Un-holier Than Thou Podcast

When the Helpers Hurt: Grief, Suicide & Finding Hope | With Dr. Alyssa The deconstruction and survivor communities are grieving the heartbreaking loss of Ryan Stollar—a respected advocate, writer, and tireless voice for abuse survivors, child protection, and those harmed within evangelical and homeschooling communities. Rather than speculate about Ryan's personal struggles, this episode i...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Tim Kelly, we go even deeper into the theories, philosophies, and historical narratives surrounding power, consciousness, centralized control, and humanity's future. This episode explores topics ranging from ancient civilizations and secret societies to central banking, free energy, spirituality, independent living, consciousness, media narratives, and the im...

What if the story of humanity is far older - and far stranger - than we've been told? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with researcher Tim Kelly for a deep dive into some of the most controversial and fascinating questions surrounding our origins, consciousness, religion, and reality itself. Because this discussion lasted over three hours, we've split it into two episo...

Perimenopause, Low Testosterone & The Hormonal Plot Twist No One Warned Us About Why your body feels different, your libido disappears, and what you can do about it. Welcome back to Cocktails & Confessions, where no topic is too unholy, too awkward, or too taboo. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most misunderstood and least talked-about transitions in a woman’s life:...

Purity Culture Changed My Sex Life! What happens when the messages we receive about sex, purity, modesty, and desire become deeply embedded in the way we think about ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships? In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with sex therapist Dr. Alyssa to explore the lasting impact that religious belief systems and purity culture can have on our mental hea...

What really happened behind the closed doors of CBN and The 700 Club? Pat Robertson’s former personal bodyguard, David R. Wilcox, joins Unholier to expose the shocking disconnect between a public faith healer and private power broker. About This Episode: In this explosive episode of Unholier, author and former insider David R. Wilcox pulls back the curtain on the multi-million dollar empire of Pat...

Are you constantly living in fear of the end times? Do you feel like your entire life has been a "waiting room" for heaven while you miss out on actually living ? In this explosive episode of The Unholier Podcast , host Jenny Smith sits down with veteran, author, and spiritual thinker Shawn Helgerson ( In a Little While ) to tear down the walls of institutional religion and expose the tr...

In this very first solo bonus episode, I’m opening up about my experience navigating single parenthood — the exhaustion, the survival mode, the judgment, and the strength it took to keep going when life felt impossibly heavy. This episode isn’t just for single parents. It’s also for the families, friends, partners, and support systems surrounding them. Because single parents don’t need saving — th...

If you’ve ever been told your depression was a "lack of faith," or that your boundary-setting was "rebellion," this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of the Unholier Podcast, we sit down with therapist and author Ann Russo to unpack the deep, often invisible scars of religious trauma. Far from just being "dramatic," religious trauma is a calculated form of...

What happens when a man dedicated to protecting the community and preaching the Word starts to see the cracks in the foundation? In this episode of the Unholier Podcast , we sit down with Shawn Towers , a former police officer and Pentecostal preacher who walked away from a lifetime of faith to reclaim his cognitive autonomy. Shawn opens up about the high cost of questioning doctrine—from the soci...

Is it a sin or just a Sunday? Grab a drink and pull up a chair as we deconstruct the "holy" chaos of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. This week, we’re joined by fellow escapee Kristin Watson for a much-needed palate cleanser. From the absurdity of "modest" fashion to the absolute terror of a tent meeting, we’re spilling the tea (and the gin) on everything our...

**Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? | The Trauma of "Rapture Practice" & Purity Culture** Did you grow up "practicing" for the Rapture? Do you still feel a spike of panic when you can’t find your parents, or feel a deep-seated shame about your body that you just can't shake?  In this powerful episode of the **Un Holier Podcast**, we sit down with mental he...

🚨 SHE’S FINALLY SPEAKING OUT. The system is broken, and Jenny has the receipts to prove it. In the explosive conclusion to our 3-part series, we’re pulling back the curtain on the family court nightmare that almost cost a mother everything. Think the courts always favor the mom? Think again. Jenny, David, and Ryan sit down for their most raw conversation yet, exposing what happens when an abusive...

