Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Stano, whose childhood was marked by relentless, orchestrated abuse within trusted religious institutions. From the tender age of six, Michael endured unimaginable trauma at the hands of clergy who wielded spiritual authority as a weapon. After decades of repressed memories, he now courageously pulls back the curtain on a carefully concealed network of corruption and cover-ups, revealing the chilling tactics used to exploit and silence victims.

Through raw truth-telling, Michael shares the long and painful path to reclaiming his worth, channeling his pain into advocacy, and calling for urgent reform. Join us as we bear witness to his story—one that demands accountability, illuminates the resilience of the human spirit, and inspires a collective reckoning to protect future generations from suffering in the shadows.

Michael's Website:

www.energyoftribe.com

Tentmaker's Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Officer Johnny Banda, a survivor, author, and hero, who shares his powerful journey from enduring abuse in an orphanage to becoming a law enforcement officer who saved lives during the Santa Fe High School shooting.

Johnny opens up about his early years, where he faced sexual abuse by peers, caretakers, and potential adopters, and how these experiences shaped his life. He recounts the pivotal moment when he confronted one of his abusers in a professional setting, preventing further harm to others, and how this confrontation was a turning point in his healing process.

Johnny also discusses how his past influenced his relationships, his role as a husband and father, and his dedication to helping others heal from trauma. Through sharing his story and his book “Behind Closed Doors of an Orphanage,” Johnny aims to inspire others to confront their own traumas and find healing.

Johnny's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Closed-Doors-Orphanage-Banda/dp/1441558500

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-closed-doors-of-an-orphanage-j-m-banda/1018218500

Tentmakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Burns, a musician and survivor, who shares his deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma through the transformative power of music. Tim opens up about the impact of abuse on his life, his battles with isolation and hypervigilance, and the strength he found to overcome. Through raw storytelling and a live performance of his original song “Darkness,” Tim invites listeners into his experience of resilience, highlighting the importance of support systems and the ongoing journey toward recovery. His story reminds us of the enduring strength of survivors and the role of creativity in the healing process.

Website:

https://timeburnsmusic.com/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@timeburns7533

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TimEBurnsMusic/

Booking Information:

Contact Tim E Burns

(408) 218-3074

timeburnsmusic@yahoo.com

https://www.tentmakers.la/