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RfRx - I Was Trained to Convert You—But it Was All a Lie, Featuring Thomas Westbrook

Recorded on March 9, 2026 This week on RfRx, Thomas Westbrook of the Holy Koolaid YouTube channel will be our guest. Thomas grew up inside one of the largest evangelical missionary organizations in the world, and didn't realize it was a cult until years after escaping! In this episode, he will share his story of spending 14 years on the mission field in Azerbaijan as the child of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) leaders. From spiritual warfare prayer meetings and public confession, to purity culture and identity suppression, you will learn how YWAM recruits teenagers, breaks them down using psychological control techniques, and rebuilds them into obedient missionaries — and why so many ex-members struggle with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and complex PTSD long after leaving. Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Rob Palmer, RfR Ambassador Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/holykoolaid https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion https://www.facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion https://instagram.com/rfrorg https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/rfrorg The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion/ If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info. Donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate

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Cult Survivor Reacts to INSANE AND GROSS Purity Culture Sermon

In this episode, We react to a sermon delivered by Eddie Lapina of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, at their annual Pastors' School event. This sermon also happens to be word-for-word the same sermon delivered by convicted sex criminal and disgraced former FBCH Pastor Jack Schaap nearly 20 years ago Now available to patrons: Thank You For Giving To The Pod Join our discord server! https://discord.gg/aneFkUJu Join our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodus Bluesky: @leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social @hellyeahsadie.bsky.social @gavihacohen.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/

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EP 93: When Faith Becomes a Cage: Jubilee’s Journey Out of Cult Control and Domestic Violence

In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Jubilee, a content creator and host of the podcasts Healed-ish and The Overshare Hour, where she openly discusses religious trauma, purity culture, deconstruction, and healing from abuse. Jubilee shares her powerful story of joining Bethel, a high-control religious organization, and marrying an abusive man after a public prophecy declared they were destined to be together. She recounts the manipulation, isolation, and physical abuse she endured before finally leaving the marriage and filing for divorce over what became known as the "Disney burger" incident. Today, Jubilee uses her voice and platform to help others navigate religious trauma, reclaim their identity, and find freedom through honest conversations about healing and deconstruction. Key Topics & Timestamps Podcast Introduction (00:00:36) The host, Laura, introduces the podcast's mission to share women's stories of healing from trauma and abuse. Guest Introduction (00:01:34 Laura introduces her guest, Jubilee, a content creator who shares her story of leaving a cult and an abusive marriage. The Isolation of Deconstruction (00:03:13) Jubilee discusses the loneliness and loss of community that comes with questioning and leaving high-control religious systems. Why Jubilee Started Sharing Her Story (00:05:55) Jubilee explains how she began sharing her story online to raise awareness about the cult, Bethel, and her experiences. Joining the Cult, Bethel (00:07:11) Jubilee recounts being drawn to Bethel after a powerful experience at a conference where she believed she was healed. The Bethel Experience (00:12:33) Jubilee describes the pressure to conform to specific behaviors, like manifesting, to fit into the Bethel culture. Interning at a Smaller Ministry (00:15:04) Jubilee moves to a smaller, more eccentric ministry in Pennsylvania for an internship, where she meets her future husband. Meeting Her Abusive Ex-Husband (00:18:02) Jubilee describes how her ex-husband appeared kind and generous, love-bombing her and grooming her for a relationship. The Marriage Prophecy (00:21:35) A well-known prophet publicly declares that God intends for Jubilee and her then-boyfriend to marry, solidifying her decision. Ignoring Red Flags (00:28:05) Jubilee shares the bizarre and delusional beliefs her ex-husband held, which she overlooked due to the prophecy. The Harm of False Prophecies (00:34:16) The host and Jubilee discuss how prophetic words can trap people in abusive situations by making them feel divinely sanctioned. The Disney Burger Incident (00:36:36) Jubilee details the fight that started when she gave her cousin a bite of her burger at Disney World. The Final Assault (00:46:47) The argument over the burger escalates, leading to her husband strangling her for the second time in their marriage. Calling the Domestic Violence Hotline (00:48:41) After the assault, Jubilee calls a hotline, which helps her recognize the pattern of abuse in her marriage. Leaving and Filing for Divorce (00:53:49) Jubilee strategically leaves her husband, returns home, and files for divorce, which is finalized quickly due to the pandemic. Jubilee's Current Projects (00:57:12) Jubilee talks about her two podcasts, "Heal Dish" and "The Overshare Hour," and her plans to write a memoir. Powerful Quotes from the Episode Jubilee, "I called the domestic violence hotline because I really didn't feel like I could talk to anybody in my life about it." Jubilee, "I was so primed to believe that that is how love works. It's what I wanted for myself. I wanted to feel chosen and seen." Jubilee, "I would not have married him if it was not for this prophetic word." Jubilee, "So often in this marriage, I had apologized. I had gotten so used to, 'I know how to fix this. I know how to make it go away,' and the way to make it go away is to say that everything was my fault." Jubilee, "She said, 'I believe that God says that you're allowed to get divorced.' And that was exactly what I needed to hear." RESOURCES: FOLLOW THE PODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/thatswhereimatpodcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thatswhereimatpodcast/ COACH WITH LAURA: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/coachwithlaura MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/book-store JOIN THE NICE GUY RECOVERY COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/nice-guy-recovery-community-1517 FOLLOW JUBILEE: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jubileedawns/ TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawns YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Jubileedawns "Freedom begins the moment you trust your voice over fear."

