"I don't think I trust Netflix"

We went to decoration so you don't have to! No, but really you should go. We had fun, faced some long ingrained anxiety and bias, and ended up with a stomach bug.

You win some, you lose some I guess.

This week we struggle through the world of Gypsy Rose... its a wild one! You've been warned.

We start our series on the Baptist Faith and Message. Once a month we will take a minute to discuss the doctrine we grew up with and what we are doing with it now.

This week: Article 1: Scripture

What do clogging and warts have in common. Not a lot. But we found a way to put them together. Yep, we're cool like that. Take a listen and enjoy!

This week we discuss The Garden, a Tennessee/Missouri commune most recently made popular by the Discovery documentary.

We attempt to answer for ourselves the question, is it a cult or commune?

What is your earliest memory of being concerned about your weight? Why was BMI created? Are there really good foods and bad foods? We attempt to answer these questions and so many more this week.

Happy New Year! We are so excited to be back for another year with yall! This week we share a few of our personal goals for the year, a couple of our plans for the podcast, and some of the weirdness that 2024 has already blessed us with!

Join us this week as we share some of our favorite and not so favorite Christmas memories! Stay for the very end to hear a special guest share a solo!

This week we discuss the proper way to eat skittles and a couple of the original winter holidays. It gets serious.. especially when you involve the purple ones. Oh and gluten allergies can go suck a hairy toe, that is all.

Happy Christmas Season! Rachel's back! And we discuss a couple of our favorite Christmas cryptids/folktales.

This week we discuss the invasive political ideology that is Christian Nationalism.. and hockey.

Oh and there's a super special guest!

We're back! Quick episode with some life updates and over the top TMI. Enjoy!

You may be wondering just what cold medicine and Jill Duggar Dillard have in common? Or maybe not. But this week you'll find out anyway!

Hey ya'll! We're back! And we have a lot of randomness to share.

Four letter wards at school, inappropriate patients, Nick Cage, and of course Vampire Diaries.

*** TRIGGER WARNING****

This week's episode includes discussion of intimate partner abuse, child abuse and animal abuse.

We completely understand if you need to skip this week. We love you and will see you next week.

*During the episode the date March 31st is mentioned. It was mistakenly quoted as 2021, that audio was removed in edit. The correct date is March 31, 2022.

** Disclaimer **

This is a recounting of events in our own words. While I want nothing more than to put certain people on full blast... we respect ourselves and the many others who surround these individuals who may be effected if names or identifying characteristics were released. Until that time when you meet your Creator, I hope you have the day you deserve.

Help can be reached here:

https://www.thehotline.org/

1-800-799-7233

or by text: Start to 88788

Additional resources:

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence

https://lifesavingdivorce.com/1in4/

https://www.bcne.net/news/domestic-abuse-4-things-pastors-and-churches-need-to-know

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29400149/

https://baptistnews.com/article/how-the-church-becomes-a-grooming-place-for-domestic-violence/

This week we discuss the idea of feral people. Are there really people living in the National parks.... and are they cannibals? We discuss talk it all out and try to figure out if the stories are really just about some of our family members.

*Chris Knight was in Maine.. not Pennsylvania. Sorry. Don't be mad at me!

Hot dog water. That pretty much sums it up. Oh and fat bears, SBC foolishness and a mummy. Yeah and hot dog water!

So what exactly does it mean to come of age with in the Christian Church? We'll it may have something to do with fart spray and voting. Or maybe not at all.

Ever felt the need to pick up a snake during a worship service? What about drink posion. Nope, not us either. But for a select group of people that is exactly what they do every Sunday. This week we explore the snake handlers of Appalachia .

https://www.hbo.com/movies/alabama-snake

https://www.al.com/news/2020/11/alabama-snake-handling-murder-focus-of-hbo-documentary.html

https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/snake-handling/

What is that? That freaky thing.. it's an Alabama White Thang! Or a gray alien in a fur coat?!? Oh and there's a black panther too!

