by Eric Skwarczynski
<p>Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he sits down with brave survivors who are shedding light on decades of physical, mental, and sexual abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement.</p>
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June 16, 2024
<p>I’m so glad to welcome Erica Smith, M. Ed to today’s episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast. Erica is an experienced, award-winning, and internationally recognized sexuality educator whose main area of focus is sex education for people leaving high-control religions.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with her here: <a href="https://www.ericasmitheac.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ericasmitheac.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>Support the Show: <a href="http://patreon.com/PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/PreacherBoys</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit <a href="http://courage365.org/need-help" rel="nofollow">courage365.org/need-help</a></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:</p><p><a href="http://preacherboyspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">preacherboyspodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod</a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/</a></p><p><br></p><p>*as an amazon associate I may receive a small commission on purchases made through links in these show notes</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
June 9, 2024
<p><span>I highly encourage you to watch the past interview with Cathy that we referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/DoPQVDE9c7k</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>✖️✖️✖️</span></p><p><br></p><p><span><span></span></span>Grab a copy of Ryan's book: <a href="https://amzn.to/45j7dl4" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/45j7dl4</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p><br></p><p>BOOK DESCRIPTION: What would you do if you learned—from a podcast—that your dad (a pastor) was a serial sexual abuser?</p><p><br></p><p>For Ryan George, this isn't a hypothetical question. He knew the faces behind the stories he heard. In fact, his mind flashed with memories of the abuse he'd endured from that same pastor as he listened to news that would change his life. In time, as he processed the destruction rampant in the cult of his youth, he found predatory behavior to be more of a feature than a bug of his former religion as both abuse and coverups were baked into its theology.</p><p><br></p><p>Rather than spiral into an understandable deconstruction of his faith, Ryan instead leaned into the intimate embrace of a winsome Jesus. His book, Hurt and Healed by the Church details how he untangled Jesus from the harmful tenets of American fundamentalism. Ryan describes the mental shifts and the restorative relationships he experienced on his journey of healing from church trauma and spiritual manipulation. If you are someone looking to heal church hurt—by leaders or institutions—Ryan shows how rebuilding your faith doesn't have to look like abandonment. He offers hope and inspiration through his story of an unorthodox redemption.</p><p><br></p><p>If Ryan could find a thriving and contagious faith after experiencing deep church wounds, so can you.</p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>Support the Show: <a href="http://patreon.com/PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/PreacherBoys</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit <a href="http://courage365.org/need-help" rel="nofollow">courage365.org/need-help</a></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:</p><p><a href="http://preacherboyspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">preacherboyspodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod</a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/</a></p><p><br></p><p>*as an amazon associate I may receive a small commission on purchases made through links in these show notes</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
June 2, 2024
<p>On June 2nd, 2023, the documentary series "Shiny Happy People" premiered on Amazon Prime. While the series' tagline promised to expose some Duggar family secrets, it ended up revealing much more, particularly the work and philosophy of Bill Gothard, the creator of the Institute in Basic Life Principles and the Advanced Training Institute. Gothard's curriculum was marketed as extremely helpful for families in protecting their children, but it ultimately caused incredible harm.</p><p>Today, a year after the series premiered on Amazon Prime, I'm sitting down with one of the cast members of "Shiny Happy People," Lindsay Williams, to discuss her life journey from starting in IBGP at the age of eight to working alongside Bill Gothard one-on-one at headquarters. We even spent a good chunk of the conversation discussing Lindsay Williams' life now, both as an advocate and as a successful makeup artist who has worked with brands like Vogue and GQ. We explore what it's like transitioning from being a repressed homeschooler to working in the fast-paced world of beauty and fashion.</p><p>It's an incredible conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Lindsay; we instantly became friends, and I'm certain you'll love hearing from her in this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Lindsey Williams' Linktree – <a href="https://linktr.ee/Cultchronicles" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/Cultchronicles</a></p><p>Recovering Grace – <a href="https://www.recoveringgrace.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.recoveringgrace.org/</a></p><p>Jill Duggar's Book – <a href="https://amzn.to/3KtcvB2" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3KtcvB2</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>Support the Show: <a href="http://patreon.com/PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/PreacherBoys</a></p><p><br></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit <a href="http://courage365.org/need-help" rel="nofollow">courage365.org/need-help</a></p><p>✖️✖️✖️</p><p>CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:</p><p><a href="http://preacherboyspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">preacherboyspodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod</a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/</a></p><p><br></p><p>*as an amazon associate I may receive a small commission on purchases made through links in these show notes</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>
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