk.bio/survivingbjupod


"Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger (COMING AUGUST 23, 2023). The show is a thought-provoking podcast series that explores the history of Bob Jones University, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. The series features diverse interviews with survivors, including queer individuals, BIPOC, women, and men, sharing their unique perspectives on the institution. Listeners gain insight into the strict rules, culture, and leadership of Bob Jones University and how its fundamentalist beliefs have contributed to a toxic environment. The podcast showcases stories of resilience, healing, and growth from survivors who have overcome trauma and abuse at the Christian college. It offers an eye-opening exploration of cults’ harmful impact on vulnerable individuals and communities. SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on the premiere of this podcast which is coming August 23, 2023. 

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]]> Silenced in Eden - Jo Lloyd Johnson Silenced in Eden - Jo Lloyd Johnson Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:03:00 GMT 1:11:44 64b332de2897620011490e74 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/silenced-in-eden-jo-lloyd-johnson 64b332de2897620011490e74 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 silenced-in-eden-jo-lloyd-johnson full Jo Lloyd Johnson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and deconverted Christian who just published her first book “Silenced in Eden.” Her book walks readers through her childhood, the realization of her repressed abuse, and the journey to begin healing. Her path to self-love and acceptance was her journey out of religion. Order her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Silenced-Eden-Jo-Lloyd-Johnson/dp/B0BV4GMV1M



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]]> Jo Lloyd Johnson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and deconverted Christian who just published her first book “Silenced in Eden.” Her book walks readers through her childhood, the realization of her repressed abuse, and the journey to begin healing. Her path to self-love and acceptance was her journey out of religion. Order her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Silenced-Eden-Jo-Lloyd-Johnson/dp/B0BV4GMV1M



Become a Patreon member HERE and access all bonus episodes + other benefits. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


Connect with Andrew Pledger through social media, and his website. https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links

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]]> From Skepticism to Acceptance - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani From Skepticism to Acceptance - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:38:00 GMT 33:45 64a49e7b1b96b90011ba92ec true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/becoming-flawesome 64a49e7b1b96b90011ba92ec 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 becoming-flawesome full Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, Kristina dedicated the last 20 years of her career from teachers like Michael Beckwith, Bob Proctor, Lisa Nichols, and many more. 

She started her career in a government office in her native Estonia and, by her mid-20s, achieved a level of success mostly known to male politicians at the end of their careers. It was shortly after that Kristina and her then-husband Vishen founded Mindvalley. From a small meditation business operating out of the couple’s apartment in New York, the company quickly grew into a global educational organization offering top training for peak human performance to hundreds of thousands of students all around the world. 

Kristina believes life is too important to be taken seriously and makes sure to bring fun into every one of her roles: as a teacher, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveller. Kristina helps her students to virtually hack happiness by taking them through her unique framework - “Hacking happiness” - a unique framework of balancing your life, taking in every moment, and paying close attention to the small daily choices.  

Kristina is also the author of three transformational quests - "7 Days To Happiness", "Live By Your Own Rules.” and "The Art of Being Flawesome". Kristina talks about personal transformation, authenticity, understanding and accepting oneself, and a path to happiness.

In July 2023, with the help of Hay House Publishing, Kristina releases her very first book - "Becoming Flawesome". In her book, Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth empire like Mindvalley to stepping aside, conscious uncoupling from her husband, and walking her path towards being more honest with herself. 


You can find more information about Kristina here: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and website. https://kristinamand.com/


Becoming Flawesome: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Flawesome-Living-Imperfectly-Authentic/dp/1401974341



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]]> Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, Kristina dedicated the last 20 years of her career from teachers like Michael Beckwith, Bob Proctor, Lisa Nichols, and many more. 

She started her career in a government office in her native Estonia and, by her mid-20s, achieved a level of success mostly known to male politicians at the end of their careers. It was shortly after that Kristina and her then-husband Vishen founded Mindvalley. From a small meditation business operating out of the couple’s apartment in New York, the company quickly grew into a global educational organization offering top training for peak human performance to hundreds of thousands of students all around the world. 

Kristina believes life is too important to be taken seriously and makes sure to bring fun into every one of her roles: as a teacher, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world traveller. Kristina helps her students to virtually hack happiness by taking them through her unique framework - “Hacking happiness” - a unique framework of balancing your life, taking in every moment, and paying close attention to the small daily choices.  

Kristina is also the author of three transformational quests - "7 Days To Happiness", "Live By Your Own Rules.” and "The Art of Being Flawesome". Kristina talks about personal transformation, authenticity, understanding and accepting oneself, and a path to happiness.

In July 2023, with the help of Hay House Publishing, Kristina releases her very first book - "Becoming Flawesome". In her book, Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth empire like Mindvalley to stepping aside, conscious uncoupling from her husband, and walking her path towards being more honest with herself. 


You can find more information about Kristina here: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and website. https://kristinamand.com/


Becoming Flawesome: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Flawesome-Living-Imperfectly-Authentic/dp/1401974341



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]]> What is Truth? - PATREON BONUS PREVIEW What is Truth? - PATREON BONUS PREVIEW Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT 3:59 64ab4ef052572700118c0c4e false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/what-is-truth-patreon-bonus-preview 64ab4ef052572700118c0c4e 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 what-is-truth-patreon-bonus-preview full Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the significance, enigmatic nature, and profound impact that truth has on our understanding of the world. I dig into the psychology of mankind's search for truth, and how cults prey on this drive. Join me as I draw from the wisdom of ancient thinkers and modern philosophers to navigate the various theories of truth. Together, we will examine the notions of correspondence, coherence, and pragmatism, seeking to grasp the essence of what it truly means for a statement or belief to be considered true. We'll ponder the timeless questions: Can truth be objective, or is it a subjective construct? Does absolute truth exist, or is truth merely a product of our interpretations?


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]]> Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the significance, enigmatic nature, and profound impact that truth has on our understanding of the world. I dig into the psychology of mankind's search for truth, and how cults prey on this drive. Join me as I draw from the wisdom of ancient thinkers and modern philosophers to navigate the various theories of truth. Together, we will examine the notions of correspondence, coherence, and pragmatism, seeking to grasp the essence of what it truly means for a statement or belief to be considered true. We'll ponder the timeless questions: Can truth be objective, or is it a subjective construct? Does absolute truth exist, or is truth merely a product of our interpretations?


Join Andrew's Patreon HERE and access all bonus episodes + other benefits. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


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]]> Christian Entertainment w/ Ashleigh Doxtater - Patreon Bonus Preview Christian Entertainment w/ Ashleigh Doxtater - Patreon Bonus Preview Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:36:00 GMT 6:54 64a07f037ecf32001158ad6e true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/christian-entertainment-w-ashleigh-doxtater-patreon-bonus-pr 64a07f037ecf32001158ad6e 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 christian-entertainment-w-ashleigh-doxtater-patreon-bonus-pr full Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


In this Patreon bonus episode, I talk with Ashleigh Doxtater about the Christian entertainment that we both grew up with. We discuss Veggie Tales, Bible Man, Adventures in Odyssey, and much more. Follow Ashleigh on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashedendox?_t=8ddKvNR3Zdr&_r=1



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]]> Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


In this Patreon bonus episode, I talk with Ashleigh Doxtater about the Christian entertainment that we both grew up with. We discuss Veggie Tales, Bible Man, Adventures in Odyssey, and much more. Follow Ashleigh on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashedendox?_t=8ddKvNR3Zdr&_r=1



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]]> Science and Faith - Haley the Scientist Science and Faith - Haley the Scientist Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT 1:18:16 645c3d2b10968800113d8afa true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/science-and-faith-haley-the-scientist-s2e23 645c3d2b10968800113d8afa 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 science-and-faith-haley-the-scientist-s2e23 full Haley Cole is the podcast host of Divinely Modern, a blogger, and scientist with a mission to dismantle patriarchal theology, fight for justice, and discover a healthy spirituality after leaving toxic Christianity. She believes in approaching faith with critical thinking and open-mindedness. To read her blog or learn more about her and her platform, check out her website HaleyTheScientist.com. Or, check out her podcast Divinely Modern, which offers support and conversations for exploring faith in the modern world and finding divinity all around us.


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]]> Haley Cole is the podcast host of Divinely Modern, a blogger, and scientist with a mission to dismantle patriarchal theology, fight for justice, and discover a healthy spirituality after leaving toxic Christianity. She believes in approaching faith with critical thinking and open-mindedness. To read her blog or learn more about her and her platform, check out her website HaleyTheScientist.com. Or, check out her podcast Divinely Modern, which offers support and conversations for exploring faith in the modern world and finding divinity all around us.


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]]> Crucifying the Bible - Deborah Grace Crucifying the Bible - Deborah Grace Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:50:00 GMT 58:40 645c2da4eff3730011d6d4ce true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/crucifying-the-bible-deborah-grace-s2e22 645c2da4eff3730011d6d4ce 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 crucifying-the-bible-deborah-grace-s2e22 full Deborah Grace spent the better part of her life writing for the legitimacy of the scriptures, but it was in those writings that the truth began to surface. Having been told numerous times over the years that she would one day write a book, Crucifying the Bible is her first published book and the last point of contention she ever imagined taking on. Although controversial, Grace found the process to be cathartic and another layer of closure to her past journey in faith; healing many old wounds inflicted by religion and finding a sense of validation as she connected with others who shared similar stories in her research. Deborah is currently writing her second book.

As an INTJ, she is careful with her choices, detailed in her work, introspective in her personal growth, and strives to finish strong. Her tagline is to be a better person today than yesterday and an even better person tomorrow than today.

