
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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Mar 15, 2020 • 57min
Attending Hyles-Anderson When Jack Schaap Was Arrested
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.
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Mar 4, 2020 • 54min
Father-in-Law / Pastor / Rapist
“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
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Mar 1, 2020 • 58min
"I Had to Divorce My Church" | Escaping Domestic Abuse in the IFB
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.
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Feb 26, 2020 • 1h 15min
Cycles of Abuse at Faith Baptist Church of Wildomar, CA
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/)
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Feb 23, 2020 • 20min
How to Identify a Cult
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.
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Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 14min
Racism, BJU, & Peter Ruckman
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.
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Feb 18, 2020 • 30min
BREAKING: Lawsuit Filed Against DAVID HYLES, HYLES-ANDERSON COLLEGE, INC., and FBC HAMMOND, INDIANA, INC.
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.
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Feb 16, 2020 • 54min
"More Hyles Than Hyles" – Attending a Nationally Recognized Hate Group
Karen Kroft was in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement for 43 years.
She talks about being raised with immense fear of government and then, moving from one fearful situation to another when her dad moved them from Nebraska to Oklahoma City, where he served on staff at http://www.windsorhills.org/ (Windsor Hills Baptist Church) – a church she described as “more Hyles than Hyles.” The pastor was domineering, cover ups were commonplace, and the congregation was scared.
To give a sense of what type of place Windsor Hills Baptist Church is – consider this, https://kfor.com/news/okla-church-makes-natl-hate-group-list/ (The SPLC added them to their list of 20 hate groups operating within Oklahoma in 2013).
She shares what led to her eventual exit from the movement and – after 43 years experience – whether she thinks there is potential for reform of the IFB.
I’m so thankful that Karen was willing to share her story with us, and I know it’s going to be a huge encouragement to all of you.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 1h 13min
God (AKA "Preacher")
Your host, Eric Skwarczynski, welcomes Jon Hollifield to The Preacher Boys Podcast.
Jon is currently Assistant Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Manchester, TN since 2013. On this episode, he shares the biggest concerns he developed during his time within the IFB movement at other ministries.
Eric and Jon discuss what actually makes a cult a cult, why pastor worship is so dangerous, and what theological views enable abuse. To get in touch with Jon, you can visit https://calvarybaptistmanchester.com/ (https://calvarybaptistmanchester.com/).
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Feb 9, 2020 • 55min
1 Town / 2 Churches / 6 Pedophiles (An Interview with Former IFB Member, Tim Morris)
What could two IFB churches – 8 minutes apart – in Mesquite, TX have in common? Pedophiles, financial scandals, and-cover ups. All covered in this jaw-dropping interview.
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