The Plain People's Podcast

Audrey Kauffman was raised Amish, farming with horses, without electricity or running water and struggled her entire life to find her place within the culture.

This episode she and Jasper sit down and have a heart to heart about just how difficult it is to relive some of our stories and memories, and share with you our insight on pain points along the way towards freedom.

Robert was adopted into the Mennonite Church as a young boy, where he was shuffled around until finally being shipped off to a boys farm in PA called Liberty Ridge.

Ruthy grew up in a home as a child of one of the greatest evangelists for the Eastern PA Mennonite church, yet always knew she didn't fit in. Hear about how she broke away to create the life she loves.

Ruthy grew up in a home as a child of one of the greatest evangelists for the Eastern PA Mennonite church, yet always knew she didn't fit in. Hear about how she broke away to create the life she loves.

On today's episode we discuss the teachings of Bill Gothard and the Institute of Basic Life Principles, along with postpartum psychosis, mental breakdowns and how the church fails to help those who are in need of medical attention.

Our host Marc Masoner gives a brief synopsis of his background for listeners.

Becca Martin was adopted at the age of 6 years old and spent her years living in abuse until she committed herself to a Mennonite approved "counseling center" Rest Haven. After spending several months there and a short stint in the Amish run psychiatric home Green Pastures in PA, she returned to the west coast overly medicated without a proper diagnoses and was forced to cut all of her medication cold turkey by her family, creating saddening consequences.

This episode is a jaw dropping story of Laura's survival from a horrific abusive childhood.

You can connect with Laura on facebook at Laura Teichroeb to hear more on her coaching.

The Mennonite Housewife that walked out. On this episode we pick up where we left off and dive head on into some dark waters to discuss sexual addictions, corrupt " leaders" and give a heartfelt message to all women still trapped in the church.

the housewife that never came back, Ashley discusses topics of abuse cover-ups, the anxiety of sharing her story and life as a Mennonite woman.