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]]> Deborah Grace spent the better part of her life writing for the legitimacy of the scriptures, but it was in those writings that the truth began to surface. Having been told numerous times over the years that she would one day write a book, Crucifying the Bible is her first published book and the last point of contention she ever imagined taking on. Although controversial, Grace found the process to be cathartic and another layer of closure to her past journey in faith; healing many old wounds inflicted by religion and finding a sense of validation as she connected with others who shared similar stories in her research. Deborah is currently writing her second book.

As an INTJ, she is careful with her choices, detailed in her work, introspective in her personal growth, and strives to finish strong. Her tagline is to be a better person today than yesterday and an even better person tomorrow than today.

Deborah with her husband Mark and Yorkie Tank in Georgia. In her spare time, and in addition to writing, she enjoys learning new things, traveling with her husband, and a good glass of Italian wine. 


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]]> Exorcisms in a Catholic Cult - Ryan Hernandez Exorcisms in a Catholic Cult - Ryan Hernandez Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:53:00 GMT 1:13:14 645c11f1a28eb00011240c17 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/exorcisms-in-a-catholic-cult-ryan-hernandez-s2e21 645c11f1a28eb00011240c17 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 exorcisms-in-a-catholic-cult-ryan-hernandez-s2e21 full Ryan is still a practicing Catholic but the experiences of trauma he went through have left him wounded. He has been on a healing journey and has been active on a podcast to spread awareness of cult abuse and how religious people with good intentions can turn into fanatics. The name of his podcast is The Truth That Heals Podcast.


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]]> Ryan is still a practicing Catholic but the experiences of trauma he went through have left him wounded. He has been on a healing journey and has been active on a podcast to spread awareness of cult abuse and how religious people with good intentions can turn into fanatics. The name of his podcast is The Truth That Heals Podcast.


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]]> Christian Camp Stories - Patreon Bonus Preview Christian Camp Stories - Patreon Bonus Preview Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:27:00 GMT 3:28 648f7a7bbe2314001105b919 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/christian-camp-stories-patreon-bonus-preview 648f7a7bbe2314001105b919 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 christian-camp-stories-patreon-bonus-preview bonus Listen to the full episode HERE for only $3 monthly + access all bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - I need your support to continue creating the podcast.


In this Patreon bonus episode, I share stories of attending the Christian camp that my IFB church owned.



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]]> Listen to the full episode HERE for only $3 monthly + access all bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - I need your support to continue creating the podcast.


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]]> The Cultiness of Chick-Fil-A - Patreon Bonus Preview The Cultiness of Chick-Fil-A - Patreon Bonus Preview Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:49:49 GMT 3:10 64849c24f5bfbf00113ee949 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/the-cultiness-of-chick-fil-a-patreon-bonus-preview 64849c24f5bfbf00113ee949 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 the-cultiness-of-chick-fil-a-patreon-bonus-preview bonus Listen to the full episode HERE for only $3 monthly + access all bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - I need your support to continue creating the podcast.


In this Patreon bonus episode, I explore the cultiness of Chick-Fil- A and signs of a corporate cult. I worked for CFA for over 4 years, and I have some stories. The cognitive dissonance of being g@y and working at CFA.


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]]> Listen to the full episode HERE for only $3 monthly + access all bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - I need your support to continue creating the podcast.


In this Patreon bonus episode, I explore the cultiness of Chick-Fil- A and signs of a corporate cult. I worked for CFA for over 4 years, and I have some stories. The cognitive dissonance of being g@y and working at CFA.


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]]> Morningland Church Cult (The Monastery) - Frankie from The Frankie Files Podcast - ARCHIVE Morningland Church Cult (The Monastery) - Frankie from The Frankie Files Podcast - ARCHIVE Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:48:04 GMT 1:35:52 647d4717417e75001171b772 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/morningland-church-cult-the-monastery-frankie-from-the-frank 647d4717417e75001171b772 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 morningland-church-cult-the-monastery-frankie-from-the-frank full Frankie from The Frankie Files Podcast discusses her experiences growing up in Morningland Church, which has been renamed The Monastery. Frankie talks about being groomed, trafficked, and abused alongside her twin sister.


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]]> Frankie from The Frankie Files Podcast discusses her experiences growing up in Morningland Church, which has been renamed The Monastery. Frankie talks about being groomed, trafficked, and abused alongside her twin sister.


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]]> From the Children of God to the Military - Daniella Mestyanek Young From the Children of God to the Military - Daniella Mestyanek Young Mon, 05 Jun 2023 02:29:00 GMT 1:06:07 645c0db7a4d4a300115e3dd2 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/from-the-children-of-god-to-the-military-daniella-mestyanek- 645c0db7a4d4a300115e3dd2 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 from-the-children-of-god-to-the-military-daniella-mestyanek- full DANIELLA MESTYANEK YOUNG is an American author and speaker who was raised in the religious cult, Children of God. She later served as an intelligence officer for the US Army for over six years, making the rank of Captain, and became one of the first women in US Army history to conduct deliberate ground combat operations when she volunteered to serve on a Female Engagement Team and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Daniella lives with her husband and daughter in Maryland and holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Harvard Extension School.


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]]> DANIELLA MESTYANEK YOUNG is an American author and speaker who was raised in the religious cult, Children of God. She later served as an intelligence officer for the US Army for over six years, making the rank of Captain, and became one of the first women in US Army history to conduct deliberate ground combat operations when she volunteered to serve on a Female Engagement Team and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Daniella lives with her husband and daughter in Maryland and holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Harvard Extension School.


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]]> Shiny Happy People (My Thoughts) - Patreon Bonus Preview Shiny Happy People (My Thoughts) - Patreon Bonus Preview Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:03:21 GMT 10:47 647b71e28df8d80011ad77e1 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/shiny-happy-people-my-thoughts-patreon-bonus-preview 647b71e28df8d80011ad77e1 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 shiny-happy-people-my-thoughts-patreon-bonus-preview bonus Access this episode on Patreon HERE for only $3 a month! https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger


In this exclusive bonus episode, I share my thoughts on the documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” DEFINITELY SPOILERS - The docu-series explores the truth beneath the surface of reality TV's mega-family, The Duggars. The IBLP by Bill Gothard is exposed for creating abusive environments and perpetuating abuse. Bill Gothard himself is also exposed for the abuse that he committed.


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In this exclusive bonus episode, I share my thoughts on the documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” DEFINITELY SPOILERS - The docu-series explores the truth beneath the surface of reality TV's mega-family, The Duggars. The IBLP by Bill Gothard is exposed for creating abusive environments and perpetuating abuse. Bill Gothard himself is also exposed for the abuse that he committed.


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]]> Growing Up with the Duggars - Patreon Bonus Preview - Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Growing Up with the Duggars - Patreon Bonus Preview - Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Mon, 29 May 2023 04:45:00 GMT 7:40 646a8fe6da3098001141e709 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/growing-up-with-the-duggars-patreon-bonus-sydney-davis-jr-jr 646a8fe6da3098001141e709 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 growing-up-with-the-duggars-patreon-bonus-sydney-davis-jr-jr bonus Access the full episode on Patreon HERE


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Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. has been performing standup comedy and storytelling for 15 years. She is the host of the podcast "Growing Up Fundie," as well as a faculty member of The Second City Training Center, and Third Coast Comedy Club. Her comedy special "TRASH" is currently available on Amazon Prime. She lives in Nashville. Sydney comes back on the show to talk about her experiences of growing up with the Duggar family.


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Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. has been performing standup comedy and storytelling for 15 years. She is the host of the podcast "Growing Up Fundie," as well as a faculty member of The Second City Training Center, and Third Coast Comedy Club. Her comedy special "TRASH" is currently available on Amazon Prime. She lives in Nashville. Sydney comes back on the show to talk about her experiences of growing up with the Duggar family.


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]]> Growing Up Fundie - Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. - Crossover Episode Growing Up Fundie - Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. - Crossover Episode Mon, 29 May 2023 04:29:00 GMT 1:11:18 645c366f1a339e001182ed22 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/growing-up-fundie-sydney-davis-jr-jr-crossover-episode 645c366f1a339e001182ed22 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 growing-up-fundie-sydney-davis-jr-jr-crossover-episode full Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. has been performing standup comedy and storytelling for 15 years. She is the host of the podcast "Growing Up Fundie," as well as a faculty member of The Second City Training Center, and Third Coast Comedy Club. Her comedy special "TRASH" is currently available on Amazon Prime. She lives in Nashville.


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]]> Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. has been performing standup comedy and storytelling for 15 years. She is the host of the podcast "Growing Up Fundie," as well as a faculty member of The Second City Training Center, and Third Coast Comedy Club. Her comedy special "TRASH" is currently available on Amazon Prime. She lives in Nashville.


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]]> Asleep to My Own Magic - Nicole Zell - ARCHIVE Asleep to My Own Magic - Nicole Zell - ARCHIVE Mon, 22 May 2023 04:03:00 GMT 54:49 645c0677a28eb0001121b309 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/asleep-to-my-own-magic-nicole-zell 645c0677a28eb0001121b309 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 asleep-to-my-own-magic-nicole-zell full Singer-Songwriter Nicole Zell has finally found her voice on debut album, Asleep To My Own Magic, undoubtedly her most mature, enlightened work yet. After achieving minor success throughout her twenties such as touring nationally with American Wolves, fronting THRILLCHASER, co-billing with acts such as KT Tunstall and Vanessa Carlton, and being featured on numerous press outlets such as Billboard, Fuse TV, and TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Nicole took a step back to "evaluate my position around the age of 27" as she sings in "7 Years" - a song penned as an apology for not believing in her younger self. For an artist who was timid to release solo music for years, Nicole holds nothing back on this album. In songs like "Cycle", Zell dares to confront generational cycles, childhood abuse, her religious upbringing, and even god himself. As the story reaches an end, it becomes apparent that Zell has tapped into the ability to turn darkness into light, struggle into success, trauma into triumph, and mayhem into magic. In "Magic", the closing song on the album, Nicole can be heard joyfully singing a healing affirmation alongside a celestial choir, "I am safe, I am loved, I am healing, I am light . . . because I am the magic."


