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Full Interview: Doug Warburton
While production continues on Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power — which takes a br...
Full Interview: Brian Metzger
While Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power is in production, John shares one of his f...
Full Interview: Melody Winderweedle
Episode Summary: In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, former Vineyard pastor Melody Wi...
BONUS: Q&A
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! If you have additional questions not answered in...
Full Interview: Ken Wilson
In this full-length interview, Spoiled Fruit sits down with Ken Wilson , founding pastor of Vin...
Full Interview: JT Meyer pt. 2
In Part 2, JT Meyer recounts the aftermath of his decision to speak out. Despite his loyalty to...
Full Interview: JT Meyer pt. 1
In Part 1 of this two-part interview, former Vineyard pastor JT Meyer shares his journey into t...
Full Interview - The Anderson Family
In this emotional and unfiltered interview, we hear from Heidi Anderson and her children - form...
Full Interview - The Heidi Anderson Family
In this emotional and unfiltered interview, we hear from Heidi Anderson and her children - form...
Full Interview: Dr. Paula Swindle
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Paula Swindle helps us put words to the pain...
Chapter 8: The God Card - Power, Control, and the Death of Accountability
In the season finale of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, we examine the final stage of Vineyar...
Full Interview: Mandy Cavoto
This is the full interview with Mandy Cavoto who, along with her husband Matt, were a part of t...
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John Williamson
I'm a podcast host, storyteller, and lifelong learner with a passion for exploring the deeper narratives that shape our world. As the creator and host of The Deconstructionists Podcast, From The Void Podcast, and Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, I delve into topics ranging from faith and philosophy to unsolved mysteries and institutional power. A devoted father and history enthusiast, I'm always seeking to uncover new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the past, present, and future.
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Full Interview: Doug Warburton
While production continues on Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power — which ...
Full Interview: Brian Metzger
While Season Two of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power is in production, John shares on...
Full Interview: Melody Winderweedle
Episode Summary: In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, former Vineyard pastor...
Full Interview: Ken Wilson
In this full-length interview, Spoiled Fruit sits down with Ken Wilson , founding pas...
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Former Vineyard member
I have found this podcast both interesting and eye opening. I attended the Vineyard (Cambridge, MA and Arvada, CO) for 15 years. While I met many wonderful people, the true colors came out when my daughter came out as gay. At that point I tried hard to get an answer as to Vineyard’s stance on gay marriage. I should hav...
Read MoreHard truth
Spoiled Fruit: Faith and Power is a thoughtful and engaging podcast that explores faith, identity, and power with honesty and heart. The stories and experiences shared often mirrored my own, making each episode feel both validating and deeply meaningful. A powerful listen for anyone seeking insight and real conversatio...
Read MoreAn honest look
An honest look at how we can do better in caring, not just for one another, but the community in which we share life with. As human beings we are complex. As people of faith, we are even more complex…thankful to hear a podcast where honest conversations are taking place and ideas are shared on what is working “a day ...
Read MoreHits home
Hard to call a series ‘great’ that retells in vivid detail the slow trainwreck on which you were a willing passenger, but it is indeed a great podcast. My grandad survived 50 missions on a B24 out of Italy. He never spoke of it, but to fellow servicemen. I always wished he would tell us what it was like. I thought he...
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