Crisis & Consequences
Crisis & Consequences is a true crime podcast with a purpose, where we step out of our daily lives and dive into murder stories and the complicated humans behind them.
Hosted by Charity Doyle, each episode blends storytelling, dark humor, and real conversation — because sometimes the best way to understand crisis is by getting lost in a really good crime story.
All proceeds support OneHeart’s mission to empower people to overcome crisis and achieve self-sustainability.
Charity Doyle tackles life’s challenges and lifts hearts with equal measures of grit, grace, and big ideas. Engineer by training and leader by nature, Charity didn’t just help create OneHeart—she project-managed it into existence, then became its first CEO, steering the mission of empowering people to overcome crisis and achieve self-sustainability.
When she’s not strengthening communities, Charity is founding ventures like FOQUS, a smarter hiring platform that helps employers and jobseekers cut through the noise. Her career reads like a “let’s make things better” playlist, from tutoring youth in detention programs to serving on executive boards across health, professional student life, and entertainment sectors.
In the Crisis & Consequences studio, Charity brings the heart, humor, and curiosity that make even the darkest true crime stories engaging. She balances big laughs with thoughtful insights, helping listeners understand the human complexities behind crime while staying connected to the show’s mission of purpose-driven impact. With Charity at the mic, expect honesty, energy, and a podcast that’s anything but ordinary.
Karabeth “KB” joins the Crisis & Consequences podcast studio alongside Charity to explore the dark, twisted, and sometimes downright baffling stories of human behavior—with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of curiosity.
KB wears many hats (and sometimes a headset): she’s the Brand & Marketing Director for OneHeart and its family of mission-driven ventures—including this podcast, HomeBrew Coffee Shop, and FOQUS, a smarter hiring platform. Since day one, she’s helped shape OneHeart’s voice, share its impact, and spotlight the resilience of the people it serves.
Known for her quick wit, thoughtful creativity, and talent for finding humor in the darkest corners, KB brings a light touch to heavy stories. She’s here to ask the questions, offer perspective, and keep the conversation engaging—sometimes funny, sometimes haunting, but always real.
Episodes
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
1hr 3 min
He says “med school Stephen” had no interest in addiction and recovery services, but several years after earning his M.D., this doctor with a heart for humanity saw a need for expanded treatment options in Rapid City, SD, and he took action. The co-hosts welcome Dr. Stephen Tamang of Monument Health into The Escape Pod to discuss hard drugs, how they hijack the brain, and why escaping these addictions is so challenging.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 :30 Introducing Stephen Tamang, M.D.
Topic #2 18:06 Treating addictions at Project Recovery
Topic #3 29:18 Can an addict’s brain be re-rewired for the better?
Topic #4 38:05 Dr. Tamang talks community/societal challenges
Topic #5 57:43 Escapism, co-host-style!
Resources & Links
The Least of Us (by Sam Quinones)
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May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
15 min
In this Escape Bite, your co-hosts compete to come up with the best story that answers the question: Who stole the cheese?! Turns out, A LOT of people do. Cheese is actually the “most stolen food” in the world, according to a Yahoo News article published in April 2025.
Resources & Links
The Tastiest Crime: Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World
Philadelphia Cheese Masturbator Arrested
Cheese Masturbator Receives Probation
Swiss Cheese Pervert Faces New Allegations
Fourth Victim of Cheese Pervert Comes Forward
Pagano Faces Further Charges
Pagano Arrested at His Home
Police Search for Alleged Swiss Cheese Pervert
Serial Masturbator Faces New Charges
Swiss Cheese Pervert Caught
The Swiss Cheese Pervert Breaks His Silence
Source/Philadelphia Police Department
Mayfair Town Watch/for PhillyVoice
https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/serial-shoplifter-jailed-for-four-months-after-targeting-same-store-4616037
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/doncaster-thief-targeted-same-shop-29389961
Explanation of “on licence”
https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/sarah-connor-doncaster-prolific-shoplifter-jailed-for-ignoring-ban-from-city-centre-stores-4886803
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May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
47 min
Summary of Episode
The conclusion of The Escape Pod’s “Blind Faith” series details the alleged whereabouts of John-Paul Miller on the day of his wife’s tragic death and digs into new allegations against the pastor, dating back to the 1990s.