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]]> Singer-Songwriter Nicole Zell has finally found her voice on debut album, Asleep To My Own Magic, undoubtedly her most mature, enlightened work yet. After achieving minor success throughout her twenties such as touring nationally with American Wolves, fronting THRILLCHASER, co-billing with acts such as KT Tunstall and Vanessa Carlton, and being featured on numerous press outlets such as Billboard, Fuse TV, and TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Nicole took a step back to "evaluate my position around the age of 27" as she sings in "7 Years" - a song penned as an apology for not believing in her younger self. For an artist who was timid to release solo music for years, Nicole holds nothing back on this album. In songs like "Cycle", Zell dares to confront generational cycles, childhood abuse, her religious upbringing, and even god himself. As the story reaches an end, it becomes apparent that Zell has tapped into the ability to turn darkness into light, struggle into success, trauma into triumph, and mayhem into magic. In "Magic", the closing song on the album, Nicole can be heard joyfully singing a healing affirmation alongside a celestial choir, "I am safe, I am loved, I am healing, I am light . . . because I am the magic."


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]]> Finding Meaning in Judaism - Kati Tovah - ARCHIVE Finding Meaning in Judaism - Kati Tovah - ARCHIVE Mon, 15 May 2023 04:07:00 GMT 51:03 645964256de49d00116a7211 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/finding-meaning-in-judaism-kati-tovah-s2e18 645964256de49d00116a7211 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 finding-meaning-in-judaism-kati-tovah-s2e18 full Kati Tovah comes on the show to share her experience of escaping a cultic environment and finding meaning in practicing Judaism.


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]]> Kati Tovah comes on the show to share her experience of escaping a cultic environment and finding meaning in practicing Judaism.


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]]> Conspiracy Theories and Christianity - Cynane - ARCHIVE Conspiracy Theories and Christianity - Cynane - ARCHIVE Mon, 08 May 2023 04:30:00 GMT 1:01:43 64512c71a67685001123a5a8 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/conspiracy-theories-and-christianity-cynane 64512c71a67685001123a5a8 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 conspiracy-theories-and-christianity-cynane full Cynane, a nuclear engineer in SC, escaped a special brand of Floridian white Christian nationalism. Her childhood normalized conspiracy theories, but 2020, with COVID and Q4n0n, finally made her realize something was deeply wrong. Now Cynane is writing a book, “Taking Off the Tinfoil Hat,” to process the deconstruction of her fundamentalist evangelicalism and propagandistic patriotism. From the IBLP cult to Jewish space lasers, she pulled the thread and cracked her faith.


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]]> Cynane, a nuclear engineer in SC, escaped a special brand of Floridian white Christian nationalism. Her childhood normalized conspiracy theories, but 2020, with COVID and Q4n0n, finally made her realize something was deeply wrong. Now Cynane is writing a book, “Taking Off the Tinfoil Hat,” to process the deconstruction of her fundamentalist evangelicalism and propagandistic patriotism. From the IBLP cult to Jewish space lasers, she pulled the thread and cracked her faith.


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]]> Not Allowed to Think for Yourself - Keven Gilbert - ARCHIVE Not Allowed to Think for Yourself - Keven Gilbert - ARCHIVE Mon, 01 May 2023 04:27:00 GMT 34:01 64494fb918e15100119d2047 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/not-allowed-to-think-for-yourself-keven-gilbert-s2e16 64494fb918e15100119d2047 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 not-allowed-to-think-for-yourself-keven-gilbert-s2e16 full Keven Gilbert was born in Washington, he is the son of two Indian Conservative parents. He is currently a college student and making money on the side. He shares his story of growing up in a strict Christian household.


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]]> Keven Gilbert was born in Washington, he is the son of two Indian Conservative parents. He is currently a college student and making money on the side. He shares his story of growing up in a strict Christian household.


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]]> For My Mother - Ellis Arlo - ARCHIVE For My Mother - Ellis Arlo - ARCHIVE Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT 47:13 6430917caa32b20011078f71 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/for-my-mother-ellis-arlo-s2e13 6430917caa32b20011078f71 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 for-my-mother-ellis-arlo-s2e13 full Ellis is a young adult who started deconstructing within the past few years and has since come out as nonbinary and queer. They still live in their hometown and work their dream library assistant job. They participate in community theater in their free time, as the theater in their town is a queer safe space. They love movies, and books, and expressing themselves creatively through content creation on YouTube and Twitch.


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]]> Ellis is a young adult who started deconstructing within the past few years and has since come out as nonbinary and queer. They still live in their hometown and work their dream library assistant job. They participate in community theater in their free time, as the theater in their town is a queer safe space. They love movies, and books, and expressing themselves creatively through content creation on YouTube and Twitch.


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]]> The Recipe for an Abusive Relationship - Sarah Van Etten Leupold - ARCHIVE The Recipe for an Abusive Relationship - Sarah Van Etten Leupold - ARCHIVE Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:22:00 GMT 1:02:09 6421ecaf49501c001110e9ca true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/the-recipe-for-an-abusive-relationship-sarah-van-etten-leupo 6421ecaf49501c001110e9ca 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 the-recipe-for-an-abusive-relationship-sarah-van-etten-leupo full Sarah Van Etten Leupold was raised in a conservative Evangelical non-denominational church. When she started to explore her beliefs she was spiritually abused and rejected from her church. As a result she has received a complex PTSD diagnosis. She has struggled with gender dysphoria and identifies as a queer woman. The spiritual abuse led to an abusive marriage and a divorce and years later her faith fell apart due to the church's response to her fiance's death. Today Sarah spends a lot of her free time writing about religious trauma as a way to support other survivors.


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]]> Sarah Van Etten Leupold was raised in a conservative Evangelical non-denominational church. When she started to explore her beliefs she was spiritually abused and rejected from her church. As a result she has received a complex PTSD diagnosis. She has struggled with gender dysphoria and identifies as a queer woman. The spiritual abuse led to an abusive marriage and a divorce and years later her faith fell apart due to the church's response to her fiance's death. Today Sarah spends a lot of her free time writing about religious trauma as a way to support other survivors.


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]]> White Girl Learning - Marla Taviano - ARCHIVE White Girl Learning - Marla Taviano - ARCHIVE Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:46:00 GMT 1:05:19 641b4cc44813b500117ad05a true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/white-girl-learning-marla-taviano-s2e11 641b4cc44813b500117ad05a 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 white-girl-learning-marla-taviano-s2e11 full Marla Taviano is into books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, and poems. She reads and writes for a living (especially @whitegirllearning), wears her heart on her t-shirts, and is on a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). She’s the author of unbelieve: poems on the journey to becoming a heretic. Marla lives in South Carolina with her four freaking awesome kids. Find out more at marlataviano.com.


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]]> Marla Taviano is into books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, and poems. She reads and writes for a living (especially @whitegirllearning), wears her heart on her t-shirts, and is on a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). She’s the author of unbelieve: poems on the journey to becoming a heretic. Marla lives in South Carolina with her four freaking awesome kids. Find out more at marlataviano.com.


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]]> Consciousness and Trauma - Blaise Kennedy - ARCHIVE Consciousness and Trauma - Blaise Kennedy - ARCHIVE Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:17:00 GMT 1:02:04 64166246ed587b00117a8960 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/consciousness-and-trauma-blaise-kennedy-s2e10 64166246ed587b00117a8960 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 consciousness-and-trauma-blaise-kennedy-s2e10 full About Blaise Kennedy


Everything exists within my consciousness. My body sits at the very centre of this reality. I live within my body, and my body lives within my consciousness. The purpose of my life is to bring coherence to the inner and outer lives of all beings, so that they may know themselves as the source of their consciousness. Blaise's work is the result of his personal transformation, which began in 2010 when he checked into a drug rehabilitation centre. At 24 years old, and after many years of avoidance, struggle, and difficulty, Blaise was finally ready to face reality. After 5 months of treatment Blaise saw tremendous benefits in every area of his life and experience. He left the treatment centre with one question. “How far and how deep can I take this?” How much transformation is possible? Every moment since then has been the fulfillment, the living answer to his question. Today Blaise shares the most valuable and essential elements of awakening and healing, so that you too may know how far and how deep your life can go.


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]]> About Blaise Kennedy


Everything exists within my consciousness. My body sits at the very centre of this reality. I live within my body, and my body lives within my consciousness. The purpose of my life is to bring coherence to the inner and outer lives of all beings, so that they may know themselves as the source of their consciousness. Blaise's work is the result of his personal transformation, which began in 2010 when he checked into a drug rehabilitation centre. At 24 years old, and after many years of avoidance, struggle, and difficulty, Blaise was finally ready to face reality. After 5 months of treatment Blaise saw tremendous benefits in every area of his life and experience. He left the treatment centre with one question. “How far and how deep can I take this?” How much transformation is possible? Every moment since then has been the fulfillment, the living answer to his question. Today Blaise shares the most valuable and essential elements of awakening and healing, so that you too may know how far and how deep your life can go.


