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Bodies Behind The Bus

Bodies Behind The Bus
Spiritual Abuse
Southern Baptist Convention
Christian Church Leadership
Monrovia Fellowship
Acts 29
Albert Tate
Financial Mismanagement
Julie Roys
Toxic Work Environment
Bart Barber
Statute Of Limitations
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
Guidepost Report
Judge
Taylor
Pastor L
Worship Leadership
Christian Evangelical Culture
Community Accountability

The 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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes117Founded4 years ago
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In this episode of At the Bus Stop, we sit down with David and Margaret Bronson to uncover the dangers of Theonomy, Christian Reconstructionism, and the influence of leaders like Doug Wilson. The Bronsons share their personal experiences, explain how... more

In this episode of Bodies Behind the Bus, we sit down with Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed psychologist, author, and speaker. Dr. Camden is the author of Recovering from Purity Culture, a book that helps individuals move beyond harmful teachings and ... more

In this episode of the Bodies Behind the Bus podcast, Kenny shares his experience in the worship residency program at The Austin Stone. He recounts his initial passion for ministry, his transition from law school ambitions to church work, and the rea... more

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Recent Guests

David Bronson
Co-founder of Deconstruction Doulas, guiding survivors exiting high-control religious settings.
Deconstruction Doulas
Episode: ATBS: "Escaping Theonomy’s Grip" w/ The Bronson's
Mollie Callahan
A spiritual director and seminary student
Episode: ATBS “Church Discipline” w/ Mollie Callahan
Dr. Jared Stacy
Ethicist, theologian, and author of an upcoming book on conspiracy theory and evangelicalism
Episode: ATBS: “Holy Paranoia” W/ Jared Stacy
Beth Allison Barr
Author and medieval historian, known for her works on women in church and clergy roles.
Episode: ATBS: “Becoming the Pastor’s Wife” w/ Beth Allison Barr
Margaret Bronson
Former cult member and storyteller focusing on deconstruction and spiritual abuse.
Episode: ATBS - “Fundie Cult Beliefs Going Mainstream w/ Christian Nationalism” ft. Margaret Bronson & Eric Isaac
Eric Isaac
Professor and board member who researches the intersection of spirituality and coercive beliefs.
Episode: ATBS - “Fundie Cult Beliefs Going Mainstream w/ Christian Nationalism” ft. Margaret Bronson & Eric Isaac
Robert Callahan
Attorney, board member of Bodies Behind the Bus, and author of 'Fire In The Whole'.
Episode: ATBS “Fire in the Whole” w/ Robert Callahan
Christa Brown
Author, advocate, and survivor
Episode: ATBS “Baptistland” w/ Christa Brown
Emily Maynard
Licensed psychotherapist and family therapist
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Episode: ATBS w/ Emily Maynard, MA, LMFT / Pt 1

Hosts

Jay Coyle
Co-host and advocate for religious abuse survivors, involved in promoting narratives of healing and accountability from spiritual abuse.
Jonna Harris
Co-host and advocate for survivors, facilitating dialogues around the experiences of abuse within religious institutions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 960 ratings
  • Consistently showcasing the harm of fundamentalism in Christian spaces and giving a platform to those affected by them. Willing to call a cult a cult.

    Love the mix of peoples personal stories and educational type content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elle mbd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good Christians

    Great pod! Good Christians standing up for what’s right is what the world needs right now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XSV_Cloud
    United Statesa month ago
  • Every story feels familiar

    This is my personal thank you to all the people who have told their stories and to Johnna and Jay for hosting this podcast. Listening to other people tell their stories of being minimized, used, bullied, and abused by church leaders has helped me come to terms with why I’ve felt less and less comfortable at church over the years. The stories are told by every day people who were harmed by church leaders. And there is an alarming pattern. There is often no help for the victims and no change to th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuperCrissy
    United Statesa month ago
  • You’re not Christianity Today, and it shows.

    Equating the SBC, Acts 29, or individual churches with what happened at Mars Hill is journalistic infancy. Making money on it is outright wrong. I am pro-storytelling and believe that every church in the world has stories of abuse and misconduct that need to be told and worked through. Doing so requires honesty and the desire to build something better, something new—not just tear down everything. Generating donations by tearing down broken but beautiful churches with no “so what” feels like util... more

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    2
    Nate2410!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lacks Maturity

    Unfortunately the hosts of this podcast lack the maturity to tell individuals stories in a way that edifies the church/church body and also help provide a path towards restoration to those who have been hurt. The hosts seem to find pleasure in cynicism and making blanket statements/assumptions that are just not accurate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sleat09
    United States2 months ago

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There is a strong sense of healing and community among those who have experienced church abuse, as reinforced by the stories shared.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for giving voice to spiritual abuse survivors and emphasizing the need for accountability in religious systems.
The podcast is critiqued by some for perceived cynicism, but many emphasize its importance in shedding light on neglected narratives within faith spaces.

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ATBS: "Escaping Theonomy’s Grip" w/ The Bronson's
Q: Can you guys break that down a little bit and also maybe talk about some of like the core beliefs or teachings in that space?
Theonomy is the belief that Old Testament law must be enacted as the law of the land, and its advocates believe all acts by Christians are acts of warfare to impose these laws.
Intro to Stories from The Austin Stone
Q: What do you think is the main thing keeping people from speaking up?
There is a lot of fear and a sense of loyalty that prevents individuals from coming forward due to the church's culture and intake processes.
Ben’s Story / The Austin Stone
Q: Do you believe that you have a safe environment to explore your questions?
Ben acknowledges mostly operating on his own during this process of questioning his faith and beliefs.
Ben’s Story / The Austin Stone
Q: What does it look like to live out your actual convictions?
He speaks about the internal struggle between conforming to church expectations and maintaining personal integrity.
Ben’s Story / The Austin Stone
Q: How did those factor into you and like your soul and how your humanity in that space?
Ben reflects on the implications of coercion and dehumanization in the church context, emphasizing the importance of agency in faith.

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What is Bodies Behind The Bus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on sharing the experiences of individuals who have faced spiritual abuse within religious organizations, predominantly from the Acts 29 network and similar evangelical communities. Conversations highlight issues such as manipulation, gaslighting, and systemic failures in church leadership, demonstrating the profound impact of these experiences on survivors' lives. Notably, the podcast serves as a platform to reclaim voices that have often been silenced and to foster discussions surrounding healing, accountability, and the need for change within powerful religious institutions.

Listeners are likely to find the podcast's commitment to honesty, empathy, and advocacy for marginalized narratives uniquely valuable. It blends ... more

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1. David Bronson
2. Mollie Callahan
3. Dr. Jared Stacy
4. Beth Allison Barr
5. Margaret Bronson
6. Eric Isaac
7. Robert Callahan
8. Christa Brown

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