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“Why am I SO addicted to this podcast? I’m down the cult-podcast rabbit hole and I heard her on another show and came over to this one. I think these high control groups are the ones we know and hear the least about. At least I didn’t know. I had a completely different impression of what these...”Read full review »
Chelseabox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“I’ve been obsessed with this podcast and the remarkable stories that Mark and Jasper coax out of their guests. It’s very (sadly) educational- my former impression of the Amish-Mennonite communities was hard working, God fearing family folk. Wow what hardships that are imposed on the women and...”Read full review »
80615 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/23
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“I did an episode on this podcast, and I wanna say, it personally helped me move past my own trauma within plain church.
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austinsv96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/23
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“Thank you for the courage to bring light to these shocking situations where abuse and more is so accepted and unreported. I’ve been sharing this podcast with so many friends and family - no one else had heard anything along these lines other than my S.O.”
ChristiAshelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“I just started listening and I am so grateful that you all have found the courage to lift the veil on this secretive culture and share the oppressive experience of marginalized people in these communities. I think it’s very brave and I think the work you do is SO important.
I just started...”Read full review »
MollyCCollins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/22
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“Growing up mennonite, I was never able to actually acknowledge my trauma for what it was: ABUSE….. Until I started listening to this podcast. Thank you so much for bringing the dark side and mind manipulation of these cults to light. Speaking for us survivors, we are grateful 🙏🏻”
kimmey09 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/22
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“I’m nearly done listening to all 64 episodes. Started maybe a month ago.
Eye opening… and so sad. I am interested because my maiden name is Strubhar which has been shortened from an Amish/Mennonite Ana Baptist name. ??? I came upon my last name in an Amish book while browsing in an Amish book...”Read full review »
CKinAK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/22
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“I am not a part of any Anabaptist or related religion but I grew up as close friends with an Amish family. And the stories I’ve heard and the things I’ve witnessed have created a fascination that has always been deeply seated within me. This podcast has made me more aware of the issues hiding in...”Read full review »
Blizzard Blast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“I have listened to a handful of episodes and find the stories very interesting. The hosts do a great job! There are times when the person they are interviewing repeats information, which would be better edited so we as listeners don’t hear that rambling. The editing would benefit from making the...”Read full review »
LT Joel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/21
“I really enjoy this pod. I’m given first person POV from the stories of individuals who have left a religious lifestyle I find fascinating, yet troubling. So, their stories are, in a sense, very other and unique to a very different lifestyle and value system from the mainstream of the country...”Read full review »
SaintGuinefort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/21
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“I’m so excited for a new season! So happy to have Jasper and Mark back. I personally love your banter and have never agreed with anyone that says ya’ll talk too much. Thank you for the good work you’re doing. Mark I miss your voice in this new season. You bring so much we want to hear you too.”
St0vepipe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/21
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“Thank you all for sharing your stories. I’m so sorry for the suffering you have gone through. 😭😭😭. I pray for the survivors as I listen. Jesus is not like the people who have abused you while aligning w religion/church. He is tender, compassionate, humble, respectful and He cares. 🥲💔 Keep...”Read full review »
BetsyM777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Before listening to this podcast I had no idea about what was going on in the Mennonite/Amish world. It was been absolutely eye opening, heartbreaking and heartwarming hearing all these stories of abuse and overcoming. Absolutely worth a listen.”
lovethislife11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/21
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“I think everyone who comments on the sound quality should be subscribing to their Patreon, donating, or offering practical help. Audio engineers and editing software are expensive and this is a non-profit podcast without paid advertising because it’s about the story telling of abuse survivors and...”Read full review »
Nebraska NE Jones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/21
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“First words that come to mind are EYE OPENING, heart breaking, and inspiring. We need to be aware of what can happen to the powerless in systems with so little oversight.