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]]> Healing Through Humor - Shannon Payton (Shanny Pants) - ARCHIVE Healing Through Humor - Shannon Payton (Shanny Pants) - ARCHIVE Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:42:40 GMT 55:47 640ab4a622dd04001178465a true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/healing-through-humor-shannon-payton-shanny-pants-s2e9 640ab4a622dd04001178465a 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 healing-through-humor-shannon-payton-shanny-pants-s2e9 full Shannon Payton, known as Shanny Pants by many, is a content creator and podcaster living in Rocklin, California. Her podcast, "The Shanny Pants Show" is currently in its third season. In her interview-style podcast, Shannon shares her struggles of growing up in a cult, battles through years of infertility that ended in a hysterectomy, and finally her journey to parenthood through foster care and adoption. Shannon has been a guest on The Kelly Clarkson show and has appeared on local TV show GoodDay Sacramento multiple times. She enjoys sharing the struggles of life in a humorous way as part of her self-prescribed therapy and through this, has connected with her fans.


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]]> Shannon Payton, known as Shanny Pants by many, is a content creator and podcaster living in Rocklin, California. Her podcast, "The Shanny Pants Show" is currently in its third season. In her interview-style podcast, Shannon shares her struggles of growing up in a cult, battles through years of infertility that ended in a hysterectomy, and finally her journey to parenthood through foster care and adoption. Shannon has been a guest on The Kelly Clarkson show and has appeared on local TV show GoodDay Sacramento multiple times. She enjoys sharing the struggles of life in a humorous way as part of her self-prescribed therapy and through this, has connected with her fans.


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]]> Stay-at-Home Daughter - Cait West - ARCHIVE Stay-at-Home Daughter - Cait West - ARCHIVE Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:22:00 GMT 40:09 63fa5196a7425700112eb662 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/stay-at-home-daughter-cait-west-s2e8 63fa5196a7425700112eb662 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 stay-at-home-daughter-cait-west-s2e8 full Cait West is a writer and editor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai’i Pacific Review, and she writes about her journey out of the stay-at-home-daughter movement at caitwest.com. She currently serves on the editorial board of Tears of Eden, a nonprofit providing resources for survivors of spiritual abuse.


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]]> Cait West is a writer and editor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai’i Pacific Review, and she writes about her journey out of the stay-at-home-daughter movement at caitwest.com. She currently serves on the editorial board of Tears of Eden, a nonprofit providing resources for survivors of spiritual abuse.


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]]> #MeTooYoungLife - Erin Watts - ARCHIVE #MeTooYoungLife - Erin Watts - ARCHIVE Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:02:25 GMT 53:44 63f1bb125131560011e89eb8 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/metooyounglife-erin-watts-s2e7 63f1bb125131560011e89eb8 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 metooyounglife-erin-watts-s2e7 full Erin Watts grew up in an evangelical Christian home, went to Bible college, worked in full-time ministry, and dedicated her whole life to the faith until she turned 30. She survived #MeTooYoungLife and she appears on the show to share her story.


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]]> Erin Watts grew up in an evangelical Christian home, went to Bible college, worked in full-time ministry, and dedicated her whole life to the faith until she turned 30. She survived #MeTooYoungLife and she appears on the show to share her story.


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]]> Toxicity in Religion - Mary Burkhart - ARCHIVE Toxicity in Religion - Mary Burkhart - ARCHIVE Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:15:50 GMT 50:23 63e3088c4e897a001115de44 false https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links 63e3088c4e897a001115de44 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 toxicity-in-religion-mary-burkhart-s2e full Mary Burkhart is a Religious Trauma Life Coach. She deeply desires to help people, who are on their journeys away from religion, or who find themselves questioning where they stand with regard to religion and doubt, to find or regain their identity, joy, and self-worth quickly after they have decided to leave. She had to go through the process on her own and it almost cost her her life. 


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]]> Mary Burkhart is a Religious Trauma Life Coach. She deeply desires to help people, who are on their journeys away from religion, or who find themselves questioning where they stand with regard to religion and doubt, to find or regain their identity, joy, and self-worth quickly after they have decided to leave. She had to go through the process on her own and it almost cost her her life. 


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]]> Intersexion - Cynthia Vacca Davis - ARCHIVE Intersexion - Cynthia Vacca Davis - ARCHIVE Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:07:00 GMT 34:08 63df2b2202e9850011a04c6d false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/intersexion-cynthia-vacca-davis-bonus 63df2b2202e9850011a04c6d 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 intersexion-cynthia-vacca-davis-bonus full Cynthia Vacca Davis is a semi-salty adjunct English professor with a trunk full of papers and snack wrappers. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, leads writing workshops, and has written hundreds of feature stories, and two independently published YA novels. She's the author of Intersexion: a Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity from Lake Drive Books


Book Description: "Sometimes in life we reach an intersection where we must pick either safety or stepping into life as our true selves. It’s a moment of courage, vision, and finding our voice.


Cynthia, an adjunct professor with a trunk full of ungraded papers and snack wrappers, has been an LGBTQIA+ ally for years—in convenient ways. She enjoys the company of her queer friends—but her support isn’t risky; it hasn’t cost her anything. Until she meets Danny. The youngest child in a conservative religious family, Danny played the role of dutiful daughter—Dani, with an “i”—which was safer than jeopardizing faith and family. Seemingly born female, yet desperate to be seen as the boy and then man he is, Danny kept playing along, until his life and health depended on one thing: the truth.


Told in both Danny’s and Cynthia’s voices, Intersexion is a moving, hopeful exploration of the cost of being known—as an intersex minority, ally, or asker of difficult questions—and what it means to come into one’s own. It’s a book for anyone craving a more authentic life. It’s a story about the intersections we find ourselves in by no choice of our own, and the life-giving choices we can make.

Named on the Top 34 LGTBQ Christian Books of 2022 by Q Spirit"


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]]> Cynthia Vacca Davis is a semi-salty adjunct English professor with a trunk full of papers and snack wrappers. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, leads writing workshops, and has written hundreds of feature stories, and two independently published YA novels. She's the author of Intersexion: a Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity from Lake Drive Books


Book Description: "Sometimes in life we reach an intersection where we must pick either safety or stepping into life as our true selves. It’s a moment of courage, vision, and finding our voice.


Cynthia, an adjunct professor with a trunk full of ungraded papers and snack wrappers, has been an LGBTQIA+ ally for years—in convenient ways. She enjoys the company of her queer friends—but her support isn’t risky; it hasn’t cost her anything. Until she meets Danny. The youngest child in a conservative religious family, Danny played the role of dutiful daughter—Dani, with an “i”—which was safer than jeopardizing faith and family. Seemingly born female, yet desperate to be seen as the boy and then man he is, Danny kept playing along, until his life and health depended on one thing: the truth.


Told in both Danny’s and Cynthia’s voices, Intersexion is a moving, hopeful exploration of the cost of being known—as an intersex minority, ally, or asker of difficult questions—and what it means to come into one’s own. It’s a book for anyone craving a more authentic life. It’s a story about the intersections we find ourselves in by no choice of our own, and the life-giving choices we can make.

Named on the Top 34 LGTBQ Christian Books of 2022 by Q Spirit"


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]]> Ministry, Manipulation and MLMs! Oh My! - Hollyanne Simon - ARCHIVE Ministry, Manipulation and MLMs! Oh My! - Hollyanne Simon - ARCHIVE Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:51:00 GMT 1:10:09 63ddd3ab438370001129a00d true https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links 63ddd3ab438370001129a00d 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 ministries-pastors-and-mlms-oh-my-hollyanne-simon-s2e5 full


Hollyanne Simon did not grow up in the Church but made it her life beginning at age 13. She accepted Jesus in a moment of "worship" at a Summer Camp, and when coming back home, she dove head first into all things Church. She began volunteering in the Children's Ministry, on the worship team, and in the office. By the age of 16, she was working in the Church as a Children's ministry intern, and worship intern, which later turned into full-time ministry positions. She worked on Church staff for a decade, six of those years being pastoral. Hollyanne comes on the podcast to share her deconstruction and healing journey.


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Hollyanne Simon did not grow up in the Church but made it her life beginning at age 13. She accepted Jesus in a moment of "worship" at a Summer Camp, and when coming back home, she dove head first into all things Church. She began volunteering in the Children's Ministry, on the worship team, and in the office. By the age of 16, she was working in the Church as a Children's ministry intern, and worship intern, which later turned into full-time ministry positions. She worked on Church staff for a decade, six of those years being pastoral. Hollyanne comes on the podcast to share her deconstruction and healing journey.


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]]> Apostacie - ARCHIVE Apostacie - ARCHIVE Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:16:00 GMT 1:26:56 63c748122692660011d18aa1 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/apostacie-s2e4 63c748122692660011d18aa1 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 apostacie-s2e4 full Apostacie is a co-host for the Skeptic Haven show “Secular Soapbox” every Wednesday on YouTube at 5pm PST. Apostacie comes on the show to tell her story of publicly deconverting from Christianity and the aftermath.


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]]> Apostacie is a co-host for the Skeptic Haven show “Secular Soapbox” every Wednesday on YouTube at 5pm PST. Apostacie comes on the show to tell her story of publicly deconverting from Christianity and the aftermath.


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]]> Psychedelics and Religious Trauma - Andrew Jasko - ARCHIVE Psychedelics and Religious Trauma - Andrew Jasko - ARCHIVE Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:40:00 GMT 55:02 639a6cd22174a3001145011b true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/psychedelics-and-religious-trauma-andrew-jasko-s2e3 639a6cd22174a3001145011b 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 psychedelics-and-religious-trauma-andrew-jasko-s2e3 full Andrew Jasko, MDiv, MA in Counseling Psychology, Founder of Life After Dogma. As a former Princeton Seminary-educated minister, Andrew had to leave his religious faith and community because of the severe psychological trauma he experienced. After spending years healing his trauma and helping hundreds of people transform their lives, he is now considered an expert in healing religious trauma. Andrew’s clients hire him to heal and find a healthy, authentic spiritual or secular connection that suits them.



