S1 Ep. 14 Fellowship with Zinnia
Today we’re flipping the script and Heather is chatting with Zinnia! Zinnia shares her story of growing up as an undiagnosed neurodivergent child and being bullied during her childhood inside and outside of the ecclesia. The first half of this episode is a bit heavy as Zinnia discusses how her en...
From Polygamist Cult to NYT Bestseller: Ruth Wariner’s Unbelievable Escape
In this unforgettable episode, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wariner, who shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood inside a dangerous polygamist cult to building a life rooted in freedom, purpose, and truth. As the niece of infamous cult leader Ervil LeBaron, Rut...
352: Escaping & Healing From a Violent Cult with Anna LeBaron & Ruth Wariner
In this special Remix episode of the Voice of Influence Podcast, we revisit and remix episodes 7 and 8 with Anna LeBaron and Ruth Warner, two cousins who escaped violent polygamous cults founded by their fathers. The episode delves into their harrowing experiences, the bond they formed upon disco...
354: Healing from Religious Abuse: Deeper Dive Part 1 with Andrea Wenburg & Rosanne Moore
In this episode of The Voice of Influence Podcast, Andrea Wenburg and Rosanne Moore take a deeper dive into the prior interview with Anna LeBaron, who discussed her experiences escaping a violent polygamist cult. They reflect on cult dynamics and the importance of personal agency, referencing ...
355: Healing from Religious Abuse: Deeper Dive Part 2 with Andrea Wenburg & Rosanne Moore
In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea and Rosanne Moore delve into a deeper discussion about Andrea's interview with Anna LeBaron, who shared her traumatic experiences in a violent polygamist cult led by her father. They explore the concept of spiritual bypass and how Ann...
Ep. 71: Lit Recs: Poverty Awareness Month
Join Amanda and Kelsey as they explore books that highlight themes of poverty, resilience, and systemic inequalities. From personal memoirs to stories of activism and struggle, they delve into narratives that reveal the harsh realities faced by many. Make sure to share with us your own recs for ...
116: February Books
February went by in a flash and thankfully, I finished some good notable books! In February, I finished 13 books: 11 were audiobooks and 2 were kindle. Out of those 13, 4 books were from Netgalley. Easily my favorite of the month was The Sound of Gravel. How was your month of reading?
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123: Chat with Ruth Wariner
In this episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wariner to talk about her unforgettable memoir, The Sound of Gravel. This powerful story traces Ruth’s childhood growing up in a polygamist Mormon doomsday community—and the courage it took to leave everything she knew behind a...
Our Ultimate Summer Book List 2026
Summer reading season is here! In this episode of Our Ultimate Summer Book List 2026, we each share three books we think are perfect additions to your summer reading lineup. Whether you're looking for an engaging page-turner, a thought-provoking read, or simply something fun to enjoy by the pool,...
Chapter 63: Books We Regret Reading (& Books We'd Read Again for the First Time)
In this episode of Books Around the Block, the three of us each share two unforgettable reads: one book we wish we could permanently wipe from our memory because we hated it, and one book we wish we could erase just so we could experience reading it for the very first time again.
From disappointi...
