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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola

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Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola—a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor—and her Producer husband Jonathan. They delve into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. Their mission is not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and syst ...
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Melchizedek Chronicles

Kenny Williamson

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/kenny-williamson1/subscribe Discussions include Bigfoot, Aliens, UFOs, Flat Earth, Cults, Giants, Black Panthers, Fallen Angels, Soul-ties, Paranormal Activities, Religion, Spook Lights, Fake Bible versions, Fake Science, Religious Abuse, Mennonites, Jehovah's Witnesses, Fake Space, and much more. We also have easy-listening books of the Bible. Biblical discussions. Did we land on the Moon? Listen here to find out. Websites: tru ...
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Losing My Religion

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Welcome to Losing My Religion, where hosts Josh and Ashley delve into their personal journeys of grappling with religious trauma and the challenges of questioning faith. Together, they explore the deep-seated issues of power abuse, corruption, and trauma within religious institutions. Through candid storytelling, they offer a unique perspective on unlearning toxic beliefs and finding genuine faith. Together they explore difficult yet essential conversations about healing, transformation, and ...
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Season 7: World of Secrets presents: The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam. Also: Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods. Women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape. And: The Abercrombie Guys. Investigating sexual exploitation claims against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. Delve into a World of Secrets: the global investigations podcast from the BBC. Uncovering stories around the world and telling them, episode by episode, with gripping storytelling. Latest season: World of Secrets present ...
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The Place We Find Ourselves

Adam Young | LCSW, MDiv

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The Place We Find Ourselves podcast features private practice therapist Adam Young (LCSW, MDiv) and interview guests as they discuss all things related to story, trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology. Listen in as Adam unpacks how trauma and abuse impact the heart and mind, as well as how to navigate the path toward healing, wholeness, and restoration. Interview episodes give you a sacred glimpse into the real-life stories of guests who have engaged their own experiences of trau ...
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Relationship Truth: Unfiltered is a place for people of faith to find real answers when it comes to destructive relationships. Leslie Vernick is the author of seven books, including the best-selling, ”The Emotionally Destructive Marriage.” She has dedicated her life to cutting through the religious confusion and teaching women to grow in their relationships: with God, with themselves, and with others.
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Soul Bruises

Christie Hodson

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As a lifelong believer in Christ, I’ve grown weary of witnessing harm within spiritual settings. I’m tired of pretending it isn’t happening or convincing myself that spiritual abuse isn’t a serious issue—one that not only plagues the church but is also spreading beyond religious institutions. This is why the Soul Bruises podcast was created. It’s dedicated to exposing, educating, and ultimately working toward the eradication of spiritual abuse in all its forms. Whether you can relate to my e ...
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Filling the Gap

Radio Pulpit

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Bridging the gap between young and old is what Filling the Gap on Radio Pulpit aims to do. It helps create a multi-generational society that glorifies God. The programme expertly addresses issues, such as drug abuse, peer pressure, young marriages and more.
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In this podcast, we discuss mystical works of literature, primarily Taoist text, and how they relate to alcohol recovery. Taoist Philosophy can be an excellent tool for embracing the idea of a “Higher Power.” Nature offers all of the examples necessary for a concept of a source of all life, much different but yet very similar in many ways to more traditional religious thinking. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching; https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/se ...
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The Real Talk Real Women show is a valuable resource for individuals who have experienced abuse or toxic relationships and are looking for support and guidance on their healing journey. The show features strong and powerful women who have overcome their own challenges and are now helping others do the same. Gemma Serenity has a diverse and extensive background in education and personal development. She uses her experiences and expertise to help others build confidence, self-love, and success ...
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The Dichotomy Diaries Podcast

Amanda Lynette Arnier, MLS

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When host Amanda meets Dick—a seemingly charming Mormon man from Las Vegas who pursued her relentlessly on social media—she had no idea the chaos that was about to unfold. What began as a whirlwind romance quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing. Season One of The Dichotomy Diaries pulls back the curtain on the man behind the mask. What appears to be a devoted husband and religious man is, in truth, a compulsive liar entangled in financial domination, secret escorting for men, a ...
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shunned

