When crime stories dominate headlines, how do we talk about justice without losing sight of faith?

In this episode of Christian True-Crime Junkies!, we sit down with former Long Beach police officer turned Christian romantic suspense author Janice Cantore to explore what it's really like to serve on the front lines of law enforcement, and how God shows up in the darkest moments.

Drawing from her time with the Long Beach Police Department, Janice shares firsthand stories from patrol, detective work, and even the Rodney King riots. We talk about mob mentality, officer safety, the emotional toll of responding to tragedy, and the complicated conversations surrounding protests, policing, and accountability. Janice also opens up about how a pivotal moment early in her career strengthened her faith and reshaped the trajectory of her life.

We also talk about Janice's brand new book Edge of Truth, and how her experiences in law enforcement directly shaped her Christian suspense novels.

You can connect with Janice at the Romantic Suspense A-Team on Facebook, or at JaniceCantore.com, where you can order her book Edge of Truth today!

This week in lieu of a full episode, we have quick update on our podcast schedule as Alana takes a little time to recover from illness. Thank you for praying for her and for your continued support—we'll be back with new episodes in just a couple of weeks!

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When spiritual authority crosses into control, how do you recognize it—and why is it so hard to name while you're inside it?

In this episode of Christian True-Crime Junkies (which coincides with Spiritual Abuse Prevention Month), Jaime sits down with Alana for the final installment of a 3-part interview exploring Alana's experience in a Christian cult during her college years. What began as a faith community rooted in belonging and purpose slowly revealed patterns of manipulation, control, and spiritual abuse.

Through Alana's firsthand account, we begin unpacking how high-control religious environments form, why intelligent and faith-seeking young adults are especially vulnerable, and how Scripture, obedience, and "submission" can be weaponized to silence questions and override personal discernment.