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]]> Andrew Jasko, MDiv, MA in Counseling Psychology, Founder of Life After Dogma. As a former Princeton Seminary-educated minister, Andrew had to leave his religious faith and community because of the severe psychological trauma he experienced. After spending years healing his trauma and helping hundreds of people transform their lives, he is now considered an expert in healing religious trauma. Andrew’s clients hire him to heal and find a healthy, authentic spiritual or secular connection that suits them.



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]]> Church Sanctioned Abuse - Tia Levings - ARCHIVE Church Sanctioned Abuse - Tia Levings - ARCHIVE Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:08:10 GMT 57:36 638aa4e04f18160010c04e0d true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/church-sanctioned-abuse-tia-levings-s2e1 638aa4e04f18160010c04e0d 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 church-sanctioned-abuse-tia-levings-s2e1 full

Tia Levings is a writer, creator, and content specialist. Her work explores the female narrative in patriarchal spaces. 

She has a memoir releasing in 2024 through St. Martin's Press.

Her videos on social media have millions of views. Through the lens of her personal experience, she connects entertainment, news headlines, and current events to fundamentalist influences and strategy. 

She writes about religious trauma and Christian fundamentalism to educate, validate, and empower those who feel smashed by the patriarchy. She does it to create something beautiful from pain.

And, because when she went through the hell of church-sanctioned violence, she felt alone. She wants you to know you aren’t alone. And even if the church condones and shelters it, abuse is never okay. 


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]]>

Tia Levings is a writer, creator, and content specialist. Her work explores the female narrative in patriarchal spaces. 

She has a memoir releasing in 2024 through St. Martin's Press.

Her videos on social media have millions of views. Through the lens of her personal experience, she connects entertainment, news headlines, and current events to fundamentalist influences and strategy. 

She writes about religious trauma and Christian fundamentalism to educate, validate, and empower those who feel smashed by the patriarchy. She does it to create something beautiful from pain.

And, because when she went through the hell of church-sanctioned violence, she felt alone. She wants you to know you aren’t alone. And even if the church condones and shelters it, abuse is never okay. 


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]]> Give Me Liberty! - Dr. Wilson - ARCHIVE Give Me Liberty! - Dr. Wilson - ARCHIVE Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:51:00 GMT 1:00:15 636f09d85edee500123996db true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/give-me-liberty-dr-wilson-s1e31 636f09d85edee500123996db 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 give-me-liberty-dr-wilson-s1e31 full Dr. Wilson has finished his interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University. His academic work has appeared in Canadian Jewish Studies, Flannery O’Connor Review, and in edited collections published by The MLA, SUNY Press, and DIO Press. He has a forthcoming article in The Journal of Jewish Identities and a forthcoming book chapter about Liberty University’s gay conversion therapy program. His work has appeared in The Advocate, Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, and Religion Dispatches. He is currently a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto.


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]]> Dr. Wilson has finished his interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University. His academic work has appeared in Canadian Jewish Studies, Flannery O’Connor Review, and in edited collections published by The MLA, SUNY Press, and DIO Press. He has a forthcoming article in The Journal of Jewish Identities and a forthcoming book chapter about Liberty University’s gay conversion therapy program. His work has appeared in The Advocate, Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, and Religion Dispatches. He is currently a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto.


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]]> Handing the Shame Back - Gloria Masters - ARCHIVE Handing the Shame Back - Gloria Masters - ARCHIVE Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:02:00 GMT 42:45 6387e0d8d1fc860011659e05 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/handing-the-shame-back-gloria-masters-bonu 6387e0d8d1fc860011659e05 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 handing-the-shame-back-gloria-masters-bonu full Gloria Masters is a Survivor, Author and Advocate of all things CSA and speaks from 16 years of lived experience. She has managed to turn the final corner of healing into giving back, through highlighting the issue of child sexual abuse to help other survivors. She has written two books, the first her memoir On Angels Wings - My flight from trauma to grace. The second is Flightpath to Healing - A Guide for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors. The intent with this one is to support other survivors in their healing and recovery. She believes there is a way through, and she wants to help others by sharing what worked for her.


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]]> Gloria Masters is a Survivor, Author and Advocate of all things CSA and speaks from 16 years of lived experience. She has managed to turn the final corner of healing into giving back, through highlighting the issue of child sexual abuse to help other survivors. She has written two books, the first her memoir On Angels Wings - My flight from trauma to grace. The second is Flightpath to Healing - A Guide for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors. The intent with this one is to support other survivors in their healing and recovery. She believes there is a way through, and she wants to help others by sharing what worked for her.


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]]> Release the Women - Elizabeth Endara - ARCHIVE Release the Women - Elizabeth Endara - ARCHIVE Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:35:00 GMT 48:35 636ece105edee50012395373 false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/release-the-women-elizabeth-endara-s1e3 636ece105edee50012395373 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 release-the-women-elizabeth-endara-s1e3 full Elizabeth Endara is a writer living in Chicago with her husband and their dog and two cats. She has a Masters in International Educational Development from Columbia University and is also trained as a trauma-informed yoga teacher, full-spectrum doula, and sexual assault intervention advocate. She works full-time as a nonprofit writer and runs the page @releasethewomen where she posts about religious trauma, reproductive justice, and recovering from purity culture.


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]]> Elizabeth Endara is a writer living in Chicago with her husband and their dog and two cats. She has a Masters in International Educational Development from Columbia University and is also trained as a trauma-informed yoga teacher, full-spectrum doula, and sexual assault intervention advocate. She works full-time as a nonprofit writer and runs the page @releasethewomen where she posts about religious trauma, reproductive justice, and recovering from purity culture.


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]]> Religion Was My Crutch - Morgan Chantelle - ARCHIVE Religion Was My Crutch - Morgan Chantelle - ARCHIVE Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:46:05 GMT 51:26 6368899fd727ca0012905b2b true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/religion-was-my-crutch-morgan-chantelle-s1e29 6368899fd727ca0012905b2b 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 religion-was-my-crutch-morgan-chantelle-s1e29 full Morgan Chantelle is a mom, trauma-informed life coach, breathwork practioner in Northern California. She works with many people healing from spiritual abuse and is also an exvangelical and purity culture survivor. When not working you can usually find Morgan at a coffee shop or outdoors.


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]]> Morgan Chantelle is a mom, trauma-informed life coach, breathwork practioner in Northern California. She works with many people healing from spiritual abuse and is also an exvangelical and purity culture survivor. When not working you can usually find Morgan at a coffee shop or outdoors.


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]]> Legal Aspects of Church Abuse - Jane Ridley - ARCHIVE Legal Aspects of Church Abuse - Jane Ridley - ARCHIVE Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:52 GMT 30:44 635df6b13e31010011b8a6b0 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/legal-aspects-of-church-abuse-discussion-jane-ridley-s1e29 635df6b13e31010011b8a6b0 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 legal-aspects-of-church-abuse-discussion-jane-ridley-s1e29 full Jane Ridley is a lawyer focusing on getting justice for religious abuse victims.

(LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice.) Previously worked for Sound Choices Coalition based in Utah which is now closed. She comes on the show to discuss how the legal system fails survivors of religious abuse and what needs to be changed.


Fight for Children's Rights: Congress Needs to Pass Children's Rights Act


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]]> Jane Ridley is a lawyer focusing on getting justice for religious abuse victims.

(LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice.) Previously worked for Sound Choices Coalition based in Utah which is now closed. She comes on the show to discuss how the legal system fails survivors of religious abuse and what needs to be changed.


Fight for Children's Rights: Congress Needs to Pass Children's Rights Act


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]]> Divorcing Religion - Janice Selbie - ARCHIVE Divorcing Religion - Janice Selbie - ARCHIVE Mon, 07 Nov 2022 02:21:09 GMT 1:22:20 63535ccaec4401001294b54c true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/divorce-religion-janice-selbie-s1e28 63535ccaec4401001294b54c 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 divorce-religion-janice-selbie-s1e28 full Janice Selbie was raised evangelical and turned to closed Mennonite (Holdeman/Church of God in Christ Mennonite) during her husband's bible college years. She homeschooled her children, wore a head covering, and was very conservative. Her marriage was difficult and got harder as the years went on. Eventually, they had a series of tragedies strike that she could not explain if there was indeed a loving or omniscient God. This plunged her into a time of existential crisis. She divorced her husband and religion, went back to school to become a registered professional counselor, and connected with Dr. Marlene Winell who coined the term Religious Trauma (Dr. Winell is now her friend and mentor). Then she founded the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and this October the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture online conference.


Fight for Children's Rights: Congress Needs to Pass Children's Rights Act



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]]> Janice Selbie was raised evangelical and turned to closed Mennonite (Holdeman/Church of God in Christ Mennonite) during her husband's bible college years. She homeschooled her children, wore a head covering, and was very conservative. Her marriage was difficult and got harder as the years went on. Eventually, they had a series of tragedies strike that she could not explain if there was indeed a loving or omniscient God. This plunged her into a time of existential crisis. She divorced her husband and religion, went back to school to become a registered professional counselor, and connected with Dr. Marlene Winell who coined the term Religious Trauma (Dr. Winell is now her friend and mentor). Then she founded the Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and this October the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture online conference.


Fight for Children's Rights: Congress Needs to Pass Children's Rights Act



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]]> As Familiar As Family - Nicki Pappas - ARCHIVE As Familiar As Family - Nicki Pappas - ARCHIVE Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:37:30 GMT 1:09:36 635e0e2af464cc00127e0cd2 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/as-familiar-as-family-nicki-pappas-bonus 635e0e2af464cc00127e0cd2 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 as-familiar-as-family-nicki-pappas-bonus full Nicki Pappas comes back on the show to talk about her memoir, As Familiar As Family. I experienced abuse as love from a young age. In As Familiar as Family, I explore and examine the ways in which I was groomed for unhealthy relationships and toxic religion.


