What happens when a man who fled one of the world’s most oppressive regimes for religious freedom discovers that the country that saved him is now sending others like him back into danger? In this eye-opening episode, host Justin Yentes speaks with Pastor Ara Torosian, an Iranian-Armenian Christian who escaped persecution under Iran’s Islamic regime, found refuge in the United States, and now fights for fellow believers whose asylum protections have been suddenly and unjustly revoked. Together, they unravel a story where faith, integrity, and U.S. policy collide, with lives hanging in the balance.

Key Moments:

• Pastor Ara’s Origin Story: Growing up Armenian Christian in Iran, finding faith under oppression, and risking everything to lead an underground church.

• Arrest and Torture: Ara’s arrest for possessing Bibles, his refusal to betray fellow Christians, and the enduring trauma of his torture.

• Seeking Freedom: The journey to the United States through a refugee program and building a new faith community in Los Angeles.

• Faith and Comfort in America: The cultural shock of Western Christianity and the danger of taking freedom for granted.

• The Deportations Begin: How Iranian Christians were recently sent back to Iran under the current administration, despite legal asylum claims.

• Advocacy and Hunger Strike: Ara’s peaceful protest at the White House and his call for reform in America’s broken asylum system.

• The Call to Conscience: What faith, justice, and integrity require of those who claim to stand for religious freedom.

This episode challenges what you think you know about religious freedom, immigration, and American integrity. It’s for listeners who care about human rights, faith under pressure, and the moral cost of political decisions. Learn how one man’s courage can still make a difference and how you can, too. Listen now on Truth Be Found.

Show Notes:

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Follow Pastor Ara: @aratorosian

National Immigration Forum (advocates): https://forumtogether.org/

The Florence Project: https://firrp.org/

Women of Welcome: https://www.womenofwelcome.com/

World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/immigration-legal-services/

Start with Welcome by Bri Stensrud: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Welcome-Compassionate-Immigration-Conversation/dp/0310154251

She escaped the walls of control; now she’s shedding light on the abuse that keeps others trapped. In this powerful continuation of our two-part conversation, Justin Yentes sits down once again with Rachel Jeffs, survivor, author, and daughter of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and Tawni Browning, an advocate for survivors. Together, they go deeper into what comes after escape, the struggle to learn how to exist in a world you don’t understand while finding the basics needed to survive... and all of that has to be done while healing from abuse, parenting, and building a sustainable life.

Rachel’s story doesn’t end with freedom; it begins there. In Part 2, she and Tawni open up about the backlash survivors face, the systems that fail them, and the community it takes to help people truly start over. This episode is a lesson in resilience, advocacy, and the enduring power of truth.

1. How Rachel continues to receive hate from within the FLDS community.
2. What it takes to help survivors rebuild: housing, mental health support, etc.
3. The impact of the series “Escaping Polygamy” on those still inside the FLDS.
4. The fear, relearning, and healing needed to step into a world you were taught to fear.
5. What you can do to support survivors by advocating for protections and accountability.

This episode is for anyone who believes that awareness isn’t enough, that survival stories must lead to systemic change. Whether you’re a survivor, an advocate, or someone trying to understand the realities of cult control and coercive systems, this conversation will deepen your understanding and strengthen your resolve.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 first to hear Rachel’s full story of survival and escape, then join us for this powerful continuation.

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Follow Rachel Jeffs: @racheljeffsofficial

Buy Rachel's book Breaking Free: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breaking-free-rachel-jeffs?variant=32117440348194

Watch the Lifetime series Escaping Polygamy:

https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/escaping-polygamy

Watch the Lifetime movie Surviving My Father: https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/surviving-my-father-the-rachel-jeffs-story

What happens when your father is worshiped as a prophet and feared as a predator? In this powerful episode, Justin Yentes sits down with Rachel Jeffs, daughter of infamous FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and Tawni Browning, a survivor advocate who helps people rebuild after escaping cults and trafficking. Together, they pull back the curtain on the hidden world of the FLDS, its control, secrecy, and the deep trauma it inflicts on everyone, especially the women and children. But this isn’t just a story of suffering. It’s a story of power reclaimed.

Key Moments:

• Inside the FLDS: Rachel grew up cut off from the outside and controlled by fear.
• The Prophet’s Daughter: Warren Jeffs’ rise to power, controlling tactics, and abuse.
• The Breaking Point: The revelation that spurred her to find the courage to escape.
• Rebuilding a Life: Discovering her strength and voice as she raised her children alone.
• Empowering Others: Tawni and Rachel discuss the strength of those who stand up and bring the truth to light.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt trapped, silenced, or powerless, and for those who want to understand how faith, fear, and control can intertwine in dangerous ways. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of resilience, advocacy, and what it truly means to rebuild a life after trauma.

