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Preacher Boys Podcast

Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he sits down with brave survivors who are shedding light on decades of physical, mental, and sexual abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement.

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Father-in-Law / Pastor / Rapist

Father-in-Law / Pastor / Rapist

“This man was my boss, my pastor, my father-in-law, and the man of God in my life. When he started sexually touching and... Read more

4 Mar 2020

54mins

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Sexual Predator in the Pulpit

Sexual Predator in the Pulpit

On this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, sits down with ex-IFB member, Wendy Saddler. Wendy’s personal hell began ... Read more

15 Jan 2020

1hr 6mins

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The Difficulty of Coming Forward About Sexual Abuse in the IFB

The Difficulty of Coming Forward About Sexual Abuse in the IFB

Today's episode, Eric is joined by former IFB member, Rebecca Foltz. Rebecca shares about her experiences at churches at... Read more

19 Apr 2020

47mins

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Racism, BJU, & Peter Ruckman

Racism, BJU, & Peter Ruckman

On this episode of the podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Joseph Tindle from Louisville, KY. They dive into ho... Read more

19 Feb 2020

1hr 13mins

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Bullied by the Youth Pastor | Life Inside Fairhaven Baptist Church

Bullied by the Youth Pastor | Life Inside Fairhaven Baptist Church

Your host, Eric Skwarczynski, sits down with Michael McNeilly, whose parents were on staff at Fairhaven Baptist Church a... Read more

6 May 2020

59mins

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"Wear pantyhose, the boys love it!" | Life at Commonwealth Baptist College

"Wear pantyhose, the boys love it!" | Life at Commonwealth Baptist College

Jen Lord found security, acceptance, and love within the IFB at a young age – but she realized quickly how conditional i... Read more

29 Apr 2020

40mins

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Horrors of Hephzibah House: An Interview with Benjamin Williams

Horrors of Hephzibah House: An Interview with Benjamin Williams

On this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, interviews Benjamin Williams. His father, Ron Williams, was the founder ... Read more

23 Jan 2020

1hr 22mins

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"I Had to Divorce My Church" | Escaping Domestic Abuse in the IFB

"I Had to Divorce My Church" | Escaping Domestic Abuse in the IFB

On this episode of Preacher Boys, your host, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Amanda Packard. Amanda shares about her ex... Read more

1 Mar 2020

57mins

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Attending Hyles-Anderson When Jack Schaap Was Arrested

Attending Hyles-Anderson When Jack Schaap Was Arrested

In the intro of this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski addresses how IFB pastor Bill Reeves and his staff, plus othe... Read more

15 Mar 2020

56mins

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God (AKA "Preacher")

God (AKA "Preacher")

Your host, Eric Skwarczynski, welcomes Jon Hollifield to The Preacher Boys Podcast. Jon is currently Assistant Pastor a... Read more

12 Feb 2020

1hr 13mins

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"More Hyles Than Hyles" – Attending a Nationally Recognized Hate Group

"More Hyles Than Hyles" – Attending a Nationally Recognized Hate Group

Karen Kroft was in the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement for 43 years. She talks about being raised with immense... Read more

16 Feb 2020

53mins

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BREAKING: Lawsuit Filed Against DAVID HYLES, HYLES-ANDERSON COLLEGE, INC., and FBC HAMMOND, INDIANA, INC.

BREAKING: Lawsuit Filed Against DAVID HYLES, HYLES-ANDERSON COLLEGE, INC., and FBC HAMMOND, INDIANA, INC.

On Monday, February 17, 2020, a lawsuit was filed by JOY RYDER against DAVID HYLES, HYLES-ANDERSON COLLEGE, INC., and FI... Read more

18 Feb 2020

29mins

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Cycles of Abuse at Faith Baptist Church of Wildomar, CA

Cycles of Abuse at Faith Baptist Church of Wildomar, CA

On this episode of the show, your host, https://www.instagram.com/eskwarczynski/ (Eric Skwarczynski), is joined by Ashle... Read more

26 Feb 2020

1hr 14mins

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1 Town / 2 Churches / 6 Pedophiles (An Interview with Former IFB Member, Tim Morris)

1 Town / 2 Churches / 6 Pedophiles (An Interview with Former IFB Member, Tim Morris)

What could two IFB churches – 8 minutes apart – in Mesquite, TX have in common? Pedophiles, financial scandals, and-cove... Read more

9 Feb 2020

55mins

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The Sin of Questioning

The Sin of Questioning

Today's episode, Eric is joined by former IFB member, Joshua Ross. Joshua talks about when he first started noticing str... Read more

8 Apr 2020

30mins

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Answering Listener Questions

Answering Listener Questions

On this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, answers some listener questions. Questions: How do you define fundamenta... Read more

21 Jan 2020

45mins

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Trouble in Paradise | Why an IFB Teacher Gave Up Her Job in Hawaii

Trouble in Paradise | Why an IFB Teacher Gave Up Her Job in Hawaii

Stephanie (Helms) Kittilsen joins your host, Eric Skwarczynski, on the podcast to talk about the problems in the IFB tha... Read more

5 Feb 2020

52mins

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Environments of Control

Environments of Control

On this episode, Eric sits down with Nicole Mitchell. This interview is a little unique due to the fact that Eric and Ni... Read more

10 May 2020

1hr 7mins

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"You're Reading Yourself to Hell" | An Ex-IFB Member's Search for Peace

"You're Reading Yourself to Hell" | An Ex-IFB Member's Search for Peace

​Tiffani Cappello spent many years struggling with depression and an anxiety disorder that was dominating her life and d... Read more

2 Feb 2020

46mins

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Bruce Gerencser | From IFB Pastor to Secular Humanist & Atheist

Bruce Gerencser | From IFB Pastor to Secular Humanist & Atheist

On this episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, sits down with Bruce Gerencser. Bruce lives in rural Northwest Ohio with ... Read more

19 Mar 2020

1hr 15mins

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