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    Preacher Boys Podcast

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

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    308: Surviving Abuse and Betrayal by the Southern Baptist Convention | Christa Brown May 26, 2024
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    Purchase a copy of Baptistland: https://amzn.to/3R6MzP2


    About the Book:

    It began with just wanting to tell the truth. But truth-telling has a way of snowballing.

    When Christa Brown first spoke out about the sexual abuse she endured in her Texas childhood church, she never imagined it would expose the ethical chasm at the core of the Southern Baptist Convention: male religious leaders so focused on institutional protection that they sacrifice the safety of children.

    A book about speaking out and speaking up, Baptistland weaves together Christa’s revealing story of hope amid Southern patriarchy and religious fundamentalism. You’ll meet the young Christa who endures family dysfunction, the trauma of bodily desecration, and the death blows of a gaslighting church and faith community. Then you’ll meet the Christa transformed who finds her voice and rises above the limited expectations of her given culture, becoming a successful attorney and earning the title of advocate for clergy sex abuse survivors.


    Ultimately, Christa Brown grows into a vivid tree of life, rooted in love, individuality, beauty, and goodness. But it was unrelenting honesty, to herself and others, that guided her to this ordinary paradise. Baptistland speaks to the power of truth-telling—to ourselves, our relationships, and our institutions.


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    307: Escaping Christian Patriarchy | Cait West May 19, 2024
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    Grab a copy of Cait's book, Rift: https://amzn.to/4dMIoBN


    Raised in the Christian patriarchy movement, Cait West was homeschooled and could only wear clothes her father deemed modest. She was five years old the first time she was told her swimsuit was too revealing and to go change. There would be no college in her future, no career. She was a stay-at-home daughter and would move out only when her father allowed her to become a wife. She was trained to serve men, and her life would never be hers.

    Until she escaped.

    In her gripping memoir, Rift, Cait West tells a harrowing story of chaos and control hidden beneath the facade of a happy family. Weaving together lyrical meditations on the geology of the places her family lived with her story of spiritual and emotional manipulation as a stay-at-home daughter, Cait creates a stirring portrait of one young woman's growing awareness that she is experiencing abuse. With the ground shifting beneath her feet, Cait mustered the courage to break free from all she had ever known and choose a future of her own.

    Rift is a story of survival. It's also a story about what happens after you survive. With compassion and clarity, Cait explores the complex legacy of patriarchal religious trauma in her life, including the ways she has also been complicit in systems of oppression. A remarkable literary debut, Rift offers an essential personal perspective on the fraught legacy of purity culture and recent reckonings with abuse in Christian communities.


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    306: Avoiding The Cult of Trauma | Joe Nucci May 12, 2024
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    Joe Nucci is a psychotherapist and writer whose content contextualizes mental health misinformation, pop-psychology facts and fallacies, and culturally misconstrued ideas. Joe’s debut book will be released in 2025.


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    305: Surviving the Troubled Teen Industry and Becoming Unsilenced | Meg Appelgate May 07, 2024
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    On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Meg Applegate, the CEO of Unsilenced Project Inc., a non-profit on a mission to stop institutional child abuse by empowering self-advocates to promote lasting social change.


    At the age of 15, Meg was abducted by two strangers in the middle of the night from her California home and was told that “she was coming with them.” 8 hours later, she found herself at a lockdown treatment facility in Boise, Idaho. Then, 6 months later, she found herself in an additional behavioral modification program in northern Montana, where she spent the next 3 years.


    After graduating college with a degree in psychology, completely oblivious to the abuse she had experienced, Meg spent the next 17 years dedicating her life to serving on various non-profit boards to help them with board development and recruitment and expanding their programs to further their impact. It wasn’t until she was well into her non-profit career that she woke up to the abuse and brainwashing that plagued her childhood and the effect it had on her entire adulthood. It was then that she became determined to pair her love of giving back and helping those in need with her dedication to empowering other survivors of institutional abuse.


    Meg brings to Unsilenced an extensive background in non-profit management, board development, and fund development. She is currently the Vice President, Trustee, and Managing Director at the Gochnauer Foundation. In addition, she is actively involved with and serves on the Board of Directors at Laura’s House in Aliso Viejo, CA, and The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. When she doesn’t find herself fully immersed in new ideas for fundraising and development, Meg loves traveling to see new places with her husband and 4 children.


