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“Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger. The show is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the fundamentalist Christian college BJU, which is located in Greenville, SC. The series covers the history of BJU, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. This limited series also features cult experts who offer their opinions on the university. Listen to more stories from BJU on my bi-weekly podcast "Be ...
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A podcast about the IFB Cult as told by survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavri'el HaCohen. This podcast covers the IFB, the history of the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement, other cults, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion. General Content Warning: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this sh ...
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On the Emmis

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Cults and cult-like organizations are front and center in society today—as they should be. We are becoming more aware of the insidious abuse perpetrated by programs that are supposed to help young people in the Troubled Teen Industry. Combining true crime, cult recovery, and a lot of dry, dark humor, the On the Emmis podcast unpacks and unveils the inner workings of Enthusiastic Sobriety Programs created by Bob Meehan and other high control groups. We'll have bi-monthly episodes that dive de ...
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Downloading Dollars

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How some of the internet’s most interesting characters built their businesses, and how you may just be able to build your own. Long form conversations to extract the pieces of knowledge that helped individuals find their path to success. Alexander V. Johnson is an entrepreneur and Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 4x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the largest consumer packaged g ...
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Inequality is everywhere. This exvangelical podcast explores areas of religion, culture, and society where justice is needed in order to bring about true mutuality. Full Mutuality is a Dauntless Media Collective podcast. Visit dauntless.fm for more. Join as a partner on Patreon for exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Gavi is joined by Chad Harris to talk about Generation Joshua and Patrick Henry College, two offshoots of the HSLDA which seek to promote christian nationalism in the US government. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling Riv…
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-Ben is a serial entrepreneur and international keynote speaker. He's the co-founder of Titan Marketer, which has helped a wide range of businesses generate millions of dollars in sales with YouTube Advertising. He also founded Youth In Business, which helps kids start and scale businesses that make sales in less than a week. Benjamin's passion is …
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In this episode, we react to Dancing for the Devil: The 7M Tiktok Cult, which is now streaming on Netflix. This documentary covers the exploitation of young Tiktok dance influencers by Pastor Robert Shinn, Shekinah church, and the associated 7M films management company. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcas…
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-Bob Wischer provides high-performance coaching for driven men to get untracked from loneliness, depression, feeling trapped, or isolated by working 1:1 through the Most Victories Possible (MVP) coaching program. He also offers additional support through the Men Becoming Better Men meetup group and podcast. Connect with Bob: Website: https://www.me…
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In one of our favorite yearly traditions, Dinah House-Fire returns and this time, delivers her drag origin story! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhm…
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-Misty W Gilbert was born and raised inside a cult located in Paso Robles, California, where she survived nightmarish abuse at the hands of her parents and religious community. Currently residing in Fort Worth, Texas, Misty is a three-business entrepreneur, Tedx alumni, transformational coach, blogger, writer, and speaker with a passion to encourag…
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On this episode, we read listener stories for pride month! We discuss topics including microlabels, staying alive out of spite, churches that pretend to be affirming, and the struggle for acceptance as a bisexual christian! WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcas…
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-Ofir Yakobowicz is the founder of Straight Shot Ops; business operations experts helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses from concept to scale. Connect with Ofir: Website: https://straightshotops.com/ https://www.howtosellwithoutselling.com/ Email: ofir@straightshotops.com -Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 5x Inc…
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In this week's episode, we continue our pride month coverage by asking, was Jesus a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? We ask this question both seriously and in jest. We hope you enjoy. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on…
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-Mike DiCioccio is the host of #MikedUp, an audio & video podcast that showcases inspiring entrepreneurs, award winning authors, thought leaders, business & mindset coaches, peak-performers, entertainers, and other talented individuals who join the show to share their personal stories and deliver key insights to provide you the ammo needed to level…
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We begin oWE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA. Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodus Join …
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-Valerie Rubin is a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist and Anxiety Mindset coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs overcome anxiety, work through childhood traumas, and empower them to have the business of their dreams. Valerie is also the host of The Anxiety Recovery Podcast. Connect with Valerie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/he…
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To wrap up AAPI History Month, friend of the show Scott Okamoto joins Gail and Nate to share about his family's history during the years that Japanese Americans were incarcerated in concentration camps in the western part of the US and Canada. Also, as one of the hosts of the podcast Asians in Baseball, Scott needed to be tested on his knowledge of…
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In this episode, we continue deconstructing the book of revelation and the rapture. We discuss the origin of some of these beliefs as well as some alternate theories. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://o…