The hosts, both truly inspiring and powerful, have done an amazing job of allowing survivors of abuse in plain communities...”Read full review »
@picturemelaughing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/21
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“Jasper and Marc are amazing hosts and beautiful people. They let the guests tell their stories and listen with respect and understanding.”
Corgnificent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“I recently found this podcast & I have really enjoyed the eye opening interviews. The hosts stay respectful & thoughtful towards their listeners who may believe differently than them. As a Christian I really appreciate their attention to not make fun of or alienate their audience that has...”Read full review »
Skeemer118 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“This has really been a game-changer for people who did not know how to get their voice heard!
Your individual personalities were perfect for this❤️ I pray that it will help bring more balance to the Plain Churches. Some may choose to leave and some may choose to stay, depending on their...”Read full review »
AuroraB2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“I was really looking forward to hearing these stories but struggled to push through the first 2 episodes mostly due to recording quality. The girls voices were so quiet as if in the back of a room and then were loudly interrupted by the shrill voice of the fellow - so shrill it scared my dog!...”Read full review »
TSJ71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/21/20
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“Marc & Jasper provide a healing space for people to tell their stories of survival. love the music. God bless u for doing such important work”
Eljebellisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/20
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“Super important detail to a podcast because we are all just using our ears to listen is the sound quality. the guest stories are super interesting, however it is a strain to hear them most of the time. that is kind of frustrating
also Marc interrupts the guests quite often to sort of “relate”...”Read full review »
robbconte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/20
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“Thank you Marc & Jasper for this incredible Podcast.
I learned of your podcast from a YouTub channel I follow.
I was raised in a very strict Independent Baptist Church. My folk weren’t strict religiously, but boy was the church. I left that denomination over 24 years ago. I’m so glad my Dad...”Read full review »
JesusLoverForever! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/20
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“This podcast has gotten a lot better in terms of interview styles and such, but the stories have remained very informational. It’s definitely normal people talking about their lives. They really have a variety of guests with similar, but different experiences to share.”
Apft girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/20
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“I keep hearing the reference to “The Rod and Staff” as children's text books...well, we are gonna check them out. This summer my son could use some extra help in spelling and handwriting. I can not wait to see his reaction to his new Rod and Staff work books!!! This could be super fun :) :)...”Read full review »
C.B. Marie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/20
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“Such powerful stories... thank you Jasper & Marc- keep up the amazing work! Xx”
D Assous via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/20
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“Great podcast! Just wish the hosts’ wouldn’t interrupt so much.”
Cgirl4ou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/20
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“I’m only on season 1 and the stories are very heartbreaking.
I am also happy that they are shining the abuse that happens in these communities.
It’s a little distracting when Marc constantly interrupts the guests to tell bits of his story or experience.
I’m hoping this will improve with seasons...”Read full review »
MrsF9312 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/20
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“I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast & learning all about the lives of people in the Armish community!”
jessdavies:) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/28/20
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“Marc and Jasper are doing an incredible work getting these stories of survivors out into the world. Each episode is unique. But the hosts do a good job of asking kind and direct questions, getting to the heart of the stories.”
ChloeLantz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/20
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“This podcast has so much potential. The topic is very interesting and the stories could be really amazing but the sound quality is incredibly bad. The music in the beginning is loud and then you segue into the podcast itself and it’s a hot mess. Not only because of the sound but it’s all so...”Read full review »
(&&6:?$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/20
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“I wish I could give a higher rating. Content is interesting and informative. Delivery is poor, sound quality is distracting and frustrating to the listener.”
Chantalgm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/20
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“I want to love this podcast, but the sound quality and production is awful. It’s hard to listen to.”
hana979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Love that people can come on your show and express themselves- this is all to common in groups based in religion - it is a cult, people are brainwashed- accepting sexual abuse and assault in the name of Jesus! The same situation happen in Waco Jamestown the Catholic Church etc.... so sorry for...”Read full review »
Spincity37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
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“I started listening to this podcast and found it quite interesting in the beginning. It wasn’t until about 4 episodes in that I started getting a little disturbed. After 6 ad nauseam episodes I was done. This podcast seems to have the sole purpose of destroying public opinion of the Amish and is...”Read full review »
Truth or Bust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/20
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“I really wanted to like this podcast, but the volume and overall sound quality is all over the place. It’s hard to hear the people talking sometimes and the male narrator’s voice is so annoying.”
