23 episodes

A spiritual crisis grips the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692 that results in the deaths of twenty-five people and effectively ended a budding American theocracy. Remarkable Providences dives deep into the climate of purity and resentment that generated one of the most enduring–and misunderstood–American myths. Kate Devorak, a former Salem tour guide and current Salem nerd, takes us through the story of how fear, greed, prejudice, and zeal caused a community to nearly destroy itself from the inside out.
Remarkable Providences is a podcast about Puritans and pettiness, magic and misogyny, gospel and government, and, of course, the Salem Witch Trials.

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A spiritual crisis grips the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692 that results in the deaths of twenty-five people and effectively ended a budding American theocracy. Remarkable Providences dives deep into the climate of purity and resentment that generated one of the most enduring–and misunderstood–American myths. Kate Devorak, a former Salem tour guide and current Salem nerd, takes us through the story of how fear, greed, prejudice, and zeal caused a community to nearly destroy itself from the inside out.
Remarkable Providences is a podcast about Puritans and pettiness, magic and misogyny, gospel and government, and, of course, the Salem Witch Trials.

    Rebecca and Her Sisters

    Rebecca and Her Sisters

    We're back with a new batch of stories from the most toxic church group in all of American history (which is saying something). If you're new, start at episode 1.
    Accusers set their eye on a bedridden grandma. Also, they arrest a four-year-old for being in league with the Devil, and if you've met any kids that age, you would too! We use levity to keep composure in these tragic circumstances like this!
    Featuring James Oliva, Kristen DiMercurio, Vin Ernst, and Wil Williams. 
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences
     

    • 25 min
    I Saw Goody Proctor With the Devil

    I Saw Goody Proctor With the Devil

    The villagers begin to question the validity of the witch panic. Meanwhile, John Proctor's desire to pummel little girls is only matched by Kate's desire to pummel Arthur Miller.
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences

    • 22 min
    Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

    Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

    Mary Warren's note tried to make things in Salem better. They got much, much worse. Especially for her.
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences

    • 26 min
    16: The Abnormal Abby Hobbs

    16: The Abnormal Abby Hobbs

    Abigail Hobbs wants to live deliciously.
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences

    • 30 min
    A Little Out of Control

    A Little Out of Control

    CW: This episode contains brief mentions of suicide at approx. 24:20-24:27
    Accusations spread like a plague, or a haunted fog. Nehemiah Abbot gets off in front of everyone.
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences

    • 30 min
    The Boys Are Back in Town

    The Boys Are Back in Town

    Samuel Parris dodges a bullet as the town declares George Burroughs the worst minister Salem's ever had. The crisis claims its first victim. 
    We'd like to thank The Iron Heel for their support! Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.
    🌐: https://whisperforge.org/remarkableprovidences
    🐦: @RemarkablePod
    💸: https://patreon.com/remarkableprovidences

    • 24 min

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