Best Monte Mader Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Theology Radicalizing Young White Men 59:23

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Grab a copy of Angela Denker's book, Disciples of White Jesus, here — https://amzn.to/44tLp6T 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 possible!) ✖️✖️✖️ Su…

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Introducing Who Took Misty Copsey? 2:51

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Check out Who Took Misty Copsey, a podcast by ID that I've been listening to lately. The entire season is now available, which means you can listen straight through as host Sarah Caelean methodically works to answer the question that has lingered in Western Washington for over 30 years - Who Took Misty Copsey?…

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24. Devil in the White City- HH Holmes 1:18:32

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Thank you for listening! Please share and subscribe! Herman Webster Mudgett — better known as H.H. Holmes — is often regarded as America’s first documented serial killer, but long before the murders came fraud, reinvention, and carefully engineered charm. A medical student with a fascination for cadavers, he began his criminal life forging document…

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44. Home for the Holidays- How Do I Have This Conversation? 1:09:45

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When I was at the protests in DC a sweet girl came up to me and asked how to start talking when you're afraid and I worry I was too harsh. I said something along the lines of "you just have to start". We are past the point of being complicit in silence- and that doesn't mean that these conversations especially with family aren't hard. Starting can …

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40. I Kissed Dating Goodbye (Josh Harris' Story) 1:32:19

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Joshua Harris, author of the bestselling and culture-defining book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, joins Healed-ish for a conversation I’m sure neither of us saw coming. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing, what led him to embrace purity culture as a teenager, writing his book at just 21 years old, and watching it explode across evangelical spac…

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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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23. Albert Fish- New York City 1:25:24

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And here's the Albert Fish episode! Sorry every body I uploaded them out of order on accident. But here we are. TW: Extreme child abuse and assault Albert Fish (1870–1936) was an American serial killer, cannibal, and sadomasochist whose crimes in the early 20th century remain some of the most disturbing in U.S. criminal history. Raised in an abusiv…

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43. The Change We Want to See- Trevor Silva and My Cluck Hut 1:21:59

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This episode is brought to you by Ground News. Subscribe at groundnews.com/tables for 40% off their Vantage Plan If you've seen the amazing ads on instagram from a soap company that is very openly ANTI fascist, yes the same ads I play the resistance fairy godmother, today you meet the owners. Trevor Silva and his wife Jennifer are the founders of M…

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39. The World Race: 11 Countries in 11 Months (Toni's Story: Part 2) 1:56:51

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Toni grew up Southern Baptist in a rule-heavy home marked by emotional and physical abuse. After ministry school and getting married, she and her husband joined the World Race - 11 countries in 11 months, raising nearly $31,000 to serve overseas. But what was marketed as a life changing missions journey quickly revealed a darker side. In this episo…

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38. The World Race: 11 Countries in 11 Months (Toni's Story: Part 1) 1:18:57

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Toni grew up Southern Baptist in a rule-heavy home marked by emotional and physical abuse. After ministry school and getting married, she and her husband joined the World Race - 11 countries in 11 months, raising nearly $31,000 to serve overseas. But what was marketed as a life changing missions journey quickly revealed a darker side. In this episo…

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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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22. The Oakland County Child Murders 1:32:20

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Please review and subscribe to our show! Between 1976 and 1977, Oakland County, Michigan was gripped by fear as four children—Mark Stebbins, Jill Robinson, Kristine Mihelich, and Timothy King—were abducted and murdered in what became known as the Oakland County Child Killer case. This episode walks listeners through the verified timelines of each d…

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42. The Family- Christian Nationalist Power 1:14:09

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This episode is brought to you by ground news. Subscribe at groundnews.com/monte This episode uncovers the hidden history and modern influence of The Family. A secretive religious–political network that has shaped American power since the 1930s. Founded by Abraham Vereide and built on the belief that God works through “key men,” The Family cultivat…

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37. When Worship Becomes Performance (Krys' Story) 1:35:45

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Krystina grew up Southern Baptist, in a world where women stayed silent on stage and drums were considered sinful. Later, in a charismatic church, she received unsettling prophetic words that painted her future as “anointed, but lonely.” She pursued worship ministry at Liberty University, only to face racism, tokenization, and microaggressions from…

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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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21. The Cecil Hotel 1:12:31

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Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row, the Cecil Hotel was meant to be a beacon of glamour when it opened its doors in 1927. Instead, it became one of America’s most infamous landmarks—a towering witness to tragedy, violence, and urban decay. This episode dives deep into the history of the Cecil: from its grand opening during the Roaring Tw…

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41. William Randolph Hearst and the Legacy of Yellow Journalism 2:05:39

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William Randolph Hearst was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in American media history — a man whose newspapers didn’t just report the news, but created it. Rising from the son of a wealthy mining family to the head of a sprawling media empire, Hearst revolutionized journalism through bold headlines, emotional storytelling, and se…

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36. Charismatic Chaos: Part 2 (Anna's Story) 1:10:32

