Preacher Boys Podcast

On this episode of Preacher Boys, your host, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Micah Helton, Micah’s mom Amanda was on a prior episode of the show titled “I had to Divorce My church: Escaping Domestic Abuse in the IFB." Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amber Johnson shares her harrowing experiences within the New Beginnings Girls Academy that once called Pace, Florida it's home. After attempting suicide, she was sent to the school, locked away in isolation, taken off her anti-depressants and given no permission to speak. Just one year later – and with no prior religious background – she was so scared of hell and judgement that she stayed at the school even after her 18th birthday, fearing that she would fall away into sin once she left. Amber charts her tragic journey and her final days within the IFB... attending Hyles-Anderson College during the time that Pastor Jack Schaap was arrested for a sexual relationship with a minor. Connect With Other Survivors of New Beginnings Girls Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NBGAsurvivors/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/NBGAsurvivors/) Connect With Amber Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/amber.johnson.731572 (https://www.facebook.com/amber.johnson.731572) angeleye7853@gmail.com Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, sits down with Bruce Gerencser. Bruce lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 41 years. He and his wife have six grown children and twelve grandchildren. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. He left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. He is now a humanist and an atheist. Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the intro of this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski addresses how IFB pastor Bill Reeves and his staff, plus other IFB leadership have been handling the Coronavirus situation by selling special tracts, encouraging people to attend their church in spite of CDC recommendations not to, and using the outbreak to guilt non-church attending believers. For the interview, Eric is joined by Austin O'Hara. Austen brings many unique perspectives to the IFB movement. As a transgender male, Austen describes the experience of being a female attending Hyles-Anderson College, the limitations of sex education, the lack of understanding regarding consent, and even what the experience was like when Jack Schaap was arrested. He also discusses the parallels between attending one of the most notoriously strict IFB colleges and military service as a member of the Air Force, plus so much more. Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“This man was my boss, my pastor, my father-in-law, and the man of God in my life. When he started sexually touching and abusing me, it almost broke me. I was programmed to please him in all that I did but I knew this was not supposed to happen but fell into a sense of shock and repressed the memories as he would use my body for his deviant pleasures and sexual release. Grooming a victim for rape is about control, and he knew he had it. He began a years-long sexual abuse of me that further isolated and silenced me. In fact, after the initial abuse incident, I was so traumatized that I completely lost my singing voice. My two-plus octave range was reduced to a scratchy three notes. My heart was broken. I saw how expertly he manipulated and raped me. I would only have to imagine that several other victims exist because he clearly knew what he was doing, and he was bold enough to sexually violate his own daughter-in-law. This man knew how to get what he wanted and what he did to me hurt more deeply than I will ever be able to fully express. I was now his, and he owned my body to do as he wanted.” – Becky Calvert https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vx6H3I7Y1PbGZ-1ta-ugzh3u3MVDaWCC/view (Download Becky's full written statement here): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vx6H3I7Y1PbGZ-1ta-ugzh3u3MVDaWCC/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vx6H3I7Y1PbGZ-1ta-ugzh3u3MVDaWCC/view) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Preacher Boys, your host, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Amanda Packard. Amanda shares about her experience with domestic violence within the IFB, and how she dealt with the church that offered support to her abuser. Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the show, your host, https://www.instagram.com/eskwarczynski/ (Eric Skwarczynski), is joined by Ashley Ruiz – former member of Faith Baptist Church in Wildomar, CA. She describes the environment that has fostered several instances of physical and sexual abuse. Cases mentioned: https://ktla.com/2019/08/01/former-youth-pastor-is-2nd-accused-of-sex-crimes-at-church-in-wildomar/ (https://ktla.com/2019/08/01/former-youth-pastor-is-2nd-accused-of-sex-crimes-at-church-in-wildomar/) https://www.chicoer.com/2009/11/24/willows-pastor-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assaults-on-a-minor/ (https://www.chicoer.com/2009/11/24/willows-pastor-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assaults-on-a-minor/) https://www.rapsheetz.com/california/riverside-jail/NELSON_JERALD/201735739 (https://www.rapsheetz.com/california/riverside-jail/NELSON_JERALD/201735739) https://ktla.com/2018/07/28/45-year-old-colton-youth-pastor-arrested-for-alleged-lewd-acts-with-juveniles-police/ (https://ktla.com/2018/07/28/45-year-old-colton-youth-pastor-arrested-for-alleged-lewd-acts-with-juveniles-police/) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Much conversation has been had about the nature of cults, how to identify what churches simply teach high standards vs what churches are actually exemplifying cult-like behavior, and whether or not some or many IFB churches meet the criteria to be considered cults. On this episode, Eric shares the key characteristics of a harmful organization from the "BITE Model." Steven Hassan originally shared the BITE Model in his incredible book, Combating Cult Mind Control. Listen to the episode, and compare and contrast YOUR organization with the characteristics mentioned. View the BITE chart: https://bit.ly/37QOtdn (https://bit.ly/37QOtdn) Combating Cult Mind Control (Paperback): https://amzn.to/2HPPIio (https://amzn.to/2HPPIio) Combating Cult Mind Control (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/2T9BjCY (https://amzn.to/2T9BjCY) Combating Cult Mind Control (Kindle): https://amzn.to/38TecTF (https://amzn.to/38TecTF) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Joseph Tindle from Louisville, KY. They dive into hot button topics including racism and even politics – however, the episode is not about persuading the listener to a certain political position, but is rather about the larger conversation surrounding the concept of separation and getting outside of your bubble. Mentioned in the episode: Paul Washer's Shocking Youth Message: https://bit.ly/2wvecuT (https://bit.ly/2wvecuT) The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins: https://amzn.to/2SIN7x7 (https://amzn.to/2SIN7x7) Peter Ruckman on UFOs: https://bit.ly/2SZvIie (https://bit.ly/2SZvIie) Bob Jones III Defending Racist Policy: https://bit.ly/38IW2Ei (https://bit.ly/38IW2Ei) Paul Chappell's Racist Memo: https://bit.ly/38GwK9B (https://bit.ly/38GwK9B) I Am Not Your Negro: https://amzn.to/3256bbR (https://amzn.to/3256bbR) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Monday, February 17, 2020, a lawsuit was filed by JOY RYDER against DAVID HYLES, HYLES-ANDERSON COLLEGE, INC., and FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAMMOND, INDIANA, INC. More info can be found here: https://www.preacherboysdoc.com/ryder-v-hyles (https://www.preacherboysdoc.com/ryder-v-hyles) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.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/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys (https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy