Go subscribe to my friends over at the Leaving Eden Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/ @leaving_eden ✖️✖️✖️ Support the mission of the Preacher Boys Podcast and get early access to episodes plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/...
Jul 28, 2025•58 min
Support the mission of the Preacher Boys Podcast and get early access to episodes plus exclusive behind-the-scenes content: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod To connect ...
Jul 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min
UPDATE (July 23, 2025): A Bob Jones University Spokesperson provided the following statement: "We would not send a notification email about alleged conduct especially in a situation when (as here) all of the following things are true: (a) at the time we became aware of the alleged abuse, the employee had already resigned, (b) the police are already investigating, (c) the alleged abuser’s relationship with and access to the victim were not school related, and (d) the conduct is not alleged to hav...
Jul 23, 2025•16 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ Full article with links to sources: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/youth-pastor-and-wife-abused-six In this video, I break down four major Baptist church scandals from July 8–15, 2025: a Harris Creek Baptist Church pastoral resident arrested for distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM); LGBTQ+ protesters rallying outside Sure Foundation Baptist Church in Indianapolis after sermons calling for violence against LGBTQ+ people; the indict...
Jul 16, 2025•11 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ The rise of toxic conservative “alpha male” content I have seen online doesn’t surprise me. And it’s also no surprise that many Gen Z men who consume this type of content are currently finding themselves being drawn to religious communities at a higher rate than women. Many fundamentalist Christian churches treat rigid patriarchal beliefs as inseparable from their faith. Unfortunately "boys rule, girls drool" makes up a big chunk of their theolog...
Jul 13, 2025•31 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ In this special Q&A episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski addresses listener questions on a range of topics related to abuse, accountability, and recovery within fundamentalist Christian communities. The episode covers updates on the Steven Anderson case, including ongoing CPS investigations and a forthcoming documentary, as well as practical resources for recognizing and preventing abuse in church settings. Eric shares...
Jul 11, 2025•41 min
In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski highlights three recent stories within Baptist churches: the violent anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric if Sure Foundation Baptist Church, the arrest warrant for teacher Torrie Lemon at Colonial Christian School, and the sexual assault charges against 22-year-old pastor Devin Carroll in North Carolina. ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ C...
Jul 09, 2025•23 min
In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Schwisinski sits down with Cara Meredith, author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation. Together, they unpack the formative – and often fraught – world of evangelical church camps. Cara shares insights from her 30 years in camp ministry and her research, including interviews with dozens of former campers and staff across the U.S. The conversation explores the nostalgia and positive aspects ...
Jul 06, 2025•58 min
Watch the full segment from WISH-TV: https://youtu.be/8JwTd7Qw6GA ✖️✖️✖️ Read my Substack coverage: Article 1 – https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/extremist-church-calls-for-lgbtq Article 2 – https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/preacher-calls-for-protestors-to ✖️✖️✖️ During a recent "Men’s Preaching Night" at Sure Foundation Baptist Church in Indianapolis, a sermon titled “Pray the Gay Away” featured violent, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric – and it was livestreamed. In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski bre...
Jul 03, 2025•19 min
This month, we’re exposing 12 shocking abuse and misconduct cases tied to Baptist churches across the U.S.—all from just June 2025. From grooming and rape to fraud and cover-ups, these stories point to a deeply broken system that protects abusers over victims. For full breakdown and links to information referenced, visit: https://open.substack.com/pub/preacherboys/p/duggar-family-friend-arrested-for? ✖️✖️✖️ Host: Eric Skwarczynski Script: Haylee Schmidt Phillips ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon....
Jun 29, 2025•18 min
Watch her original TikTok about "the burger incident" – https://www.tiktok.com/@jubileedawns/video/7331447895377431854 Watch her full story on her YouTube channel: – Part 1: https://youtu.be/wEzLVvVMowQ – Part 2: https://youtu.be/xM0apL_mjqU – Part 3: https://youtu.be/LTctsnN0Gfw – Part 4: https://youtu.be/gaaI8NbQlds On this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski sits down with content creator and survivor Jubilee Dawn, whose viral TikTok about a controlling outburst at Di...
Jun 22, 2025•51 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ On May 20th, 2025, Pastor Timothy Forgy—associate pastor and financial director at Liberty Baptist Church in North Carolina—died by suicide. For days, there was silence. No police reports. No media coverage. No public statements. I started asking questions. What I uncovered is deeply disturbing. In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I speak with Pastor...
Jun 15, 2025•8 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ Did Candace Owens really try to paint Harvey Weinstein as the victim? In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski breaks down Owens’ controversial interview with Weinstein—and exposes how media figures like Joe Rogan continue to minimize and mock the stories of sexual assault survivors. We dig deep into: – Candace Owens’ take on the We...
Jun 08, 2025•28 min
On May 20, 2025, Pastor Tim Forgy of Liberty Baptist Church (NC) died by suicide—allegedly after being confronted about a 15-year-old sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl in Texas. In this video, I share the details from my phone conversation with Pastor Scott Gray, Forgy’s brother-in-law and senior pastor at Liberty. Gray confirmed the abuse, shared how the church responded, and emphasized transparency with members and law enforcement. ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖...
Jun 04, 2025•5 min
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ Hear my full interview with Beth White mentioned at the end of the show: https://youtu.be/xuMFK_1bwuY ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod To conne...
Jun 01, 2025•13 min
Grab a copy of Queer & Christian: https://amzn.to/3Fay4au ✖️✖️✖️ In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Brandan Robertson—progressive pastor, author, activist, and a leading voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christianity—for an honest conversation about faith, sexuality, deconstruction, and reclaiming spiritual spaces. Brandan shares his journey from a troubled childhood and fundamentalist upbringing to leading Sunnyside Reformed Church in NYC and publishi...