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🏳️‍⚧️Day 28 of Pridemas🏳️‍🌈 #pride #pride2026 #atheist #lgbtqia #christian

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Pastor DESTROYS Claim That Helping the Poor Isn't Biblical 📖🔥 #Christianity #Bible #Politics

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Women talking keeps women safe.

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How Purity Culture Traumatized a Generation

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FREEDOM OF RELIGION is a Bad Idea!

The Mormon church gave me some whacky ideas, and for the first 44 years of my life, I believed these ideas were **truth**. I wasn't born believing them. I was taught them! This video isn't just about Mormonism. It's about the patriarchal religious systems that teach girls they exist for men, that obedience is holiness, and that questioning authority is a sin. Those messages shape women long before we're old enough to think critically or choose for ourselves. As a former Mormon, Christian nationalist, and religious conservative, I know what it's like to have your identity built by someone else's beliefs. Today, I believe every child deserves freedom of conscience—the right to decide what they believe without fear, shame, or indoctrination. In this video, I share five of the most damaging beliefs I learned as a child and introduce my proposal: the Prohibit Childhood Religious Indoctrination and Protect Children's Freedom of Belief Bill. Do children deserve religious freedom—or the freedom to choose their own beliefs? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/prohibit-childhood-religious-indoctrination-and-protect-children-s-freedom-of-belief?utm_source=chatgpt.com Patriarchy Sucks merch: https://www.lifeismyreligion.com/jen-ex My Cults to Consciousness interview: https://youtu.be/n_N_P5RHhfM?is=6tXjXyZXc-Vef9t2 Cotton Candy turquoise and other amazing things: cactusandgoatsjewelryllc.com Hand beaded jewelry like my Frida cuff: #Feminism #Patriarchy #ReligiousTrauma #ExMormon #FreedomOfConscience #ChildhoodIndoctrination #WomensRights #Deconstruction #SecularHumanism #ChristianNationalism #MAGA 00:00 Nightly Prayer Intro 00:40 No Freedom of Religion 00:52 Meet Jennie and Setup 02:02 Why Religion Needs Oversight 03:22 Her Proposed Bill 03:42 Harmful Teachings List 04:01 Indoctrinated White Supremacy 06:43 Made for a Man 08:06 Paying for Heaven 10:56 Tithing While Dying 14:09 Holy Men Obeyed 15:48 Prophet and Earrings 18:10 Consequences and Coercion 20:24 Purity Culture Shame 22:31 France and Policy Ideas 24:06 Jewelry and Links 24:44 Reading the Bill Text 26:38 Petition and Closing