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Episode 1: Obey

20210628

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the fire-and-brimstone Westboro Baptist Church, in Kansas - often called 'the most hated family in America' - a religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers.

From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. But, aged 26, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over.

Today: Megan recalls her early protests, and growing up under Westboro's doctrine of absolute obedience.

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Episode 2: Something Is Wrong

20210629

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the fire-and-brimstone Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - and how she came to question its doctrine of hate.

Megan Phelps-Roper was raised in Topeka, Kansas in the Westboro Baptist Church - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. But, aged 26, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over.

In this episode, Megan is now a teenager and Westboro's protesting activities are gathering momentum. For the first time Megan senses that something is very wrong.

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Episode 3: Ungodly Affection

20210630

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers.

From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over.

Today: through social media, Megan gets a glimpse of life beyond Westboro's fire-and-brimstone confines...

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Episode 4: A Moment of Clarity

20210701

From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, Megan came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over.

Today: Megan is forced to question everything that Westboro stands for - and makes the hardest decision of her life...

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Episode 5: Deadwood

20210702

Today: a daring escape for Megan and her sister, and new beginnings...

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Episode 1: Obey	20210628	Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the fire-and-brimstone Westboro Baptist Church, in Kansas - often called 'the most hated family in America' - a religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. But, aged 26, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over. Today: Megan recalls her early protests, and growing up under Westboro's doctrine of absolute obedience. Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
02	Episode 2: Something Is Wrong	20210629	Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the fire-and-brimstone Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - and how she came to question its doctrine of hate. Megan Phelps-Roper was raised in Topeka, Kansas in the Westboro Baptist Church - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. But, aged 26, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over. In this episode, Megan is now a teenager and Westboro's protesting activities are gathering momentum. For the first time Megan senses that something is very wrong. Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
03	Episode 3: Ungodly Affection	20210630	Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, she came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over. Today: through social media, Megan gets a glimpse of life beyond Westboro's fire-and-brimstone confines... Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
04	Episode 4: A Moment of Clarity	20210701	Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, Megan came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over. Today: Megan is forced to question everything that Westboro stands for - and makes the hardest decision of her life... Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.
05	Episode 5: Deadwood	20210702	Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' - the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, Megan came to a realisation: Westboro's teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church her entire world - and start over. Today: a daring escape for Megan and her sister, and new beginnings... Abridged by Sara Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.