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STRONGWILLED

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Religious Authoritarian Parenting
The Good Place
Purity Culture
Estrangement
Violence Against Children
Hunger Games
Evangelicalism
Religious Trauma
Mental Health
Katniss Everdeen
Focus On the Family
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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Latest Episodes

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

Trigger warnings: religious trauma regarding purity culture throughout, allusions to pedophilia around 15:00, mention of sexual abuse around 49:00.

We were so grateful to have a conversation with Erica Smith, sex educator and author of the incredibl... more

Krispin and DL discuss the movie Spotlight, about the team of journalists who broke the story about abusive Catholic priests in Boston, and eventually, around the world. The powerful movie is about how systems protect abusers. 

We originally recorde... more

TW: childhood sexual abuse, CSAM

This episode, DL gives an overview of their research on Dobson's knowledge and failure to use that knowledge to protect kids, and instead promoted ideas within purity culture that parallel and affirm childhood sexual... 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
New Means
Episode: Strange Bedfellows

Hosts

Krispin Mayfield
Co-host and primary voice of the discussions, focusing on the intersection of mental health and religious trauma.
DL Mayfield
Co-host engaging in dialogue about religious authoritarian parenting and related psychological impacts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • 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 States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KTMM22
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this pod

    Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aardvark100
    Canada10 months 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
  • I want to like this

    The content is important and relevant. Unfortunately, the hosts use of “like” incessantly makes this podcast difficult to tolerate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lowlol
    Canadaa year ago

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Many appreciate the community aspect of the dialogue, feeling less alone in their experiences within evangelical structures.
The hosts are praised for their balanced discussions, introducing humor while tackling heavy subjects.
Listeners find the content deeply validating and insightful, especially regarding navigating personal experiences of religious trauma.

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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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Conversations center around the personal and societal implications of Religious Authoritarian Parenting, examining its psychological effects on individuals raised in such environments. Topics include vital discussions on purity culture, sexual health education, and the intersection of faith and mental health. The hosts engage with various narratives from the exvangelical community, exploring themes of trauma, healing, and identity, particularly in relation to gender and queerness. Notably, the podcast is recognized for its balanced approach, aiming for thoughtful dialogue over anger, making it a unique resource for listeners navigating their own journeys of deconstruction and recovery from authoritarian religious backgrounds.

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5. Tori Williams Douglass
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7. Joshua P. Hill

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