Book Description by Nicki Pappas

I experienced abuse as love from a young age. In As Familiar as Family, I explore and examine the ways in which I was groomed for unhealthy relationships and toxic religion. This book chronicles my journey to find my voice — and a way out — which began once I understood how the spiritual abuse, power dynamics, narcissism, and emotional detachment in the church were as familiar as family. By sharing my story, I hope to empower others to leave anything toxic in their own lives.


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]]> Nicki Pappas comes back on the show to talk about her memoir, As Familiar As Family. I experienced abuse as love from a young age. In As Familiar as Family, I explore and examine the ways in which I was groomed for unhealthy relationships and toxic religion.


Book Description by Nicki Pappas

I experienced abuse as love from a young age. In As Familiar as Family, I explore and examine the ways in which I was groomed for unhealthy relationships and toxic religion. This book chronicles my journey to find my voice — and a way out — which began once I understood how the spiritual abuse, power dynamics, narcissism, and emotional detachment in the church were as familiar as family. By sharing my story, I hope to empower others to leave anything toxic in their own lives.


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]]> My Mom was My Trafficker - Isami Daehn - ARCHIVE My Mom was My Trafficker - Isami Daehn - ARCHIVE Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:44:00 GMT 1:54:16 634219c9b55ff00011013aa7 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/my-mom-was-my-trafficker-isami-daehn-s1e2 634219c9b55ff00011013aa7 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 my-mom-was-my-trafficker-isami-daehn-s1e2 full TRIGGER WARNING - This episode mentions trauma, sexual abuse, and other hard topics.


Isami Daehn was born in Japan and eventually moved to the US. She was raised by fake missionaries who stole money from churches under the guise of “missionary” work. Isami grew up in the IFB cult and regularly experienced verbal, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse. For years, she was trafficked by her mother. Isami recounts how her mother would bring her to a piano teacher who would sexually assault her every week. Isami talks about the work she’s doing now due to her childhood. She’s a speaker who brings awareness to trafficking, sexual abuse, and how to see the warning signs. She speaks at churches, schools, and other venues. Book Here: https://www.isamidaehn.com/



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]]> TRIGGER WARNING - This episode mentions trauma, sexual abuse, and other hard topics.


Isami Daehn was born in Japan and eventually moved to the US. She was raised by fake missionaries who stole money from churches under the guise of “missionary” work. Isami grew up in the IFB cult and regularly experienced verbal, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse. For years, she was trafficked by her mother. Isami recounts how her mother would bring her to a piano teacher who would sexually assault her every week. Isami talks about the work she’s doing now due to her childhood. She’s a speaker who brings awareness to trafficking, sexual abuse, and how to see the warning signs. She speaks at churches, schools, and other venues. Book Here: https://www.isamidaehn.com/



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]]> Discussion: Purity Culture - Julia Capizzi - ARCHIVE Discussion: Purity Culture - Julia Capizzi - ARCHIVE Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:40:00 GMT 54:52 63374307c20c8f001169e24e true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/discussion-purity-culture-deconstruction-engagement-journali 63374307c20c8f001169e24e 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 discussion-purity-culture-deconstruction-engagement-journali full This is a DISCUSSION episode where I interview a professional on a specific subject. Julia Capizzi is an engagement journalist looking to serve the informational needs of the deconstruction community. She comes on the show to discuss her mission and the issues of purity culture.



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]]> This is a DISCUSSION episode where I interview a professional on a specific subject. Julia Capizzi is an engagement journalist looking to serve the informational needs of the deconstruction community. She comes on the show to discuss her mission and the issues of purity culture.



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]]> Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea - Mitchell Kesller - ARCHIVE Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea - Mitchell Kesller - ARCHIVE Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:33:56 GMT 35:45 631fdcb2e2f8d0001298b78b true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/broke-the-bread-spilled-the-tea-mitchell-kesller-s1e22 631fdcb2e2f8d0001298b78b 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 broke-the-bread-spilled-the-tea-mitchell-kesller-s1e22 full Mitchell Kesller was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and later moved to Boston, MA. Raised Bostonian, he moved to Orlando, FL, fell in love with it, and refused to leave.

Mitchell believes in a world where those of faith can find comfort in who they are and continuously contribute their tithes to organizations like the Trevor Project, which support the rights and well-being of the LGBT+ community. He recently published his book “Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea” which digs into the context behind verses used against the LGBTQ+ community.


BUY BOOK: Amazon.com: Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea: 9798985785418: Kesller, Mitchell, Ross, Leslie M: Books



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]]> Mitchell Kesller was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and later moved to Boston, MA. Raised Bostonian, he moved to Orlando, FL, fell in love with it, and refused to leave.

Mitchell believes in a world where those of faith can find comfort in who they are and continuously contribute their tithes to organizations like the Trevor Project, which support the rights and well-being of the LGBT+ community. He recently published his book “Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea” which digs into the context behind verses used against the LGBTQ+ community.


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]]> The New Evangelicals - Tim Whitaker - ARCHIVE The New Evangelicals - Tim Whitaker - ARCHIVE Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT 57:48 63194a900e34f50011a8924c true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/the-new-evangelicals-tim-whitaker-s1e21 63194a900e34f50011a8924c 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 the-new-evangelicals-tim-whitaker-s1e21 full Tim Whitaker started “The New Evangelicals” account on social media and has gained a large following. He also hosts a podcast of the same name. The purpose of his social media presence is to help push the Evangelical church forward and re-think how it approaches cultural issues. Tim comes on the podcast to tell his story and discuss the SCOTUS religious agenda.


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SCOTUS Decision on Prayer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jxQxW5D3ODF5TUdw1kPIT?si=OZJrkA54T6iKohOHKER38w


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Jesus and John Wayne:https://kristindumez.com/books/jesus-and-john-wayne/

The Color of Compromise: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-color-of-compromise-the-truth-about-the-american-churchs-complicity-in-racism_jemar-tisby/18963528/#isbn=0310113601



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]]> Tim Whitaker started “The New Evangelicals” account on social media and has gained a large following. He also hosts a podcast of the same name. The purpose of his social media presence is to help push the Evangelical church forward and re-think how it approaches cultural issues. Tim comes on the podcast to tell his story and discuss the SCOTUS religious agenda.


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SCOTUS Decision on Prayer: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jxQxW5D3ODF5TUdw1kPIT?si=OZJrkA54T6iKohOHKER38w


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Jesus and John Wayne:https://kristindumez.com/books/jesus-and-john-wayne/

The Color of Compromise: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-color-of-compromise-the-truth-about-the-american-churchs-complicity-in-racism_jemar-tisby/18963528/#isbn=0310113601



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]]> Courage 365 - Ashley Easter - ARCHIVE Courage 365 - Ashley Easter - ARCHIVE Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT 1:15:46 631a7ee2d4eac10014291c99 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/courage-365-ashley-easter-bonus 631a7ee2d4eac10014291c99 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 courage-365-ashley-easter-bonus full Ashley Easter is a cult survivor turned Intuitive Master who helps people escape self-doubt and harness their Intuition so they can take control of their destiny by becoming Intuitive AF. She is also the founder of Courage 365, a non-profit for abuse survivors, and a television producer focused on highlighting stories meaning and mission. She is an intuition coach, survivor advocate, television producer, author, and proud dyslexic. She authored the books "The Courage Coach", "Cults Hidden in Plain Sight" and is the creator of courses "Intuition Mastery" and "Intuitive Success Membership".


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]]> Ashley Easter is a cult survivor turned Intuitive Master who helps people escape self-doubt and harness their Intuition so they can take control of their destiny by becoming Intuitive AF. She is also the founder of Courage 365, a non-profit for abuse survivors, and a television producer focused on highlighting stories meaning and mission. She is an intuition coach, survivor advocate, television producer, author, and proud dyslexic. She authored the books "The Courage Coach", "Cults Hidden in Plain Sight" and is the creator of courses "Intuition Mastery" and "Intuitive Success Membership".


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]]> Church of C*nts - Ashley Robbins - ARCHIVE Church of C*nts - Ashley Robbins - ARCHIVE Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:47 GMT 55:13 63178bceb5acb70014581776 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/church-of-cnts-ashley-robbins-s1e20 63178bceb5acb70014581776 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 church-of-cnts-ashley-robbins-s1e20 full Lola (Ashley) Robbins is an exvanglical, cult survivor. She advocates for body positivity, LGBTQIA, and destroying women’s oppression (especially in the church). She began faith deconstruction in 2019 and has been pursuing a life of freedom and joy ever since. 



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]]> Lola (Ashley) Robbins is an exvanglical, cult survivor. She advocates for body positivity, LGBTQIA, and destroying women’s oppression (especially in the church). She began faith deconstruction in 2019 and has been pursuing a life of freedom and joy ever since. 



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]]> Why I Became a Cult Expert - Rachel Bernstein LMFT - ARCHIVE Why I Became a Cult Expert - Rachel Bernstein LMFT - ARCHIVE Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:22:23 GMT 1:51:47 63196db4a9013b001261f5a8 true https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/why-i-became-a-cult-expert-rachel-bernstein-lmft-bonus 63196db4a9013b001261f5a8 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 why-i-became-a-cult-expert-rachel-bernstein-lmft-bonus full Rachel Bernstein, therapist, and world-renowned cult expert shares her story for the first time. Rachel is the host of the “IndoctriNation” podcast. For 30 years, she has helped former cult members and those who have loved ones in cults and highly manipulative relationships. Rachel has helped people from over 300 cults throughout her career. She provides individual counseling, family counseling, and, when possible, group therapy for former cult members. She also helps families trying to reach out to their loved ones in the cult.


