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Preacher Boys Podcast

Eric Skwarczynski

An ex-fundamentalist sheds light on the dark side of the church… from the pulpit to the pews.

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275: Amanda Householder | Filming Let Us Prey,...

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2024/01/07

I initially interviewed Amanda Householder on June 10, 2020. During our conversation, she revealed that a staggering number of "troubled teen homes" existed across the United States.Despite purporting to assist at-risk youth, these facilities often functioned as unregulated prisons, particularly those with a faith-based orientation, enjoying even less oversight due to religious exemptions.Amanda detailed various forms of physical, sexual, and mental abuse, encompassing forced starvation,

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274: Nadine Macaluso | Run Like Hell

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2023/12/31

PRE-ORDER RUN LIKE HELL NOW*: https://amzn.to/48bWM2NAt age twenty-two, Nadine married Jordan Belfort, the nefarious stockbroker portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster The Wolf of Wall Street. Their marriage began as a fairytale, but once they were bonded, Jordan’s ”mask” began to slip, and acts of infidelity, narcissistic abuse, insatiable greed, and uncontrollable drug addiction became Nadine’s nightmare.The horrific relationship gave Nadine the inspiration to become a psychotherapist specializing

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273: Hillary McBride, PhD | Navigating Disembodiment...

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2023/12/24

Purchase a copy of Practices for Embodied Living: https://amzn.to/3RU7DJzIn The Wisdom of Your Body, clinical psychologist and award-winning researcher Hillary McBride explored the ways many of us inherit a broken understanding of the body and offered a more compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied life. In this follow-up book, McBride takes the principles of The Wisdom of Your Body and puts them into action in practical, tangible ways.Practices for Embodied Living offers an

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272: Sarah Stankorb | Author of Disobedient Women

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2023/12/17

Purchase a copy of Disobedient Women*:https://amzn.to/3uRkS4QListen with a free trial of Audible*: https://amzn.to/3Ret8DqJournalist Sarah Stankorb outlines how access to the internet—its networks, freedom of expression, and resources for deeply researching and reporting on powerful church figures—allowed women to begin dismantling the false authority of evangelical communities that had long demanded their submission.A generation of American Christian girls was taught submitting to men is God’s

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271: Sharon Liese | Director of Let Us Prey: A...

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2023/12/10

Support the Preacher Boys Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysPurchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast✖️✖️✖️Sharon Liese is an Emmy® winning filmmaker who is known for having her finger on the Zeitgeist. Her documentary projects have aired on premium networks and streamers and screened at many prestigious film festivals.Sharon is the director of Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, a docuseries

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270: Ruthy Heiler Sent Her Predatory Christian School...

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2023/12/03

Survivor and founding member of the Blind Eye Movement, Ruthy Heiler, joins the Preacher Boys Podcast to discuss her experience pursuing justice against Aaron Willand, filming the documentary series, Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, and more.✖️✖️✖️Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals is a new four-part docuseries exposing the predatory and insidious behavior within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice. Featuring first-hand accounts

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269: Eric Skwarczynski's Personal Journey In and Out...

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2023/12/01

Hear Eric Skwarczynski's appearance on the IndoctriNation Podcast.The IndoctriNation Podcast is a weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. Each week therapist Rachel Bernstein sits down with former cult members, intervention experts, and people who have left narcissistic and controlling relationships of all kinds to hear their stories and discuss their past experiences. You can listen to IndoctriNation on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud,

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268: April Avila | "Good Girls Don’t Have Bad Things...

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2023/11/26

April Avila is one of the featured interviewees in Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, a new four-part docuseries exposing the predatory and insidious behavior within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice. Featuring first-hand accounts from survivors, church defectors, and activists, Let Us Prey offers crucial insight into the troubling culture within the IFB and the stronghold the churches have on its members. All four parts of Let Us

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267: Ruthy Heiler | Don’t Turn A Blind Eye to Abuse

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2023/11/19

Ruthy Heiler is one of the featured interviewees in Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, a new four-part docuseries exposing the predatory and insidious behavior within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice. Featuring first-hand accounts from survivors, church defectors and activists, Let Us Prey offers crucial insight into the troubling culture within the IFB and the stronghold the churches have on its members. All four parts of Let Us

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266: Isami Daehn | The Struggles of Advocacy, Finding...

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2023/11/12

Isami is a subject matter expert on anti-human trafficking and child safety.She grew up in Japan and was raised by professional con artists under the guise of "missionaries." Her home was an unsafe place for children, as her mother became her sex trafficker at the age of 9. Once she left her abusive home as an adult, she redefined her faith and continued to serve at her local church.Her mission is to be a voice for the exploited and abused within religious settings and educate leadership on

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265: “Let Us Prey” Documentary Series Coming Soon!

