
Preacher Boys Podcast
An ex-fundamentalist sheds light on the dark side of the church… from the pulpit to the pews.
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Jan 30, 2021 • 19min
SOLO: Reading My 1-Star Reviews
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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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Jan 15, 2021 • 53min
Your Opinion is NOT Doctrine | Lane Sebring
🔥 "...in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory." – Ephesians 1:12 (NIV) 🔥In Lane Sebring's interview on the Preacher Boys Podcast, he shares the moments that helped shatter his legalistic theology as a pastor and reframed his relationship with God, sparking a journey out of shame and insecurity.Connect with Lane Sebring:https://www.preachingdonkey.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/PreachingdonkeyblogBuy a copy of Lane's book, Become a Preaching Ninja, here: https://amzn.to/3qmZSeBFind more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdochttps://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/This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 13, 2021 • 49min
Ending the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness, Depression, and Addiction | Jay Shifman
In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Jay Shifman, host of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.Launched in February 2020, the Choose Your Struggle podcast seeks to educate listeners on the issues of Mental Health, Substance Misuse & Recovery, and Drug Use & Policy, and in doing so help end the stigma around these topics. Only by telling our stories; only by talking about these issues without shame, without hesitation, and without pause, only then will we create a society where those who struggle to feel comfortable speaking out. The podcast is published weekly, on Friday mornings, with the occasional special episode on Mondays. Each episode features me chatting with an incredibly knowledgeable person on one of these topics. Or at least something in relation to one of these topics! Past guests include former Congressmember Katie Hill, Comedian Frank King, The Addiction Doctor Robb Kelly, Ultramarathoner Greg Nance, and many others. The first season of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast closed in November. This season saw the podcast break into the top 200 Health and Wellness list on Apple and was streamed in more than thirty countries. Over 40% of listens this season came from outside the US.Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdochttps://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/This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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Jan 10, 2021 • 49min
Investigating Ravi Zacharias' Sexual Misconduct and RZIM | Steve Baughman
Purchase a copy of Steve's book, Cover-Up in the Kingdom here: https://amzn.to/3oIVmXz––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In this episode, Eric sits down with Steve Baughman – creator of RaviWatch.com. Since 2015, Steve has been investigating famed apologist, Ravi Zacharias, keeping tabs on the growing number of scandals surrounding him.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Steve's Bio:My name is Steve Baughman.I am a part-time lawyer, part-time touring and teaching musician, part-time philosophy student, and full-time dilettante. I am currently registered at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and have done most of my work there with the Dominicans.I am a religious skeptic but I consider it intellectual cowardice to enroll in schools and programs whose stated purpose is to strengthen your existing religious beliefs.In my legal practice, I represent Chinese nationals seeking political asylum in the United States. Most of my clients are Christians and Uyghur Muslims fleeing persecution in China.My educational background is as follows:University of California at Santa Barbara: BA (History) 1984. Thesis: Canonization of the New Testament.University of California at Berkeley: MA (Asian Studies) 1987. Thesis: Can’t recall exactly, but something fairly broad on Chinese socialist law.Santa Clara University: Juris Doctor 1990Around 2010 I was enrolled in the San Francisco State University Philosophy MA, where I took two graduate seminars in the philosophy of science, one graduate seminar in meta-ethics, and several undergraduate courses.The Ravi Zacharias project fell into my lap most unexpectedly in 2015 when I was seeking the best and brightest defenders of the Christian religion. I began earnestly to look into his work and quickly found a scoundrel behind the smiling erudition.People have warned me that Ravi will sue me for the work I have done exposing his career-long deceptions and misconduct. He won’t. Despite his public persona, Ravi Zacharias is a cowardly man who refuses to debate opponents, daring only to confront them from behind his keyboard or microphone, where he controls the agenda. A lawsuit against me would require Ravi to sit down for a deposition and answer questions without evasion.Institutional Christianity has responded to the (growing!) mountain of evidence against Ravi Zacharias by sweeping it under the rug. Ravi continues to receive speaking gigs and awards from churches and evangelical groups as well as book contracts from Christian publishers.This is exactly what my atheist worldview would have predicted.For more on my life see www.CelticGuitar.com.I am most easily reached by email at zenbanjo@gmail.comSteve BaughmanDecember 2019––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdochttps://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/This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at
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