Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults

Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults


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Finale
September 01, 2023

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Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult - Trailer #2
August 07, 2023

Subscribe here to Surviving BJU: https://lnk.bio/survivingbjupod"Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger (COMING AUGUST 23, 2023). The show is a thought-provoking podcast series that explores the history of

Silenced in Eden - Jo Lloyd Johnson
July 17, 2023

Jo Lloyd Johnson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and deconverted Christian who just published her first book Silenced in Eden. Her book walks readers through her childhood, the realization of her repressed abuse, and the journey to begin healing. H

From Skepticism to Acceptance - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani
July 10, 2023

Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, Kristina dedicated the last 20 years of her career fro

What is Truth? - PATREON BONUS PREVIEW
July 09, 2023

Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledgerIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the significance, enigmatic nature, and profound impact that truth has on our understanding of the world. I dig into the psycholo

Christian Entertainment w/ Ashleigh Doxtater - Patreon Bonus Preview
July 03, 2023

Listen to the full episode on my Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/4ndrewpledgerIn this Patreon bonus episode, I talk with Ashleigh Doxtater about the Christian entertainment that we both grew up with. We discuss Veggie Tales, Bible Man, Adventures in Ody

005 - Science and Faith - Haley the Scientist
July 03, 2023

Haley Cole is the podcast host of Divinely Modern, a blogger, and scientist with a mission to dismantle patriarchal theology, fight for justice, and discover a healthy spirituality after leaving toxic Christianity. She believes in approaching faith with c

004 - Crucifying the Bible - Deborah Grace
June 26, 2023

Deborah Grace spent the better part of her life writing for the legitimacy of the scriptures, but it was in those writings that the truth began to surface. Having been told numerous times over the years that she would one day write a book, Crucifying

003 - Exorcisms in a Catholic Cult - Ryan Hernandez
June 19, 2023

Ryan is still a practicing Catholic but the experiences of trauma he went through have left him wounded. He has been on a healing journey and has been active on a podcast to spread awareness of cult abuse and how religious people with good intentions can

Christian Camp Stories - Patreon Bonus Preview
June 19, 2023

Listen to the full episode HERE for only $3 monthly + access all bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - I need your support to continue creating the podcast.In this Patreon bonus episode, I share stories of attending the Christian camp th