Un-holier Than Thou
Welcome to UN-Holier Than Thou, the podcast where we ditch the judgment and dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes downright ugly world of trauma.
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Episodes
10 episodes
Unpacking Cult Dynamics: The ABCs of Manipulative Groups
In this episode of the 'Unholier Than Thou' podcast, Susie and Jenny dive into the intricacies of cult dynamics and their shared experiences growing up in a manipulative religious environment. They discuss terminology like 'love bombing,' the i...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:21
Escaping the Mormon Church: Becky's Journey of Overcoming Religious Trauma
In this powerful and emotional episode, we welcome Becky, a former member of the Mormon Church, to share her deeply personal experiences and the lasting impact of religious trauma. Becky dives into her upbringing within the church, her struggle...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:25
Eric Skwarczynski from Preacher Boys: From Fundamentalism to AdvocacyEpisode
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Skwarczynski, the creator of the Preacher Boys podcast. Eric shares his journey growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement, his experiences of finding faith and disillusionment, and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:08
Purity Culture's Dirty Secrets: Hypocrisy in the Church Exposed
Welcome to 'Unholier,' our podcast on the pervasive influence of religious indoctrination and cult-like judgments. In this episode, it's just us delving deep into the concept of Purity Culture. We discuss how it impacts not just church visits o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:02:36
Rescued from Isolation: John Moody's Fight for Justice After Bethel Boys Academy Horrors
In this episode, hosts Susie and Jenny sit down with John Moody, who recounts his traumatic experiences at the Bethel Boys Academy. John shares his backstory of being sent to the academy at the age of 12 due to behavioral issues and outlines th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:09
They Tried to Silence Her: Sabrina's Harrowing TTI & Adoption Story
In this episode, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome Sabrina, a survivor of the troubled teen industry and abusive adoption practices. Sabrina shares her harrowing experiences in multiple troubled teen facilities and the abuse she faced. She also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:46
Kidnapped, Abused, Escaped. Nate Dunn Breaks his Silence on Troubled Teen Industry
In this powerful episode, hosts Susie and Jenny sit down with Nate Dunn, who shares his harrowing experiences within the troubled teen industry. Nate delves into his early life trauma, including an abduction at seven years old, and his time at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:22:20
From Public Shaming to Freedom: Jenny's Journey Out of the IFB's Grip
In this episode, the host welcomes Jenny as she shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. Jenny's story details her family's deep roots in IFB, the strict and oppressive rules she faced, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:11:36
They Tried to Break Her: Susie Spencer's Harrowing TTI Story & the Fight for Justice
In this episode, we delve deep into the complex relationship between justice and forgiveness, focusing on how these concepts are often manipulated within the legal and religious systems. We explore the pressures victims face to forgive their pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:28
Unholier Than Thou: The Secrets They Tried to Bury (And Why We're Exposing Them)
Welcome to the explosive debut of Unholier Than Thou, a new podcast from the Surviving Network! In this premiere episode, host David Keck from The Process of Healing introduces you to Jenny Smith and Susie Spencer, the fearless voices behind th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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51:38