📚 Get a Copy of Bethany’s memoir, Dinner for Vampires, here: https://amzn.to/3O7AAiB In this deeply moving episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I sit down with Bethany Joy Lenz—actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author of Dinner for Vampires. Best known for her decade-long role on One Tree Hill, Bethany shares her extraordinary story of resilience, breaking free from a high-control Bible study-turned-cult, and finding healing after years of manipulation and abuse. We dive into...

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Watch Killer Body Count for FREE on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019969/killer-body-count On this special Halloween bonus episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, we dive into an interview from my Film School'd YouTube channel, where I typically discuss the art of filmmaking with industry talents. Today, however, the crossover between my two worlds—horror and religious trauma—made this episode a perfect fit for Preacher Boys. I’m sharing a portion of my conversation with screenwriter...

Meet Jenna DeVries! A Nashville-based singer-songwriter, DeVries’ “soulful and affecting” (People) voice has already made a powerful connection with millions. She is among the elite handful of artists to make it to American Idol’s Top 24. DeVries discovered her unique sound through a fusion of pop, country, and Americana elements. Named one of NSAI’s Songwriters to Watch, DeVries pulls inspiration for her songs directly from her experiences as an LGBTQ+ artist and small-town survivor. Jenna’s...

⚠️⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including incest, child sexual abuse, and religious trauma. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️⚠️ In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, we bring to light the harrowing story of Kayla Palmateer, a survivor of incest who faced not only familial betrayal but also the judgment of her former faith community. Join us as we explore: – The shocking details of the case and the controversial sentencing that followed. –...

In this special Q&A episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I answer your burning questions! 🎙️ Ever wondered how I decide what to ask during interviews? Or how I handle moments of hopelessness while discussing heavy topics? I dive into these questions and more, including whether I'd consider re-inviting past guests. Join me for a candid conversation where I pull back the curtain on my process and share personal insights from my journey in podcasting and advocacy. 💬 Got a question? Drop...

In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski sits down with musician Candi Carpenter, whose powerful new album, Demonology, delves deep into themes of religious trauma. Candi shares their personal journey of navigating faith, identity, and the impact of their upbringing in a religious environment. Join us as we explore: – The inspiration behind Demonology and its standout tracks like “Everybody Goes to Hell” and “Cult.” – Candi’s experience growing up in a religious...

On September 6, 2024, a YouTube video was published by Dead Domain featuring John Anderson, the son of infamous NIFB pastor Steven Anderson, where John publicly accused his parents of severe physical abuse. He also claimed that Steven Anderson beat his wife, Zsuzsanna Anderson, with an electrical cord for "stepping out of line." These revelations ignited a firestorm of controversy within the New IFB community, leading to fractures in the movement – some defending and others calling for...

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For Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, service to country has been the guiding principle of his life and career — first as a member of the armed forces, and later as a lawmaker in the halls of Congress. When the strength of the nation was tested on January 6th, 2021 and in the months following, Kinzinger took his sworn oath further, boldly demonstrating an exceedingly rare loyalty to country over party. As one of only two Republicans on the January 6th Committee, Rep. Kinzinger stood against his own...

In this video, I dive into the recent controversy surrounding Pastor Daniel White of Fellowship Baptist Church in Michigan. During a Sunday night prayer meeting, Pastor White made a cryptic statement revealing that two members of his congregation had been sent to prison. However, his vague remarks left the church with more questions than answers. After posting a clip of this moment on social media, the backlash from the church community was swift. Many were outraged by the lack of...

Renowned historian and New York Times bestselling author, Kristin Kobes Du Mez (Jesus and John Wayne) explores the culture of submission and sexual abuse within the evangelical community in her riveting documentary, FOR OUR DAUGHTERS, available to stream on September 26.Directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Carl Byker, the film draws a direct line from the culture of abuse created by evangelical leaders to their fervent support for a presidential candidate who has bragged about abusing...

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Ashley Easter, grew up and lived in a cult for 22 years. Thankfully, she was able to break free and decided to take control of her life. This journey was not an easy one. But with the help of her husband, Will Easter, Ashley began experiencing healing and empowerment. As a survivor, Ashley spoke out about her past and the challenges she had overcome. As a result, hundreds of abuse survivors reached out describing their experiences. Knowing she was not alone, Ashley realized she had to do...

Content Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of abuse involving minors as well as descriptions of suicide, listener discretion is advised. On September 11, 2024, Pastor David Baker walked into the restroom of Maury Regional Medical Center and shot himself twice in the chest. After the shots were fired, the hospital went into lockdown, and hospital staff tried to save him, but his suicide attempt proved successful. To understand why this happened, you need to understand who David Baker...

For additional insight and context, I highly recommend that everyone watch John Anderson's very first public interview which Jordan Black conducted on their channel, Dead Domain: https://youtu.be/AzEkkvr5QMg ✖️✖️✖️ CONTACT LOCAL NEWS: https://www.abc15.com/tips https://www.fox10phoenix.com/contact-us https://www.12news.com/contact-us ✖️✖️✖️ Connect with John Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/john.anderson6090/ ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or...

Pre-order Star-Spangled Jesus: https://amzn.to/3XfEha8 ✖️✖️✖️ April Ajoy wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nationalist when she performed her original song “America Say Jesus” on the Jim Bakker show, or when she participated in Jesus Marches across America, or when she posted cringe-worthy videos on YouTube to campaign for Mitt Romney. April just considered herself a good Christian: faithful, Republican, and determined to make America a Christian nation once again.  But as her view...

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For this podcast episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Steven Clark, a courageous survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and his legal team, attorneys Aaron Blank and Guy D’Andrea. Steven’s case has garnered significant attention, as it has reached the Maryland Supreme Court, raising critical questions about the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act. In our conversation, Aaron and Guy provide an in-depth explanation of the legal battle they've been fighting on Steven’s behalf....

Buckle up, because in this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, I’m joined by Kendra Bryan from [Cult]ure Shock, to sift through some of the worst preaching clips the internet has to offer.We’re not just talking about a few awkward moments—these are the kind of sermons that make you question how anyone let these people near a microphone. Kendra, who escaped a cult with nothing but her sharp wit and a suitcase full of trauma, brings her signature snark to the table as we dissect these...

On March 10, 2017, Jessee Baldwin filed a police report, just four days before her 40th birthday, which was the cutoff for reporting in California. Starting at just 12 years old, she was groomed and abused by her 7th grade teacher at North Valley Baptist Church & Schools in Redding, CA (now known as Crosspointe Community Church). This abuse continued throughout high school. Despite substantial evidence – including a pretext phone call – the District Attorney declined to press charges...

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Recently, I posted a clip from Justin Zhong, the satellite leader of Sure Foundation Baptist Church – and NIFB church in Indianapolis, IN. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-bBCruy-DK/?hl=en The comments were swarmed by NIFB congregants from churches led by leaders in that movement, such as Steven Anderson, Roger Jimenez, and, of course, Aaron Thompson and Justin Zhong. The discourse and arguments being made by this group were so silly that we just had to take a bit of time to talk about it. After...