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 | 144 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityDocumentaryReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||
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Rachel joined Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at 18 and did her Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Puerto Rico. In this episode, she shares a base culture of control, from limited phone time and locked bathrooms to comments on her body and clothes. Sh... more
In this episode, we continue our Youth With A Mission (YWAM) series with Amanda. At 18, a back injury ended her basketball dreams, so she joined a YWAM program hoping to grow her faith. Instead, she found strict rules, constant control, and a culture... more
Sarah's story continues. She returns to a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base in the States, where a car accident leaves her hurt and exhausted. Instead of rest, she faces pressure to keep working and leading. In this episode, she describes a base cultu... more
Sarah joined Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at 22 and did her training school in Samoa. In this episode, she shares what happened on outreach in the Solomon Islands, where a fellow student assaulted her. When she told leaders, they blamed her, called it... more
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I’ve listened to a few of these podcasts trying to understand what the point is. I’m all for holding leadership of churches and organizations accountable but this is not it. I work at a church that is mentioned in one of the podcasts and know pretty well what was going on. The conversation is completely one sided and void of any grace for the people who have “wronged” the guest. The guest even said things I know to not be true. In the episodes I have listened to the guest was not questioned abou... more
Apple Podcasts1Stevelicious1992
United Statesa month ago - Much Needed
What I appreciate most about these stories is how much they have helped me make sense of my own family’s experiences with spiritual abuse. I wish I had had this resource 15 years ago when we were struggling, but I am grateful for it now and I know it is helping so many people. I am so grateful we got out when we did and while it’s horrible that others experienced abuse, it is comforting to know we weren’t the only ones!
Apple Podcasts5slicepowerUnited Statesa month ago - False information
I was personally part of one of the organizations involved and was directly involved in one of the situations being discussed, so I feel it’s important to point out that there is a significant amount of false and misleading information being presented.
From what I personally witnessed, the situation was much more complicated than the version being told on this podcast. One of the individuals now presenting themselves as an activist had a long history of conflict within the organization. There w... more
Apple Podcasts1Ralphie1245United States2 months ago - Worth a listen
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 Podcasts5torieJcUnited States2 months 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 States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Ireland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #185 |  Denmark/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Hong Kong/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #237 | New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality |
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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. Keri Ladner
2. Ciji Wagner
3. David Bronson
4. Margaret Bronson
5. Mollie Callahan
6. Dr. Jared Stacy
7. Beth Allison Barr
8. Eric Isaac
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