Alicia's Story / OH

Bodies Behind The Bus

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Documentary, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Mental Health

4.2 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2026

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

Alicia served for years as both a volunteer leader and staff member at a growing non-denominational church in Ohio. After becoming deeply involved in ministry and church leadership, she began noticing troubling patterns within the church’s culture and leadership structure. In this episode, Alicia courageously shares her story and reflects on the impact spiritual manipulation can have on individuals and communities. Support the show

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0:00.0	This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone
0:06.8	you know is struggling, support is available through the suicide and crisis lifeline at 9-8 in the U.S.
0:13.0	This episode was made possible by our incredible donors. Their faithful support allows us to
0:19.5	continue the work of amplifying the voices of religious abuse survivors.
0:23.9	We committed early on never to monetize any of the stories, so we rely solely on donations from people like you.
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0:37.2	Another way to support bodies behind the bus is by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast.
0:43.3	It only takes a moment, but has a tremendous impact on our reach.
0:47.4	Thank you for daring to listen.
0:51.1	On today's episode, we welcome Alicia to share her story.icia was on staff at a church in ohio she provides a thorough understanding of how unhealthy and toxic cultures can cause tremendous harm to all involved we are heartbroken for what alicia endured but empowered by her deep compassion and kindness.
1:14.9	We so appreciate Alicia, her family, and their willingness to speak up.
1:23.1	I am all about blessed subtraction.
1:27.3	There is a pile of dead bodies behind the Marseville bus. And by God God's grace it'll be a mountain by the time we're done.
1:32.3	You either get on the bus or you get run over by the bus.
1:35.3	Those are the options. But the bus ain't gonna stop.
1:38.3	You either get on the bus,
1:42.3	or you get run over by the bus.
1:46.5	Those are the options.
1:50.2	But the bus I can stop.
1:54.0	Welcome back to the Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast, everyone.
1:57.6	I hope everyone's having a great week,
1:59.2	and we are thrilled to have another storyteller with
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