BE ADVISED: This episode includes discussion of suicide and physical and sexual violence.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 :01 Recap of Parts 1-3
Topic #2 11:27 JP defends himself
Topic #3 16:33 New accusations emerge against JP and his father
Topic #4 28:41 "Mica's List”
Topic #5 40:28 Escapism, co-host-style
Resources & Links
Alison Miller (Solid Rock Church)
Mica Miller: Mica Miller Obituary
'Raped by Demons:' Myrtle Beach Pastors Accused of Sexual, Psychological Abuse
John-Paul Miller ‘Felt Like He Owned’ Mica, Father Says
John Paul Miller Says He is Not to Blame in Wife’s Death
Everything We Know About the Mica Miller Case
Fisherman Who Found Mica Miller’s Belongings Reportedly Killed in Car Wreck
VIDEO: New Lawsuit Alleges Pastor John Paul Miller Attacked Underage Girls
Major Update in Mica Miller Case Three Months After Her Death
Mica Miller 911 Call Shortly Before Her Death
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Arrested on Assault Charge Days After FBI Searched His Home
Alison Miller Court Filing
Alison Miller Affidavit
Mica Miller Case: Strangulation Allegations Surface
Officials Release New Details Surrounding Mica Miller’s Death
Mica Miller’s Family Pleads for More Investigation
Court Documents Filed with Horry County
JPM Posts Private Pic of Wife in Retaliation
Mica’s Husband Groomed Her for Years
Domestic Abuse Incident Report
Family Of Mica Miller Seeks Domestic Violence Reform
Mica Miller Timeline of Events: Sirens Podcast
Mica Miller’s death ‘doesn’t add up’: Family
Mica’s Obituary
Crazy Video of John Paul Demonstrating Possible Mental Illness
Friends Grieve Mica Miller's Death
Teen's Rape Claim Against John Paul Miller
“No Man is Without Sin”
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May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
10 min
Summary of Episode
A controller at a Texas bakery famous for its fruitcake steals a massive amount of “dough” from his employer over nine years. How did he do it, and – more importantly – how can trusting businesses escape such a fate themselves? The co-hosts answer those questions and more in an Escape Bite mini-sode that might leave you saying, “That’s a lot of fruitcake!”
Resources & Links
“Fail” photo found on Pinterest
Collin Street Bakery Blog
FBI News Release
Investigation Discovery Crimefeed
My San Antonio local news
CPA Charles Hall Blog
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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
35 min
Escape Pod Show Notes – Episode 69: Blind Faith, Pt. 3 (Mica Miller’s Story)
Date: 5/21/2025
Episode Title and Number: Blind Faith, Pt. 3 (Mica Miller’s Story) – Ep. 69
Summary of Episode
Our four-part series “Blind Faith” focuses on a Carolina pastor and his often-tumultuous relationships, particularly with his second wife, Mica, who – authorities ruled – took her own life in the spring of 2024. In this third installment, The Escape Pod co-hosts consider some of the evidence that seems to conflict with the official ruling of Mica’s death as a suicide.
BE ADVISED: This episode includes discussion of violence against women and suicide.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 :01 Recap of Parts 1 & 2
Topic #2 4:25 Background
Topic #3 12:03 Mica’s last day
Topic #4 24:35 Discrepancies
Topic #5 31:10 Escapism, co-host-style
Resources & Links
Alison Miller (Solid Rock Church)
Mica Miller: Mica Miller Obituary
'Raped by Demons:' Myrtle Beach Pastors Accused of Sexual, Psychological Abuse
John-Paul Miller ‘Felt Like He Owned’ Mica, Father Says
John Paul Miller Says He is Not to Blame in Wife’s Death
Everything We Know About the Mica Miller Case
Fisherman Who Found Mica Miller’s Belongings Reportedly Killed in Car Wreck
VIDEO: New Lawsuit Alleges Pastor John Paul Miller Attacked Underage Girls
Major Update in Mica Miller Case Three Months After Her Death
Mica Miller 911 Call Shortly Before Her Death
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Arrested on Assault Charge Days After FBI Searched His Home
Alison Miller Court Filing
Alison Miller Affidavit
Mica Miller Case: Strangulation Allegations Surface
Officials Release New Details Surrounding Mica Miller’s Death
Mica Miller’s Family Pleads for More Investigation
Court Documents Filed with Horry County
JPM Posts Private Pic of Wife in Retaliation
Mica’s Husband Groomed Her for Years
Domestic Abuse Incident Report
Family Of Mica Miller Seeks Domestic Violence Reform
Mica Miller Timeline of Events: Sirens Podcast
Mica Miller’s death ‘doesn’t add up’: Family
Mica’s Obituary
Crazy Video of John Paul Demonstrating Possible Mental Illness
Friends Grieve Mica Miller's Death
Teen's Rape Claim Against John Paul Miller
“No Man is Without Sin”
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May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
9 min
Bad (PTA) Moms
Summary of Episode
The movie “Bad Moms” portrayed PTA parents as crazy, controlling, and conniving – but all in good fun. (It is a movie, after all.) It wasn’t nearly as funny when three PTA moms in southern California scammed millions of dollars from real people, including fellow PTA members. They got away with it for a time but couldn’t escape the consequences of their scheme. Learn more about the case in this week’s Escape Bite mini-sode.
