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James Dobson's Bastard Kids

James Dobson's Bastard Kids
Evangelical Church
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Jesus People USA
Sicarii
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Weekly we do a deep dive into the weird, wild and wicked that we experienced from growing up in the evangelical church.

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Recent Guests

Jason Duncan
Lead singer, creator, and lyricist of Cult Therapy
Cult Therapy
Episode: 240. Cult Therapy
Josiah Hesse
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Episode: 237. Pastor Ed W/ Josiah Hesse
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Samuel David
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Episode: 197. The Sicarii And Other Messiahs Part 1 w/ Samuel David
Sadie Carpenter
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Episode: 194. Walker Railey W/ Sadie Carpenter
Benjamin Faye
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Episode: 193. Benjamin Lay W/ Benjamin Faye of White Homework
Jaime Prater
Filmmaker and former member of Jesus People USA
Episode: 190. JPUSA Part III: An Interview With Jaime Prater
Tori Williams Douglass
A prominent advocate for discussions surrounding religious trauma.
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Episode: 183. Tori Williams Douglass Interview Part I
Chelsea Weber Smith
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Episode: 168: Snake Handlers ( w/ Chelsea Weber Smith )

Hosts

Chaz
Host of the show, frequently drives conversations and provides archival context and analysis.
Chrissy
Co-host who contributes expertise and commentary across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Nice idea, but….

    I grew up with the same lousy religious upbringing, and really wanted to like this pod.

    But it’s BAD!! No

    Editing. Chrissy says THE STUPIDEST THINGS ALL THE TIME!!!! Usually about sex, bodies or gay people. Just STUNNING.

    This show could be so good, but it’s long, ULTRA tangential, never gets to the point, and I just can’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sbbigdivad
    United States2 months ago
  • Needs an editor!

    Some fascinating (albeit niche) subject matter, but please get yourself a good editor! Most episodes would be twice as good at half the length.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    imc222
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great show on topics that need light shown on

    I love this show. I’ve been listening since deconstructing and it has been like being in a weekly support group. Now I will say, I was raised an independent baptist and we were taught that the Pentecostals were too liberal, especially with their interpretations of the Bible. But that’s just my prejudice I guess. Even though some episodes I might not get into the topic, the hosts do a fantastic job and it is a well done show. They might do this in their off time, but I think they’re pros

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoonovrMissouri
    United States5 months ago
  • Gone downhill since the start of guests. very apparent that they need a 3rd member again.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    mustardplugged
    9 months ago
  • Bob Coy

    Honestly I haven’t even listened fully yet but anyone willing to do a series on CCFTL/Bob Coy deserves 5 stars. I grew up in that world during the Coy years and I’m still finding PTSD triggers. I’ll be listening soon and probably emailing. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heylookanewreview
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate candid storytelling and the compassionate approach to trauma and recovery.
Thoughtful, research-driven discussions that validate ex-evangelical experiences.
Strong, well-researched deep dives with engaging guests and archival context.
Hosts are relatable and bring empathy, though some episodes feel meandering to new listeners.

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Talking Points

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244. Children Of God Part II
Q: What happens when you don't question?
When you don't question, you risk falling into harmful ideologies and groups.
233. The Gayness Of King James Part II
Q: Was King James gay or bisexual?
There is speculation about King James's sexuality due to his relationships with young men, but the language of his time does not fit modern definitions of sexual orientation.
219. The Michael Tait Situation: An Interview W/ Josiah Hesse
Q: Now, ballpark, how many total victims have come forward?
The earliest allegation that I've reported is from 1998, and between Julie Royce and myself at The Guardian, there have been eight people who've come forward.
219. The Michael Tait Situation: An Interview W/ Josiah Hesse
Q: How did you get involved with writing about this for The Guardian?
I've been writing about contemporary Christian culture and politics for several years leading up to this.
198. Sicarii Part II W/Samuel David (deleted and reuploaded)
Q: Chrissy, how you feeling?
Can we do more episodes like this? Because I learned a lot.

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