In this moving in-person episode of the Unholier Podcast, guest host David Keck continues the conversation with Jenny Smith. In Part 2, Jenny explores the complex intersection of family life and the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church, reflecting on how the rigid expectations of the ministry influenced her father’s approach to parenting.

Jenny shares deeply personal memories, including the painful moments where church doctrine took precedence over protection. From being held accountable for things beyond her control to discovering how her father managed her early relationships behind the scenes, she illustrates the intense pressure fundamentalism places on the family unit.

In this episode, we cover:

• Faith & Fatherhood: How church culture and IFB doctrine influenced her upbringing.
• Control and Misogyny: The impact of labels like "Jezebel" and the weight of purity culture.
• The Cycle of Abuse: Connecting a fear-based upbringing to the realities of her first marriage.
• Choosing Freedom: The harrowing journey of leaving with her baby and navigating the aftermath of domestic violence.
• Healing & Parenting: How deconstruction has allowed Jenny to break generational cycles and find a new perspective on God.

Jenny’s story is a powerful look at the struggle to reclaim one's identity while navigating the shadows of a high-control religious environment.

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In this incredibly raw and unfiltered episode of the UnHolier Podcast, host Jennifer sits down with retired U.S. Navy Chief Troy Ulshoeffer (Founder of Vines and Valor and Co-Founder of Change Unchained). Troy’s story isn’t just about military service; it’s about the terrifying moment your entire reality—religion, politics, and identity—collapses at once.

Troy opens up about the "TikTok rabbit hole" that forced him to confront narcissism within the church, the heartbreaking mental health crisis his son faced, and the devastating loss of his mother to suicide in 2023. After facing his own "dark night of the soul" and a suicidal crisis, Troy turned to a controversial path for healing: Ayahuasca.

From the rigid theology of Liberty University to the jungles of spiritual medicine, this is a journey of deconstructing a life built on patriarchy and finding a new mission in anti-trafficking advocacy and veteran healing.

If you’ve ever felt lost in your faith, struggled with PTSD, or wondered if there’s a better way to heal, this episode is for you. #ptsd  #deconstruction  #navychief  #ayahuascahealing  #churchtrauma  #VinesAndValor #mentalhealthmatters  #religioustrauma  #veteransupport  #UnHolierPodcast

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Was the Zodiac Hidden in the Bible? Gilgamesh, Jesus, Paul, and Suppressed Star Knowledge (Holier Podcast)

On the Unholier podcast, the host interviews Indy, and author and researcher about alleged links between the Bible, the Zodiac, ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh, and historical sources such as Josephus, arguing that biblical language and symbols (e.g., “Mazzaroth,” the star of the wise men, Lamb of God, fisher of men, the man with the water pitcher, the “bow” in Noah’s story, and the four horsemen) reflect astrological/astronomical “coding” tied to shifting ages and priestly power. They discuss why churches and seminaries may not teach this material, how Israelite worship included multiple gods and zodiac-related motifs, and how Christian literalism can reinterpret inconvenient details. The guest also connects laying on of hands to energy healing, critiques traditional images of Jesus, and presents full preterism (Revelation and end-times fulfilled in the first century) as a healthier framework for deconstruction, while promoting the guest’s Amazon book on these ideas. #god #BIBLE # #zodiac

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Jennifer and Kristin Watson, both raised in the IFB/IFB cult environment, discuss the extreme control and purity culture placed on girls—no voice or autonomy but full responsibility for men’s “stumbling”—and how that created impossible standards and identity loss. Kristin explains being taught she was sinful from birth and believing she was “evil” after leaving, then slowly rebuilding her identity by reclaiming femininity, dancing, and returning to figure skating, which she once surrendered at youth camp under pressure. She describes rigid rules and surveillance at Crown College, public shaming, political indoctrination, and how she and Nick fell in love, were nearly disciplined, and ultimately ran away at 19. Excommunication, family severance, vindictive retaliation, and years of survival followed. They reflect on evolving beliefs (agnostic/humanist) and Kristin’s nonprofit work supporting single parents as a way to break the cycle and lead with love. #cult #religiouscult #IFB

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DID PAUL STEAL THE GOSPEL? 😱 | The Unholier Podcast

Is the Christianity you know based on Jesus... or a Roman cover-up?

This week on The Unholier Podcast, Jenny sits down with Paul from RealGoodNews.org for an explosive conversation that dismantles 2,000 years of church tradition. If you’ve ever felt like the "Red Letters" of Jesus don’t match the rest of the Bible, this episode is your wake-up call.

We’re diving deep into the historical feud between Paul the Apostle and James (Jesus’ actual brother). Was the early church hijacked? Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so different from the Jesus of the New Testament? From the "genocide" in Numbers 31 to the forged letters in your Bible, we aren’t holding back.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

• The Great Hijack: Why modern churches prioritize Paul’s letters over Jesus’ direct teachings.
• The Nazarene Conflict: The hidden battle between Paul and the Jerusalem Church led by James.
• Bible or Propaganda? A look at Roman councils, human-authored forgeries, and factual contradictions.
• Blood Atonement vs. Repentance: Why the "pagan" idea of blood sacrifice might be overshadowing Jesus’ true message of love.
• Christ Consciousness: What it really means when Jesus says, "The Kingdom of Heaven is within you."

