A Message From Marc

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A Message From Marc

FromThe Plain People's Podcast

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37 minutes

Released:

Nov 24, 2018

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Podcast episode

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Our host Marc Masoner gives a brief synopsis of his background for listeners.

Released:

Nov 24, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (62)

Underbelly survivor stories of abuse, struggle and triumph told by former Amish, Mennonite and Anabaptist members.

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Meet Justin: On this episode Marc and Jasper sit down to talk about the ongoing uncovering of the ranches and farms for "troubled" boys with Justin Sweeney. Justin was in the Mennonite foster care system as a young man until he was sent away to a ranch in MO... by The Plain People's Podcast
54 min listen
Pt 2: Meet Ashley: The Mennonite Housewife that walked out. On this episode we pick up where we left off and dive head on into some dark waters to discuss sexual addictions, corrupt " leaders" and give a heartfelt message to all women still trapped in the church. by The Plain People's Podcast
51 min listen
Meet Marsela: Marsela's family joined the Mennonite Church in the late 90s when she was a young girl, along with several other siblings. Her story is one that involves years of childhood beatings, molestation and the church covering everything up under the... by The Plain People's Podcast
70 min listen
Meet Kenneth, Part 2: Let's talk about sex, baby! Part 2 picks up and we dive into the taboo topic of sex outside of procreation purposes and the ultimate price Kenneth paid for curiosity. by The Plain People's Podcast
52 min listen
Meet R: " Something inside of you breaks when you're raped". On today's episode our guest shares her struggles of being adopted and never feeling like she belongs within her church culture. After being sexually abused at a young age by her sibling, and later... by The Plain People's Podcast
67 min listen
Meet Laura: The Woman Unbroken by The Plain People's Podcast
54 min listen
Meet Ruthy: Ruthy grew up in a home as a child of one of the greatest evangelists for the Eastern PA Mennonite church, yet always knew she didn't fit in. Hear about how she broke away to create the life she loves. by The Plain People's Podcast
55 min listen
Meet Becca: Becca Martin was adopted at the age of 6 years old and spent her years living in abuse until she committed herself to a Mennonite approved "counseling center" Rest Haven. After spending several months there and a short stint in the Amish run... by The Plain People's Podcast
40 min listen
Pt. 1 Meet Ashley: The Mennonite housewife that walked out by The Plain People's Podcast
45 min listen
Meet Sharon: Sharon speaks out on the extreme abuse suffered as an adopted child in the Mennonite church. Her family were missionaries and mother a well known author, meanwhile at home, her life was a living hell. by The Plain People's Podcast
64 min listen
A Message From Marc: Our host Marc Masoner gives a brief synopsis of his background for listeners. by The Plain People's Podcast
37 min listen
Meet Kelsye: On today's episode we discuss the teachings of Bill Gothard and the Institute of Basic Life Principles, along with postpartum psychosis, mental breakdowns and how the church fails to help those who are in need of medical attention. by The Plain People's Podcast
72 min listen
Meet Brenna: The story of an Ex-Mennonite woman that left the church to become educated and create her own life despite the odds. by The Plain People's Podcast
61 min listen
Meet Joanna Pt 1: Joanna Yoder from TLC's Return to Amish shares her past experiences within the TN churches, some of the most rigid and conservative of all churches in the US. Trigger warning, extensive discussion on child abuse in this episode. by The Plain People's Podcast
44 min listen
Meet Joanna Pt 2: We pick up where we left off with Joanna Yoder when she is caught by the ministry with a radio in her room. by The Plain People's Podcast
31 min listen
Meet Lori Pt 1: Lori Ann was adopted into the Mennonite Church as a young girl and spent the majority of her young adult life locked away, institutionalized, drugged and abandoned. by The Plain People's Podcast
54 min listen
Pt 1 Meet Audrey, Bonus Episode: Audrey Kauffman was raised Amish, farming with horses, without electricity or running water and struggled her entire life to find her place within the culture. This episode she and Jasper sit down and have a heart to heart about just how... by The Plain People's Podcast
66 min listen
Meet Joel, Pt 1: This episode we discuss Bill Gothard's basic life principles teachings and how the effects of this upbringing have changed Joel's personal and professional life. by The Plain People's Podcast
44 min listen
Pt 3 Meet Audrey: The third and final installment of Audrey's story, she speaks candidly about her multiple miscarriages and her struggle to hold fast to her faith while her marriage crumbled underneath her. by The Plain People's Podcast
47 min listen
Meet Kenneth, Pt 1: Part 1 of a 3 part series, Kenneth shares his experience of attending various plain churches, from Holdeman to the Tennessee sects, ultimately leading him to a horse and buggy lifestyle. by The Plain People's Podcast
52 min listen
Pt 2 Meet Audrey: Part 2 of Audrey's story picks up in the beginning of her journey into the conservative Amish church along with her abusive family. Audrey discusses her rape at 17 (*trigger warning for abuse*) and her struggle to survive within the culture. by The Plain People's Podcast
40 min listen
Meet Robert: Robert was adopted into the Mennonite Church as a young boy, where he was shuffled around until finally being shipped off to a boys farm in PA called Liberty Ridge. by The Plain People's Podcast
35 min listen
Meet Meg, Pt 1: "I've been running from pain since I was in my mother's womb". Today's episode is with Meg Delagrange, chief marketing officer of Urban Southern Bags, former Old Order Amish turned entrepreneur. You can shop at to see more how Meg... by The Plain People's Podcast
45 min listen
Meet Kenneth, Pt 3: In our final installment of Kenneth's story, we discuss his journey from Amish to Atheism and his reflections on his path to where he is now today. Music credits belong to Dan Barker by The Plain People's Podcast
59 min listen
Meet Joel, Pt 2: Joel grew up under the teachings of Bill Gothard known as the Institute of Basic Life Principles. Hear how those teachings have had a lingering effect on his life today. by The Plain People's Podcast
41 min listen
Meet Meg, Pt 2: We pick up where we left off with Meg struggling to overcome the loss of her family member, and dig into her relationship with her father, as well as hear Meg's beautiful letter to herself. by The Plain People's Podcast
47 min listen
Meet Elam Pt 2: We pick up with Elam Zook and discuss the bigger questions of how we can create change within the churches. by The Plain People's Podcast
47 min listen
Meet Lori, Pt 2: We pick back up with in Illinois where Lori shares her experiences after being institutionalized. Sadly, abuse was still in her future and we discuss her current state of mind after finally sharing her story. by The Plain People's Podcast
51 min listen
Sexual Abuse in Haiti: A Conversation with Hope Anne: We sat down with Hope Anne Dueck, co-founder of A Better Way Organization, to discuss Christian Aid Ministries and the Jeriah Mast sexual abuse case. CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK: The Plain People's Podcast CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: The Plain... by The Plain People's Podcast
45 min listen
Meet Nikki: After experiencing a deep loss at a young age, Nikki went on to hide her sexuality as a teenager, struggling to make sense of who she was. Raised in a conservative Christian home, Nikki discusses how she kept her faith while embracing who she... by The Plain People's Podcast
59 min listen

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