Bodies Behind The Bus
Bodies Behind The BusThe Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone wit... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityDocumentaryReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||
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Jamie joins Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at 17 and stays 25 years, from 1994 to 2020. Jamie describes how YWAM's Founders Circle holds authority without accountability. After the Pulse nightclub shooting, Jamie, speaks out publicly as an affirming Chr... more
Skyla shares her story of serving on a team called End Bible Poverty Now at Youth With A Mission's (YWAM) Kona campus in Hawaii, where she pushed leadership to support outreach to deaf communities. When she raised the issue, she was accused of being ... more
Shelby returns to finish her story of leaving Youth With A Mission (YWAM) after almost 20 years. Two friends she trusted rise to lead her base, and when she raises concerns about how they treat people, she is accused of attacking them. She is pushed ... more
Shelby joins us to share her story of almost 20 years with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a Christian missions group with bases in nearly every country. She signs up at 24 to earn a counseling degree, hoping to help missionaries get better care. Instea... more
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So grateful for your willingness to hold institutions and leaders accountable by name, your education on the harmful effects of lots of normalized teaching and your heart to listen to the hurting.
Apple Podcasts5torieJc
United States23 days ago - Supporting victims
Thank you for supporting victims of spiritual abuse. There is no reason to protect any organization that manipulates and abuses people for leaders ego or perceived advancement of the kingdom. God doesn’t need our plans to help him. He has made his plans clear and anything we want to build outside of that is pure vanity. Thank you for calling out corruption under the guise of Christianity. You will be persecuted but it is for the sake of truth.
Apple Podcasts5Don’tabusekidsinthenameofjesusUnited Statesa month ago - Finally agree with Johnna sort of
Johnna said on a recent episode that she won’t tell anyone who to vote for but that our vote affects people. She said we should consider the most vulnerable of our people when we vote. I completely agree….and the most vulnerable are the unborn who can’t speak for themselves. We should vote considering the millions that have been murdered. I know she was referencing illegal immigrants but the unborn need our protection. This show consistently highlights self centeredness.
Apple Podcasts1DKJ304United States3 months ago - Thank you
I appreciate this pod - these stories are hard and absolutely necessary to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful way you elevate these storytellers and share the stories so that the truth is out there. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5TurkeyTillyUnited States5 months ago - Great work!
Great and important work. I do wish we didn’t have to hear Driscoll at the beginning of every episode. I try to fast forward through it but can never escape him completely 😅
Apple Podcasts5LaurynMK88United States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Netherlands/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #210 | New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Norway/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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What is Bodies Behind The Bus about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Survivor-focused conversations center on spiritual abuse, toxic leadership, and the lasting impact of high-control religious systems. Across episodes, guests share personal journeys—from church staff and missionaries to survivors who've navigated manipulation, boundary violations, and healing through therapy, deconstruction, and community support. The show stands out for its trauma-informed framing, emphasis on accountability, and a willingness to spotlight underheard voices within various faith communities. This is likely to appeal to listeners seeking validation, practical healing strategies, and critical perspectives on organizational faith cultures. A notable strength is the sustained commitment to elevating survivors' stories while lin... more
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Recent guests on Bodies Behind The Bus include:
1. Ciji Wagner
2. David Bronson
3. Mollie Callahan
4. Dr. Jared Stacy
5. Beth Allison Barr
6. Margaret Bronson
7. Eric Isaac
8. Robert Callahan
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