She has led workshops and classes at USC in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at California State University at Northridge, and at various colleges and universities in the New York area. She is also a yearly presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association conferences and was a guest lecturer for the Clergy Emergency League and Wisconsin Council of Churches. She has presented at the Pacific Rim Conference for people in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and China who are affected by cults and relationships with narcissists, and, with colleagues, developed the program "Stronger After", a free 5-session program for initial support and education for people newly out of highly controlling, abusive, and restrictive environments.


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]]> Rachel Bernstein, therapist, and world-renowned cult expert shares her story for the first time. Rachel is the host of the “IndoctriNation” podcast. For 30 years, she has helped former cult members and those who have loved ones in cults and highly manipulative relationships. Rachel has helped people from over 300 cults throughout her career. She provides individual counseling, family counseling, and, when possible, group therapy for former cult members. She also helps families trying to reach out to their loved ones in the cult.


She has led workshops and classes at USC in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at California State University at Northridge, and at various colleges and universities in the New York area. She is also a yearly presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association conferences and was a guest lecturer for the Clergy Emergency League and Wisconsin Council of Churches. She has presented at the Pacific Rim Conference for people in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and China who are affected by cults and relationships with narcissists, and, with colleagues, developed the program "Stronger After", a free 5-session program for initial support and education for people newly out of highly controlling, abusive, and restrictive environments.


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]]> DISCUSSION on Deconstruction - Phil Drysdale - ARCHIVE DISCUSSION on Deconstruction - Phil Drysdale - ARCHIVE Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:50:36 GMT 56:38 2d00feef-22ac-4a9e-96b0-07ae5b6511be true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/DISCUSSION-on-Deconstruction---Phil-Drysdale---S1E19-e1kqe4r 6316894d30a52e00124cea96 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 discussion-on-deconstruction-phil-drysdale-archive full Phil Drysdale is a public speaker, podcaster, researcher, and guide specializing in the area of deconstruction. For the last decade, he’s helped people navigate the painful journey away from their faith tradition. He researches the deconstruction community through The Deconstruction Network, runs a regular podcast about Deconstruction, and provides free resources to help people on their journeys.


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]]> Phil Drysdale is a public speaker, podcaster, researcher, and guide specializing in the area of deconstruction. For the last decade, he’s helped people navigate the painful journey away from their faith tradition. He researches the deconstruction community through The Deconstruction Network, runs a regular podcast about Deconstruction, and provides free resources to help people on their journeys.


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]]> Cult Awareness Month - Janja Lalich - ARCHIVE Cult Awareness Month - Janja Lalich - ARCHIVE Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:32:50 GMT 1:14:38 4314812c-bf9c-431f-9d7b-09c678e440cd false https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Cult-Awareness-Month---Janja-Lalich-e1mdc4c 6316894d30a52e00124cea9a 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 cult-awareness-month-janja-lalich-archive bonus Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, is an international authority on cults and coercion. Researcher, author, and educator, she specializes in recruitment, indoctrination, and methods of influence and control. She has been studying the social psychology of controversial groups and abusive relationships for 35 years. Dr. Lalich is the author and/or coauthor of six books, including the classic Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships, and Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out and Starting Over. Her book Bounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults has been recognized as the first original theoretical contribution to the field of cultic studies in decades. In addition to working with survivors and their families, she leads workshops and educational sessions for government agencies, international intelligence agencies, private companies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and leads online psychoeducational courses for trauma survivors, families, and mental-health professionals. She has also served as an expert witness in civil and criminal legal cases. A frequent keynoter or presenter at domestic and international conferences, her work has been translated into German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Polish, and many other languages.


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]]> Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, is an international authority on cults and coercion. Researcher, author, and educator, she specializes in recruitment, indoctrination, and methods of influence and control. She has been studying the social psychology of controversial groups and abusive relationships for 35 years. Dr. Lalich is the author and/or coauthor of six books, including the classic Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships, and Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out and Starting Over. Her book Bounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults has been recognized as the first original theoretical contribution to the field of cultic studies in decades. In addition to working with survivors and their families, she leads workshops and educational sessions for government agencies, international intelligence agencies, private companies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and leads online psychoeducational courses for trauma survivors, families, and mental-health professionals. She has also served as an expert witness in civil and criminal legal cases. A frequent keynoter or presenter at domestic and international conferences, her work has been translated into German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Polish, and many other languages.


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]]> PCC Poster Child - Ashleigh Doxtater - ARCHIVE PCC Poster Child - Ashleigh Doxtater - ARCHIVE Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:33:11 GMT 2:02:29 52ba5d11-828b-4641-8a71-fdcc864e7db7 false https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/PCC-Poster-Child---Ashleigh-Doxtater---S1E16-e1knp66 6316894d30a52e00124cea9b 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 pcc-poster-child-ashleigh-doxtater-archive full Ashleigh Doxtater tells her story of growing up in the IFB and attending Pensacola Christian College for six years. She talks about the pressure she felt to conform to a certain standard. She recounts the control PCC had over her life. 


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]]> Ashleigh Doxtater tells her story of growing up in the IFB and attending Pensacola Christian College for six years. She talks about the pressure she felt to conform to a certain standard. She recounts the control PCC had over her life. 


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]]> Naked Pastor - David Hayward - ARCHIVE Naked Pastor - David Hayward - ARCHIVE Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:44:27 GMT 46:01 f501a1e9-10bb-4d82-923b-91b8c5f9d916 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Naked-Pastor---David-Hayward---S1E14-e1k8j62 6316894d30a52e00124cea9e 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 naked-pastor-david-hayward-archive full David Hayward (aka Naked Pastor) was a pastor for thirty years until deconstructing and leaving Christianity. For over ten years, David has been expressing his criticism and questioning evangelicalism through his cartoons. He comes on the show to talk about his deconstruction journey and where he is now. 

 Purchase David Hayward’s NEW BOOK “Flip it Like This” which features a collection of his favorite original cartoons.  

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]]> David Hayward (aka Naked Pastor) was a pastor for thirty years until deconstructing and leaving Christianity. For over ten years, David has been expressing his criticism and questioning evangelicalism through his cartoons. He comes on the show to talk about his deconstruction journey and where he is now. 

 Purchase David Hayward’s NEW BOOK “Flip it Like This” which features a collection of his favorite original cartoons.  

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]]> Dangers of Biblical Counseling - Lee Foster - ARCHIVE Dangers of Biblical Counseling - Lee Foster - ARCHIVE Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:27:26 GMT 58:18 a90b7091-b9f9-4d0a-a841-b3b7c73d6463 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Dangers-of-Biblical-Counseling---Lee-Foster---S1E13-e1k8j1g 6316894d30a52e00124cea9f 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 dangers-of-biblical-counseling-lee-foster-archive full Lee Foster talks about attending the notorious Christian college Bob Jones University. She studied Biblical Counseling there for eight years, and renounced the practice soon after graduation. After finding out her Masters in Biblical Counseling was useless she decided to get a Masters in Clinical Mental Health to become a therapist. Lee is now on a mission to spread awareness of the dangers of biblical counseling. Connect with Lee Foster IG: https://instagram.com/lee_foster91?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= FB: https://www.facebook.com/deleah.foster 


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]]> Lee Foster talks about attending the notorious Christian college Bob Jones University. She studied Biblical Counseling there for eight years, and renounced the practice soon after graduation. After finding out her Masters in Biblical Counseling was useless she decided to get a Masters in Clinical Mental Health to become a therapist. Lee is now on a mission to spread awareness of the dangers of biblical counseling. Connect with Lee Foster IG: https://instagram.com/lee_foster91?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= FB: https://www.facebook.com/deleah.foster 


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]]> I Escaped BJU - Emma Pope - ARCHIVE I Escaped BJU - Emma Pope - ARCHIVE Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:44:42 GMT 53:15 65fde396-fc4b-46aa-8c24-9d02b013fba9 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/I-Escaped-BJU---Emma-Pope---S1E11-e1knp2f 6316894d30a52e00124ceaa4 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 i-escaped-bju-emma-pope-archive full Emma Pope attended Bob Jones University for three years and left in May 2022. This is a fundamentalist Christian college in Greenville,SC. This school is notorious for lifting its interracial dating ban in 2000! Emma was born into a non-religious family, but was recruited into fundamentalist Christianity through a local church. This involvement got her connected with “The Wilds Christian Camp” where she met BJU students. This is a Christian camp well known in conservative Christian circles. She felt peer pressure to conform to fundamentalist ideology and her friends convinced her to attend Bob Jones. In this episode, she talks about how she became aware of the indoctrination and toxicity of BJU.


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]]> Emma Pope attended Bob Jones University for three years and left in May 2022. This is a fundamentalist Christian college in Greenville,SC. This school is notorious for lifting its interracial dating ban in 2000! Emma was born into a non-religious family, but was recruited into fundamentalist Christianity through a local church. This involvement got her connected with “The Wilds Christian Camp” where she met BJU students. This is a Christian camp well known in conservative Christian circles. She felt peer pressure to conform to fundamentalist ideology and her friends convinced her to attend Bob Jones. In this episode, she talks about how she became aware of the indoctrination and toxicity of BJU.


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]]> Control Freaks - Eleanor Skelton - ARCHIVE Control Freaks - Eleanor Skelton - ARCHIVE Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:12:43 GMT 1:49:54 b2c596fd-2dd9-4de3-bc5e-44e2b1878634 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Control-Freaks---Eleanor-Skelton---S1E10-e1k8ioi 6316894d30a52e00124ceaa5 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 control-freaks-eleanor-skelton full Eleanor Skelton grew up in fundamentalist Christianity. Specifically, the IFCA, and IFB church (Independent Fundamental Churches of America; Independent Fundamental Baptist). She was expected to attend a Christian college and conform to strict gender roles. When she refused to enroll in a Christian college her parents became more controlling. Every aspect of her life was under control and she details the power her parents had over her. Eleanor talks about her journey of walking away and helping others escape toxic religion. 


