Bodies Behind The Bus
Bodies Behind The Bus
The Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone with all the confusion, grief, hurt, and pain but today we begin to reclaim our stories and find our voices once again because we matter, and being a body behind the bus is not the gospel.
Episodes
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
ATBS - “Fundie Cult Beliefs Going Mainstream w/ Christian Nationalism” ft. Margaret Bronson & Eric Isaac
This episode of Bodies Behind the Bus features Margaret Bronson and Eric Isaac discussing the rise of Christian nationalism and its intersection with fundamentalist cult beliefs. Margaret shares insights from her experience in a high-control religious group, highlighting issues of female subjugation, the quiverfull movement, lack of education, and financial entrapment. Eric connects these experiences to broader patterns of spiritual abuse, coercion, and religious power structures. The conversation explores how extreme fundamentalist ideologies are becoming mainstream in America, their ties to white supremacy, and the political implications of these beliefs.Margaret’s ig: https://www.instagram.com/margaretrosebronson?igsh=cW5nbHZ1ZnQ4dTU0Margaret’s Website: https://www.deconstructiondoulas.com/Eric’s thesis: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/5151/Support the show
Feb 25, 2025 • 59min
ATBS: “The Spirit of Justice” w/ Jemar Tisby
Subscribe to Jemar’s Substack Here: Footnotes by Jemar Tisby | Jemar Tisby, PhD | SubstackBuy “The Spirit of Justice” https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-spirit-of-justice-stories-of-faith-race-and-resistance-jemar-tisby/20859536?ean=9780310144854“I Am the Spirit of Justice” for kids ages 4-7 https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-am-the-spirit-of-justice-jemar-tisby/21291875?ean=9780310145561“Stories of The Spirit of Justice” for kids ages 8-12+https://bookshop.org/p/books/stories-of-the-spirit-of-justice-jemar-tisby/21291877?ean=9780310145592Additional Books by Jemar: https://jemartisby.com/books/Support the show
Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 37min
Gracia’s Story / IHOPKC / Kansas City, MO
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Jan 30, 2025 • 58min
Crissie & Walker’s Story / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina Pt 3
Crissie Cabrera, a former employee of Chapel Hill Bible Church, bravely shares her experience with spiritual abuse and the quest for transparency within the church. She discusses the challenges and absurdities of navigating institutional control, revealing unsettling truths about leadership dynamics. Crissie elaborates on the intersection of power and gender, advocating for women's recognition in the church. Through her story, the importance of healing, transparency, and collective action emerges as a pivotal discussion for those affected by similar challenges.
Jan 22, 2025 • 2h 9min
Crissie & Walker’s Stories / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina Pt 2
Walker contact: walkerbbtb@gmail.comCrissie contact: inspiredifferences@gmail.comNDA document -https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mn6mrHTZ4VVvEQAUHZnqwCgRd5IHlaS/view?usp=sharingFind more information, and future stories here - https://chapelillbiblechurch.org/ Keep up with all things on X @CHBConfidential Support the show
Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 43min
Crissie’s Story / Chapel Hill Bible Church / North Carolina
Chapel Hill Bible Church: Pastor Eric McKiddie Is Gone and Pastor Jay Thomas Is Under Fire - thewartburgwatch.comChapel Hill Bible Church: A Petition Signed by 78 and the Use of NDAs to Keep Things on the Down Low. What’s Going On With the Leaders? - thewartburgwatch.comProminent North Carolina Church Embroiled in Controversy Following Alleged Abuse & 3 Investigations - julieroys.comChapel Hill Bible Church leaders face allegations, investigations over abusive behavior - dailytarheel.comChapel Hill Bible Church was multiracial before January 6 - washingtonpost.comSupport the show
Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 57min
Gabby’s Story / Fusion, Spurgeon College
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Dec 13, 2024 • 18min
Sustaining BBTB 2025 & Beyond
Support the podcast HERE, and thank you for daring to listen.We are 100% funded by donations. We committed early on never to monetize survivor stories, and your financial contribution allows us to continue this work. Please consider becoming a monthly donor and joining us in our mission to amplify the voices of those dedicated to transformation toward greater inclusivity, justice, and compassion. We are a recognized 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax-deductible.Support the show
Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 37min
Grace & Dave’s Story, WI, EFCA
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 19min
ATBS | Election Debrief w/ the Board
Watch the video of this episode HERESupport the Podcast HEREIn this episode, the Bodies Behind the Bus board gathers to discuss the heavy realities of navigating faith, justice, and advocacy in a fractured America. They explore the impact of systemic religious abuse, the emboldening of harmful rhetoric, and the personal toll of continuing to fight for marginalized communities. The episode is a candid look at grief, exhaustion, and the fire that drives change, while also honoring the voices of survivors and the commitment to amplifying their stories.Listeners will hear reflections on what it means to live and work in integrity, how to support vulnerable communities, and the challenges of confronting systemic failures in both the church and society at large. This episode is a call to action, a space for lament, and a testament to resilience.Support the show
