
An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie's cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 298 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode, we discuss the future of the podcast, we read a letter from a listener who was doxxed by Libs of Tiktok, and we discuss the latest study about religious observance in the United States from Gavi's favorite Pew Research
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In this episode, we catch up with some fundie influencers, including Morgan Olliges, who has recently released an online course about how to cope with a husband that leaves you alone in the wilderness, Karissa Collins many spellings and pronunciation... more
In this episode, we discuss the recent expose on Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer who has become the face of the anti-trans women in sports political agenda. While Gaines is no doubt a talented swimmer, the story that she told ... more
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So in episode 250 the guest used 11-12-13 year olds as examples of people who use abortions after partying. Hosts should have pushed back. Children who cannot consent are survivors of assault- not partiers. Please correct this right away.
Wish the female host would have let Amy talk more. She kept interrupting Amy and comparing her life to hers. Wanted to hear more about the book. It was disappointing.
Gavi making jokes about wishing he is a man in these types of cults undermines very serious harm that women have undergone throughout history. Wish someone would keep him in check.
The disgusting mouth slurp sounds in episode 19 makes me want slam an awl into my ear drums.
Gavi is pretty intolerant of any religion other than Judaism. He often makes fun of Christian beliefs, both fundamental and progressive. He has dismissed ALL pagan religions as if they shouldn’t even be discussed (and it’s pretty clear that he holds strong biases against people who practice these religions, even though it’s obvious that he has ZERO experience with any religions outside of the Abrahamic realm), even when Sadie is trying to educate him on them. He makes comments like ‘well, you sh... more
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Focused on the intersection of deconstruction from fundamentalism and the exploration of cults, this podcast provides a personal narrative from a cult survivor alongside thoughtful discussions on related societal issues. Listeners can expect to hear in-depth analyses of the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, as well as broader examinations of various cults and the impact of cult ideologies on society. Unique to this show is the combination of personal anecdotes and a comedic, yet educational approach to serious topics, making it both relatable and informative, particularly for those navigating their own spiritual journeys.
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