
Underbelly survivor stories of abuse, struggle, and triumph told by Amish, Mennonite, and Anabaptist current and former members.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & SpiritualityPersonal Journals | |||

In part two of this powerful conversation, Tamera continues sharing her story of being brought into the Grandin, Missouri Nationwide Mennonite church and learning to survive within a high-control religious environment she did not choose. We explore c... more
This week, we're shifting locations and perspective.
Instead of Ohio, we're heading to Missouri, where I sit down with a former member of the Grandin church. Raised by a single mother, she shares her story of being brought into the church as a youn... more
Picking back up where we left off in the last recording, I sat down with a law enforcement officer out of Ohio to hear his perspective on The Amish Restoration Team.
You'll hear his real-time reactions to the answers the RT has been giving Amish wo... more
Last year, over 300 abuse cases were documented by what is known as the "Restoration Team" in Holmes and Wayne County, Ohio.
Fewer than 10 of those cases ever made it to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
So what's happening in between?
In this... more
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So excited to hear that you are back! I’ve missed your pod.
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The music, the hosts and the guests are filled with empathy and bravery. gotta say, these stories give me hope for our world.
Why am I SO addicted to this podcast? I’m down the cult-podcast rabbit hole and I heard her on another show and came over to this one. I think these high control groups are the ones we know and hear the least about. At least I didn’t know. I had a completely different impression of what these groups are like and everyone I know did too. It’s so empowering the AWFUL experiences survivors are able to tell on your show, you make them feel so comfortable sharing your own stories as well. And I’m sor... more
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The show centers on survivor stories from Amish, Mennonite, and Anabaptist communities, highlighting abuse, control, and the path to healing. Across recent episodes, listeners hear deeply personal accounts of indoctrination, forced education disruption, manipulation, and the challenges of leaving insular faith environments, often paired with discussions about accountability, reporting, and access to independent mental health resources. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on survivors' voices, investigative context, and the hosts' empathetic approach that aims to inform and empower both supporters and potential survivors. This program tends to attract listeners interested in religion's cultural dynamics, social justice, and real-life resilien... more
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