Best Dawn Burts Podcasts (2025)

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Psychobabble: The Epidemic of Mental Health Misinformation | Joe Nucci 1:03:36

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Grab a copy of Joe Nucci's book, PsychoBabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free here: https://amzn.to/47XEN2S Want to listen on Audible? Get a free Premium Plus trial here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp (As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made through the links on this channel. Thanks for…

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Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Arrested for Beating His Son with a Power Cord 43:37

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Content Warning: This episode discusses child abuse in detail and includes references to footage that is extremely disturbing. This month, two major headlines ignited conversation around corporal punishment in Christian homes. In one case, an associate pastor from the well-known 2819 Church was arrested after police reports alleged he beat his son …

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Popular Christian Apologist Says He Raped 13-Year-Old and "Forcibly Sodomized" a 15-Year-Old 22:46

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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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https:/…

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New Documentary EXPOSES the Dark Side of Psychotherapy 47:59

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In this episode, I sit down with Amy Nordhues and Jennifer Kramer, the creators of the powerful new documentary #TherapyToo: Exposing the Dark Side of Therapy. This groundbreaking film pulls back the curtain on therapist abuse—one of the most hidden and misunderstood forms of exploitation—and expose…

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Does America Have a Cult Problem? | Daniella Mestyanek Young 1:00:13

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Pre-order a copy of Daniella Mestyanek Young's book, The Culting of America, here: https://amzn.to/3JC1IHD ✖️✖️✖️ Daniella was born a third-generation member of the infamous Children of God religious cult, and grew up being trafficked around the world, before escaping that life and moving to America at age 15. She put herself through high school an…

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Serial Killer Ted Bundy Chose James Dobson to Conduct His Final Interview... Hours Before Execution 55:12

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Grab a copy of Kevin M. Sullivan's book, The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History — https://amzn.to/47sIfB7 Want to listen on Audible? Get a free Premium Plus trial here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp (As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made through the links on this channel. Thanks for making this show poss…

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Monte Mader on Christian Nationalism, Project 2025, and the Radicalization of Young Men 1:30:17

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Monte Mader joins the Preacher Boys Podcast to expose the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism and unpack how movements like Project 2025 are merging faith and politics in ways that threaten freedom and fuel extremism. Raised in a deeply fundamentalist, far-right environment, Monte shares her pow…

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Why Abusive Men Keep Rising to Power — Even After #MeToo | Reah Bravo 53:13

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Reah Bravo is an American speechwriter currently living in Brussels. Earlier in her career, she worked in broadcast journalism producing political and other news segments for the PBS program Charlie Rose—a stint that ended in 2008, when she joined the nearly half of all sexually harassed women in Am…

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How Charlie Kirk Became the Kingmaker of the Religious Right | Dr. Matthew Boedy 1:22:45

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Pick up a copy of Dr. Boedy's book: https://amzn.to/3JjnqQA Matthew Boedy was targeted by Turning Point USA in 2016 and listed on its “professor watchlist” after speaking up against allowing concealed guns on college campuses. As one of the foremost experts on Turning Point USA and its founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, Boedy exposes their role in perpe…

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Amy Duggar | Shattering the Shiny Happy Facade 1:47:15

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Purchase a copy of Amy Duggar's book here: https://amzn.to/4mZB7SE| ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that the Duggar family held up …

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Andrew Cuomo’s Whistleblower Speaks Out | Lindsey Boylan 1:13:05

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In December 2020, Lindsey became the first woman to publicly accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Her courage set off a political firestorm, triggered a statewide investigation, and ultimately led to his resignation. But now, despite everything, Cuomo is back — running …

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Does the Fear of Hell Hold Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love? | Brian Recker 1:02:52

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ 🔥 What if the fear of hell has been holding you back from experiencing true spirituality rooted in love? In this thought-provoking interview, Brian Recker (former evangelical pastor and author of Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love) shares his journey fr…

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Reflecting on Charlie Kirk's Death 11:23

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination on September 10, 2025 has sparked outrage, grief, and controversy across social media. As someone who critiques religious fundamentalism, Christian nationalism, and the toxic politics of the religious right, I feel compelled to speak clearly: Charlie Kirk’s deat…

