Send us a text

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST PATREON LINK
The fundamentalist evangelical movement isn't the only space conversion therapy exists. I have Sam on the show today and he is a survivor of Mormon conversion therapy. Interestingly enough, in Mormon conversion therapy a lot of evangelical principals and faith tenants are part of the foundational tools of indoctrination. Sam discusses how he was taught to spiritually bypass emotions, instructed to use women, and die to himself all for the sake of Jesus. Sam talks about the element of racism inside of mormon conversion therapy, and how whiteness was the true sign of righteousness. In this episode we also discuss the similarities between Mormon conversion therapy and manipulation tactics used by the evangelical movement along with a brief history on conversion therapy. I am grateful for this conversation with Sam, I have learned so much from listening to him and following his social media content.
FOLLOW SAM! TIKTOK  

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

For those who want to subscribe to my Patreon please look at the show notes for more information
Music composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley

Send us a text

Help support the show Here is the link to the Patreon

Apologies for the audio in this show, we were having a hard time with recording. I felt Heather's message needed to get out and I did not want to wait for the audio to get fixed.
Heather is an advocate for the queer and trans community. In this episode we talk about CSA and CA. please use caution while listening. if you wish to skip CSA please advise that heather reveals a graphic scene from min. 7-10 of this episode. Heather and I talk about Purity culture and discipline inside the fundamentalist evangelical movement. We discuss how the influence of Focus on the family and Dr. James Dobson's books (dare to discipline and the strong willed child) caused girls to view respect as fear. We also share our opinion that Purity culture caused girls to accept and expect to be victims. thank you for listening.  Heather exemplifies love in every way.
please follow her socials
TIKTOK
INSTAGRAM

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

For those who want to subscribe to my Patreon please look at the show notes for more information
Music composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley

Send us a text

Support the show-  PATREON link
Thank you everyone for listening to this show today! Today I have the privaledge of interviewing my friends Candace and Kate. Candace is a strong willed child and grew up a pastors kid and missionary kid. She spent her upbringing steep in purity culture and and narcissistic abuse. Kate grew up in Appalachian Ohio, and had hold a unique perspective on the fundamental evangelical movement. Candace discusses how she married a man that was abusive and how growing up inside this cult conditioned her to neglect the warning signs and fall into the gender role she was destined to fulfill. She escaped the cult, divorced him, and had the bravery and boldness to come out. Kate noticed Candace's TikTok after Candace commented on a video, they started dating and now they are getting married in September.
Often times those that are raised inside of fundamentalist evangelicalism marry someone with the same background. Please listen to this unique perspective that Kate gives on Candace's healing journey from someone that did not grow up with the same faith background.
if you are feeling generous, here is the wedding registry for Kate and Candace

Guest socials
Candace
Kate

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

For those who want to subscribe to my Patreon please look at the show notes for more information
Music composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley

Send us a text

SUPPORT THE PODCAST PATREON
Please join me in welcoming Topher back for part 2 of his story. In this episode we will dive into what Topher experienced when reporting the abuse he and his siblings endured at the hands of his father.

During this episode we discuss the exchange of e-mails, I will link my website which has the emails.  I mention Julie Roys of the Roys report, she is an incredible reporter who works hard to hold corrupt pastors and churches accountable. Please give her show a listen. Here is her reporting on John Street, in this report you will see several Youtube videos which will have Dr Street teaching from his current curriculum of The Master's University.  Here is the link to the emails

Fundamental Evangelical churches have become a sanctuary for abusers and house of horrors for victims.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST PATREON 

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

For those who want to subscribe to my Patreon please look at the show notes for more information
Music composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley

Send us a text

Thank you for Listening to the first episode of the “Focus on your family” podcast. I wanted everyone to know that I take great care and consideration with the people and content that I am sharing in this podcast. Everyone’s stories and experiences are unique, and yet we each identify with something. We survived the evil of Focus on the Family, Dr. James Dobson, along with the cult that allowed and pushed this rhetoric. I am proud of who we are and I am proud that we are healing loudly.

Today I have the honor of producing Topher’s story. While they were talking, they shared that they have information about John Macarthur and his church. Topher will be back next week to talk about the abuse that is being taught and covered up- all under the umbrella of protection.

TRIGGER WARNING: in this episode, you will hear about Child abuse, animal abuse, and domestic violence. Please pay attention to how your body is doing. If you notice your heart rate is elevated, or you feel your body start to tense up please stop the podcast and take some deep breaths. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this podcast stories of abuse are peppered throughout the episode so I cannot isolate it to time stamps.

Thank you!

Tophers social media:

TIKTOK

True Crimes against wine podcast:

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

For those who want to subscribe to my Patreon please look at the show notes for more information
Music composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley

Send us a text

Hello and thank you for listening to this short introduction about this new podcast. I am excited about this, and if I am being completely honest I am nervous. This podcast is going to be a place of healing and accountability. This podcast will be a place you hear your voices, your stories, and your past. Here we will heal loudly, and here we will begin to piece the puzzle back together. We will discuss ideas on how to move forward and how to break this abuse cycle. We will not be silent anymore.

If you have been impacted by abuse because of the teachings of James Dobson, this is a place for you.

For those that want to be on the podcast make sure to reach out—link in the show notes.
Pre-roll music is composed by Joanna Whaley

Support the show

This podcast contains the personal accounts, thoughts, and opinions of guests. Focus on Your Own Family podcast will not be held liable for the personal feelings, and accounts of their guests. Focus on your Own family podcast holds itself to the highest level of integrity, and the reporting that we do in this podcast to a very high standard. We believe in showing evidence, and letting people draw their conclusions from that evidence. If you would like to be a guest on this podcast please fill out this form

Your life matters,
National help numbers

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MY PATREON:
Please reach out:
[email protected]
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS
LINKTREE

INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC
Scott Buckley "Omega"
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
Composed by Joanna Whaley