Un-holier Than Thou Podcast

In this episode of the 'Unholier Than Thou' podcast, Susie and Jenny dive into the intricacies of cult dynamics and their shared experiences growing up in a manipulative religious environment. They discuss terminology like 'love bombing,' the inconsistencies they witnessed within their communities, the tactics used to control members, and the personal impacts of these environme...

In this powerful and emotional episode, we welcome Becky, a former member of the Mormon Church, to share her deeply personal experiences and the lasting impact of religious trauma. Becky dives into her upbringing within the church, her struggles with purity culture, and the emotional toll of sexual abuse. She candidly discusses the secrets and controversial practices of the church, the challenges...

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Skwarczynski, the creator of the Preacher Boys podcast. Eric shares his journey growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement, his experiences of finding faith and disillusionment, and the pivotal moments that led him to start his podcast focused on #exposing abuses within the IFB community. We discuss the complex and emotional aspects of d...

Welcome to 'Unholier,' our podcast on the pervasive influence of religious indoctrination and cult-like judgments. In this episode, it's just us delving deep into the concept of Purity Culture. We discuss how it impacts not just church visits or Bible reading but seeps into every facet of life, especially for women raised in specific religious environments like the Independent Funda...

In this episode, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome Sabrina, a survivor of the troubled teen industry and abusive adoption practices. Sabrina shares her harrowing experiences in multiple troubled teen facilities and the abuse she faced. She also delves into her advocacy work, including speaking before the Senate Finance Committee and collaborating with Paris Hilton's 1111 Media, aiming to reform t...

In this powerful episode, hosts Susie and Jenny sit down with Nate Dunn, who shares his harrowing experiences within the troubled teen industry. Nate delves into his early life trauma, including an abduction at seven years old, and his time at abusive facilities like Victory Ranch and Bethel Boys Academy. Despite years of suffering and subsequent struggles with addiction and incarceration, Nate re...

Welcome to the explosive debut of Unholier Than Thou, a new podcast from the Surviving Network! In this premiere episode, host David Keck from The Process of Healing introduces you to Jenny Smith and Susie Spencer, the fearless voices behind this groundbreaking series. We're pulling back the curtain on the hidden horrors of the IFB, the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI), and other religious cults,...