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Deadly Faith

Laci Bean, Lola Robbins

Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their "Man of God" persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they"re the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It"s not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it"s a world that needs to be explored. That"s where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep dives,

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01:16:44

Episode 104: Ronda Reynolds | A Death Rushed to Judgment

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2026/01/06

A decorated state trooper, a marriage unraveling behind closed doors, and a death that authorities rushed to label as suicide. But years later, a civil inquest would hear the evidence that was ignored—and reach a very different conclusion. This is the case of Ronda Reynolds, and the investigation that never really happened.Trigger Warnings:Domestic AbuseSexual ViolenceMiscarriage/InfertilitySuicideAnimal Abuse and Animal DeathSubstance Abuse and AddictionAffairsCoercive ControlDeadly Faith

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00:57:45

Episode 103: Julian Buchwald & Carolynne Watson |...

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2025/12/16

A quiet afternoon in the woods turns into something no one saw coming. What began as a simple plan spirals into a mystery filled with fear, faith, and unanswered questions. Nothing in this story is as simple as it first appears.Trigger Warnings:Mentions of MurderSatanic CultsHuman SacrificesKidnappingsDeadly Faith PATREON:https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip

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00:54:16

Episode 102: Michael Taylor |

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2025/12/09

Tonight, we’re exploring the disturbing case of Michael Taylor — an ordinary man whose life unraveled after a bizarre exorcism. What followed was a night of unthinkable violence that left even investigators shaken.Trigger Warnings:Mutilation/TortureMurderAnimal abuseAttempted SuicideDeadly Faith PATREON:https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip

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00:34:33

Poddy Podcast | Our Thoughts on Witchcraft

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2025/11/25

Welcome to the Poddy Podcast — where Laci and Lola shoot the shit and wander through all of life’s weird little whims. This week, they’re diving into their thoughts on witchcraft. Want more unfiltered Poddy chaos? Join the Deadly Faith Patreon!Deadly Faith PATREON:https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip

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01:42:38

Episode 101: Jonestown Part 2 | When Faith Turns Fatal

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2025/11/12

When a U.S. congressman boards a plane to investigate a remote religious settlement, he expects a diplomatic visit — not a reckoning. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into something far darker, fueled by secrecy, devotion, and fear. In this episode, the line between faith and control begins to blur… and the world starts to take notice.Trigger Warnings:Mass MurderSuicideCultBrainwashingReligious Trauma Deadly Faith

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01:13:35

Episode 100: Jonestown Part 1 | The Making of a Messiah

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2025/11/11

Before the world knew his name, Jim Jones was just a small-town preacher with a big vision. He spoke about justice, equality, and love when few others dared to — drawing in crowds who saw him as a voice for the forgotten. But behind the sermons and the smiles was a man driven by something more than faith.In Part One, we explore the rise of Jim Jones — his early life, his calling to ministry, and how his hunger to lead began to blur the lines between pastor and prophet.Trigger Warnings:RacismAnimal

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01:31:27

Episode 99: Arne Cheyenne Johnson | The Devil Made Me...

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2025/10/28

In 1981, a small Connecticut town became the epicenter of one of the most chilling legal battles in American history. When Arne Cheyenne Johnson brutally murdered his landlord, he claimed something no U.S. courtroom had ever heard before—the Devil made him do it.Trigger Warnings:MurderDemon PossessionExorcismReligious TraumaAlcohol Abuse Deadly Faith

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01:00:05

Episode 98: Charity Miranda-Martin | Mother, Sister &...

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2025/10/21

Charity Miranda Martin’s family claimed they were fighting a demon — but by the time the struggle ended, someone was dead. What was meant to save her soul turned into a night of terror that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand. Was it faith, fear, or something far darker that took Charity’s life?dgTrigger Warnings:MurderExorcismLola's BookBludgeoned Faithhttps://a.co/d/auBqsk9Get your copy today!!!!! Deadly Faith

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00:57:56

Episode 97: Vilma Trujillo | Fire, Faith, and Femicide

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2025/10/14

Deep in the isolated jungles of Nicaragua, a young mother’s desperate plea for help turned into a nightmare of fire and fanaticism. What began as a search for healing ended with Vilma Trujillo bound to a tree as flames devoured the night. This is a story of blind faith, fear, and a community pushed past the edge of reason.Trigger Warnings:Violent ExorcismReligious ViolenceTortureMurderFemicide/Gender-based violenceMental illness & stigma Deadly Faith

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01:29:38

Episode 96: Joan & Ralph Vollmer | Bound by Faith,...

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2025/10/07

A loving couple created a new life they were proud of together. Late love is so sweet; until it’s not. When Ralph finds purpose in religion he begins to see Joan differently. The kind of different that would lead him and his church friends to turn on Joan. Once you hear this, you can never un-hear it. Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Deadly Drip

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01:43:08

Episode 95: The Lamb Funeral Home | A Mortician or A...