Listen now to hear this story of truth, strength, and hope!

Follow Rachel Jeffs: @racheljeffsofficial

Buy Rachel's book Breaking Free: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breaking-free-rachel-jeffs?variant=32117440348194

Watch the Lifetime movie Surviving My Father: https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/surviving-my-father-the-rachel-jeffs-story

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What happens when technology outpaces the law and victims pay the price? In this episode, professional investigator Justin Yentes sits down with Arizona State Senator JD Mesnard to explore how legislation is evolving to protect people from revenge porn and AI-generated deepfakes. Together, they unpack the real human cost of these crimes, the challenges of drafting enforceable laws, and what still needs to be done to safeguard victims in a rapidly changing digital world.

Key Points:

1. How Arizona became one of the first states to pass proactive revenge porn laws.
2. Why AI deepfakes present a frightening new frontier for online exploitation.
3. The tension between free speech, tech platforms, and the urgent need to protect victims.

This conversation is a must-listen for parents, policymakers, investigators, and anyone concerned about digital safety. If you’ve ever wondered how laws adapt to keep pace with harmful technology or what victims can do when their privacy is violated, this episode brings clarity, urgency, and real-world insight. Listen now to learn how Arizona is leading the charge in defending dignity in the digital age.

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Online exploitation is spreading faster than parents, schools, or lawmakers can keep up. From sextortion scams to trafficking pipelines targeting foster youth, predators are using technology to manipulate, profit from, and destroy young lives. In this episode, Justin Yentes and special guest Leah Martineau expose the dark side of digital culture, share real cases they’ve worked on, and discuss how families, communities, and even men themselves can step up to stop the demand that fuels abuse.

Key Moments:

• Sextortion schemes that trap young boys with fake “girlfriend” accounts and blackmail.
• How foster youth and vulnerable teens are groomed into trafficking through false promises.
• Why parents must maintain ongoing, shame-free conversations with their kids about online risks.
• How AI, chatbots, and unregulated platforms are creating new frontiers of exploitation.

This episode isn’t just about technology; it’s about protecting the people we love most. Whether you’re a parent trying to safeguard your kids, a teacher who may be the last line of defense, or someone who wants to understand how predators exploit digital loopholes, you’ll leave with insight, tools, and hope. Because awareness is the first step to prevention and prevention is how we turn the tide.

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Arizona Anti Trafficking Network (AATN): https://aatn.org/

AZ Teen Lifeline phone or text: 602-248-TEEN (8336)

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

What happens when justice turns into political theater? In this second and final installment of our deep dive into the death penalty, we explore former President Biden's controversial decision to commute 37 federal death sentences, only to have some of those cases reopened at the state level. What follows is a story not just about inmates and institutions, but about victims’ families being retraumatized, public funds being misused, and a justice system twisted into a political game. Guest expert, Dale Baich, and host Justin Yentes uncover the ripple effects of these decisions from the unusual communications of the DOJ to the emotional toll on survivors and families of the victims.

Key Moments:

• How victims’ families are retraumatized by reopening decades-old cases
• The hidden cost: $300M+ per execution and the strain on local communities
• The psychological toll of capital punishment on both victims and offenders
• Why open communication, not more punishment, may offer healing to families

This episode is for anyone who cares about justice, public policy, or the human cost of our legal system. Whether you're a law student, policymaker, survivor, or concerned citizen, this conversation will challenge assumptions and invite a deeper understanding of how justice is administered and the costs. You’ll walk away with a more informed perspective on the death penalty, the impact on victims’ families, and the complex balance between accountability and healing.

Part 1: Life, Death, and Dollars: The Untold Truth About Capital Cases: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08X1CBkMgCjc4yrkrPkkMk?si=qUSwvck9QYqKaYAsCTNyng

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What if executing someone costs more than locking them up for life? Would your opinion shift if you found out that it does? In this eye-opening episode of Truth Be Found, Justin is joined by attorney Dale Baich to unpack the complicated reality of the death penalty in America, from jaw-dropping costs to the long legal process and racial issues. Together, they explore how politics, public perception, and legal loopholes shape who faces execution and who gets a plea deal, even in cases involving gruesome violence.

Touching on the infamous Jodi Arias case and lesser-known stories buried in budget reports, this conversation reveals how unevenly capital punishment is applied and how often it drains public resources with little justice to show.