In this moving in-person episode of the Unholier Podcast , guest host David Keck continues the conversation with Jenny Smith. In Part 2, Jenny explores the complex intersection of family life and the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church, reflecting on how the rigid expectations of the ministry influenced her father’s approach to parenting. Jenny shares deeply personal memories, including t...

In this incredibly raw and unfiltered episode of the UnHolier Podcast, host Jennifer sits down with retired U.S. Navy Chief Troy Ulshoeffer (Founder of Vines and Valor and Co-Founder of Change Unchained). Troy’s story isn’t just about military service; it’s about the terrifying moment your entire reality—religion, politics, and identity—collapses at once. Troy opens up about the "TikTok rabbi...

Was the Zodiac Hidden in the Bible? Gilgamesh, Jesus, Paul, and Suppressed Star Knowledge (Holier Podcast) On the Unholier podcast, the host interviews Indy, and author and researcher about alleged links between the Bible, the Zodiac, ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh, and historical sources such as Josephus, arguing that biblical language and symbols (e.g., “Mazzaroth,” the star of the wis...

Jennifer and Kristin Watson, both raised in the IFB/IFB cult environment, discuss the extreme control and purity culture placed on girls—no voice or autonomy but full responsibility for men’s “stumbling”—and how that created impossible standards and identity loss. Kristin explains being taught she was sinful from birth and believing she was “evil” after leaving, then slowly rebuilding her identity...

DID PAUL STEAL THE GOSPEL? 😱 | The Unholier Podcast Is the Christianity you know based on Jesus... or a Roman cover-up? This week on The Unholier Podcast , Jenny sits down with Paul from RealGoodNews.org for an explosive conversation that dismantles 2,000 years of church tradition. If you’ve ever felt like the "Red Letters" of Jesus don’t match the rest of the Bible, this episode is you...

Host Jenny Smith & Guest Host from Surviving-ISH Podcast David Keck introduce Kirsten, a psychic medium and healer who owns Revive Wellness Spa & Studio in Flushing, Michigan, and discuss her appearances on the Un-Holier podcast. Kirsten explains that everyone has intuition, how to distinguish gut guidance from ego-based fear, and how dreams can bring guidance, including premonitions, colo...

"He was sexually abusing me while casting demons out of me. That is a chapter in my book." 💔 In one of the most raw and courageous episodes of the Unholier Podcast, host Jenny sits down with Heather Ford, author of The Barbie Pink Wall that Kept My Secrets . Heather isn’t just a survivor; she is a witness to the dark side of "Deliverance" culture within evangelical cults. Heat...

Unfiltered Year in Review: Co-Host Drama, False Police Report & Why Unholier Kept Going (1-Year Anniversary) Host Jenny Smith celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Unholier podcast with producer and friend David Keck, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons of the past 12 months. They discuss backlash to Jenny’s first episode about her IFB upbringing, arranged and abusive marriage, and...

In this episode of the Unholier Podcast, we sit down with Jordan, a survivor of the notorious Spring Creek Lodge Academy. From January 2007 to December 2008, Jordan lived behind magnet-locked doors, enduring a system of "intervention" (solitary confinement), fake schooling, and the constant threat of being shipped to Tranquility Bay in Jamaica. Jordan pulls back the curtain on the Troubl...

Jenny Smith hosts a lighthearted Un Holier Podcast episode with Brittany Racine from the Might Get Loud Podcast about “culty” social norms that aren’t technically cults. They joke about being pulled into the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fandom and discuss cult-like dynamics in hustle culture and burnout, work-life balance guilt, survival-mode productivity, and diet/wellness trends like detoxe...

Unholier Podcast: The Valentine’s Day Survival Guide – Love Languages & Better Dates! Is Valentine’s Day a Hallmark holiday or a vital day for romance? In this special bonus episode of the Unholier Podcast , the host and her husband pull back the curtain on their own relationship to discuss all things love. From debating the true significance of February 14th to a deep dive into the five love...

Welcome to the Un Holier Podcast, where we delve into the beliefs that shaped us and explore the spiritual gray areas we were taught to avoid. In today's episode, Kirsten, a psychic medium, joins us to discuss what happens when we die, how loved ones may still contact us, and what exists beyond the physical world. Discover the difference between psychics and mediums, learn about grounding, an...