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Pastor Scott Gray Resigns Amid Financial Mismanagement Allegations at Liberty Baptist Church 10:40

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Link to full article: https://open.substack.com/pub/preacherboys/p/pastor-scott-gray-resigns-amid-financial ✖️✖️✖️ 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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.…

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Trump, Cuomo, and McGregor Prove Sexual Abuse Isn't Enough to Get "Canceled" 9:06

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Link to full original article: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/sure-sexual-abuse-is-bad-but-his ✖️✖️✖️ 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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook…

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting | Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis 1:01:52

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Pre-Order a copy of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families: https://amzn.to/45wKDHn ✖️✖️✖️ Christian parents want to raise godly children, but what happens when popular biblical parenting methods cause more harm than good? The Myth of Good Christian Parenting exposes how the Christian …

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Demonic Cartoons, Wicked Toys, and Other Fundie Fears | Lindsey Williams 1:30:25

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In this episode, my friend Lindsey Williams (Shiny Happy People) joins me to chat about the book that ruined fundamentalist childhoods everywhere – Turmoil in the Toybox by Phil Phillips You can purchase a used copy here if you want to check it out for yourself, and purchases made through the link also support this show! https://amzn.to/4oBXgs0 ✖️✖…

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Meet the Atheist Who Reviews Churches for Fun | Jared Smith (Heliocentric) 1:25:56

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Jared Smith is the creative force behind Heliocentric, a one-man metal band exploring themes of religion, faith, and doubt. Raised in a devout Pentecostal home, he studied biblical languages and theology before leaving Christianity to become an outspoken atheist. Through his YouTube series Atheist Church Audits and his music, Jared offers respectfu…

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Do Arizona Clergy Need to Report Sexual Abuse? The Mormon Church Argues "No" 15:46

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A disturbing case exposed how the Mormon Church’s 24/7 legal hotline advised bishops not to report child abuse, citing clergy-penitent privilege under Arizona law. Despite years of abuse, the father wasn’t stopped until law enforcement discovered evidence online. After a judge initially shielded the church from lawsuits, an appeals court reversed t…

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Darrell Dow | "Stuff Fundies Like" Creator on Using Satire to Expose Fundamentalism 1:18:52

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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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https:/…

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Trump DOJ Moves to Shield Clergy from Mandatory Abuse Reporting Laws 6:07

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Read the full story with links to sources: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/trump-doj-moves-to-shield-clergy ✖️✖️✖️ 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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://…

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When You Know an Abuser: A Different Kind of Grief (Leaving Eden Podcast Crossover Episode) 58:25

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Go subscribe to my friends over at the Leaving Eden Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@leaving_eden⁩ ✖️✖️✖️ Support the mission of the Preacher Boys Podcast and get early access to episodes plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️…

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Her Mother Faces 13 Felonies for Abuse of Children | Hannah St. George 1:31:29

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Support the mission of the Preacher Boys Podcast and get early access to episodes plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.…

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Bob Jones University Camp Director ARRESTED 15:38

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UPDATE (July 23, 2025): A Bob Jones University Spokesperson provided the following statement: "We would not send a notification email about alleged conduct especially in a situation when (as here) all of the following things are true: (a) at the time we became aware of the alleged abuse, the employee had already resigned, (b) the police are already…

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Youth Pastor and Wife Abused Six Child Victims (Plus, Three More Baptist Scandals | July 8-15, 2025) 11:16

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Full article with links to sources: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/youth-pastor-and-wife-abused-six In this video, I break down four major Baptist church scandals from July 8–15, 2025: a Harris Creek Baptist Church pastoral resident arrested for distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM); …

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Exposing Toxic Lies About Masculinity Taught in Church 31:10

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ The rise of toxic conservative “alpha male” content I have seen online doesn’t surprise me. And it’s also no surprise that many Gen Z men who consume this type of content are currently finding themselves being drawn to religious communities at a higher rate than women. Many fundamentalist Christian …

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Q&A | Reacting to Satanic Panic Clip, Upcoming Steven Anderson Documentary, and Listener Questions 40:48

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In this special Q&A episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski addresses listener questions on a range of topics related to abuse, accountability, and recovery within fundamentalist Christian communities. The episode covers updates on the Steven Anderson case, including ongoing CPS…

