Andrew Pledger
Andrew Pledger
PCC Poster Child - Ashleigh Doxtater - S1E16
PCC Poster Child - Ashleigh Doxtater - S1E16
PCC Poster Child - Ashleigh Doxtater - S1E16
Monday 15th August 2022
Ashleigh Doxtater discusses her experience at Pensacola Christian College and her journey to freedom on 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger'.
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Get the buttons here!Ashleigh Doxtater's Escape from Pensacola Christian College's Grip
And it's basically kind of that's what collegian was like, except you also have the opportunity to sign up for intramural sports like that's it.
Imagine being in a place where every aspect of your life is controlled, from your beliefs to your behavior. That's the reality Ashleigh Doxtater faced while growing up in the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) community and attending Pensacola Christian College (PCC) for six years. In this episode of 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger', Ashleigh opens up about the immense pressure to conform and the tight grip PCC had on her life.
Ashleigh shares how she was molded to meet specific standards, often feeling like she had no control over her own choices. The conversation dives into the concept of 'deprogramming' from religious indoctrination, a process that can take years and involves unlearning ingrained responses to religious teachings. One of the most eye-opening parts of Ashleigh's story is her experience with speech education at PCC.
Unlike typical theater programs, PCC's curriculum was designed to produce sanitized, 'fundy' propaganda rather than foster genuine creativity. Ashleigh recounts the challenge of bringing diversity to productions and how her love for theater often clashed with the college's rigid expectations. But it's not all about the struggles. Ashleigh also talks about her journey to break free from these controlling environments and how she's now thriving in the corporate world.
Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of reclaiming one's identity after years of suppression. Tune in to hear Ashleigh Doxtater's compelling journey and gain insights into the often-hidden world of religious control and trauma. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped by external expectations.