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Part 2 of 2 From praying to cast out demons to trying to resurrect her guinea pig, Anna Stone was all in on her charismatic faith. She believed she’d one day be a missionary in Mozambique and dedicated her entire life to spreading the gospel. But at seventeen, an inappropriate encounter and the fallout that followed began to reveal the darker side …

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35. Charismatic Chaos: Part 1 (Anna’s Story) 1:10:34

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Part 1 of 2 From praying to cast out demons to trying to resurrect her guinea pig, Anna Stone was all in on her charismatic faith. She believed she’d one day be a missionary in Mozambique and dedicated her entire life to spreading the gospel. But at seventeen, an inappropriate encounter and the fallout that followed began to reveal the darker side …

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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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20.Ed Gein and American Horror 1:04:32

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In this episode, we delve into the life of Ed Gein — the isolated Wisconsin boy whose descent into necrophilia, murder and grave-robbing would ripple through popular culture to become the blueprint for some of horror’s most iconic monsters. We trace his roots: a domineering, religious mother whose moral fanaticism and isolation of her two sons plan…

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40. HOW DID WE GET HERE? -with Timothy J Heaphy 1:06:52

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Last summer here in Nashville, there were 8 neo-Nazi marches. What is social media’s role in fueling — or even enabling — political violence? How do algorithmic echo chambers, disinformation loops, encrypted organizing platforms, and the erosion of trust in institutions converge to create real-world harm? And what can be done to hold systems and ac…

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34. Were We Lied To About Hell? (Brian Recker's Story) 1:23:44

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Were we lied to about hell? This week, I am joined by Brian Recker, a pastor's kid, former minister, and author of Hell Bent. Brian asked the question most of us were taught to fear: Is the hell we grew up with actually biblical? Brian shares how studying Scripture and church history unraveled fear-based theology and led him into a deeper and more …

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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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19. The Amityville Horror 1:19:50

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We are back! Welcome to the second season and total revamp of Highway to Hell where we take you all across the country and the world telling the craziest true crime, the scariest paranormal stories and if you are a true crime fan like us, we give you the best places in the area to see, eat and drink. Who doesn't love a little spooky in their travel…

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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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39. Satanic Panic and the West Memphis 3 1:14:27

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This episode is brought to you by Ground News. Susbscribe at groundnews.com/tables for 40% off their vantage plant. Please support this show by subscribing to patreon.com/montemader. Please leave a rating and review! Happy Halloween!!! In this episode, I am going to take you deep into one of the most bizarre and destructive moral panics in modern h…

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33. You Might Not Like Her... But I Do (Maddie Zahm's Story) 1:14:41

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Maddie Zahm grew up in a Christian home where she took her purity seriously and poured her heart into worship leading. Years later, after auditioning for American Idol, she began writing the kind of songs that reach straight into the stories of those deconstructing their faith and identity. Her song “You Might Not Like Her” became an anthem for any…

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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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38. Conviction: A Redemption Story with Danny Collins 1:32:28

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Danny Collins once had everything lined up — talent, ambition, and a fast track toward the major leagues. Danny signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 but his life began to unravel. Addiction took hold, leading to 14 felony convictions and years behind bars. In prison, desperate for protection and belonging, Danny joined a white supremacist group —…

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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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32. Unlearning Christian Nationalism (Monte Mader's Story) 1:45:25

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Monte was raised in rural Wyoming to believe she might have to die for her faith. Growing up under alt-right Christian nationalism, her family prepared for war, built a bunker, and warned her that Democrats would come to kill them. She was taught to shoot at a young age and to see obedience as holiness. Seen as her father’s “chosen one,” she was en…

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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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37. Holy Disruptor: Amy Duggar vs. The Duggar Legacy 1:25:05

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This week on Flipping Tables, Monte sits down with Amy Duggar—the outspoken cousin who dared to step outside the Duggar machine and call it what it is. Known to millions from 19 Kids and Counting, Amy has spent years reclaiming her voice and redefining her faith after growing up in the shadow of one of America’s most controlling religious families.…

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31. When Coaching Becomes Control: Part 2 (Victoria's Story) 1:17:49

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Part 2 of 2 Victoria joined Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry at a pivotal time in her life, hoping to grow in her faith and purpose. During her time there, she began an internship with Nick and Jess, a couple who led a group of students through life coaching and emotional healing practices. What started as mentorship quickly shifted into some…

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30. When Coaching Becomes Control: Part 1 (Victoria's Story) 1:35:54

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Part 1 of 2 Victoria joined Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry at a pivotal time in her life, hoping to grow in her faith and purpose. During her time there, she began an internship with Nick and Jess, a couple who led a group of students through life coaching and emotional healing practices. What started as mentorship quickly shifted into some…

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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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36. John Brown's Holy War 1:11:11

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I've been guilty in the past of talking about historical figures doing really awful things and making comments like "they were a reflection of their time" meanwhile, other men and women of their time- knew it was wrong and fought against it. A great example of this is John Brown. John was a devout Christian, and a staunch abolitionist. In fact, he …

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29. My Purity Was a Plotline (Azriél's Story) 1:25:23

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