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The Modesty Files

The Modesty Files

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 Welcome to The Modesty Files! In this podcast, we’re diving into the world of Christian fundamentalism and interviewing women who have left their churches. Our podcast's goal is to "uncover" their experiences and provide a safe space for women to make sense of their complicated past and reflect on their journey toward recovery.

If you are interested in being on the show, send us an email: info@themodestyfiles.com

Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.Copyright Taft Media Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #42 - Two Sides of the Same Coin: Kathy and Christine, A Mother and Daughters Generational Divide in IBLP

    #42 - Two Sides of the Same Coin: Kathy and Christine, A Mother and Daughters Generational Divide in IBLP
    Feb 16 2022
    Today, we have a Modesty Files first as we welcome mother and daughter duo, Kathy and Christine to the show. Kathy and Christine journeyed through IBLP together throughout her daughter, Christine’s, formative years. Through their time at IBLP, both Kathy and Christine interacted with Bill Gothard, and in this episode, they detail the strange way Gothard interacted differently with mothers and their teen daughters. Kathy and Christine have an honest conversation about their differing perspectives on the situation at the time.

    Topics in this episode include mature adult themes, so listener discretion is advised.

    So it’s time to strip that modesty cover, put on some comfy pants, and let’s catch up with Kathy and Christine on this week’s episode of the modesty files!


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • #41 - Where Are They Now: Unpacking April's Backpack

    #41 - Where Are They Now: Unpacking April's Backpack
    Jan 26 2022
    On today’s “Where are They Now” special episode we’re speaking with April, one of our Season 2 guests. While her episode was released in 2021, we recorded with her in 2020. Since chatting, April has quit her job for good at a white evangelical church and is finally ready to share an additional piece of her story that she wasn’t ready to speak about at the time.

    We recommend relistening to Episode #20 - Girl, You're a Missionary: April's Divine Calling to Study at the Masters Commission so you can jump straight into the new one!

    Content Warning: This episode includes the use of strong language, so listener discretion is advised.

    So it’s time to strip that modesty cover, put on some comfy pants, and let’s catch up with April on this week’s episode of the modesty files!

    Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/themodestyfiles

    Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.
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    46 mins
  • #40 - A Cycle of Abuse: How Christian Commitment Led Sarah to a Toxic Marriage

    #40 - A Cycle of Abuse: How Christian Commitment Led Sarah to a Toxic Marriage
    Dec 1 2021
    Today we’re speaking with Sarah, who left the Church of Christ about a decade ago. After having an abortion at age 19, she felt so guilty that she vowed that the next person she would date she would marry. However, she ended up trapped in an abusive marriage. Their relationship started with love-bombing and eventually turned into heavy verbal abuse and manipulation. Her pastors encouraged her to remain married because, “you can’t divorce your husband just because he’s mean to you.” Sarah remained inside the cycle of abuse until she finally escaped a year and a half later.

    A brief content warning, we will be discussing physical and emotional abuse and other mature themes, which may be upsetting, so listener discretion is advised.

    Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/themodestyfiles

    Follow us on Instagram @themodestyfiles for updates and bonus content.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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