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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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2:48

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

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2025/01/15

Check out the Jordan Harbinger Show, a podcast I've been diving into for the last several years. Jordan has interviewed some fascinating guests from spies to whistle blowers, including some previous guests from the Preacher Boys. I've been hooked and I'm sure you will be too!

60:07

348: Exvangelicals | Understanding Who's Leaving the...

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2025/01/12

Purchase a copy of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church: https://amzn.to/4fVoape✖️✖️✖️Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion policy and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news programs.She has covered several presidential elections, including the 2016

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347: Why WICKED Is Causing Some Evangelicals to Panic...

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2025/01/09

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/preacherjan#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance✖️✖️✖️Nothing like a bit of satanic panic to kick off the new year.Pastors like Mark Driscoll and Daniel White are labeling the musical Wicked as “demonic” and accusing it of corrupting young minds. But here’s the irony—Wicked is all about challenging fear, prejudice, and black-and-white thinking.In this video, I dive into their critiques and why they completely miss

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346: Does This Former Pastor LITERALLY Believe He's...

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2025/01/05

In this powerful episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I sit down with Beth White, a survivor of a harrowing marriage defined by abuse, gaslighting, and spiritual manipulation. Beth courageously opens up about her ex-husband Justin White's shocking transformation after an ayahuasca trip, where he claimed he was no longer alive but instead inhabited by higher beings.Beth says that, at times, Justin said he was God; other times, he denied God's existence entirely. He alternated between

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345: #ChurchToo in the New York Times | My Reaction

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2025/01/01

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/preacherjan#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance✖️✖️✖️Is the #MeToo moment over?In this video, I dive into a thought-provoking New York Times op-ed by David French titled The Trouble Began When #MeToo Became Church Too.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/opinion/metoo-trump-hegseth-churchtoo.html✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit

48:51

344: Reah Bravo | She Exposed Charlie Rose — Now She...

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2024/12/29

Grab a copy of Reah Bravo's book: https://amzn.to/3Pgxt8E✖️✖️✖️In this episode, Reah Bravo reflects on her time working for Charlie Rose, her decision to speak out about his sexual harassment, and the deeply ingrained cultural norms that allowed such behavior to persist. Reah shares her journey of self-discovery, exploring why she remained silent and complicit in the face of abuse, and how societal programming often conditions us to accept, or even enable, unacceptable behavior.Through the lens

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343: Spotify Wrapped 2024 & YouTube Year in Review

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2024/12/21

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not just because it’s Christmas, but because it’s time to dive into my 2024 Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Year in Review. 📊✨I’ll be sharing some incredible stats from 2024—including how one episode was streamed 999% more than the others. Can you guess which one it was? 👀From record-breaking listens to connecting with fans in over 63 countries, this year has been unforgettable. Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just joined, thank you for being a

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342: The Former Fundie Christmas Shopping Guide |...

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2024/12/18

Christmas is less than ten days away, and you know what that means……It’s time for some Baptist champagne.Okay, okay, jokes aside – it means you’re doing some last minute shopping.If you’re still searching for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the former fundie or religious trauma survivor in your life—or even treating yourself to something special—I’ve got you covered.Here are 10 thoughtful, meaningful, and unique gifts that won’t disappoint.1. A Well-Trained Wife by Tia

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341: Amanda Fay | Exposing the Abuses of First...

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2024/12/16

Watch Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals: https://play.max.com/show/ca01f963-90fe-4028-9d3c-deb127d48f34✖️✖️✖️Follow the Blind Eye Movement: https://www.facebook.com/@blindeyemovement/https://www.instagram.com/blindeyemovement/?hl=en✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️Items mentioned at the top of the show:Exvangelicals book: https://amzn.to/4fidyAzDemonology poster: https://candicarpenter.myshopify.com/products/demonology-poster✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced

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340: Six Ex-IFB Members Discuss The Impact of Let Us...