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Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...
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Speaking Truth to Power- When it come to speaking Truth to power as true believer’s we have a right to call out religious leader’s who abuse their power in Church or Home are Job, silent approval is not what we should doing stand firm on the word of God and, He will stand firm for you. Remember, Jesus Christ always spoke truth to power, His hardest words reserved for those with religious power, as followers Jesus Christ you have take up your cross, he said in Matt 16:24. Then said Jesus unto ...
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Getting Free

International Beit Din

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Imagine finally escaping a marriage after years of abuse. But there’s one last step- you need your abuser’s permission to get a divorce. That’s the reality for the Jewish women in Getting Free, and countless others around the world. Their husbands use a religious tradition to trap them in marriages that should have ended a long time ago. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Hosted by Rabbanit Leah Sarna, and produced by the International Beit Din, Getting Free tells the stories of women who f ...
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The Faith Today Podcast-Conversation inspired by Canada's Christian magazine. The podcast features interviews with Canadian Christians as they sort through the pressing issues of the day and topics like spiritual growth and health, other religions, religious freedom, vocation, and tough questions of faith and living in contemporary society.
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Consider Before Consuming

Fight the New Drug

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Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider ...
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Conversations with regular people about their deconstruction experiences, leaving toxic religious groups, and what comes next. Maple syrup-flavoured discussions about how authoritarian religion manifests in the Canadian space. Episodes release biweekly on Wednesdays.
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The Holy Post

Phil Vischer

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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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Welcome to the Think Unbroken Podcast, where healing begins and transformation takes flight. Join host Michael Unbroken on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we delve into the realms of overcoming childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, PTSD, CPTSD, high ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and various mental health challenges. Unlock the secrets to healing with insights from therapists, trauma coaches, mindset leaders, neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Gain access to pr ...
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The Turning: The Sisters Who Left

iHeartPodcasts and Rococo Punch

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Thousands of women gave up everything to follow Mother Teresa, joining her storied Catholic order, the Missionaries of Charity. But some found that life inside this fiercely private religious order was not what they’d imagined. Former sisters who worked closely with Mother Teresa describe her bold vision and devotion to charity and prayer. But they also share stories of suffering and forbidden love, abuse and betrayal. If you make a lifelong vow, what does it mean to break it? What is the li ...
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World w ...
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Why I Stay

Patheos, John Osburn

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There are lots of podcasts and articles about why so many people are leaving religion, but a more interesting question to ask is why people stay, especially those who have been judged, shamed, demonized, or abused by their religious communities. In Why I Stay, we tell stories of faithfulness in the face of judgement, hurt, and betrayal.
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Protect Your Noggin

Stacie and Jeff Mallinson

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An expedition through the ruins of religious dogmas and political ideologies, and toward the goal of finding spiritual, financial, and mental emancipation. Regular hosts are Stacie Mallinson (death doula and yogini) and Jeff Mallinson (D.Phil., Oxford, historian of philosophy and religion). The couple started the show to help people outfox religious wolves, only to realize that they too were entangled in religious ideas that need deconstructing. They now document their life experiences since ...
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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. We choose to stay @ Ovolo Hotels Join our ATC EMAIL LIST Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime P ...
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This is my story. Beginning at the age of 4, I'm recounting the events of abuse, religious influences and traumatic events that led me to The Dark Night of The Soul. Now that I've come out the other side, my story needs to be told.
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''The serious art of music...was validated by obscurity." Marc Bolan. ALMA MATER Tiffin University A very talented actress, from her teen years in 1989, she rode the rails on Amtrak , loving the comfort of seeing the greenery rushing by the train as she marked the miles cross country. She was first onstage at age four in Cleveland, a town located 25 miles south of Canada, across Lake Erie. She is interviewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyhyfAw00E8 Into the final months of the tumult ...
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Dalai Momma

Alexis Scarbrough

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Survivor of Cluster B parenting, narcissistic abuse, and domestic violence; I'm sharing my path of healing from below ground zero to healthy. Mother to 8 now parenting and unschooling solo, dangling on the US government's purse strings. Religious Cult survivor, now, I'm parenting with love and consequences, not punishment and reward. I believe mental illnesses are preventing evolution. I create this podcast with all my passion. To anyone suffering Religious Trauma, Mother &/or Father Wounds, ...
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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The Life After Podcast

