In this episode of Christian True Crime Junkies, Alana is joined by her husband, Scott, for a thoughtful and nuanced discussion on a real-life custody case centered around homeschooling rights. When two parents with opposing views on education take their disagreement to court, the question becomes: who gets to decide what's truly in a child's best interest?

Drawing from a 1996 California case, this episode explores the tension between parental rights, state authority, and the complexities of education choices. Along the way, Alana and Scott share personal insights from their own homeschooling journey and reflect on the broader challenges families face when navigating these decisions.

This episode invites listeners to think deeply about faith, responsibility, and the delicate balance between conviction and compassion in parenting.

In this powerful episode of Christian True Crime Junkies, we explore the incredible and lesser-known story of Eric Liddell—an Olympic champion whose greatest legacy wasn't on the track, but in his unwavering faith. Known for his conviction to honor God above all else, Eric shocked the world when he refused to compete on a Sunday… but that's only the beginning of his story.

After his Olympic victory, Eric returned to China as a missionary, where he would face unimaginable hardship during World War II. From separation from his family to life in a Japanese internment camp, his final years reveal a story of sacrifice, courage, and what it truly means to finish the race well. Was his death simply tragic—or something more?

This episode dives into the tension between calling and comfort, faith and sacrifice, and asks a deeper question: what does it really mean to live—and die—for Christ?

A dream home turns into a waking nightmare when Derek and Maria Broaddus begin receiving eerie letters from someone calling themselves "The Watcher." What starts as a strange welcome quickly becomes deeply unsettling, with the writer claiming to watch the house—and the family's children.

As the letters escalate, fear takes over and just about everyone in this usually quiet town becomes a suspect. In this episode, we dive into one of the creepiest modern true crime cases—where no one is physically harmed, but the psychological terror is impossible to ignore.