Aug 25, 20251h 14mS1
<p>In this episode, Joy Bullard shares Part 2 of her experiences with toxic faith, spiritual abuse, and the emotional toll of ministry life in IHOP (International House of Prayer) Atlanta / Gate City. She discusses the...
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Grit in the Wild
Hosted by Adam & Melissa Short · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to "Grit in the Wild," dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from spiritual abuse, high-control groups, & religious trauma. Join us as we delve into our personal stories and life lessons for finding a path forward. Each episode offers a safe space to confront the pain, while focusing on resilience & hope. We’ll uncover ways to peel back the layers of complexity, reclaim our power, & make new meaning. Whether you're just starting to process your own experiences or navigating this for decades, our conversations aim to offer support and a felt sense that you’re not alone.
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What is Grit in the Wild about?
Welcome to "Grit in the Wild," dedicated to exploring the complex journey of healing from spiritual abuse, high-control groups, & religious trauma. Join us as we delve into our personal stories and life lessons for finding a path forward. Each episode offers a safe space to confront the pain, while focusing on resilience & hope.
Who hosts Grit in the Wild?
Grit in the Wild is hosted by Adam & Melissa Short. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Grit in the Wild covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep 14: Special Guest: Joy Bullard’s Story @ Gate City / IHOP Atlanta (Part 2)" (25 August 2025, 74 minutes), "Ep 13: Special Guest: Joy Bullard’s Story @ Gate City / IHOP Atlanta (Part 1)" (25 August 2025, 57 minutes), and "Ep 12: Special Guest: Andrew Bullard’s Story @ Gate City / IHOP Atlanta" (25 August 2025, 94 minutes).
How often does Grit in the Wild publish?
Grit in the Wild publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Grit in the Wild?
Booking probability for Grit in the Wild is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grit in the Wild requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grit in the Wild's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Grit in the Wild?
The strongest fits for Grit in the Wild are Religion & Faith. Grit in the Wild has a religion audience.
About the host
Adam & Melissa Short hosts Grit in the Wild, a religion podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 25, 202557 minS1<p>In this episode, hosts Adam and Melissa Short welcome Joy Bullard to share Part 1 of her experiences with toxic faith, spiritual abuse, and the complexities of leadership within the IHOP (International House of...
Aug 25, 20251h 34mS1<p>In this episode, special guest Andrew Bullard recounts his story of his involvement in International House of Prayer (IHOP) Atlanta / Gate City. His story is a window into the harmful impacts of spiritual abuse...
Episode #11
Ep 11: Pulling Back the Curtain: Getting Real & Raw in Our Own Story-When Impact & Isolation Linger
Aug 3, 20251h 1mS1<p>CONTENT WARNING: S*XUAL ASSAULT</p><p>In this episode of Grit In The Wild, hosts Adam and Melissa Short delve into the complexities of toxic faith, spiritual abuse, and the process of deconstruction and...
Jun 22, 20251h 9mS1<p>In this episode, we discuss and journey through how high-control groups can stunt our ability to break out of conformity in our thinking and beliefs. This often leads to erasure of self, where we disappear as people...
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May 24, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this episode, Adam & Melissa give an update on the Dr. Michael Brown scandal, including how the fallout is impacting them and the wider body of Christ. Also, the discussion highlights how the New Apostolic...
Mar 16, 20251h 5mS1<p>In Episode 8, Adam & Melissa get into how spiritually esoteric beliefs and practices in the hyper-charismatic churches (such as Bethel, IHOPKC, & MorningStar) have harmed many people's lives. They open up about the...
Mar 3, 20251h 11mS1<p>In this episode, Adam & Melissa share more openly about their ongoing process of working through layers of grief 14 years into leaving church and in the deconstruction process. They seek to give all of us permission...
Feb 15, 202559 minS1<p>In this episode, Adam & Melissa talk through the impact of the Firefly investigation report findings on the abuse at IHOPKC by Mike Bickle and others. They also process through the Shawn Bolz prophetic manipulation...
Feb 5, 20251h 5mS1<p>In this episode of Grit In the Wild Podcast, Adam & Melissa have a raw conversation about their latest thoughts on sitting with discomfort and owning emotions in the wake of charismatic church scandals @ Bethel &...
Episode #4
Episode 4: It's OK to Talk About This!! (Deconstruction, Cults, Spiritual Abuse, & Religious Trauma)
Feb 5, 202552 minS1<p>In this Episode #4, Adam & Melissa have an honest conversation about their own journey of peeling back the layers of deconstructing toxic faith years later after leaving Bethel and hyper-charismatic cultish...
Episode #3
Episode 3: Melissa's Story (Part of It)
Feb 5, 20251 hourS1<p>In this episode, Melissa shares some of her story of spiritual abuse and religious trauma that she experienced, and the journey of recovery. Trigger Warning: Spiritual Abuse, Religious Trauma, & CSA</p>
Episode #2
Episode 2: Adam's Story (Part of It)
Feb 5, 202554 minS1<p>In our 2nd Episode, Adam shares some of his story of experiencing spiritual abuse while serving as a missionary in Africa, as well as the fallout that happened with the missions organization in Kansas City. Trigger...
Episode #1
Grit in the Wild Podcast Episode 1
Dec 21, 202458 minS1<p>This episode sets the stage for our journey thru spiritual abuse, cultish orgs, religious trauma, toxic faith, deconstruction, etc. We will be sharing more from our stories in upcoming episodes! Trigger Warning for...
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Joy Bullard
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Andrew Bullard
International House of Prayer Atlanta
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