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Breaking Free: Eleanor Skelton's Journey from Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) to Liberation

Episode #26: Breaking Free: Eleanor Skelton's Journey from Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) to Liberation

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In this episode, we delve into the life and experiences of Eleanor Skelton, who grew up in the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) movement. EEleanor, the oldest in their family, grew up at Beaumont’s First Baptist Church after her parents left an IFB church, Westwood Bible Church, when they were two weeks old. Initially, she had a relatively average evangelical church experience there in a Southern Baptist church until age 10. However, their family moved frequently between Texas and Colorado throughout her childhood.

Their first encounter with the IFB church was when they relocated to to the Dallas Metroplex in 2003 and continued when their family moved to Colorado Springs in 2006.. The environment in the IFB church was marked by intense mind control and an extreme intolerance for those who did not share the same religious or political views.

Eleanor was homeschooled from kindergarten through senior year of high schoolbefore attending college. Concerned that she was becoming too influenced by the outside world, her parents gave her an ultimatum: transfer to Bob Jones University, an institution known for its stringent and extreme orthodox teachings and rules, or face the consequences. This ultimatum became a pivotal moment for Eleanor. She chose not to attend Bob Jones University. As a result, her parents not only stopped paying for her education but also shunned her. Her younger siblings were forbidden from having any contact with her.

Today, Eleanor is on a journey of recovery from religious trauma and an eating disorder. She continues to receive therapy and is making significant strides in her healing process. Articulate and well-adjusted, Eleanor shared her story with us, and it was a pleasure having her on the show.

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