Zoyewrds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/20
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“I’m enjoying the show, but I have a hard time hearing at times. Just as a previous comment or stated, the guests’ voice is faint, but Marcs is very loud. I listen in my car with the phone column the whole way up as well as my car radio and it’s likely a struggle.”
MrsACW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/20
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“I listened to parts 1 and 2 “Meg” and was struck with this amazing story of compassion, self understanding, and redemption. The story was riveting. Meg’s story is hard to hear—the physical and emotional abuse of the children in her family was truly horrific—but what an absolute victory for her...”Read full review »
Sandyaz123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/20
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“This show has so many stories that need to see the light of day! That being said, I think it could be improved in one major way. Sound checking. I know not everyone can afford super HQ equipment, but there should be a way to level out the decibel changes between everyone. I oftentimes find myself...”Read full review »
Paigebaugh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/20
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“Love the podcast but Mark is so obnoxious I can’t stand listening to it.”
mhoat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/20
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“The hosts often talk over and are many decibels higher than the person telling their story. It’s jarring”
Alecian4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/20
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“I’ve listened to the first episode and I’m hooked.
I came across an article that mentioned this podcast earlier this week.
The story about the piano broke my heart. I commend you all for telling your stories. I appreciate you shedding light onto all of these horrible things taking place.
Thank...”Read full review »
Brittanii805 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/20
“It should be considered a civic duty to listen to these survivor stories. I’ve been moved to tears several times by the bravery, and openness of the guests. The lighthearted humor and kindness of the hosts often balance the heavy topics, showing the absolute resilience of the human spirit. We...”Read full review »
maxwellfreedom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/20
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“in observation and from hearing your stories... people are confused. in their effort to please God, they get it wrong; but don’t we all? how can we as finite human beings know the mind of God fully? some of us struggle with embracing Gods instruction for our outward appearance and forgetting...”Read full review »
tweetums96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/20
“Jasper and Marc do a great service to the Plain communities by shining a light on the hidden spiritual, sexual, and physical abuse that occurs in homes and churches. Yes, they do interject with their stories, as some reviewers have noted, but they are hosting a podcast. This is a typical for...”Read full review »
lukea85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/19
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“I’m glad that God is the final judge. The truth will come out. Live as if today is your last.”
serv of God via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
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“This podcast gives you a raw look inside the plain communities. This podcast gives a voice to the voiceless. This is a powerful platform for those who've faced deep injustice to share their pain and cry out for justice. Keep in mind this podcast does have an agenda, but of course who...”Read full review »
jeep_boy888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/19
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“I have to wonder at the reviewer who claimed these podcasts are inaccurate. I grew up in an Eastern Mennonite community in Delaware that has now moved to Elkton, MD. I believe the majority of statements made by the guests in these podcasts are accurate when comparing it with my own experience....”Read full review »
tahsmam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/19
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“The only downfall of this podcast is that you have to wait so long in between in each one! 😛 I’ve had my eyes opened to what life is like for some in the conservative circles. Growing up conservative Mennonite for me was not at all like these stories. My parents were Christ followers and then...”Read full review »
mennogirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“The bravery and honesty of all those involved with this podcast is humbling. Much like Leah Remini’s work exposing the abuses of Scientology, this podcast will inevitably save many children and adults from abuse. The hosts are impeccable with how they care for their guests, respecting the...”Read full review »
McZabe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/19
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“I grew up in the charity circles and so many of these stories resonate with me .”
Funsize87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/19
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