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2025/09/23

Today we’re heading to California to talk about a case that shook a quiet community. It started with grieving families and a trusted funeral home — but ended with headlines no one saw coming. Grab your coffee, because this story will leave you questioning who you can trust when saying goodbye.Trigger WarningsDesecration of a BodyPossible MurderDeadly Faith

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01:34:08

Episode 94: Rodney Alcala | “The Dating Game Killer”

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2025/09/09

He was charming, intelligent, and even won a spot on a popular TV dating show. But behind the smile, Rodney Alcala was hiding a dark secret. Join us as we delve into the chilling story of the man who became known as "The Dating Game Killer."Trigger Warnings:MurderTortureRapeDeadly Faith PATREON:https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip

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02:32:03

Episode 93: Tony Jones & The New Evangelicals |...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding Tony Jones, the Emergent Church, and The New Evangelicals. From past allegations of abuse and manipulation to the recent GRACE investigation into Tim Whitaker and TNE, we examine how power, silence, and image protection can cause deep harm—even in progressive faith spaces. This is a story of accountability, survivors speaking out, and the urgent need for communities to confront abuse wherever it shows up. Trigger Warnings:Domestic

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Episode 92: Jon & Shamika Hayes | When Parenting...

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2025/08/12

When Jon and Shamika Hayes claimed they were “teaching” their teenage daughter about sex, the reality was far more disturbing. What unfolded was a horrifying case of parental betrayal, abuse, and manipulation disguised as education. ** Trigger Warning **Sexual AssaultRapeDeadly Faith PATREON:https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkDeadly Drip

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01:22:28

Episode 91: The Holy Rollers Cult | When Faith Turns...

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2025/07/29

They claimed to be led by divine visions, but their version of holiness was anything but sacred. What started as a spiritual revival quickly spiraled into something much darker. In this episode, we uncover the twisted truth behind the group known as the Holy Rollers.Trigger Warnings:CultsSpiritual AbuseSexual AbuseAnimal AbuseMurder (Not Graphic)Suicide Fahlohttps://myfahlo.comUse Code: LACIBEAN20 Deadly Faith

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01:15:37

Episode 90: Elizabeth Thomas | The Teacher She...

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2025/07/15

15 year old Elizabeth was looking for a friend, someone to trust during a difficult part of high school. When she found that trust and friendship in a school teacher, she felt seen and heard. However, Elizabeth was unprepared for the horrifying, secret plans her teacher had for her. In the midst of her teacher’s plotting, an unlikely hero would help save Elizabeth.Trigger Warnings:KidnappingRapeGrooming Fahlohttps://myfahlo.comUse Code: LACIBEAN20Deadly Faith

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01:21:34

Episode 89: Matthew Lee Richards | A Father’s Faith,...

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2025/07/01

He was a youth pastor, a devoted father, and a trusted member of his church. From the outside, Matthew Lee Richards seemed like the kind of man any family would be lucky to have. But behind the Bible verses and Sunday smiles… something much darker was festering. One quiet evening, that darkness erupted — and his family paid the price. This is the story of Matthew Lee Richards — a youth pastor who did the unthinkable. Trigger Warnings: Attempted Murder (Kind of Graphic) Deadly Faith

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01:07:40

Episode 88: Tim Ballard and O.U.R. | Unmasking the...

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2025/06/17

A man on a mission for something greater- saving people from human trafficking. A noble mission turned perverse when allegations of abuse and coercion begin to surface. Tim’s true colors and hidden secrets couldn’t hide behind religion forever. Listen in as we decipher the truth behind O.U.R. Trigger Warnings: Alleged Sexual AssaultSound of Freedom IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7599146/5 Women Suing Operation Underground Railroad and O.U.R https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq17yH_31XIDeadly Faith

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01:30:02

Episode 87: Jonelle Matthews | A Christmas Disappearance

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2025/06/03

It was a cold December night in 1984 when 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared from her home after a Christmas concert—leaving behind a house with no signs of struggle and a community full of questions. For decades, her case remained a haunting mystery. But recent revelations have finally started to uncover the truth... and it’s more twisted than anyone imagined.Trigger Warnings:KidnappingDomestic ViolenceAnimal AbandonmentMurderRapeDeadly Faith

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Episode 86: Tom Green | Polygamy, Prophets & A...

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2025/05/20

In this episode we venture to Utah and meet a man of little character and how he created a plural family in the most disgusting way possible. We will find out the disturbing real life of sister wives in the 1990s, something TLC could never. Trigger Warnings:Child bridesChild RapeIncestual ThemesHannah’s Story on Growing up in Polygamyhttps://youtu.be/sTp-3tEmW-4?si=2EQqpqKY1Nlq-R1NHannah’s book; "Give Yourself Permission: Overcoming Female Oppressionhttps://amzn.to/4mCy5ou (COMMISSION LINK) Deadly

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