The Life After Podcast, Brady Hardin

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Conversations with Courageous People Deconstructing Christian Beliefs | Brady Hardin interviews guests about their faith deconstruction, unraveling religious indoctrination, spiritual abuse experiences, religious trauma, the rebuilding of a personal community after leaving Christian Fundamentalism, and much more.
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Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. Get early access to new episodes and bonus content when you become a supporter. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ ...
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UnYoked Podcast, hosted by Todd Turner, explores divorce and recovery for Christians. 🎙️ Buckle up, Believers! UnYoked isn't your typical podcast about God's view on marriage or when God allows divorce. We're diving into the complexities of divorce and post-divorce life, providing a safe space to discuss the milestones and challenges we face as Christians navigating this journey. 🌟 God's grace extends beyond the statement "I hate divorce." On UnYoked, we explore the standards, restoration, a ...
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Truth So Raw

lenoresstudio

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Truth so Raw Podcast: Season One - Unveiling Secrets Join host Lenore Wolfe on the inaugural season of the Truth so Raw Podcast, where she bravely shares her deeply personal journey as the daughter of an elder in the Jehovah’s Witness community. In this revealing series, Lenore opens up about the hidden struggles, secrets, and abuse she faced while growing up under the weight of strict religious expectations. Through candid storytelling and heartfelt reflections, Lenore invites listeners to ...
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Living Cult Free: The Podcast

Gerette Buglion & Living Cult Free

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Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, ...
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The Roll Down

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A space for People of Color to be known and seen, and guidance for those who are in the pursuit of justice. Follow us!: instagram.com/therolldownpodcast Chasing Justice Podcast Network
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Kill the Dragon

