In this emotional yet sometimes funny and light-hearted episode, we sit down with Johnna, a survivor from Happiness Hill, a troubled teen home. Johnna shares her harrowing experience of growing up in an abusive household, dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, and the challenges she faced at Happiness Hill. From being misdiagnosed and unjustly labeled as a drug addict to enduring horrific abuse and strict religious oppression, Johnna’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. She discusses the psychological trauma, the rigid rules, and the forced labor that the girls at Happiness Hill endured. Now pursuing a career in psychiatric nursing, Johnna is dedicated to helping others by conducting an in-depth survey on the impacts of institutionalization on mental health. This episode is a deeply moving exploration of survival, accountability, and the journey toward healing. #trauma #sobriety #religion #tti #religioustrauma

You think you know church life? THINK AGAIN!🤫 Ever wonder "how the sausage is REALLY made" behind the scenes? This week on Unholier Than Thou, Jenny and Susie — both pastor's kids themselves — are spilling ALL the tea on the unspoken, unfiltered realities of growing up in ministry! 🤯

Get ready for eye-opening stories of chaos, drama, and shocking hypocrisy that regular churchgoers never see. From unpaid ministry roles to cutthroat church politics, secret scandals, and the exhausting pressure of always putting on a "perfect face," we're pulling back the curtain on the darker side of church life.

Join us for raw personal traumas, unexpected hilarious anecdotes, and a completely fresh perspective on what truly happens when the cameras are off and the sermon is over. This isn't your grandma's Sunday school!

Prepare to have your perception of the pulpit forever changed!

#ChurchExposed #PastorKids #PKLife #UnholyTruths #ChurchScandals #ReligiousTrauma #BehindTheScenes #Hypocrisy #MinistryLife #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical

In this emotionally riveting episode of our podcast, we sit down with Dan Edwards, a survivor of the Bethal Boys Academy under Lester Roll Off Enterprises. Dan sheds light on his harrowing experiences, including the trauma he faced at a young age and the extreme environment of the academy. He details how severe punishments, psychological suffering, and forced labor shaped his early life, leading him down a dark path filled with anger, hate, and crime. However, Dan's journey didn't end there. After hitting rock bottom, he found the strength to turn his life around, becoming a pastor and establishing HFS Ministry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, addicts, and the homeless. Join us as we uncover Dan's remarkable transformation from a life of despair to one of hope and service. #Survival #Redemption #Inspiration #Podcast #IBLP #BethalBoysAcademy #ChildAbuse #HealingJourney #Nonprofit #Support #Faith