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Indianapolis Teacher Charged for Sex with Minor; NC Pastor Arrested for Molesting 13-Year-Old 22:31

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In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski highlights three recent stories within Baptist churches: the violent anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric if Sure Foundation Baptist Church, the arrest warrant for teacher Torrie Lemon at Colonial Christian School, and the sexual assault charges against 22-year-old pastor Devin Carroll in North Caroli…

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Are Church Camps Harmful? | The Hidden Cost of "Cry Nights," Purity Culture, and Patriarchy 57:57

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In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Schwisinski sits down with Cara Meredith, author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation. Together, they unpack the formative – and often fraught – world of evangelical church camps. Cara shares insights from her 30 years in camp ministry and he…

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Extremist Indiana Church Calls for LGBTQ+ People to Commit Suicide 18:41

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Watch the full segment from WISH-TV: https://youtu.be/8JwTd7Qw6GA ✖️✖️✖️ Read my Substack coverage: Article 1 – https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/extremist-church-calls-for-lgbtq Article 2 – https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/preacher-calls-for-protestors-to ✖️✖️✖️ During a recent "Men’s Preaching Night" at Sure Foundation Baptist Church in Indi…

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Duggar Family Friend Arrested for Child Sex Abuse + 11 More Shocking Church Scandals from June 2025 18:09

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This month, we’re exposing 12 shocking abuse and misconduct cases tied to Baptist churches across the U.S.—all from just June 2025. From grooming and rape to fraud and cover-ups, these stories point to a deeply broken system that protects abusers over victims. For full breakdown and links to information referenced, visit: https://open.substack.com/…

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Jubilee Dawn | Her Ex-Husband SNAPPED – The Viral Story Started Important Conversations About DV 51:13

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Watch her original TikTok about "the burger incident" – https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawns/video/7331447895377431854 Watch her full story on her YouTube channel: – Part 1: https://youtu.be/wEzLVvVMowQ – Part 2: https://youtu.be/xM0apL_mjqU – Part 3: https://youtu.be/LTctsnN0Gfw – Part 4: https://youtu.be/gaaI8NbQlds On this episode of the Preache…

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Pastor Tim Forgy Allegedly Kept Abuse a Secret for 15 Years Before Ending His Own Life 8:03

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ On May 20th, 2025, Pastor Timothy Forgy—associate pastor and financial director at Liberty Baptist Church in North Carolina—died by suicide. For days, there was silence. No police reports. No media coverage. No p…

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Joe Rogan Says "I'm on Harvey Weinstein's Side" after Candace Owens Interview with Him from Prison 28:03

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ Did Candace Owens really try to paint Harvey Weinstein as the victim? In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski breaks down Owens’ controversial interview with Weinstein—and exposes how…

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Pastor Tim Forgy Dies by Suicide After Abuse Allegation 4:40

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On May 20, 2025, Pastor Tim Forgy of Liberty Baptist Church (NC) died by suicide—allegedly after being confronted about a 15-year-old sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl in Texas. In this video, I share the details from my phone conversation with Pastor Scott Gray, Forgy’s brother-in-law and senior pastor at Liberty. Gray confirmed the abuse…

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Female Worship Leader Assaulted Teen, Pastor Stole $135K, and 7 More Headlines from May 2025 13:26

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ Hear my full interview with Beth White mentioned at the end of the show: https://youtu.be/xuMFK_1bwuY ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebo…

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Forced to "Pray the Gay Away" – Now He's a Queer Pastor | Brandan Robertson 55:13

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Grab a copy of Queer & Christian: https://amzn.to/3Fay4au ✖️✖️✖️ In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Brandan Robertson—progressive pastor, author, activist, and a leading voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christianity—for an honest conversation about faith, sexuality, deconstruction, and reclaiming spiritual s…

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Elite School or Secret Cult? | Beth Granger Exposes Dark Truth Behind Grenville Christian College 1:07:29

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In this gripping episode, Eric sits down with Beth Granger, the first staff child born at Grenville Christian College—once considered one of Canada’s most prestigious private religious schools. Beneath its polished surface, however, Grenville hid decades of coercion, public shaming, weaponized religion, and psychological abuse. Beth courageously sh…