Gunter Akridge

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We’re delving into the shadows of religion, embarking on a journey to reclaim our lives from its grasp. We’ll be exploring the topic of the religious spirit, how it can rob us of the life God intends for us, and we’ll take a close look into what it looks like to authentically follow Jesus. Whether you’ve been wounded by religion, are in the process of deconstructing (or reconstructing) your faith, or simply yearn for a church that looks more like Jesus than a dragon, this podcast is for you.
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Join us with the amazing husband and wife team, Sam and Melissa from @GrowingUpinPolygamy as they break down their latest exclusive interview with the son of the notorious Polygamist Fundamentalist Mormon (FLDS) leader, Warren Jeffs. Ammon Jeffs shared with them an unprecedented glimpse into life at YFZ Ranch, shedding light on the realities of bei…
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Don't miss our daily dose of laughter! Tune in every weekday at 5:00 PM to hear the funniest chumps submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Want to be featured? Send us your best one-liners between noon and 4 PM at 844-500-4242.We can't wait to hear from you! Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive …
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We're starting things off with the always entertaining Chump Line. After that, we'll dive into a couple of interesting stories for Police Blotter Fax Fridays, including one about a man who shot his neighbor's cow and another about an incident involving a monk and a different religious group. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access colu…
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Sen. John Kennedy questioned the new Sec. of the Dept. of Energy this week and he really drilled in on what the Department sent out over the 76 days between Biden and Trump. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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Greg Needham of Salmon Arm, B.C., and Lauralynn Mercer of Ontario are educators leading the Canadian Christian Education Movement, a project of the global education ministry Teach Beyond (cemovement.ca). They spoke with host Bill Fledderus about Christ-centred education options in Canada and new ways to help them grow.…
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Throughout the more than three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drones have been a key tool and weapon used by both sides in the conflict. Because of this, Ukraine is at the cutting edge of drone innovation, churning out some two million unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, last year. These flying drones come in all sizes and they…
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Mike Crawford from the Young Jurks joins the show to recap this week in the Karen Read trial, then we have Woke Or Joke! Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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The Trump Administration is diving into the Auto-pen investigation, and the camera footage of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan obstructing ICE has been released. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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People often ask how anyone can believe in a Prophet who's currently in prison. We will hear from ex-FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormon) member, Sam, from @GrowingUpinPolygamy , what his spiritual experiences were like inside the cult. His wife, Melissa, will join us to add her opinions on her spiritual experiences in mainstream Mormonism. Click here to w…
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The new cult documentary "Daughters of the Cult" explores the LeBaron family, as it relates to killings in the name of God, also known as Blood Atonement. Sisters, Anna and Celia LeBaron, join us to discuss details that were left out of the documentary. Click here to watch on YouTube We want to meet you in real life! Come adventure with us on our 2…
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In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Mark Farris https://x.com/MarkFarrisDDS/status/1877357642219225283 for a wide-ranging discussion that dives headfirst into some of today’s most controversial and thought-provoking topics. We explore the growing interest in Flat Earth theory, examine Elon Musk’s role in shaping public perception …
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Jon Featherson calls in to give us an update on the Healey Hotels, as Governor Healey has said she plans to close them and Jon's not buying it. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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Hey Listeners, This episode marks the beginning of a very different season. In Season 1, you heard me, raw and unraveling, in the thick of it. But Season 2? We're zooming out. Years have passed for Ashley—and what you're about to hear isn’t someone cracking wide open in real-time... it’s someone flipping back through the chapters, trying to make se…
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By some estimates, some 90% of murders in Mexico go unpunished. But when a woman in Mexico kills an abusive partner, many of them do end up in jail convicted of "excessive use of legitimate force". Mexican singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana started looking into the issue and found compelling, tragic tales. We speak to Quintana about her new album whi…
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Jake Tapper revealed on Morning Joe today that Joe Biden made it a point to prove he wasn't losing it to some of the biggest fools in the media, and Joe Scarborough was at the top of the list. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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"The One Big Beautiful Bill" is here, and it's a much better vibe than "Build Back Better." Plus, the self-beclowning of Joe Scarborough continues. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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What happens when a celebrated war hero, beloved by both Congress and the LDS Church, turns out to be living a lie? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we investigate the incredible true story of Douglas Stringfellow — a Utah congressman, decorated veteran, and rising star in postwar America… until it all came crashing down. Join us as we uncover a …
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What happens when a celebrated war hero, beloved by both Congress and the LDS Church, turns out to be living a lie? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we investigate the incredible true story of Douglas Stringfellow — a Utah congressman, decorated veteran, and rising star in postwar America… until it all came crashing down. Join us as we uncover a …
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Led by the currently incarcerated prophet Warren Jeffs, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have strict rules and one major part of their doctrine is the practice of polygamy. The women who are often assigned and married off at a young age, are forced to bear as many children as possible. Warren took it upon himself to se…
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Y'all.... Sometimes podcasting—especially when you're unpacking the darkest chapters of people’s lives—can really take a toll on you. Season 2 of The Dichotomy Diaries is locked and loaded, but let me be honest… prerecording everything, batching edits, and stepping away from the mic weekly? It messed me up more than I expected. I thought I was bein…
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Father Dan Reehil is a Catholic priest who transitioned from a successful Wall Street career to the priesthood after a life-changing pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 1998. This spiritual conversion led him to leave New York after 9/11 and begin priestly formation in Boston. He was ordained in 2014 and now serves as the exorcist for the Diocese of Nashvi…
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Amanda Rae who grew up in a Fundamentalist Polygamist Mormon sect, shares her thoughts on the damaging effects of polygamy being glorified on TV. Shelise's mom, Lisa, an avid watcher, also joins us to chime in with her thoughts. Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to watch the live we did on Amanda’s channel immediately after! Find Amanda: Yo…
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Is your AI assistant just confused—or is it lying? In this eye-opening episode, we break down the difference between AI hallucination and what many are calling AI deception. We expose how artificial intelligence systems, like ChatGPT and others, can generate responses that are completely made up, yet delivered with confidence, clarity, and authorit…
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says he's "outraged" at at the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada for condemning Israel's new military offensive in Gaza. He sat down with NPR to express the U.S. view of the conflict as pressure on Israel from around the world is mounting, not just for the new offensive in Gaza but also for restricting fo…
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Don't miss our daily dose of laughter! Tune in every weekday at 5:00 PM to hear the funniest chumps submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Want to be featured? Send us your best one-liners between noon and 4 PM at 844-500-4242.We can't wait to hear from you! Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive …
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The fake White House set wasn't enough, so Team Biden had a fake Town Hall; it was so bad they had to punt on the whole thing. Plus Hunter Biden vs. Jake Tapper Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts,and other exclusive content.By Howie Carr
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Joined today in studio with Amanda Rae ( @TheAmandaRaeGrant ) we discuss never talked about behind-the-scenes secrets about her time on the TV show "Escaping Polygamy." Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to watch the live we're doing on Amanda’s channel immediately after! Find Amanda: YouTube: @TheAmandaRaeGrant IG: @amandaraegrant If you or…
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