Resources & Links
https://archive.findlaw.com/blog/calif-pta-moms-arrested-for-ponzi-scheme/
https://laist.com/news/this-aint-no-bake-sale-pta-moms-cha
https://www.dailybulletin.com/2012/04/30/two-diamond-bar-women-get-three-years-for-pta-ponzi-scheme/
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May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
46 min
The second installment of our four-part series, “Blind Faith,” delves deeper into the second marriage of a Carolina pastor to a young woman he may have wooed – or groomed – when she was just a teen and he was married with children. What initially appeared to be true love became truly terrifying. In this edition of The Escape Pod, the co-hosts examine the disturbing behaviors that characterized the marriage and may have led to Mica Miller’s untimely and tragic death.
BE ADVISED: This episode includes discussion of violence against women and suicide.
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 :01 Recap of Part 1 and intro to Part 2
Topic #2 9:25 2011: Meet 15-year-old Mica
Topic #3 18:18 January 2023: Couple separates
Topic #4 35:45 Mica calls 911 – on the day of her death
Topic #5 42:58 Escapism, co-host-style
Resources & Links
Alison Miller (Solid Rock Church)
Mica Miller: Mica Miller Obituary
'Raped by Demons:' Myrtle Beach Pastors Accused of Sexual, Psychological Abuse
John-Paul Miller ‘Felt Like He Owned’ Mica, Father Says
John Paul Miller Says He is Not to Blame in Wife’s Death
Everything We Know About the Mica Miller Case
Fisherman Who Found Mica Miller’s Belongings Reportedly Killed in Car Wreck
VIDEO: New Lawsuit Alleges Pastor John Paul Miller Attacked Underage Girls
Major Update in Mica Miller Case Three Months After Her Death
Mica Miller 911 Call Shortly Before Her Death
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Arrested on Assault Charge Days After FBI Searched His Home
Alison Miller Court Filing
Alison Miller Affidavit
Mica Miller Case: Strangulation Allegations Surface
Officials Release New Details Surrounding Mica Miller’s Death
Mica Miller’s Family Pleads for More Investigation
Court Documents Filed with Horry County
JPM Posts Private Pic of Wife in Retaliation
Mica’s Husband Groomed Her for Years
Domestic Abuse Incident Report
Family Of Mica Miller Seeks Domestic Violence Reform
Mica Miller Timeline of Events: Sirens Podcast
Mica Miller’s death ‘doesn’t add up’: Family
Mica’s Obituary
Crazy Video of John Paul Demonstrating Possible Mental Illness
Friends Grieve Mica Miller's Death
Teen's Rape Claim Against John Paul Miller
“No Man is Without Sin”
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May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
19 min
When a common person uses the term “insane” or “incompetent” to describe someone, they’re rarely using the same standard as that of a lawyer or judge in a court of law. The Escape Pod’s own former news reporter-turned-podcast co-host can testify to this, using the example of a South Dakota kidnapping/murder case she first covered 20+ years ago.
Resources & Links
State vs. Tiegen (2008 appeal)
https://rapidcityjournal.com/article_aa584242-94b1-5ffb-aa4c-7460348af576.html
https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/more-kidnapping-charges-filed-in-troy-klug-case/article_781f7e59-4ead-5cc1-bf91-2e3c72dfb690.html
https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/top-stories/kindall-faces-victim-s-mother-at-sentencing/article_7277899f-383f-5072-844a-2a1d0d827c19.html
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