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All Trauma is Spiritual Trauma | Dr. Hillary L. McBride 51:23

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Hilary McBride, psychologist and author of "Holy Hurt," as we explore spiritual trauma, healing, and parenting. Dr. McBride shares her expertise on embodiment, the cyclical nature of healing, and the importance of repair in relationships. Pre-order "Holy Hurt" before April 16th, 2025, to receive exclu…

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Bestiality, Child Abuse, and a Predatory Music Leader | 9 Baptist Abuse Stories From March 2025 24:04

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Click here for more context and relevant links: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/bestiality-child-abuse-and-a-predatory ✖️✖️✖️ 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.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBo…

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"Patriarchy Boys" | A Crossover Episode with Peter Bell, Host of the Sons of Patriarchy 1:10:03

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In this special crossover episode, Eric Skwarczynski, host of the Preacher Boys Podcast, and Peter Bell, host of the Sons of Patriarchy Podcast, come together for an in-depth conversation about exposing abuse within religious institutions. From the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CRE…

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Pastor Caught on Camera Breaking Into Victim’s Home 42:49

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This week, former Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) pastor Sergio Guardia was found guilty on all three counts, including Stalking and Breaking and Entering, according to court documents. The case, which has garnered significant local attention, reveals disturbing patterns—not only in Guardia’s actions but also in TRBC’s failure to protect the vict…

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This Bill Would Make Clergy in Washington Mandatory Reporters | Discussing SB 5375 with Senator Noel Frame 10:09

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Right now, Washington is one of just five states that does not require clergy to report child abuse. Senator Noel Frame wants to change that. She has introduced Senate Bill 5375, a bill that would make clergy mandatory reporters, with no exceptions for what is said during a religious confession. This is a controversial stance for faith groups like …

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Pastor Trieber Silenced SA Victims for Years... He Just Got an Award From the Santa Clara Mayor 14:43

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In March 2024, Trieber's ministry settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount after two women came forward with horrifying claims of abuse and cover-ups involving his brother-in-law, Mike Strouf. Fast forward to February 2025: Strouf’s name was removed from marquee signs at Santa Clara’s Magical Bridge Playground after information about the lawsuit…

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Psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg on Creating Safer Churches 1:00:22

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In this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist with over 50 years of experience, to discuss her new book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Dr. Langberg shares her insights on trauma, abuse within faith communities, and the importance of prioritizing individual well-being over i…

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This Alaska Church is Packed with Predators | Hannah St. George (pt. 2) 1:07:27

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Eric Skwarczynski continues his conversation with Hannah St. George, a survivor of religious fundamentalism. Hannah shares more harrowing details of her experiences within Bible Baptist Church in Fairbanks, Alaska, focusing on the period leading up to her marriage and the disturbing secrets she began to uncover. Hannah discusses the controlling dyn…

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"Evangelicals Scare Me" | Tia Levings Reacts to Comedian's Funny and Horrifying Set 48:39

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Marc Maron’s comedy special, End Times Fun, touches on a very real issue – the way many evangelical Christians view the end of the world. In this clip, which recently went viral on TikTok, Maron breaks down why evangelical end-times beliefs scare him, especially since many of these believers hold political power. In this episode, Eric and Tia Levin…

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Bill Maher Slammed Nike for Telling "Zombie Lie" About Patriarchy in Super Bowl Commercial 7:42

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Read about growing up within a patriarchal fundamentalist religion from a female perspective: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebubbleverse/p/cant-keep-sweet?r=2xfl7u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org…

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Her Mom Groomed Her for Abuse—Her Church Kept it Quiet | Hannah St. George 1:53:38

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In this episode of The Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski interviews Hannah St. George about her experiences growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement and the Bible Baptist Church of Fairbanks, Alaska. Hannah shares her story of resilience in the face of religious, familial and social pressures. She discusses the financ…

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SC Church Hit with FIVE Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up | Interview with Attorney Randy Hood 36:44

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MorningStar Fellowship Church is facing multiple lawsuits regarding the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse allegations. These lawsuits claim that leaders at MorningStar failed to report allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement and did not take appropriate precautions to protect children. Today I'm interviewing attorney Randy Hood, whose firm…