by Andrew Pledger
<p>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 and its impact on American society. This show is a continuation of the limited series "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult.”</p><br><p>Join my Patreon for bonus episodes and other exclusive content: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger</a></p><br><p>My Linktree: <a href="https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 2, 2024
<p>Get early access to the FULL Exposing The Wilds series here: <a href="https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledger</a> </p><p>or listeners can wait until the end of August to get the final episode.</p><br><p>This four-part series features a former staff member of The Wilds Christian camp in Brevard, NC. The camp is affiliated with Bob Jones University. The former staff sheds light on its inner workings. We'll delve into the camp's origins, organizational structure, daily routines, counseling methods, teachings, practices, and more. The series starts with the survivor's childhood experiences at Bethany Baptist in Brevard; an Independent Fundamental Baptist church/cult affiliated with The Wilds camp. She recalls the abuse endured at the church’s Christian school and the church's controlling nature, describing the pervasive influence of The Wilds staff over the church and the cult-ure they fostered.</p><br><p>In the second installment, the survivor unveils her experiences working at The Wilds. She outlines the staff hierarchy, roles, and training, revealing the organization's intricate inner workings and demanding schedules. She discloses the counseling techniques employed on campers, sharing haunting stories and instances of heavy indoctrination through sleep deprivation, substandard meals, fear tactics, information control, time management, intense physical activity, and more. In the third section, she shares more specific accounts and concerns about the camp and discusses her healing journey.</p><br><p>In the final episode, she reviews a counseling booklet produced by The Wilds, detailing their counseling methods and their impacts. A big part of the counseling is The Tree Model which the survivor exposes and unpacks.</p><br><p>JOIN MY PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger</a></p><br><p>Facebook Discussion Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153866318625322/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153866318625322/</a></p><p>My Substack: <a href="https://speakingupandrewpledger.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://speakingupandrewpledger.substack.com/</a></p><p>Linktree: <a href="https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links</a></p><p>-Music: <a href="https://www.purple-planet.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.purple-planet.com</a></p><br><p>*Some audio is regenerated by AI because of mispronunciations and/or recording issues</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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