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Un-holier Than Thou

Un-holier Than Thou

By: Susie Spencer Jenny Smith Surviving Podcast Network
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Welcome to UN-Holier Than Thou, the podcast where we ditch the judgment and dive deep into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes downright ugly world of trauma.

#ReligiousTrauma

##CultRecovery

#TrueCrimeCommunity

#SpiritualAbuse

#FaithDeconstruction

#HealingJourney

#MentalHealthMatters

#CrimeAndConsequences



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Episodes
  • From Darkness to Light: Dan Edwards' Inspirational Journey of Survival & Redemption
    May 27 2025

    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

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    56 mins
  • Sacred Scars: When the Hand That Feeds Also Hurts
    May 20 2025

    In this powerful and emotional episode, we welcome Dave, a popular TikTok content creator, as he shares his raw and inspirational life story. Raised Baptist by a preacher father, Dave recounts his childhood filled with religious zeal, parental neglect, and severe abuse, including molestation by a man living in his home. Despite these hardships, Dave's resilience shines through as he navigates his complex relationship with faith, which ultimately led him from Christianity to becoming an outspoken atheist. He also discusses his ongoing work in the religious trauma community online, particularly through TikTok, where he helps others who have suffered similar fates. This episode is a deep dive into how one man's traumatic past has fueled his mission to advocate for others and shed light on the darker side of religious institutions. Join us for this heartfelt conversation, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. #preacher #abuser #religion #taylorswift #Trauma #sacred #sacredscars #tiktok #FPY

    https://theprocessofhealing.com/

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    53 mins
  • TikTok Live: Empowering Survivors: Trey's Law and the Journey to Justice
    May 14 2025

    Join us for a powerful and heartfelt discussion that David & Susie had on a TikTok LIVE where we delve into the significance of Trey's Law and the personal story of a survivor named Suzanne. Recently featured in a video testimony for the Texas Senate, Suzanne shares the emotional and challenging journey of advocating for legal reform to support survivors of sexual assault. The conversation covers the impact of statute limitations, the role of NDAs in sexual assault cases, and the importance of using one's voice to create change. Suzanne's deeply personal recount of her childhood trauma and her pursuit of justice serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for fellow survivors. Tune in to learn more about Trey's Law and the ongoing fight for the rights of survivors.
    #survivors #tiktok #youtube #live

    Tiktok: theprocess_podcast

    https://treyslaw.org/


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    1 hr and 21 mins
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