May 25, 2025•55 min
In this gripping episode, Eric sits down with Beth Granger, the first staff child born at Grenville Christian College—once considered one of Canada’s most prestigious private religious schools. Beneath its polished surface, however, Grenville hid decades of coercion, public shaming, weaponized religion, and psychological abuse. Beth courageously shares her experience of being separated from her parents, subjected to strict diets and public humiliation from the age of five, and living under the r...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Hilary McBride, psychologist and author of "Holy Hurt," as we explore spiritual trauma, healing, and parenting. Dr. McBride shares her expertise on embodiment, the cyclical nature of healing, and the importance of repair in relationships. Pre-order "Holy Hurt" before April 16th, 2025, to receive exclusive bonuses: https://hillarylmcbride.com/books/ Content warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss. ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com...
Mar 23, 2025•51 min
Click here for more context and relevant links: https://preacherboys.substack.com/p/bestiality-child-abuse-and-a-predatory ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspod https://www.tiktok.com/@pre...
Mar 21, 2025•24 min
In this special crossover episode, Eric Skwarczynski, host of the Preacher Boys Podcast, and Peter Bell, host of the Sons of Patriarchy Podcast, come together for an in-depth conversation about exposing abuse within religious institutions. From the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) to the bizarre teachings of Doug Wilson, this discussion dives into the challenges of addressing spiritual abuse, the personal toll of advocacy wor...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min
This week, former Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) pastor Sergio Guardia was found guilty on all three counts, including Stalking and Breaking and Entering, according to court documents. The case, which has garnered significant local attention, reveals disturbing patterns—not only in Guardia’s actions but also in TRBC’s failure to protect the victim and its continued support of the convicted abuser. Marie Columna, the victim, courageously testified in court this week, delivering her witness sta...
Mar 15, 2025•43 min
Right now, Washington is one of just five states that does not require clergy to report child abuse. Senator Noel Frame wants to change that. She has introduced Senate Bill 5375, a bill that would make clergy mandatory reporters, with no exceptions for what is said during a religious confession. This is a controversial stance for faith groups like the Washington State Catholic Conference, which strongly oppose it. I spoke with Sen. Frame today to learn why bills like this have historically stall...
Mar 12, 2025•10 min
In March 2024, Trieber's ministry settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount after two women came forward with horrifying claims of abuse and cover-ups involving his brother-in-law, Mike Strouf. Fast forward to February 2025: Strouf’s name was removed from marquee signs at Santa Clara’s Magical Bridge Playground after information about the lawsuit and victim stories was sent to city officials. But instead of showing remorse or addressing the abuse, Trieber took the pulpit to complain about how ...
Mar 09, 2025•15 min
In this episode of the Preacher Boys podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Dr. Diane Langberg, a psychologist with over 50 years of experience, to discuss her new book, "When the Church Harms God's People." Dr. Langberg shares her insights on trauma, abuse within faith communities, and the importance of prioritizing individual well-being over institutional success. Drawing from her extensive experience, she offers practical advice for pastors, ministry leaders, and individuals seeking to cre...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr
Eric Skwarczynski continues his conversation with Hannah St. George, a survivor of religious fundamentalism. Hannah shares more harrowing details of her experiences within Bible Baptist Church in Fairbanks, Alaska, focusing on the period leading up to her marriage and the disturbing secrets she began to uncover. Hannah discusses the controlling dynamics within her family, the rigidity of the church, and its shocking mishandling of sexual abuse cases. Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Marc Maron’s comedy special, End Times Fun, touches on a very real issue – the way many evangelical Christians view the end of the world. In this clip, which recently went viral on TikTok, Maron breaks down why evangelical end-times beliefs scare him, especially since many of these believers hold political power. In this episode, Eric and Tia Levings dive deep into this topic, reacting to Maron’s take and discussing Tia’s recent article, Evangelical MAGAs Want an Apocalypse to Wipe Out Unhumans....
Feb 23, 2025•49 min
Read about growing up within a patriarchal fundamentalist religion from a female perspective: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebubbleverse/p/cant-keep-sweet?r=2xfl7u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ✖️✖️✖️ Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ Bill Maher recently took aim at Nike’s Super Bowl commercial, which celebrated the growth and resilience of female athle...
Feb 19, 2025•8 min
In this episode of The Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski interviews Hannah St. George about her experiences growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement and the Bible Baptist Church of Fairbanks, Alaska. Hannah shares her story of resilience in the face of religious, familial and social pressures. She discusses the financial struggles of her family, the strict expectations of the church, and the inconsistencies in her home life, including her mother's mental health cha...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 54 min
MorningStar Fellowship Church is facing multiple lawsuits regarding the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse allegations. These lawsuits claim that leaders at MorningStar failed to report allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement and did not take appropriate precautions to protect children. Today I'm interviewing attorney Randy Hood, whose firm is working with the victims in this case. ✖️✖️✖️ Episode with Scott McKnight referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOiSxfMXFrU ✖️✖️✖️ Support t...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min
Pre-order a copy of Beth Allison Barr's book, Becoming the Pastor's Wife: https://amzn.to/3WSOM3v Beth Allison Barr is the U.S.A. Today’s bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. An academic by training and a pastor’s wife by calling, Beth uses her unique voice to speak out on the relevance of medieval history to our modern world—especially concerning women in both medieval and modern Christianity. Her work is described as “smart,”...
Feb 09, 2025•58 min
