

Preacher Boys Podcast
Eric Skwarczynski
An ex-fundamentalist sheds light on the dark side of the church… from the pulpit to the pews.
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Feb 6, 2021 • 54min
Hephzibah House Shut Down... Now What? | Ben Williams
Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys Purchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcastFind more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Feb 3, 2021 • 1h
Becoming a Recovering Fundamentalist with J.C. Groves
Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys Purchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcastGuest Bio: JC Groves was born into a very strict, conservative Independent Fundamental Baptist family. His parents were part of a large IFB church in Indiana while his father went to an IFB bible school. In the mid 80s they moved to Chattanooga so his father could continue his studies at Tennessee Temple University. JC comes from a family of preachers. His father and grandfather Charlie Sturgill both served as IFB pastors. JC has been serving in ministry as a student pastor in Tennessee, Georgia and Utah since 2001. In 2012, he and his family moved back to Georgia to help start the Ringgold Campus of Rock Bridge Community Church where he served as Campus Pastor through September 2020. JC and his family now live in Statesboro, GA where he serves as the College & Student Pastor at Connection Church. JC is married to Kym and they have 6 kids, all 10 years old and under: Kaden, Colton, Corbin, Kenzie, Katie Mae & Karoline Jane – and a chocolate labradoodle named Bowden.To hear more from JC Groves, head over to http://recoveringfundamentalist.orgFind more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 31, 2021 • 51min
"Yoga with Crayons" | The Power of Art Therapy Explained by Corry MacDonald
Corry MacDonald is a Creative Healer with over 20 years of cross-cultural living in 5 countries. She helps people activate their Creative Intelligence transforming challenges into wisdom and information through her signature creative method for accessing infinite potentials and inner joy. As a first time author, in the realm of inner and outer transformation, Corry shares her findings from both her personal life experiences and from those she has had the honor of working within both workshops and private sessions. One of Corry’s loves is teaching people how to leverage and pivot heavy-hued emotions and experiences into the light, intelligence, and joy-filled living to open them to their innate Creative Intelligence. Corry especially enjoys working with those who don’t realize the infinite wealth of creative power they hold.If you're someone who thinks you're not creative, it's essential you recognize who you truly are. You are a creative powerhouse and the artist of your life. I want you to let go of the word "art" related to famous artists or galleries, and I want you to consider accepting the word "art" as energy in motion. Once you receive the word art as therapy, you will understand that we are all artists. Let go of the stigma of "I am not an artist," and let's start healing.Purchase a copy of Corry's book: https://amzn.to/3tbP992Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 30, 2021 • 19min
SOLO: Reading My 1-Star Reviews
Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 28, 2021 • 30min
BONUS: Discussing Abeka & BJU Curriculum | Rebecca Klein, Huffpost
Read Rebecca's full article here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christian-textbooks-trump-capitol-riot_n_6000bce3c5b62c0057bb711fConnect with Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rklein90Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 27, 2021 • 50min
#MeToo: The Reckoning | Ruth Everhart
Purchase a copy of "#MeToo: The Reckoning": https://amzn.to/36285NkRuth Everhart writes memoir -- some with spiritual themes, others about travel. If you dare to believe that Jesus values the lives of women, you will enjoy RUINED and THE #METOO RECKONING (paperback, ebook, and audio). If you crave travel during these pandemic days, try CHASING THE DIVINE IN THE HOLY LAND (paperback, ebookl) or GRAND CANYON BY MULE (Kindle only). Reach out to Ruth at her website, www.rutheverhart.com.★ Publishers Weekly starred review. The #MeToo movement has revealed sexual abuse and assault in every sphere of society, including the church. But victims are routinely ignored by fellow Christians who deny their accounts and fail to bring accountability to the perpetrators. All too often, churches have been complicit in protecting abusers, reinforcing patriarchal power dynamics, and creating cultures of secrecy, shame, and silence. Pastor and survivor Ruth Everhart shines a light on the prevalence of sexual abuse and misconduct within faith communities. She candidly discloses stories of how she and others have experienced assault in church settings, highlighting the damage done to individuals, families, and communities. Everhart offers hope to survivors as she declares that God is present with the violated and stands in solidarity with victims. Scriptural narratives like those of Tamar and Bathsheba carry powerful resonance in today's context, as do the accounts of Jesus' interactions with women. God is at work in the midst of this #MeToo moment to call the church to repentance and deliver us from violence against the vulnerable.Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 24, 2021 • 55min
The Foundations of Abusive Environments | Ashley Easter
Purchase a copy of Ashley's book here: https://amzn.to/2Y6VPakAshley Easter writes, blogs, speaks, and advocates for abuse victims. She founded The Courage Conference, an event that empowers survivors of abuse to fight for their healing while also educating church leaders on prevention and proper response to abuse. Ashley promotes truth-telling, advocates for gender equality, and educates churches on abuse. You can find her at www.AshleyEaster.com; www.TheCourageConference.com; Twitter: @ashleymeaster; Facebook: /ashleymeasterFind more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 23, 2021 • 52min
Hate to Love: Leaving Westboro Baptist Church | Zach Phelps-Roper
On this special episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Zach Phelps-Roper to discuss his time as a member of the Westboro Baptist Church.Covered by virtually every news outlet – including CNN, Fox News, and the BBC – and by documentary filmmakers such as Louis Theroux, the Topeka Kansas church gained notoriety for its controversial public pickets at military funerals, gay pride parades, and other controversial locales.As an ex-member, Zach gives insight into home life at WBC, Fred Phelps, the difficulty of leaving, and the doctrines that drive what has been called "America's Most Hated Church."Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 20, 2021 • 55min
"It was like shell shock" | Colton Schrag describes life after Agape Boarding School
Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 17, 2021 • 2h 5min
The History & Theology of the Independent Baptists (Pt. 2) | Ft. Mike Hutchinson
On this special episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Mike Hutchinson (The True Presbyterian Podcast) to discuss the origins and theology of the IFB movement. Mike Hutchinson:– https://thetruepresbyterian.transistor.fm/subscribe– https://www.facebook.com/thetruepresby/– https://twitter.com/thetruepresby/Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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