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Rebekah Drumsta

Lydia Joy Launderville

Lydia Joy Launderville

Rebekah is a consultant, writer, and advocate at RebekahDrumsta.com with the mission of supporting survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma by providing resources to educate and equip not only  survivors, but the public as well. Sharing her own story to help others who have had similar life experiences is at the heart of Rebekah’s purpose.  She is also a board member of The Vashti Initiative, a non-profit with the goal to empower and assist those fleeing and transitioning out of religious and spiritual abuse.  

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Lydia Joy Launderville

Lydia Joy Launderville

Lydia Joy Launderville

Lydia is the Blog Editor for The Vashti Initiative, but also has her own blog where she shares her personal journey leaving the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement. You can learn more about Lydia by visiting her Blog, Once Upon A Time In My Oceania. 

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Ryan Stoller

Lydia Joy Launderville

Ryan Stoller

The author of an upcoming book on child liberation theology, The Kingdom of Children, Ryan has an M.H.S. in Child Protection from Nova Southeastern University and an M.A. in Eastern Classics from St. John’s College. His writings on child liberation theology have been featured everywhere from Patheos to Currents Journal to the Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence. He has served on the board of and run numerous social media campaigns for child advocacy organizations, including the Child-Friendly Faith Project, the Coalition for Responsible Home Education, and Homeschool Alumni Reaching Out. 

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Path To Freedom

Baptist Accountability

Baptist Accountability

Ben Williams personal story of the Independent Fundamentalist Movement and the insights he has gained along his journey. Follow Ben on Facebook!

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Baptist Accountability

Baptist Accountability

Baptist Accountability

A crowd-sources database for Baptist predators and their enablers. Bringing justice to past victims and sparing future bodies and souls by naming names. Follow Baptist Accountability on their Facebook page or on their website!

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Happy Whole Way

Baptist Accountability

Happy Whole Way

Tools for faith destruction, faith transitions, and healing from religious trauma from two licensed and experienced religious trauma coaches. Follow on Instagram @happywholeway

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podcasts

Exmormonology

The Influence Continuum

Exmormonology

Exmormonology is centered around those who have experienced a crisis of faith, particularly in regards to Mormon teachings. Life coach Amy Logan hosts this podcast to provide support and insight to those who are healing from religious conditioning.

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Exvangelical

The Influence Continuum

Exmormonology

Covering the impact and influence of white evangelical Christianity in America. Written and hosted by Blake Chastain, this podcast helps former evangelicals come to terms with an abusive subculture. 

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The Influence Continuum

The Influence Continuum

The Influence Continuum

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips.  

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Leaving EDEN

The Misfit Amish

The Influence Continuum

Leaving Eden discusses survivor Sadie Carpenter's life in and escape from an Independent Fundamental Baptist Cult. Hosted by Gavri'el HaCohen and Sadie Carpenter, this podcast sheds light on a movement that has been harming individuals for decades.

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The Misfit Amish

The Misfit Amish

The Misfit Amish

"Amish children and adults will have resources and education to combat crimes in their communities. We bridge the gaps between English and Amish culture" - podcast by Mary Byler

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PREACHER BOYS

The Misfit Amish

The Misfit Amish

Host Eric Skwarczynski sheds light on abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement. Preach Boys gives platform to survivors stories while also offering resources for those still healing from religious abuse. 

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Scientology: fair game

Scientology: fair game

Scientology: fair game

Prompted from the award-winning A&E series "Scientology and the Aftermath", Leah Remini and Mike Rinder team up again to expose abuse within the religious world of Scientology. Together they are covering new ground, digging deeper than ever into the shocking documents, facts, and stories that will make you wonder how any of this is going on in America today. 

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