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-Damon is a psychology student in Austin, Texas, who's using his background working in the finance industry to share his in depth understanding of personal finance, frugal living, and minimalistic habits. Connect with Damon: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @DamonCassidy Buy him a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/damoncassidy "The REAL Reason No O…
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On this episode, we get through the end of the book of revelation and discuss the futurist, preterist, and historicist interpretations of the mark of the beast, the bowl judgements, Mystery Babylon the great, the marriage supper of the lamb, and the great white throne judgement. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavinge…
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-Zakariya Frank is the CMO of The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, also known as BeatCancer.org, a 46 year old non profit organization that educates people on holistic ways to prevent or heal cancer. Zakaryia also hosts The Health Kings Court: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health, a podcast where he interviews health experts of all varieties to…
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-Bobby’s expertise lies in aligning clients’ vision for their brand with business goals—a holistic approach to building brands aimed at empowering and performing for marketing, business development, and sales teams. In 2014, Bobby founded Propr, a specialty advisory and creative services agency that works with small businesses and non-profits. Conn…
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Sadie's thought that her friend Laura joined a cult but it turned out to just be a Mexican restaurant in Colorado. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVh…
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In this episode, we continue our deconstruction of revelation and finally get to the seven seals and the seven trumpet judgements. Sadie realizes that hell is not actually a "bottomless pit" and that "bottomless pit" appears nowhere in the Bible outside of the King James Version. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leaving…
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-Elisa Di Napoli is a mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and NLP master practitioner with a background in music, acting, philosophy, and comparative religion. She is also a best-selling author. Her book and online course "Dare to Be Seen" helps artists and speakers command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves. She specializes in h…
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On today's episode, Chad Harris (AKA Archraddish) discusses growing up as an IFB/IBLP missionary in Belgium and The Netherlands, and traveling around the US asking IFB churches for support. We discuss the particular stresses that this life puts on a child, and the systemic and explicit racism that perpetuates these missions organizations. Maranatha…
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-D.J. Byrnes, a former Ohio House candidate from Marion, Ohio, and the person who broke the Urban Meyer lap dance story, digs for dirt and casts a jaundiced eye on what he calls “the corrupt lizard cabal that controls Ohio’s local and state governments.” The Rooster has been featured in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Columbus Disp…
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In this episode, we continue our discussion of Revelation, the rapture and the end times. This episode covers the topics of literalism, futurism vs. preterism vs. historicism, dispensationalism, and what happens to physical bodies in the event of the rapture. Sadie goes on an extended quest to figure out what the "seven spirits of god" are. WE HAVE…
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- James Gilliard was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a gradual, degenerative disease that eats away at the retina, in 1997 and has been legally blind since 2011. In 2014, he decided his sport of choice was going to be triathlons. In the decade since making that decision, James now has over 80 races under his belt. Connect with James: Website: …
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In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski of the Preacher Boys Podcast joins Gavi to discuss Olivia Plath's recent interview in Teen Vogue, The Matrix, and gas station food. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://o…
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-Dr. Lee C. Cordell founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety. Dr. Lee uses her 15+ years of experience in healthcare, psychology, and education to help her professional and entrepreneurial clients release shame and prioritize pleasure as a path to trusting themselves to call in what they desire. Her mission is to empower people …
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In this episode, we begin our multi-part series exploring the book of revelation, the rapture, and the end times. In this first part, we cover just the text of revelation itself. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotif…
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Shamus B. Cassidy is the founder of Cassidy Law, Ltd, concentrating his practice in the areas of estate planning, disability/special needs planning, probate, elder law, taxation, real estate, and business matters. Shamus is licensed to practice in Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States Tax Co…
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On today's episode, in honor of April Fools Day, we discuss three christian hoaxes. These hoaxes include the urban legend of Hitchhiker Jesus, the Chronovisor (the Vatican's secret device which can see back in time), and the phenomena of Stigmata. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream…
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As a seasoned personal trainer, and author of Fitness Business 101, Steve Washuta brings a wealth of knowledge from his journey in fitness and business. Holding a plethora of relevant certifications, Steve is not just an expert in the field but a passionate advocate for wellness. His approach goes beyond traditional fitness regimes, focusing on tai…
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On this episode, we discuss cult-like tendencies that surround consumer behavior in luxury market segments and loyalty around certain name-brand products. Topics include luxury watches, musical instruments, and skincare. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast t…
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Listen to 'Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Other Platforms Join Andrew Pledger as he exposes Bob Jones University's dark history and teachings while amplifying other survivors’ stories. BJU is a fundamentalist college with its roots in white supremacy and is known for its culture of indoctrination, conformity, a…
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On today's episode, we read through our listeners' experiences with the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris, and purity culture in general. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com…
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