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Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult

Andrew Pledger

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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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Truce - History of the Christian Church

Chris Staron

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Truce explores the history of the evangelical church in America, from fundamentalism to pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Host Chris Staron uses journalistic tools to investigate how the church got here and how it can do better. The current season follows the rise of the Religious Right, examining the link between evangelicals and the Republican Party. Featuring special guests like Rick Perlstein, Frances Fitzgerald, Jesse Eisinger, Daniel K. Williams, and more.
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Republicans and Evangelicals I Jerry Falwell (part 2) 36:15

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Give to help Chris make more Truce The New Right had a plan--to bring evangelical Christians together as a voting bloc. But how to do that? They chose a few targets, people with big followings, and courted them. Jerry Falwell was an obvious choice. He was a fundamentalist preacher, televangelist, and the founder of Liberty University. He also had a…
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Nicky Needleman 1:06:13

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Eric & Dan join me this week to discuss Nicky Needleman. We discuss his bizarrely dark origins, How Dick Tremayne and Andy Brennan do (or do not) embrace fatherhood, and the wild shenanigans that ensue during this portion of Season 2. Meanwhile Podcast & Instagram links: https://www.instagram.com/meanwhile_twinpeaks/ https://www.ericgrissom.com/pod…
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Psychobabble: The Epidemic of Mental Health Misinformation | Joe Nucci 1:03:36

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Grab a copy of Joe Nucci's book, PsychoBabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free here: https://amzn.to/47XEN2S Want to listen on Audible? Get a free Premium Plus trial here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp (As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made through the links on this channel. Thanks for…
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Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Arrested for Beating His Son with a Power Cord 43:37

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Content Warning: This episode discusses child abuse in detail and includes references to footage that is extremely disturbing. This month, two major headlines ignited conversation around corporal punishment in Christian homes. In one case, an associate pastor from the well-known 2819 Church was arrested after police reports alleged he beat his son …
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Sonny Jim Jones 41:29

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Ashley joins me this week to discuss Sonny Jim Jones. We discuss his relationship with his Dougie & Janey-E, owls in the Jones home, the flow of time in Las Vegas and the many dream like qualities in his scenes. Damn Fine Pottery on Instagram & Squarespace: https://www.instagram.com/damnfinepottery/ https://damnfinepottery.squarespace.com/ Intro/Ou…
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Republicans and Evangelicals I Jerry Falwell (part 1) 40:15

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Give to help Chris make Truce Jerry Falwell was a prominent American pastor, televangelist, and conservative political activist whose life and ministry had a significant impact on American evangelicalism and politics. Born on August 11, 1933, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Falwell grew up in a family that was not particularly religious. However, after bec…
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Popular Christian Apologist Says He Raped 13-Year-Old and "Forcibly Sodomized" a 15-Year-Old 22:46

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https:/…
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Tommy "Hawk" Hill 1:50:01

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Stephanie joins me this week to discuss Deputy Hawk. We discuss his complicated origins as chronicled by The Secret History and Access Guide, his intuitive nature, his relationship with Margaret Lanterman, The Truman brothers, Andy Brennan, and the significance of his ledger and how it connects to the Palmers. Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.in…
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Drugged Out Mother 36:29

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Anna returns this week to discuss the mother who shouts 119. We discuss her potential association to the Dougie Jones Tulpa & Mr. C, MK Ultra and the sociopolitical connotations that inspired Mark Frost during the events of The Return, Anna on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/traumapeaks/ Anna on Bandcamp: http://annabolin.bandcamp.com Intro Son…
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New Documentary EXPOSES the Dark Side of Psychotherapy 47:59

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In this episode, I sit down with Amy Nordhues and Jennifer Kramer, the creators of the powerful new documentary #TherapyToo: Exposing the Dark Side of Therapy. This groundbreaking film pulls back the curtain on therapist abuse—one of the most hidden and misunderstood forms of exploitation—and expose…
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Ancient Prayer and Modern Technology | Alex Jones | Franciscan University Presents 58:10

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Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Alex Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of Hallow, as they discuss how technology can benefit our prayer life - and not be a distraction! Other Voices from this episode include: Nick Hogan General Studies Annie Girone Communication Arts Dan Musacchio Communicat…
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Pursuing Peace: Cultivating a Biblical Breadth of Heart - pt. 1 29:05

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BJU equips students to impact the world as they live for truth, seize opportunities and embrace life experiences. Standing on the authority of the Bible, BJU shapes heads, hearts and backbones for Christ by equipping students to lead lives of integrity and influence others for God's glory. www.bju.edu…
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Republicans and Evangelicals: Abortion 47:29

