Un-holier Podcast
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
43 episodes
From the Altar to the Exit: Why LJR Left Evangelicalism
In this episode of the Un Holier Podcast, host Jenny Smith sits down with Luke Roberts (known to many as LJR) for a raw and vulnerable conversation about the cost of losing your faith—and the beauty of finding yourself.Luke...
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Episode 39
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1:16:27
Debunking the King James Bible: Translation Issues, Historical Context, and Hidden Truths
In this episode of the Un Holier Podcast, hosts Jenny Smith and Bible expert Justin dive deep into the complexities and controversies surrounding Bible translations, with a special focus on the King James Version (KJV). They explore the histori...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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2:22:45
My Husband Tells All: Our Wildest New Year's Eve Ever 😱
Welcome to a very special episode of the Un Holier Podcast. To kick off 2026, I’m joined by my favorite guest—my husband! Together, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit our most hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) New Year’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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55:25
From Indoctrination to Freedom: One Pastor's Journey Out of the IFB
Have you ever felt trapped by religion? In this raw and unfiltered interview, we sit down with JC Groves, a brave pastor who escaped the clutches of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. From a life of strict religious indo...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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56:57
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
The Lies We Believed: Author Reveals the Dark Side of Her Christian Upbringing!
Did the Church RUIN Her Life?! 😱 Author Catherine Brusk Reveals the TRUTH About Growing Up Christian | Unholier PodcastIn this explosive episode, host Jenny Smith sits down with bestselling author Catherine Brusk to peel ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:17:34
Exposing the Dark Truth: Drama/Un-Holier-ISH Special Episode
In this deeply personal and uncomfortable episode, hosts David and Jenny address a serious issue affecting the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) community. They reveal that a former podcast guest has been embellishing their survival story to gain at...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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32:18
Survivor Fights Back: Changing the Troubled Teen Industry - Exclusive Interview
In this episode of the Un Holier Podcast, host Jenny Smith sits down with Tabitha, a survivor of the troubled teen industry who spent time at Tranquility Bay in Jamaica. Tabitha shares her journey of growth and resilience, discussing her mix...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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56:40
Marriage & Religion: Our Different Upbringings + Surviving Religious Trauma
In a special episode of the Un Holier Podcast, host Jenny Smith is joined by her husband, Ryan (aka Smitty), to discuss their vastly different upbringings. Jenny was raised in a religious environment while Ryan wasn't exposed to church at all. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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41:16
Sheltered but not Protected: The Justin Woodbury Story
In this emotionally charged episode of The Holier podcast, host Jenny Smith sits down with Justin Woodbury, an old friend from their days in the Christian school. Justin opens up about his harrowing experiences within the Independent Fundame...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:40:57
PREACHER BOY EXPOSES IFB's DARK SECRETS: The Bible College Nightmare That Broke Him! 😱
🚨 A 'PREACHER BOY,' NOW HE'S EXPOSING EVERYTHING! 🚨** In one of our most intense episodes yet, host Jenny Smith sits down with **Daniel** as he takes us deep inside the shadowy world of the **Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB)** moveme...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:29:13
IFB Preachers' SHOCKING Sermons EXPOSED! (Racial Slurs & Toxic Teachings Revealed)
🚨 CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?! 🚨 Join Jenny Smith and David Keck on the Un Holier Podcast as they react in real-time to the most jaw-dropping, controversial sermon clips from Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) preachers...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:09:11
No Longer Invisible: Trauma, Deconstruction, and Escaping the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Cult
In this gripping podcast episode, we welcome Marbeth Skwarczynski, mother of 'Preacher Boys' host Eric and accomplished author, as she discusses her harrowing experiences growing up in the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptist) movement. We dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:50:58
The $400 Billion Dollar Question: Why We Leave Strict Religion | Christiana Miller
🔥 The exhaustion of religious legalism is REAL. You don't want to miss this jaw-dropping, deeply personal conversation!In this powerful episode of the UN Holier Podcast, host Jenny Smith sits down with the incredible...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:05:54
They Joined a Church. It Was a Cult. Her Story Will Haunt You.
Join Jenny Smith on the UnHolier Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation with Joanna, a survivor who escaped a terrifying ordeal. At a young age, her family was lured into a seemingly innocent church in Washington State, only to discover it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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44:29
The 'No One and Everyone' Paradox: Rebuilding Identity After Leaving Religion
We're switching gears (but keeping it real) with Jonathon Hamilton, a true survivor who embraces the chaotic reality of deconstruction. Jonathan walks us through his journey of shedding the rigid religious labels that once defined him, expla...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:25:12
From Faith to Fear: How a Teen Survivor Uncovered a Hidden System of Control
In this gripping episode of the UnHolier Podcast, we welcome Jessica, a brave survivor of the troubled teen industry, who shares her powerful story of resilience. Jessica recounts her harrowing experiences in the Happiness Hill and Shenandoah H...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:14:54
Exposing the Dark Truth Behind Troubled Teen Homes: Survivor's Shocking Stories
Welcome back to the UnHolier Podcast! In today's episode, host Jenny Smith interviews a returning guest, 'A', a survivor of the troubled teen home, Shenandoah Haven, in Cleveland, Tennessee. They dive deep into what 'A' has been up to since her...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:01:40
Beyond the Doctrine: Unmasking Religious Trauma with Expert Anne Russo!
Are you questioning your faith, or struggling with past wounds from a high-control religious environment?In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Anne Russo, a groundbreaking therapist specializing in religious trauma....
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:06
I Escaped a Cult, and This is What Happened Next
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of physical, emotional, and sexual trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.In this explosive episode of Un Holier Than Thou, Jenny sits down with special co-host David Keck to...
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Episode 22
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1:05:03
Season Finale! From Hymns to Headbanging: Breaking Free from Strict Church Rules
Ready for a trip down memory lane that's anything but holy? Join Jenny and her special guest Johnna as they spill all the tea on their crazy journey growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church. It's a hilarious look at...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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54:01
They Called It ‘Healing’ — She Calls It Hell: A Survivor’s Shocking Story
In this powerful and emotional episode of Unholier Than Thou, hosts Susie and Jenny welcome a courageous survivor—A—who is breaking her silence on the horrifying abuse she endured at Shenandoah Haven, one of many institutions in the troubled te...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:22:29
Church Control & Secrets: Barb's SHOCKING Escape to Freedom!
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive discussions of religious trauma, sexual abuse, and miscarriage. Listener discretion is advised.Imagine a life defined by unyielding control and harsh judgment. This week o...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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50:26
Survivors Unrestrained: Sent Away at 12! Tabitha's SHOCKING Tranquility Bay Nightmare!
WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of child abuse, neglect, and institutional trauma. Listener discretion is advised.Imagine being 12 years old, sent away by your own parents, and trapped for years in a place that promised ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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54:24
Spilling the Kool-Aid: Alisha's SHOCKING Cult Escape & Journey to Freedom!
WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics including cult dynamics, manipulation, and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised.You won't believe what she survived. 🚨 This week, get ready for a raw, eye-opening convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:45:08