I Was A Female Fundie

Part 3 in the series on authoritarian control. Kelsey and Amy discuss the ways that thought control presented itself in their IFB experiences. We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to tell us about your personal experiences at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com

This episode is part two in our series on The BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. Kelsey and Amy discuss the ways they experienced Information Control during their time in the IFB. Email us at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

This is the first episode in a series on the BITE Model of authoritarian control. Not all IFB churches will fit into this model, but Kelsey and Amy cover the ways theirs did. Feel free to reach out to us at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com.

Explore the riveting world of Ladies Class with Kelsey and Amy.

It's so easy for the pendulum to swing in the other direction when leaving the IFB. Freedom in Christ is real, and a little intimidating on the other side of a high control religious group. How do you figure out what really matters? How do you learn the true heart of Jesus and which path He has for your life? Join Kelsey and Amy as they share their experiences and what they've learned on their jou...

Dust off your musty, crusty copy of Stay in the Castle and buckle up for a possibly traumatic jaunt through Jerry Ross' masterpiece. Amy and Kelsey dissect the pamphlet's problematic message to teen girls that life doesn't begin until marriage. We will not be linking this pamphlet, as we do not recommend it.

Amy and Kelsey tackle the subject of bitterness, which they've both been accused of since leaving the IFB. What really is bitterness, and has this new chapter of life made the bitter or better? You can email us with your story or any topics you'd like them to cover at iwasafemalefundie@gmail.com.

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy revisit the Biblical story of Dinah. They discuss what they were taught about Dinah's story in the IFB and how the victim blaming they were presented with negatively impacts both men and women. Then, they cover how a deeper knowledge of God and His Word has changed what they used to believe about Dinah's story.

Join Amy and Kelsey as they dig into the topic of modesty. They highlight verses taken out of context and twisted Scriptures used to push man-made standards and show that true modesty is all about the heart.

Join Amy and Kelsey as they unpack the double standards between men and women in the IFB.

In this episode, Kelsey and Amy share some lies they've believed about themselves and the internal struggles that have arisen from those lies on their journey out of fundamentalism. Things like where their worth comes from, allowing themselves to feel negative emotions, and learning the importance of giving themselves the same grace they offer to others. Thank goodness sanctification is a proc...

In this episode Kelsey shares her experiences in the IFB and the circumstances that brought her to seek a fresh relationship with God.

In this episode, Amy shares her experience of growing up in the IFB and the circumstances that precipitated her departure.