Pushed

Hi, My name is Mark Frederick,  I was in the ministry for about 10 years. I surrendered to my call in 2009 at a meeting. From the beginning I should of know I was in for a mess. I wanted to serve God so bad that I would do anything,  go anywhere, and be abused by...

Do I suffer from IFB PTSD ?

I recall the not so great times, and there were many of them, during my unfortunate days in the IFB movement. So many do’s and don’ts in the church. Don’t do this. Don’t do that. You broke a man made rule then you had to worry about the censor police paying you a not...

Thank You

Greetings! I just recently discovered your podcast and have been following you on Twitter. I’ve struggled with guilt my entire life for questioning many of the behaviors/beliefs you discuss. I was raised IFB and attended a Christian school from 7-10 grade...

My Story

My name is Lydia Hansen and I grew up in an IFB home and church located in Oklahoma City. I’m naturally an outspoken, independent, ambitious woman… traits which I were taught were undesirable and not of a submissive Christian woman. I still struggle with these...

A reminder of my need for grace

Hey guys, I am here to thank you for your encouragement and candor about the things those of us who’ve left fundamentalism deal with. We’re not special. We need grace like anyone else. But not everyone can relate to us. I grew up in fundamentalism. My...