I Was A Female Fundie

I Was A Female Fundie

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Join Kelsey and Amy, as they discuss their life in and out of the IFB. As women in fundamentalism, they saw a different side of the madness than men. In fact, their world fashioned by men, for men. So where did that leave them? How did they break free? How's it going, living like a normie for the first time? And most importantly, what is truth? What's God like? Can he redeem your story after getting out of a high-control group? Answers to these questions and more will bubble to the surface in raw and real conversations between two women on a quest for truth.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Women of the Bible- Eve 11.06.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss the Biblical account of Eve and her place in history.

Women of the Bible- Rahab 04.06.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss Rahab, how she was represented in the IFB, and how their view on her has changed.

Book Recs 28.05.2025

In this episode, Amy shares the books that helped her most as she was leaving the IFB. The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll- Check it out here Stop Trying by Cary Schmidt- Check it out here Real Christianity by Cary Schmidt- Check it out here Breaking Faith Series by Adina Senft- Check it out here

Women of the Bible -Sarah 21.05.2025

This is the beginning of a new series about the women of the Bible. In this episode about Sarah, Kelsey and Amy explore her profound faith and how it carried her through uncertain times.

The Proverbs 31 Woman- Part 2 14.05.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy conclude their discussion on the Provers 31 woman as portrayed by the IFB and what their learning now that they've left the movement.

The Proverbs 31 Woman- Part 1 07.05.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss the ways the Proverbs 31 woman was presented in the IFB and the additional checklist that women were given when those sermons were preached. They also dive into what they've learned about Proverbs 31 since leaving the IFB.

Created To Be His Help Meet- Part 3 30.04.2025

This is the final episode in a series reviewing Created To Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl. ***Spoiler Alert*** It doesn't get better...

Created To Be His Help Meet- Part 2 23.04.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy continue their review of Debi Pearl's Created To Be His Help Meet .

Created To Be his Help Meet- Part 1 16.04.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy begin to unpack the gem of Created To Be his Help Meet by Debi Pearl, the book that was gifted to so many girls on the cusp of matrimony in the IFB movement. They explore problematic elements of the fundamentalist view of women and marriage.

Boundaries 09.04.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy boundaries and what implementing them in the IFB looked like. They also talk about how boundaries play a part in their lives now. Check out the book, Boundaries here .

Why the IFB? 02.04.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss the possible drawing points that might lead people to choose the IFB.

Worship: Then and Now 26.03.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss what worship looked like in the IFB and how their views on worship have changed.

Bible College Rulebook 19.03.2025

Join Kelsey and Amy as they look back on their years in Bible College and the rules they had to live by.

Thankful for the IFB 12.03.2025

In this episode, Amy and Kelsey discuss the reasons they're thankful for their upbringing in the IFB and the way it positively shaped their lives.

Dissecting the IFB- B is for Baptist 05.03.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy review the Baptist distinctives and cover how the IFB interprets them.

Dissecting the IFB- F is for Fundamental 26.02.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss the true fundamentals of the faith along with the added fundamentals they grew up with in the IFB.

Dissecting the IFB- I is for Independent 19.02.2025

Join Kelsey and Amy as they discuss the 'Independent' element of the IFB denomination and how that did and didn't play out.

Legalism - Part 2 12.02.2025

This episode is the second half of a series dealing with legalism in the IFB and the damage it does to Christians.

Legalism - Part 1 03.02.2025

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy discuss what it was like growing up in a legalistic religious system and how the grace of Jesus changes things. Here is a link to the Beautiful in His Time blog mentioned in this weeks' episode.

Amazing Grace- Part 3 27.01.2025

Join Kelsey and Amy as they discuss the importance of God's grace and how their view of it has changed since leaving the IFB. Reach out at: iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com Get a copy of the Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll here .

Amazing Grace- Part 2 20.01.2025

Join Kelsey and Amy as they continue the discussion about true grace and the freedom Christ offers. Reach out to us at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com Get your copy of The Grace Awakening here .

Amazing Grace - Part 1 13.01.2025

Join Amy and Kelsey as they discuss the ways their IFB beliefs regarding grace and legalism differ from the truth grace and mercy found in Christ. Get a copy of the Grace Awakening here .

The Fear of God 06.01.2025

What did the IFB teach about fearing God? We may have been taught that fear when referring to God meant reverence, but what Kelsey and Amy experienced in the IFB was a different kind of fear. Be Transformed Bible study link . The Grace Awakening by Charles R. Swindoll link .

The BITE Model- E is for Emotion Control 30.12.2024

This episode wraps up the series on the Bite Model of Authoritarian Control. Join Kelsey and Amy as they discuss the ways they experienced emotion control in the IFB. Contact us at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Christmas Special 23.12.2024

Join Kelsey and Amy as they discuss their polar opposite Christmas experiences in the IFB. Contact us at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com.

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