🌟 About Our Guest:

Paul is the founder of RealGoodNews.org, a community dedicated to deconstructing traditional dogma to find the authentic message of the historical Jesus. He offers coaching and resources for those seeking spiritual "oneness" outside the walls of organized religion.

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Do you think Paul changed the message, or was he just "interpreting" it for the world? Drop a comment below—we’re reading them all!

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Host Jenny Smith & Guest Host from Surviving-ISH Podcast David Keck introduce Kirsten, a psychic medium and healer who owns Revive Wellness Spa & Studio in Flushing, Michigan, and discuss her appearances on the Un-Holier podcast. Kirsten explains that everyone has intuition, how to distinguish gut guidance from ego-based fear, and how dreams can bring guidance, including premonitions, color vs black-and-white dreams, and the difference between astral travel and lucid dreaming. She shares views on past lives, recurring phobias, déjà vu, dimensions and vibration, and the ideas of “Earth school” vs “Earth hospital,” soul contracts, and how trauma can heighten psychic abilities. The group also covers signs from loved ones (like finding dimes), protection practices, dealing with curses via “return to sender,” boundaries in readings, tarot vs oracle cards, and plans to do a future live group reading. #tiktoklive #YouTube #psychicenergy #medium

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"He was sexually abusing me while casting demons out of me. That is a chapter in my book." 💔

In one of the most raw and courageous episodes of the Unholier Podcast, host Jenny sits down with Heather Ford, author of The Barbie Pink Wall that Kept My Secrets. Heather isn’t just a survivor; she is a witness to the dark side of "Deliverance" culture within evangelical cults.

Heather recounts the chilling moment she realized her childhood memories weren't just nightmares, but a reality suppressed by trauma. From being "anointed" with olive oil during horrific abuse to the betrayal of an aunt who prioritized a "prayer closet" over the safety of a minor, this story is a necessary look at the mechanisms of control and silence in religious organizations.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Deliverance Trap: How "casting out demons" is used as a cover for physical and sexual abuse.
• The Cult Hierarchy: Heather names the leaders and the organization (Praise, Power and Prayer) that allowed a known abuser to remain in power.
• The "Barbie Pink Wall": What it means to heal from a lifelong process of indoctrination and the "backfire" of religious neglect.
• Foster Care to Cult: The systemic failures that led two young girls into the hands of a high-control religious group.

If you are currently deconstructing or healing from spiritual abuse, this episode is a reminder that your voice has power and your secrets no longer have to be kept behind a "pink wall."

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Unfiltered Year in Review: Co-Host Drama, False Police Report & Why Unholier Kept Going (1-Year Anniversary)

Host Jenny Smith celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Unholier podcast with producer and friend David Keck, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons of the past 12 months. They discuss backlash to Jenny’s first episode about her IFB upbringing, arranged and abusive marriage, and speaking truth about her late father while offering grace. They recount the podcast’s turmoil after former co-host Susie quit, including escalating public drama, threats, password lockouts, attorneys, and a false police report alleging Jenny planned a mass shooting related to a proposed survivor meetup at the Rebecca Home in Corpus Christi, which was not investigated after others provided statements. Despite harassment, hate comments, and family strain, Jenny emphasizes boundaries, resilience, deconstruction, new friendships, broader guests beyond IFB, and renewed hope heading into year two. #unfiltered #podcast #drama #religion 

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In this episode of the Unholier Podcast, we sit down with Jordan, a survivor of the notorious Spring Creek Lodge Academy. From January 2007 to December 2008, Jordan lived behind magnet-locked doors, enduring a system of "intervention" (solitary confinement), fake schooling, and the constant threat of being shipped to Tranquility Bay in Jamaica.

Jordan pulls back the curtain on the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI), exposing the interconnected web of WASP programs, religious cults, and the foster-care-to-prison pipeline. We dive deep into:

• The Psychological Warfare: From "The Trail of Lights" graduation ritual to censored letters that kept parents in the dark.
• The Survival Tactics: How Jordan navigated the points/levels system and eventually became "Junior Staff" just to survive.
• The Aftermath: The raw reality of post-program life—struggling with heroin/meth addiction, homelessness, and the "competitive trauma" conditioned by the TTI.
• The Turning Point: Jordan’s journey through rehab in Spokane and why he started the Straight Outta BS Podcastto unify survivor voices.

We aren't just telling stories; we are building platforms instead of prisons.

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Jenny Smith hosts a lighthearted Un Holier Podcast episode with Brittany Racine from the Might Get Loud Podcast about “culty” social norms that aren’t technically cults. They joke about being pulled into the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fandom and discuss cult-like dynamics in hustle culture and burnout, work-life balance guilt, survival-mode productivity, and diet/wellness trends like detoxes, fasting, and sourdough. They also cover people-pleasing, family pressure and obligations, social media as a cult-like system driven by algorithms and influencer behavior, and parenting and youth sports culture—including judgment on mom forums and team identity. The conversation ends with rapid-fire takes on things like answering emails on vacation, meal prepping, leaving group chats, toxic positivity, dress codes for women, wedding trends, and AI-generated social posts, and plugs Brittany’s Might Get Loud Podcast. #UnHolierPodcast #MicAtLoud #Culty #HustleCulture #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #DietCulture #WellnessCulture #Sourdough #PeoplePleasing #SocialMedia #Algorithm #Influencers #Parenting #MomGuilt #YouthSports #RealHousewivesOfSaltLakeCity #RHOSLC #Podcast

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