Key Moments:

• The shocking cost comparison: why life in prison is cheaper than the death penalty
• Why some attorney generals seek the death penalty for every first-degree murder
• The 6,000-hour case: what it takes to investigate capital punishment trials
• Why only a fraction of capital cases actually result in a death sentence

If you think the death penalty is about justice alone, this episode will challenge that belief. Truth Be Found pulls back the curtain on the legal strategy, public policy, and financial burden behind every capital trial. Whether you're a criminal justice professional, curious citizen, or simply someone who believes in due process, this episode will leave you questioning what justice really costs—and who pays the price. Make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss part 2!

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What happens when the investigator is the one being questioned? In this special episode of Truth Be Found, Gen Z social media sleuth and AIA team member Madeline takes over the mic to interview founder Justin, revealing the compelling and sometimes gritty origin story behind this respected investigation firm. From FBI dreams derailed by 9/11 to sorting through trash, stakeouts, and defending the falsely accused, Justin shares how integrity, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of truth have shaped his career.

This candid conversation dives into the defining cases that tested his values, the emotional weight of injustice, and how building a diverse team of “badasses” turned AIA into a powerhouse for those caught in life’s hardest moments.

Key Moments:

1. Why integrity matters more than pleasing clients
2. The importance of building a team with diverse perspectives
3. A behind-the-scenes look at unethical case requests
4. What every aspiring investigator should know

Whether you're a true crime fan, the next Sherlock Holmes, or just fascinated by stories of truth, justice, and the human side of criminal defense, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to uncover the facts. You’ll hear powerful reflections, hard-won lessons, and why integrity must be at the center of every investigation. This one’s for the curious, the skeptical, and anyone who believes truth is always worth fighting for—listen now!

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Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/

Other episodes with Madeline:

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2067467/

What would it take for you to leave your family, home, and country with nothing but a backpack? Imagine watching your country, your future, and your life slowly collapse, only to finally realize it’s all gone and you have to leave. Millions in Venezuela faced this reality. In this powerful episode, Justin and his guest Faviola unpack the unraveling of a country and the crisis that has followed. Her immigration story is not just about political collapse; it’s about identity, courage, and starting over from nothing. You’ll hear what it means to lose your freedom, flee your homeland, and rebuild a life in a new country that is not always welcoming. This isn’t politics. This is personal.

Key Moments:

• A look at Venezuela’s warmth and culture before the political & economic ruin.
• The ways authoritarianism crept in through elections, not force.
• The heartbreak of leaving family, friends, and dreams behind.
• How everyday life disintegrated with brutal hyperinflation and scarcity.
• What it takes to survive, adapt, and find your voice in a new country.

This conversation is raw, real, and incredibly human. Whether you’ve ever questioned immigration, felt powerless in your own story, or wondered what resilience looks like, this episode will shift your perspective. We hope you’ll listen with an open heart. Not just to Fabiola’s words, but to the millions of stories like hers. Stories of survival, sacrifice, and strength. Listen now!

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Follow Faviola at @moreandchismes (https://www.tiktok.com/@moreandchismes)

Other episodes about immigration:

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2027092/

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2047164/

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/1772600/

What if your future came down to one decision: stand trial or take a plea? In this gripping episode, we follow Angel’s journey through the justice system, from rejecting trial and negotiating his own plea deals to enduring the unforgiving reality of long-term incarceration. He opens up about the violent rules of prison politics, the mental strain of life behind bars, and the hidden battles of reentering society after decades inside. It’s a raw, eye-opening account of choices, their consequences, and the resilience it takes to survive a system stacked against you.

Key Moments in this Episode:

• Why Angel avoided trial and negotiated plea deals to protect himself.
• The harsh prison hierarchy: race-based survival, violence, and constant power struggles.
• The emotional toll of missing family while in prison, especially during the holidays.
• How Angel used education to preserve his identity and sharpen his mind.
• The struggle to adjust to a world that has moved on without you.

This episode isn’t just about crime or punishment; it’s about humanity. Angel's story forces us to reconsider what justice looks like, what prison really does to people, and how nearly impossible it is to start over after being swallowed by the system. Listen now and challenge your assumptions as you walk a mile in the shoes of someone still finding his way after decades of being locked up.

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Episodes detailing Angel's story:

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2087536/

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/1925849/

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/1946809/

Episodes about Due Process:

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2027092/

https://rss.com/podcasts/truthbefoundpodcast/2047164/

Angel’s website: www.gang.expert