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2023/11/11

For three years, I've had to keep this under wraps, and I can honestly say it's been one of the hardest secrets I've ever had to keep! I'm honored to share the screen with so many brave, amazing people. I love everyone involved and am thankful for close friendships that have been formed over the past few years—some initially through the podcast and others as a result of this series. I also want to especially thank our director, Sharon, our producer, Sam, and all of the talented crew

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264: Listener Q&A w/ Michael McNeilly | Paul...

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2023/10/29

Welcome back to the Preacher Boys podcast! In this episode, we dive into your questions and address some crucial topics. Host Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Michael McNeilly, also known as the Sheriff of the Preacher Boys Official Discussion Group. We've handpicked a selection of your queries from the YouTube comments, and if you have more on your mind, don't hesitate to drop them below.We start by clarifying the relationship between Travis Chappell and Paul Chappell, a common source of

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263: Jill Duggar is "Monetizing Her Trauma" (And She...

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2023/10/16

Read my Full Article: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/jill-duggar-is-monetizing-her-traumaAs Jill Duggar says in her book, she had to keep her reality separate from the narrative presented on reality TV.What people had seen in the past was essentially Jim Bob's twisted narrative.Now, she's brave enough to share the truth about her experiences for the first time ever.We should support that, just as we should support any survivors in telling their own stories how they see fit.✖️✖️✖️Past

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262: Christian School Teacher CAUGHT on Camera | 6...

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2023/10/08

Subscribe to my free Preacher Boys newsletter: https://preacherboys.substack.com/✖️✖️✖️Stephen Ayon – Music Director at Fishers Baptist Church in Fishers, Indiana – was arrested on September 29, 2023, on six felony charges after being confronted by self-proclaimed predator hunters. He was charged with…1. Dissemination of matter or conducting performance harmful to minors: Knowingly/Intentionally disseminates to minor2. Child Solicitation: solicits for intercourse/other sexual conduct AND uses comp

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261: Escaping Toxic Environments | Ft. ASHLEY EASTER...

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2023/10/01

Join the 30 Days of Courage NOW, and you'll be part of a powerful FREE online event starting October 1st-30th inside the Courage 365 Facebook group. This year, we're taking it to the next level! Prepare to be blown away and empowered as we bring you incredible survivor and advocate panelists who will share their courageous insights and stories that will leave you inspired.But that's not all! Join our exclusive interactive online Facebook group, where you can connect and grow with others

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260: Mississippi Youth Pastor Arrested, Evangelist...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2023/09/24

This episode is made possible by Audible. Claim a FREE 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus here: https://amzn.to/4563R2W✖️✖️✖️On today's episode, I'm breaking down a couple of headlines of abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement, giving some expanded thoughts on Jill Duggar's book Counting the Cost, and sharing a really fascinating portion of my conversation with a Bob Jones University graduate I encountered on my other podcast, Film School'd.SOURCES REFERENCED:Nic

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259: The Power of Telling Stories | Introducing Story...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2023/09/20

Prepare for an intimate and inspiring evening of storytelling, song, poetry, and art featuring a diverse line-up of thriving survivors…The 1st Annual Story Jam is happening in St. Louis!Be they cults, high-demand groups, organizations or companies, spiritually abusive churches or families, or high-control schools or programs, our stories can shed light on the dynamics that held us captive.If you have been involved in a “power over” abusive environment and are willing to listen to cautionary tales

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258: Inside Jill Duggar's Book | Counting the Cost...

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2023/09/17

Purchase a copy of Counting the Cost here: https://amzn.to/3LsOXNjFor the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC’s hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans.Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn’t possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC

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257: How Bob Jones University Treats Survivors | Erin...

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2023/09/10

Erin Burchwell is a Columbus, Ohio-based florist, designer and illustrator. She grew up as a faculty kid on the campus of Bob Jones University, an extremely conservative Christian college known for its strict rules and controversial beliefs. In 2014, Erin interviewed with GRACE, an independent ombudsman who reviewed the University’s mishandling of sexual assault reports. She and others chose to break their anonymity in the report when the school fired the GRACE team.Erin manages her own floral

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256: "Is it God's Will, or Dad's Will?" | Jessica...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2023/09/03

Purchase a copy of Jessica Willis Fisher's memoir here: https://amzn.to/3qVyhXUGrowing up the eldest daughter in a large, highly controlled, fundamentalist Christian household, Jessica Willis was groomed to perform and conform to her father's disturbing and chaotic teachings. Cut off from anything unapproved by her father, Jessica was persistently curious about the outside world, always wondering what was normal or potentially dangerous about her upbringing.When the Willis family rocketed

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