Cults to Consciousness

“Let Us Prey” | Survivors Seek Justice Against IFB Youth Pastors

Shelise Ann Sola/ Kathy Durbin Season 2 Episode 130

The Independent Fundamental Baptist church is known for having extreme views on “worldly” things. Women are over-sexualized to the point where even the very young are blamed and punished for “temping” men into hurting them. Kathy was one of those young women. Her pastor purposely protected the perp and she was ostracized by family, friends and other church members. Our previous episode with her (linked below) illustrates the awful details of her childhood. In this episode, we speak more on the blaming, shaming, and further victimization of other girls who sought justice.

Watch Part 1 on YouTube Here: My IFB Youth Pastor Groomed Me. I Was Blamed.
Watch her on the documentary called “Let Us Prey” on Max

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  • Kathy was yelled at by the Pastor's wife for what he did to her
  • The Pastor asked young Kathy afterward if she was pregnant
  • Kathy was punished with chores
  • Church lawyers explain they are supporting the perp
  • Pastor Goddard manipulated everyone to cover it up
  • Kathy's sister's boyfriend took notes from Kathy's perp
  • Why IFB can be considered a cult
  • Kathy's BIL is suspiciously announced to be starting a church
  • Multiple women came forward with SA allegations against Kathy's BIL
  • How Kathy was ostracized and picked on because of her abuse
  • TW: thoughts of suicide
  • Kathy was completely alone in her struggles
  • TW: thoughts of suicide
  •  30 yrs later, Goddard continues to lie and cover up Kathy's abuse
  • How Kathy emotionally handled her story being brought out again
  • Her BIL pleading guilty- not that bright
  • Investigators had Kathy call her perp to get a confession
  • Kathy gets some justice almost 30 years later!
  • When did Kathy start to see the IFB for what it really was?
  • The court gave no mercy to her abuser
  • How Kathy is doing now
  • Find and support Kathy!

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