This Is Actually Happening Podcast Transcripts
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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them.
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What if you left the church only to find hell next door?
October 6, 2026
Whit Missildine (0:00)
Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of This Is Actually Happening, ad-free, right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app. This Is Actually Happening features real experiences that often include traumatic events. Please consult the show notes for specific content warnings on each episode…
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Jessica Wheeler (1:17)
I can't even walk outside without my heart pounding. What is it going to be today? Is there going to be something new? I'm just this constant fear that something's going to go wrong.
And I don't know how far she'll go.
Whit Missildine (1:38)
From Audible Originals, I'm Whit Missildine. You're listening to This Is Actually Happening.
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