About this episode

Kelsey Vandermyde shares her harrowing story of growing up in Montana, facing extreme circumstances and a serial killer, while discussing faith with Jonathan Pokluda.

This week we sit down with Kelsey, who grew up deep in the mountains of Montana with no electricity, no running water, and a father convinced the world was ending. From polygamy and mountain lions to a serial killer staying in their cabin, Kelsey's story is one of the wildest you'll ever hear. JP and the crew don't see eye to eye with Kelsey on everything when it comes to faith — but that's exactly what makes this conversation worth having. Come for the crazy story, stay for the honest and gracious dialogue!

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Pokluda

Guest: Kelsey Vandermyde

Topics covered

• survival
• faith
• family dynamics
• true crime
• personal story
• hope

Keywords

• Montana
• serial killer
• faith
• survival story
• polygamy
• hope
• personal narrative

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Montana

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