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]]> Eleanor Skelton grew up in fundamentalist Christianity. Specifically, the IFCA, and IFB church (Independent Fundamental Churches of America; Independent Fundamental Baptist). She was expected to attend a Christian college and conform to strict gender roles. When she refused to enroll in a Christian college her parents became more controlling. Every aspect of her life was under control and she details the power her parents had over her. Eleanor talks about her journey of walking away and helping others escape toxic religion. 


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]]> <![CDATA[It's Not the End of the World - Judah Kreinbrook - ARCHIVE]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:49:42 GMT 53:09 0269f371-9558-4e31-abd3-c80342a21980 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Its-Not-the-End-of-the-World---Judah-Kreinbrook---S1E9-e1k8ieu 6316894d30a52e00124ceaa6 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 its-not-the-end-of-the-world-judah-kreinbrook-archive full Judah Kreinbrook grew up in a high-control religious environment. His parents were obsessive and certain about when the world would end. Judah’s dad was prepared for the apocalypse, but his mom seemed to have doubts. Judah talks about his experiences growing up in religion and his parent's beliefs about alternative medicine. Connect with Judah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judah.kreinbrook IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakambudriver/ Blog: https://jmedic.medium.com/


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]]> Judah Kreinbrook grew up in a high-control religious environment. His parents were obsessive and certain about when the world would end. Judah’s dad was prepared for the apocalypse, but his mom seemed to have doubts. Judah talks about his experiences growing up in religion and his parent's beliefs about alternative medicine. Connect with Judah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judah.kreinbrook IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakambudriver/ Blog: https://jmedic.medium.com/


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]]> <![CDATA[What is "God"? - Christopher Eaker - ARCHIVE]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:58:11 GMT 1:11:40 17acd11b-4508-43c5-9ee8-62d4e904261f true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/What-is-God----Christopher-Eaker---S1E8-e1juogl 6316894d30a52e00124ceaa7 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 what-is-god-christopher-eaker-archive full Christopher Eaker was raised in a Southern Baptist church. He felt pressure to conform to a certain standard. When he became an adult he grappled with the faith he grew up in. He did not like how the church presented itself as some kind of spectacle. For years, Christopher and his wife attended a house church. After that church disbanded, they went to an Anglican church where they were soon asked to conform to their doctrine. Christopher talks about why they left the Anglican church. In this episode, we talk about what is the definition of "God" and look back on church history and how the doctrines have constantly changed. Connect with Christopher HERE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079128872069


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]]> Christopher Eaker was raised in a Southern Baptist church. He felt pressure to conform to a certain standard. When he became an adult he grappled with the faith he grew up in. He did not like how the church presented itself as some kind of spectacle. For years, Christopher and his wife attended a house church. After that church disbanded, they went to an Anglican church where they were soon asked to conform to their doctrine. Christopher talks about why they left the Anglican church. In this episode, we talk about what is the definition of "God" and look back on church history and how the doctrines have constantly changed. Connect with Christopher HERE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079128872069


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]]> The King of Queens - Jegaysus - ARCHIVE The King of Queens - Jegaysus - ARCHIVE Mon, 23 May 2022 11:04:00 GMT 1:06:05 59f71b31-bfb0-4048-849a-05b1ed486c95 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/The-King-of-Queens---Jegaysus---S1E5-e1i5qf5 6316894d30a52e00124ceaab 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 the-king-of-queens-jegaysus-archive full JeGaysus is a Tik Tok personality who teaches alternate theology and ways to look at religion and non-religion. They share their story of surviving a toxic religion and the work they're doing now. Connect with JeGaysus https:/https://www.tiktok.com/@jegaysus/video/7084406621706865966/www.jegaysus.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jegaysus/ Website: https://www.jegaysus.com/ 



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]]> JeGaysus is a Tik Tok personality who teaches alternate theology and ways to look at religion and non-religion. They share their story of surviving a toxic religion and the work they're doing now. Connect with JeGaysus https:/https://www.tiktok.com/@jegaysus/video/7084406621706865966/www.jegaysus.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jegaysus/ Website: https://www.jegaysus.com/ 



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]]> Rethinking Jesus - Danny Daniels - ARCHIVE Rethinking Jesus - Danny Daniels - ARCHIVE Mon, 09 May 2022 13:35:00 GMT 1:20:30 9b2437e9-cdce-4ee5-9d0c-5e3678c38243 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Rethinking-Jesus---Danny-Daniels---S1E3-e1hs1o0 6316894d30a52e00124ceaad 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 rethinking-jesus-danny-daniels full Danny was a Bible believing Christian with an instilled fear of not questioning adopted beliefs but by his mid-forties Christianity wasn’t working so he left the church and Jesus. He started exploring eastern religions, new age, yoga, meditation, and Shamanism. He runs a YT channel called “Rethinking Jesus” where he challenges the narrative of Jesus and Christianity presented to us. Danny has discovered through his deconstruction that Jesus and Christianity is an invention to control people. CONNECT WITH DANNY - YouTube (https://youtu.be/_paEE0610oU)


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]]> Danny was a Bible believing Christian with an instilled fear of not questioning adopted beliefs but by his mid-forties Christianity wasn’t working so he left the church and Jesus. He started exploring eastern religions, new age, yoga, meditation, and Shamanism. He runs a YT channel called “Rethinking Jesus” where he challenges the narrative of Jesus and Christianity presented to us. Danny has discovered through his deconstruction that Jesus and Christianity is an invention to control people. CONNECT WITH DANNY - YouTube (https://youtu.be/_paEE0610oU)


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]]> Burn the Patriarchy - Nicki Pappas - ARCHIVE Burn the Patriarchy - Nicki Pappas - ARCHIVE Mon, 02 May 2022 14:57:04 GMT 1:19:39 00727d8b-25c1-4c49-8ca0-f34f2fb941bb false https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Burn-the-Patriarchy---Nicki-Pappas---S1E2-e1hmq4b 6316894d30a52e00124ceaae 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 burn-the-patriarchy-nicki-pappas full Nicki Pappas is an emerging writer currently working on her first memoir, As Familiar As Family. In the book, she talks about how she was groomed for toxic religion and how she escaped. In August of 2020, she started the “Broadening the Narrative” podcast where she talks with people who are broadening narrow narratives she learned in evangelicalism. She experienced many kinds of abuse growing up and was spiritually abused at her church. Let’s welcome Nicki. - CONNECT WITH NICKI - Instagram (https://instagram.com/broadeningthenarrative?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) - Blog (http://broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2018/01/why-should-we-broaden-narrative.html?m=1) Tik Tok (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdVcBhBF/) Linktree (https://linktr.ee/broadeningthenarrative)


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]]> Nicki Pappas is an emerging writer currently working on her first memoir, As Familiar As Family. In the book, she talks about how she was groomed for toxic religion and how she escaped. In August of 2020, she started the “Broadening the Narrative” podcast where she talks with people who are broadening narrow narratives she learned in evangelicalism. She experienced many kinds of abuse growing up and was spiritually abused at her church. Let’s welcome Nicki. - CONNECT WITH NICKI - Instagram (https://instagram.com/broadeningthenarrative?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) - Blog (http://broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2018/01/why-should-we-broaden-narrative.html?m=1) Tik Tok (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdVcBhBF/) Linktree (https://linktr.ee/broadeningthenarrative)


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]]> What is Religious Trauma? - ARCHIVE What is Religious Trauma? - ARCHIVE Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:46:21 GMT 2:47 d7e0da11-139e-4382-a97c-b9bfa6c3afee false https://shows.acast.com/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/episodes/what-is-religious-trauma 6316894d30a52e00124ceaaf 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 what-is-religious-trauma bonus Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is a group of symptoms that arise in response to traumatic or stressful religious experiences. Learn More Here. (Source: Religious Trauma & Transitions — RESTORATION COUNSELING (restorationcounselingseattle.com)


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]]> Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is a group of symptoms that arise in response to traumatic or stressful religious experiences. Learn More Here. (Source: Religious Trauma & Transitions — RESTORATION COUNSELING (restorationcounselingseattle.com)


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]]> Queer and Christian - Brandan Robertson - ARCHIVE Queer and Christian - Brandan Robertson - ARCHIVE Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:05:07 GMT 1:10:26 f1763917-55e0-4531-9e70-60e6829ff054 true https://anchor.fm/andrew-pledger/episodes/Queer-and-Christian---Brandan-Robertson---S1E1-e1hii6v 6316894d30a52e00124ceab0 631689472e926e0013f3c4c5 queer-and-christian-brandan-robertson full Brandan Robertson is a progressive gay Christian minister and activist. He helps those from traumatic religious backgrounds rethink what faith and spirituality can look like. His biggest platform is TikTok where he engages regularly with questions. He has been featured on the GMA website and Rolling Stone Magazine. He is also an author that addresses Christianity and LGBTQIA+ issues. Brandan is speaking up by using his story to help LGBTQ+ youth.



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]]> Brandan Robertson is a progressive gay Christian minister and activist. He helps those from traumatic religious backgrounds rethink what faith and spirituality can look like. His biggest platform is TikTok where he engages regularly with questions. He has been featured on the GMA website and Rolling Stone Magazine. He is also an author that addresses Christianity and LGBTQIA+ issues. Brandan is speaking up by using his story to help LGBTQ+ youth.



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