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2024/11/24

Watch Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals: https://play.max.com/show/ca01f963-90fe-4028-9d3c-deb127d48f34Follow the Blind Eye Movement: https://www.facebook.com/@blindeyemovement/https://www.instagram.com/blindeyemovement/?hl=enSupport the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE

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339: How One Tree Hill Star Bethany Joy Lenz Broke...

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2024/11/17

📚 Get a Copy of Bethany’s memoir, Dinner for Vampires, here: https://amzn.to/3O7AAiBIn this deeply moving episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I sit down with Bethany Joy Lenz—actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author of Dinner for Vampires. Best known for her decade-long role on One Tree Hill, Bethany shares her extraordinary story of resilience, breaking free from a high-control Bible study-turned-cult, and finding healing after years of manipulation and abuse.We dive into her new

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338: 'Let Us Prey' Reunion Episode | ft. April Avila,...

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2024/11/10

Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL

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337: A Church Let Her Convicted Abuser Work in the...

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2024/11/03

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336: HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE | I Interviewed a Horror...

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2024/10/31

Watch Killer Body Count for FREE on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019969/killer-body-countOn this special Halloween bonus episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, we dive into an interview from my Film School'd YouTube channel, where I typically discuss the art of filmmaking with industry talents.Today, however, the crossover between my two worlds—horror and religious trauma—made this episode a perfect fit for Preacher Boys. I’m sharing a portion of my conversation with screenwriter Jessica

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335: Jenna DeVries | Her Controversial Music Video,...

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2024/10/27

Meet Jenna DeVries!A Nashville-based singer-songwriter, DeVries’ “soulful and affecting” (People) voice has already made a powerful connection with millions. She is among the elite handful of artists to make it to American Idol’s Top 24.DeVries discovered her unique sound through a fusion of pop, country, and Americana elements. Named one of NSAI’s Songwriters to Watch, DeVries pulls inspiration for her songs directly from her experiences as an LGBTQ+ artist and small-town survivor. Jenna’s upcoming

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334: Her Brother Raped Her... But the Church Calls...

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2024/10/20

⚠️⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including incest, child sexual abuse, and religious trauma. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️⚠️In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, we bring to light the harrowing story of Kayla Palmateer, a survivor of incest who faced not only familial betrayal but also the judgment of her former faith community.Join us as we explore:– The shocking details of the case and the controversial sentencing that followed.– The impact

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333: Answering Your Questions | Interview Strategies,...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2024/10/16

In this special Q&A episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I answer your burning questions! 🎙️Ever wondered how I decide what to ask during interviews? Or how I handle moments of hopelessness while discussing heavy topics?I dive into these questions and more, including whether I'd consider re-inviting past guests. Join me for a candid conversation where I pull back the curtain on my process and share personal insights from my journey in podcasting and advocacy.💬 Got a question? Drop it in

54:27

332: Candi Carpenter | The Soundtrack to Your...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2024/10/13

In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski sits down with musician Candi Carpenter, whose powerful new album, Demonology, delves deep into themes of religious trauma. Candi shares their personal journey of navigating faith, identity, and the impact of their upbringing in a religious environment.Join us as we explore:– The inspiration behind Demonology and its standout tracks like “Everybody Goes to Hell” and “Cult.”– Candi’s experience growing up in a religious community

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331: Steven Anderson Defends Child Abuse and Hitting...

Preacher Boys Podcast ·

2024/10/03

On September 6, 2024, a YouTube video was published by Dead Domain featuring John Anderson, the son of infamous NIFB pastor Steven Anderson, where John publicly accused his parents of severe physical abuse. He also claimed that Steven Anderson beat his wife, Zsuzsanna Anderson, with an electrical cord for "stepping out of line."These revelations ignited a firestorm of controversy within the New IFB community, leading to fractures in the movement – some defending and others calling for

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330: Lester Roloff: Digging Into the Fundie Files...

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2024/10/02

✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL

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