Resilience in the Shadows

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. Investigative journalist Jason Berry—the reporter whose 1980s Lafayette exposés sparked America’s modern clergy-abuse reckoning—joins Alex and Leticia Peyton (with guest co-host Quinn Hebert) for a frank look at four decades of accountability battles ins...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, survivor-advocate Pamela Elaine Lockridge joins us to share her remarkable passage from abused child to ICU nurse, social-work researcher, and co-founder of Jesus Lifted Ministries . Drawing on her book Abused from 4 to 18 and the therap...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. Dennis Peterson is a former aerospace engineer whose résumé spans orbit‑analysis work at Lockheed Martin and senior security‑systems engineering on classified drone programs at Raytheon. Financially independent by 48, he pivoted from high‑pressure defens...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. Ramon Vargas is an award-winning investigative journalist (currently with  The Guardian ) whose reporting spotlights institutional failures and systemic abuse—especially clergy sexual-abuse scandals and other cases where vulnerable people are harmed...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we speak to Kristi Schubert, who is a dedicated trial attorney and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, including rape, child molestation, sex trafficking, and institutional abuse, ensuring survivors feel heard and supported through t...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, whistleblower, president of Tentmakers, and founding member of the Society of Saint Peter Damian, Quinn Hebert, takes us through his transformative journey—from his formative years in seminary to his pivotal role exposing abuse and cover...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Nina Hanssen, a Norwegian survivor who endured unimaginable trauma—from childhood sexual abuse to life-threatening gunfire in Somalia—to become a guiding light for others on their healing journeys. A peak performance and...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Stano, whose childhood was marked by relentless, orchestrated abuse within trusted religious institutions. From the tender age of six, Michael endured unimaginable trauma at the hands of clergy who wielded spirit...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Officer Johnny Banda, a survivor, author, and hero, who shares his powerful journey from enduring abuse in an orphanage to becoming a law enforcement officer who saved lives during the Santa Fe High School shooting. John...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Burns, a musician and survivor, who shares his deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma through the transformative power of music. Tim opens up about the impact of abuse on his life, his battles...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows , the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Craig Waleed, an educator, advocate, and author, who shares his transformative story from a childhood marked by trauma to an 8-year incarceration and, ultimately, redemption. Craig recounts how early life struggles, inc...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Paul and Kris Ciaccia, the passionate voices behind The Angry Catholic Show. Their advocacy began with a painful personal discovery: twice, their sons were placed in direct contact with priests known to have abused...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we introduce Sara Larson, Executive Director of Awake, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of abuse by Catholic leaders. With a background in theology and parish ministry, Sara's compassionate leadership has guided Awake's miss...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are honored to have Moira Greyland, who bravely shares her harrowing story of growing up with gay parents who sexually terrorized her as a child. Moira's courageous recounting of her childhood trauma sheds light on the darkest corners...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we are joined by Leceta Guibault - a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a champion for children's rights and welfare. Through her adoptive son Alex's story, she shows her inspiring commitment to advocacy and fighting for justice for vict...

"We're not talking about a man, or a couple of men, we're talking hundreds, if not over a thousand men..." Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, we sit down with Richard Windmann, whose journey through the shadows of trauma and adversity led him to be an advocate for those p...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, trial attorney Kristi Schubert gives a glimpse into the inner-workings of the justice system as it pertains to sexual abuse cases. She also emphasizes the importance of empathy and patience towards survivors throughout the entire legal p...

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this episode, clerical abuse survivor Faith Hakesly reveals her treatment at the hands of the catholic hierarchy. We discuss Faith's unique story and explore why female survivors are treated so differently in cases of abuse. https://tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. Join us as James Adams bravely shares his journey of survival, betrayal, and enduring intimidation at the hands of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Through his heartbreaking account, James sheds light on the realities of abuse and bullying, offering hope...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In our first episode, host Alex Peyton and co-host Letitia Peyton sit down with Jody Plauche, a survivor, advocate, author, and force for change in the realm of child sexual abuse prevention. Join us as we explore the s...

Welcome to 'Resilience in the Shadows,' the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness. In this trailer, we get a sneak-peek at our conversation with Jody Plauché, where we talk about his experience being a survivor of and a force against child sexual abuse. https://tentmakers.la/