Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult
Andrew Pledger“Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult” is a limited podcast by Andrew Pledger. The show is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the fundamentalist Christian college BJU, which is located in Greenville, SC. The series covers the history of BJU, the psychology of fundamentalism, the criteria for cults, and survivors experiences. This limited series also features cult experts who off... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | ||||
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Listen to more episodes on Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism
In this episode, host Andrew Pledger speaks with Dr. Camille Lewis about her new book 'Klandamentalism.' The conversation delves into the historical and contemporary ties between Christi... more
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Dr. Camille Lewis attended BJU in the 90s, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She joined the faculty at BJU and completed her Ph.D. from Indiana University. In 2007, she left BJU after being given an... more
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Dr. Camille Lewis attended BJU in the 90s, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She joined the faculty at BJU and completed her Ph.D. from Indiana University. In 2007, she left BJU after being given an... more
Listen to Beyond BJU HERE
Dr. Camille Lewis attended BJU in the 90s, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She joined the faculty at BJU and completed her Ph.D. from Indiana University. In 2007, she left BJU after being given an... more
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- Same side, different wavelength
As someone who went to BJU and has since left the faith for personal and intellectual reasons, I don't feel that this is the best representation of our cause. I fear this podcast will easily function as more ammunition for the fundamentalists to invalidate our position. I suggest getting more reputable speakers (eg public figures/doctors/lawyers and otherwise credentialed and successful people who went to BJU) on here and keeping to the content objective, robust and evidence based, and not lopsi... more
Apple Podcasts2Orgo123
United States4 months ago - Couldn’t get through the first episode
So monotone and boring. I shut it off after about 30 Minutes. Easily the worst one I’ve listened to.
Apple Podcasts2FitnesswithKtUnited States10 months ago - Doesn’t provide a lot of value
This podcast is not really worth your time. There are far better podcasts about cults out there where the arguments are better formulated and the presentation is informative and entertaining. This is really just a cathartic podcast for people who are already angry at Bob Jones University and is not very educational for people outside the so-called cult. Seems more like a poorly put together thesis statement instead of an actually good podcast. Most of the stories are truly disturbing and showcas... more
Apple Podcasts1Galen DoctorUnited Statesa year ago - Timely, relevant, and necessary
For almost a century BJU has hidden behind their walls and gates of secrecy and control. Now the digital age has eroded the absolute control the school has on students, faculty, and graduates. This podcast is an instrument of shining a light on the dark and corroded “city upon a hill” and exposes the sinister foundations and traditions of a manipulative and controlling institution.
Apple Podcasts5atlbaritoneUnited Statesa year ago - Boring and horrible
If I could give this podcast a zero I would. His tone is very boring and sounds like he is trying to sound out words. A lot of his issues are basic Christian beliefs, not just BJU.
Apple Podcasts1Love from Cali 86United States2 years ago
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