Ep. 175: The Cult of Consumerism
On this episode, we discuss cult-like tendencies that surround consumer behavior in luxury market segments and loyalty around certain name-brand products. Topics include luxury watches, musical instru...
25 Maalis 20241h 37min
Ep. 174: Reactions to "I Kissed Dating Goodbye"
On today's episode, we read through our listeners' experiences with the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris, and purity culture in general. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHO...
18 Maalis 20241h 25min
Ep. 173: Dav and Bethany Deconstructing (Feat. Chad Harris) (Girl Defined / Fundie Snark)
Dav Beal, husband of Bethany (of Girl Defined fame) is no longer a christian. In fact, over the course of many years, Dav has deconstructed his faith and is now an atheist. We discuss how mixed-faith ...
11 Maalis 20241h 24min
Ep. 172: Mary Cosby Cult Leader? (Real Housewives of Salt Lake City / RHOSLC)
On today's episode, we discuss Mary Cosby, her husband and step-grandfather (yes you read that right) Robert Cosby Sr, and Faith Temple Pentecostal. Mary Cosby has been a cast member on Real Housewive...
4 Maalis 20241h 39min
Ep. 171: The Woman They Wanted by Shannon Harris
On today's episode, we review "The Woman They Wanted," by Shannon Harris. The ex-wife of megachurch pastor and author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Joshua Harris, Shannon was not born into evangelicali...
26 Helmi 20241h 27min
Ep. 170: I Kissed Dating Goodbye
Today we discuss "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," by Joshua Harris. This book, published in 1997, became the definitive guide to dating within purity culture in the evangelical movement from the late 1990s ...
19 Helmi 20241h 54min
Ep. 169: Amish Romance
On today's Valentine's Day special, we will be discussing Amish romance novels, and why the fundies love them so much!Gavi reads "The Shunning" By Beverly Lewis in full, and Sadie reads plot summaries...
12 Helmi 20241h 17min
Ep. 168: Russell Anderson
On today's episode, we discuss Russell Anderson, the richest man in the IFB. Anderson provided the funding to start Hyles Anderson College in 1972. His money bought him the biggest stages in fundament...
5 Helmi 20242h 16min