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Give to help Chris continue to make Truce A lot of evangelicals are now single-issue voters, and that issue is abortion. But that was not always the case. In fact, for a great deal of American history, abortion was largely seen as a Catholic issue. There are, of course, exceptions. But most evangelicals and Protestants were divided on the subject, …
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BOB (And The Evil Within Leland Palmer) 2:19:06

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(PART 2 OF 2) Ivan continues with me this week to discuss BOB. We discuss the dynamic of BOB & Leland, how Leland presents himself during the Laura Palmer investigation, the horrific fate of Maddy Ferguson by him, alternate realities and his brief yet pivotal moments in the Red Room Ivan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.soci…
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Does America Have a Cult Problem? | Daniella Mestyanek Young 1:00:13

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Pre-order a copy of Daniella Mestyanek Young's book, The Culting of America, here: https://amzn.to/3JC1IHD ✖️✖️✖️ Daniella was born a third-generation member of the infamous Children of God religious cult, and grew up being trafficked around the world, before escaping that life and moving to America at age 15. She put herself through high school an…
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Serial Killer Ted Bundy Chose James Dobson to Conduct His Final Interview... Hours Before Execution 55:12

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Grab a copy of Kevin M. Sullivan's book, The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History — https://amzn.to/47sIfB7 Want to listen on Audible? Get a free Premium Plus trial here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp (As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made through the links on this channel. Thanks for making this show poss…
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Monte Mader on Christian Nationalism, Project 2025, and the Radicalization of Young Men 1:30:17

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Monte Mader joins the Preacher Boys Podcast to expose the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism and unpack how movements like Project 2025 are merging faith and politics in ways that threaten freedom and fuel extremism. Raised in a deeply fundamentalist, far-right environment, Monte shares her pow…
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Why Abusive Men Keep Rising to Power — Even After #MeToo | Reah Bravo 53:13

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Reah Bravo is an American speechwriter currently living in Brussels. Earlier in her career, she worked in broadcast journalism producing political and other news segments for the PBS program Charlie Rose—a stint that ended in 2008, when she joined the nearly half of all sexually harassed women in Am…
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Republicans and Evangelicals: The Death Penalty 45:26

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Give to help Chris continue making Truce In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the United States went years without using the death penalty. Not a single person was killed by injection, firing squad, hanging, or electric chair. But by the late 90s, we were killing around 100 convicted criminals per year. What happened? In 1972, the Supreme Court hande…
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BOB (And The Torment Of Laura Palmer) 2:32:49

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(PART 1 OF 2) Ivan joins me this week to discuss BOB (in my first 2-part episode). We discuss the origins of BOB, the thin line with him and Leland Palmer, speculate if BOB is real and the abuse that Laura Palmer endures from him until she meets her fate. Ivan on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "My Pra…
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How Charlie Kirk Became the Kingmaker of the Religious Right | Dr. Matthew Boedy 1:22:45

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Pick up a copy of Dr. Boedy's book: https://amzn.to/3JjnqQA Matthew Boedy was targeted by Turning Point USA in 2016 and listed on its “professor watchlist” after speaking up against allowing concealed guns on college campuses. As one of the foremost experts on Turning Point USA and its founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, Boedy exposes their role in perpe…
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Duncan Todd 58:40

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Dr Hawk returns this week to discuss Duncan Todd. We discuss his working relationship with Mr. C, themes of confinement throughout The Return and how Dale Cooper (as Dougie Jones) inadvertently foils each of Duncan Todd's plans and his network of hitmen. Dr Hawk on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/choppingwoodpod.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "Jus…
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Amy Duggar | Shattering the Shiny Happy Facade 1:47:15

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Purchase a copy of Amy Duggar's book here: https://amzn.to/4mZB7SE| ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ You've heard some of the story: the manipulation and abuse hidden behind the traditional Christian values that the Duggar family held up …
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Freddie Sykes 1:44:38

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Anton returns this week to discuss Freddie Sykes. We talk about his encounter with The Fireman, his relationship to James Hurley, parallels to Andy Brennan, and how Superhero Mythology and the Arthurian Legend coincide with his destiny to fight BOB. CherryTopHat on Social Media: https://bio.site/cherrytophat https://www.instagram.com/cherrytophat/ …
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Andrew Cuomo’s Whistleblower Speaks Out | Lindsey Boylan 1:13:05

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Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In December 2020, Lindsey became the first woman to publicly accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Her courage set off a political firestorm, triggered a statewide investigation, and ultimately led to his resignation. But now, despite everything, Cuomo is back — running …
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