Are the Moon Eyed People gnomes? Ever heard of the Little Washer Woman? We discuss this and so much more this week as we delve into the world of Appalachian cryptids!

https://www.waff.com/2023/02/27/alabama-folklore-have-you-seen-bigfoot-or-alabama-white-thang/?outputType=amp

http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article_63be7a46-193a-11eb-bcb1-9b6452791b80.html

https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/appalachian-folklore-and-superstitions/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/moon-eyed-people-0016334

"God is just waiting to give you someone really special! "

That's right ya'll! This week we take on the church's response to singleness. It's a ride! Hop in. Buckle up. Check your back seat cause we're all going to Hell after this one!

7 reasons why it's hard to be single in the church

Single Creek

Dear Church: Singleness Is Not a PROBLEM to Be Fixed

Tear the whole thing down and start all over.

https://careynieuwhof.com/five-real-reasons-young-people-are-deconstructing-their-faith/

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-causes-deconstruction/

Sometimes Christians sound like they have their own language. A weird language. The words they use just don't make sense. Well this week we go through some of the most popular and try to make sense of them.

Former cult of Christianity members what is a phrase or word you find yourself still using? Everyone else what is a word or phrase you heard that just didn't make sense or was really weird?

You may find yourself wondering what vampires and eternal salvation could possibly have in common.. or you may not. Either way, we discuss both this week!

We are back with Mrs Chandler's Current events this week, but with a twist! We are sharing a few of our favorite current conspiracy theories.

Warning.. minimal editing. Life. It is what it is...

**Content Warning: This week's episode contains discussion of child abuse, suicide, and religious trauma.

Help can be reached by dialing 988 from any phone within the United States. Please reach out.

Aliens in Alabama? It would seem so! And thats about all we have to say about that.. well actually we have a lot more!

https://whnt.com/news/northeast-alabama/little-green-men-the-history-behind-fyffes-ufo-days-celebration/

https://alabama.travel/upcoming-events/fyffe-ufo-day-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRkjnGp9xN8

https://thecrimsonwhite.com/56148/top-stories/alabamas-ufo-capital-still-has-a-story-to-tell/

Vacation Bible School is a huge deal here in South. Trip schedules, sports, and even some weddings are planned around VBS week.

This week we discuss all things VBS and Candance continues to reveal how much of a nerd she is by telling about bringing one of her favorite pets along for the fun!

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2019/jun/21/vbs-curriculum-racist/

https://thefederalist.com/2017/06/28/vacation-bible-school-drove-millennials-away-church/

https://pastorbrianmoss.com/why-we-stopped-doing-vbs/

https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/baptists/lifeway-apologizes-to-asian-americans-for-rickshaw-rally/

This week we chat all about our latest binge worthy shows. We would love to hear all about what you're watching too!

We went on a field trip! This week we are sharing all about our experience at The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. It's a heavy episode with muted tones and a few tears; but a special guest makes an appearance.

The Legacy Museum

National Memorial for Peace and Justice

Have you ever wondered about those mail in DNA tests? Well.. this week we share our results! Are we who we thought we were? Are we really sisters?

Bonus content! Check out the video on Facebook before listening :)

We are done with Satan.. hopefully he's done with us! This week we wrap up Satanic Panic with a brief over view of past Satanic Panic and unfortunately discussion of a current panic sweeping our country.

Sources:

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/18/997559036/americas-satanic-panic-returns-this-time-through-qanon

https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/57670/1/satanic-panic-doja-cat-mainstream-4chan-conspiracy-adrenochrome

https://reason.com/2022/08/18/the-satanic-panic-is-back-and-its-bipartisan/

https://katiecouric.com/news/politics-and-policy/satanic-panic-qanon-conspiracy-theories/

https://www.tpr.org/criminal-justice/2023-04-11/after-30-years-a-father-is-exonerated-in-satanic-panic-case

We tried our best... but we may have been left behind.

We're back! This week we continue our discussion of Satanic Panic and its effects on our world.

Sources:

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/136592NCJRS.pdf

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/154415NCJRS.pdf

https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/248749.pdf

https://ascdwc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/images_grometstein1.pdf

https://thesatanictemple.com/

A brief message...

