The Plain People's Podcast

Misty Griffin made national news in 2019 when her story of survival went viral. Her memoir, Tears of the Silenced, opens readers eyes to the amount of betrayal and abuse Misty and her sister endured at the hands of those who should have protected them.  You can find Misty's book at https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Silenced-Childhood-Betrayal-Ultimate-ebook/dp/B07FTQDN38 and her Twitter at https://twit...

Misty Griffin made national news in 2019 when her story of survival went viral. Her memoir, Tears of the Silenced, opens readers eyes to the amount of betrayal and abuse Misty and her sister endured at the hands of those who should have protected them.  You can find Misty's book at https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Silenced-Childhood-Betrayal-Ultimate-ebook/dp/B07FTQDN38 and her Twitter at https://twit...

In 2011 Clara and Jimmy Hinton were struck with life altering news when they discovered Clara's husband and Jimmy's father was accused of sexually abusing two of Jimmy's sisters. Shockingly, this pastor later admitted to assaulting more than 20 children and is now serving life in prison - after his family turned him into the authorities.  To find more about Jimmy and Clara's work, you can find the...

In 2011 Clara and Jimmy Hinton were struck with life altering news when they discovered Clara's husband and Jimmy's father was accused of sexually abusing two of Jimmy's sisters. Shockingly, this pastor later admitted to assaulting more than 20 children and is now serving life in prison - after his family turned him into the authorities.  To find more about Jimmy and Clara's work, you can find the...

We pick back up with Peter and he discusses where he is today after leaving the Mennonite Church.    Connect with us: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com   Facebook: The Plain People's Podcast  Instagram: The Plain People's Podcast  Support us: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast

Peter is a former illustrator for Rod and Staff Publishing Co based out of Crockett KY. From non-Mennonite background origins, Peter shares his stories of finding difficulty conforming as his interests were not aligned with most Mennonite young men. Peter's illustrations touched almost every Mennonite home and he recollects his days drawing for church approved material.    STAY IN TOUCH: email: th...

We pick up with Elam Zook and discuss the bigger questions of how we can create change within the churches. 

Has recent Amish history created Amish identity, and is it closely tied to an extreme privilege bestowed on them by the US government? Elam opens up about engagement within the culture, or lack thereof. 

In this episode Oriana opens up about her family's trek from California and the cults they were in, to the Charity Christian Fellowship Church in PA. 

We pick up with Michele, a former Mennonite woman and hear how her family is divided today. 

You can't spell piety without pie, and in this episode Michele opens up about her metamorphosis from being a homeschool mother into a member of the Nationwide Mennonite Church in northern CA. 

Torah Bontrager from the Amish Heritage Foundation sits down with Jasper and discusses the need for overturning Wisconsin V. Yoder to bring a fair education to The Plain People.    Ways to donate and help: www.amishheritage.org Support us: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast Connect: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com

Torah Bontrager from the Amish Heritage Foundation sits down with Jasper and discusses the need for overturning Wisconsin V. Yoder to bring a fair education to The Plain People.    Ways to donate and help: www.amishheritage.org Support us: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast Connect: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com

Harvey shares with us a family secret in hopes of someone being able to help.    Support Us: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast Connect: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com FB: The Plain Peoples Podcast  IG: The Plain Peoples Podcast 

We sit down with Harvey in this series and talk candidly about his struggle as a missionary child in the jungles of Paraguay, and adaptation to "regular" life.    Support us: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast  Connect:  theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com   FB: The Plain People's Podcast IG: The Plain People's Podcast 

James grew up Old Order Amish in the state of Michigan, and the youngest of his family. We sit down and talk about his path from growing up Amish and gay, and where James is at today.    SUPPORT US: patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast CONNECT WITH US: FACEBOOK: The Plain People's Podcast  INSTAGRAM: The Plain People's Podcast EMAIL: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com  

We sat down with Hope Anne Dueck, co-founder of A Better Way Organization, to discuss Christian Aid Ministries and the Jeriah Mast sexual abuse case.  CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK: The Plain People's Podcast CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: The Plain People's Podcast SUPPORT US ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast EMAIL US: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com

We sat down with Hope Anne Dueck, co-founder of A Better Way Organization, to discuss Christian Aid Ministries and the Jeriah Mast sexual abuse case.  CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK: The Plain People's Podcast CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: The Plain People's Podcast SUPPORT US ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/theplainpeoplespodcast EMAIL US: theplainpeoplespodcast@gmail.com

After experiencing a deep loss at a young age, Nikki went on to hide her sexuality as a teenager, struggling to make sense of who she was. Raised in a conservative Christian home, Nikki discusses how she kept her faith while embracing who she is.    CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK: The Plain People's Podcast CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: The Plain People's Podcast SUPPORT US ON PATREON: www.patreon.co...

In our final installment of Kenneth's story, we discuss his journey from Amish to Atheism and his reflections on his path to where he is now today.    Music credits belong to Dan Barker 

Let's talk about sex, baby! Part 2 picks up and we dive into the taboo topic of sex outside of procreation purposes and the ultimate price Kenneth paid for curiosity.      

Part 1 of a 3 part series, Kenneth shares his experience of attending various plain churches, from Holdeman to the Tennessee sects, ultimately leading him to a horse and buggy lifestyle. 

Joel grew up under the teachings of Bill Gothard known as the Institute of Basic Life Principles. Hear how those teachings have had a lingering effect on his life today. 

This episode we discuss Bill Gothard's basic life principles teachings and how the effects of this upbringing have changed Joel's personal and professional life. 

We pick back up with in Illinois where Lori shares her experiences after being institutionalized. Sadly, abuse was still in her future and we discuss her current state of mind after finally sharing her story.