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    304: Therapist Reacts to John MacArthur's Take on PTSD, ADHD, and OCD May 05, 2024
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    Joe Nucci is a psychotherapist with thousands of hours of experience working with psychological and personal development issues. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, couples, families, and adult children of dysfunctional families.


    I wanted to share this 8-minute sneak peek of our full interview – which will be released on May 12, 2024.


    In this clip, Joe reacts to a clip from megachurch pastor John MacArthur in which he said PTSD, ADHD, and OCD are not real but rather “noble lies.”


    Joe gives a thoughtful, informed response that should help listeners understand how to deal with mental health misinformation. Please have a listen, and be sure to check out the full episode when it becomes available.


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    303: Why I SHUT DOWN the Preacher Boys Facebook Group for Two Weeks May 01, 2024
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    In today's episode, I discuss why I shut down the Preacher Boys Facebook group for two weeks and what I hope changes.


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    302: Getting Educated About Abuse | Ashley Easter Apr 28, 2024
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    Ashley Easter is a passionate advocate committed to guiding individuals toward liberation and empowerment. With an unwavering dedication to helping others break free from abuse and oppression, Ashley channels her energy into creating a space where individuals can unlock their full potential.


    Driven by a profound belief in the possibility of a life beyond trauma, Ashley's mission is to provide resources and support for those navigating the journey from victimhood to empowerment. Whether you're a seasoned advocate for social justice or someone emerging from a toxic environment seeking guidance, Ashley welcomes you to her corner of the universe.


    Drawing from personal experience and witnessing countless transformations, Ashley firmly believes in the power of healing and self-empowerment. She embodies the conviction that a fulfilling life after abuse is not only attainable but a birthright for all.


    For those ready to shed the shackles of limiting beliefs and reclaim their autonomy, Ashley offers a roadmap to liberation. Through her guidance, individuals are encouraged to challenge societal norms, embrace their worthiness, and embark on a journey toward freedom, happiness, and love.


    With a deep-seated belief in each individual's inherent value and potential, Ashley encourages her audience to recognize their divine purpose in healing themselves and inspiring others. She champions the idea that despite past conditioning, everyone possesses unique gifts to share with the world and infinite growth opportunities.


    As you embark on this transformative journey with Ashley, prepare to arm yourself with the tools, strategies, and techniques needed to elevate every aspect of your life. The path to liberation awaits, and Ashley Easter is here to guide you every step of the way.


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    301: Did You Know a "Christian Flag" Exists? Apr 24, 2024
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    Magic Mind made this episode possible!

    Get 20% off your first order of Magic Mind by visiting MagicMind.com/PreacherBoys and using the discount code PREACHERBOYS20


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    300th Episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast! Apr 21, 2024
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    Today is the 300th episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, and a lot has happened since episode one…


    The podcast journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From taking a seat with Chris Hansen to joining forces with Paris Hilton in protest to my appearance on TV in Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, the show has opened doors I never could have anticipated.


    On today’s episode, I want to take a few minutes to break down some of my favorite memories from the last couple of years – from favorite guests to favorite books – and my big goals moving forward.


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    Chris Hansen Interview: https://youtu.be/_E8G1_sClAo


    Kristin Du Mez Interview: https://youtu.be/n6zk1dxR70Q


    Steven Hassan Interview: https://youtu.be/ASIdzeoR2bg


    Purchase 'Jesus and John Wayne' – https://amzn.to/3W9ivFY


    Purchase 'Unspeakable' – https://amzn.to/3W9ivFY


    Purchase 'Corruptible' – https://amzn.to/4b0O09m


    Ashley Easter's Leah Remini Interview: https://youtu.be/I5_TbBQUMeo


    My Reaction to the Olivia Plath Teen Vogue Interview: https://youtu.be/kFAFikQZ-Uw


    Discussing Olivia Plath's Teen Vogue Interview on the Leaving Eden Podcast: https://youtu.be/Zw3F0bWpAG8


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    299: When Law and Order: SVU Did a Duggar Episode Apr 17, 2024
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    Over its impressive 26-season run, Law and Order: SVU has consistently mirrored real-life events in its gripping fictional storylines. From the Chris Brown domestic abuse case to the Casey Anthony investigation and the Michael Jackson allegations, the show has always stayed on top of the headlines.


    It should come as no surprise that, in 2015, SVU aired an episode that echoed the current headlines around one of the most popular reality TV families, The Duggars.


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