Ever wonder how the Satanic Panic of the 80s started? This week we discuss all the things including what the color of your under says about you! Oh yeah, you want to listen!

Shout out to Marie for the episode idea!

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Half of us did, the other half did not... but we are talking all things mental health anyway! Specifically how the Church has dealt with it in the past, how they continue to address it, and how we think they should love those who navigate each day with mental illness.

Resources:

Suicide Prevention: 988 from any phone

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/about-us/

Sources:

https://research.lifeway.com/2018/05/01/13-stats-on-mental-health-and-the-church/

https://www.premierchristianity.com/news-analysis/91-of-christians-say-mental-illness-is-stigmatised-in-the-church-but-the-solution-may-be-simpler-than-you-think/12924.article

https://psychiatryresource.com/articles/stigma-and-7-million-depressed-christians#:~:text=The%20National%20Institute%20of%20Mental,matter%20of%20simple%20math%2C%20right%3F

This week is a tough one guys... we're sharing a bit more about what it was like to grow up as PK's and where we are nowadays on the whole role of pastors and weather or not they even belong in the church. So buckle up, it gets rough. BUT stay tuned to the very end for absolute cuteness!

That's right...Today we are talking all about MLMs! Specifically, faith manipulation within MLMs and the church.

Did you have to present current events in your jr high school history class? We did! And this week we are bringing it back. We discover we both still hate it almost as much as we did back then but maybe for different reasons.

Hey Ya'll! This week we discuss the infamous case of the Scottsboro 9. Its a tough one, but a light of hope weaves it's way through.

Resources:

The Man from Scottsboro

https://www.amazon.com/Man-Scottsboro-Clarence-Infamous-Alabama/dp/078641538X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PZJAE5J0NFOE&keywords=the+man+from+scottsboro&qid=1681777922&s=books&sprefix=the+man+from+scottsboro%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-1

The Scottsboro Boys Museum

https://www.thescottsboroboysmuseum.com/

Stories of Scottsboro by James Goodman

https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Scottsboro-James-Goodman/dp/0679761594

Jim Crow On Trial: The History and Legacy of the Notorious Case of the Scottsboro Boys

https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Crow-Trial-Notorious-Scottsboro/dp/1517608538/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_w=iYwgK&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=5KNGEHM0NKA91NHM9F8M&pd_rd_wg=21kjI&pd_rd_r=5515546f-df4d-4f9a-9c29-fc12d2cac15c&pd_rd_i=1517608538&psc=1

It's our 13th episode! This week's fun includes the following options: aliens, robbery, kidnapping, the FBI, legends, and maybe a ghost. Join us as we discuss Dead Lady Lake... which so happens to be a pond.

This week we have a super exciting topic... death! We discuss all things Appalachian death traditions. Mostly where to get the best food but we include a few other things like feather crowns, sin eaters, and mirrors.

Also! You can now help support us. And Marley's treat habit :)

Just follow the link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/YPDs

Which one would you rather encounter: Grim, Mothman, or Wendigo? Yeah me either! But this week we give you all three! Happy Listening.

Our very first guest! And she's the best one ever. Introducing Suzanne, our sister in love!

You can find Suzanne here:

Facebook

Instagram

Email: aquarianstart131@gmail.com

Or if you're local, find her at the WanderLinger Brewing Co

Also, here's the deck she recommends: Osho Zen Deck

And just for fun here is the Jane Austen deck!

Join us this week as we discuss all things Quiverfull!

We ask the tough questions of where exactly the quiver is and decide to start a cult of our own! But we need your help in naming it! Listen for all the details.

This week we talk about where we are from. We decide that everyone wants to be native, someone may have lost her southern card due to her views of a certain man in black, and we figure out how to get funeral potatoes without a funeral!

Hi Ya'll! We had some problems with the audio of the episode we were supposed to publish today, but never fear! We've got you covered! Here's an episode we recorded early on while still figuring everything out. The audio is a little rough in parts, but it's worth the listen to hear all the funny things our southern mama says.