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STRONGWILLED

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Religious Authoritarian Parenting
The Good Place
Estrangement
Purity Culture
Evangelicalism
Violence Against Children
Hunger Games
Religious Trauma
Focus On the Family
Mental Health
Katniss Everdeen
Christian Zionism
James Dobson
Christian Nationalism
Corporal Punishment
Mockingjay Part 2
Boundaries
Sexual Abuse
Patriarchy
Religious Authoritarianism

DL and Krispin Mayfield host conversations about the personal and political impacts of Religious Authoritarian Parenting.

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This episode we heard from listeners about what they’ve found most rewarding about being leaving either dysfunctional families, the faith they were raised with – or both. We also talk about what we wished we’d known when we were leaving. 

TW: physic... more

This episode we discuss what Focus on the Family and James Dobson Institute recommending to estranged evangelical parents. We dig into what Dr. John Townsend (Peter Thiel-affiliated author of Boundaries) suggests to parents in order to mend their rel... more

Welcome to our new series on estrangement! This episode we discuss what Focus on the Family and the James Dobson Institute are saying about estranged adult children. This episode focus on the reasons given for estrangement, as well as what we think i... more

Krispin talked with Jenai Auman about learning to spot power and abuse dynamics in any group or organization. 

She is author of Othered, and writes regularly on her substack. She also serves on the board of The Reclamation Collective. You can also f... more

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Recent Guests

Jenai Auman
Author of Othered; theologian; board member of The Reclamation Collective
The Reclamation Collective
Episode: Jenai Auman & Being on the Lookout for Power and Control Dynamics
Erica Smith
Sex educator and author of the Purity Culture Recovery Guide
Purity Culture Dropout
Episode: Erica Smith & The Purity Culture Dropout Guide
Ryan Stollar
Advocate for child liberation and founder of Homeschoolers Anonymous.
Episode: Interview with Ryan Stollar
Talia Lavin
Author of 'Wild Faith, How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America'
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Episode: Wild Faith: An Interview with Talia Lavin
Tori Williams Douglass
Writer and data nerd with expertise in neuroscience and parenting
Episode: Corporal Punishment & Brain Development with Tori Williams Douglass
Amber Cantorna-Wylde
Author of 'Out of Focus, My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism'
Episode: A daughter of Focus on the Family speaks out
Joshua P. Hill
Writer discussing Zionism from a Jewish perspective
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Episode: Strange Bedfellows

Hosts

Krispin Mayfield
Host of Strongwilled Podcast; co-host and commentator on religious trauma and authoritarian parenting.
DL Mayfield
Host of Strongwilled; provides therapist perspective and analysis on religious trauma and parenting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • Prodigal Summer

    I can’t thank you enough for addressing this topic.

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    5
    Ketchup & Mustard
    United States2 months ago
  • Bad Apple

    Thank you for talking about this. I remember seeing Dobson’s books growing up. My parents listened to him on the radio. I remember listening in one time and Dobson was talking with another man about a girl who was really upset about something legitimate. They were mimicking her in a very whiny voice and laughing at her pain and suffering. Even as a child I knew this man was bad.

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    5
    Wenwillow
    United States7 months ago
  • Making Sense of What Happened to Me

    This is the podcast I want my therapist to listen to, the podcast I also sometimes ask my partner and friends to listen to… the podcast my DNA donors (can’t really call them parents) could listen to if they wanted to understand why we cannot be in touch. The content can be heavy but it’s insightful, well-researched, and thoughtfully communicated. This pod is part of an array of resources I’m using to make sense of my origins and learn/communicate what I need to seek out to further my own healing... more

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    5
    KTMM22
    United States9 months ago
  • Love this pod

    Love this podcast.

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    Aardvark100
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great podcast, keep it up!

    Just want to thank you for the excellent podcast and especially for bringing my attention to the “rapture ready” website. That site has provided me and my family a priceless bonding experience as together we read, laugh uncontrollably, then use reason and logic to debunk the ridiculous content within. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyle85_
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate accessible explanations of complex topics like purity culture and religious control, often sharing personal healing journeys.
Feedback highlights the hosts' thoughtful handling of heavy topics with humor and empathy.
Listeners praise the show for validating experiences of spiritual abuse survivors and for insightful, well-researched critique.

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Jenai Auman & Being on the Lookout for Power and Control Dynamics
Q: What makes white evangelical spaces different in their approach to power compared to progressive spaces?
White evangelical spaces often emphasize control and conformity, whereas progressive spaces typically prioritize equality and autonomy, but both can exhibit power abuses if accountability and clear boundaries are lacking.
Erica Smith & The Purity Culture Dropout Guide
Q: What are the top five things that are just normal to us evangelicals that you were shocked by?
As an outsider, Erica was shocked by the oppressive teachings around worth being tied to belief in Jesus, the policing of girls' bodies, the restrictions on friendship dynamics between genders, the expectation of providing sexual duty within marriage, and the overarching effort to train young people towards a rigid political agenda.
Interview with Ryan Stollar
Q: Who is actually most likely to abuse children in the United States?
Child sexual predators are more likely to be family members or trusted individuals, such as parents or caregivers, rather than strangers.
Christian Zionism 101 (Again)
Q: What do you know about Christian Zionism?
I know this idea about Israel and the End Times and Israel returning to their land, it was sort of in the water as part of the narrative.
Catching Fire Part 1 (Hunger Games Series)
Q: What themes have emerged from the first Hunger Games book and movie?
The overarching theme is violence against children, evident in many mythologies and evident in the dynamics of evangelicalism.

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Two hosts unpack how religious authoritarian parenting shapes personal and political life, often challenging conservative Christian frameworks. Recent episodes scrutinize Focus on the Family, James Dobson, purity culture, and related power dynamics, pairing rigorous critique with personal anecdotes, humor, and practical tools around boundaries, accountability, and safer exits from high-control environments. Across topics, the show surfaces themes of manipulation, family estrangement, trauma, and the possibility of healthier, autonomous identities within or beyond faith communities. It's notable for its candid, investigative stance and for connecting individual experiences to broader cultural and political patterns.

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