Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.
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A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? Sounds Like A Cult, hosted by Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, analyzes a different zeitgeisty group every week to try and answer the big question: This group sounds like a cult, but is it really? And if so, ...
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Sinners are often people who believe they deserve every little thing they desire, and hurting others along the way…well that’s just road kill. On a small scale it’s scary, but on the scale these people have done it it’s down right evil. Preachers, church, your faith are your most trusted source of comfort…but what happens when that world is shattered… Season 1 of Seven Deadly Sinners took on the world of Televangelists and cultish child sexual predator, Warren Jeffs. Seasons 2 and 3 of Seven ...
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Toxic History! is a narrative medicine lecture series where medical experts tell you stories from the history of poison. Human beings have known about poison – substances that harm and even kill– for thousands of years. Poisons have been seen as mysterious, supernatural, and enigmatic. What are these plants, mixtures, and elements with such powerful properties? It is only in the past century that science has begun to demystify these chemicals and explain how they work. Still, the impact they ...
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Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Out of the Woods is a podcast for stories about not-quite-cults but not-quite-not-cults. People share their experiences being strong believers in something--a religion, an ideology, a community, anything--and share how they came to realize it was, well...cult-ish. Stories of all kinds of these beliefs & experiences are welcome, with a particular interest in those in the digital world.
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Join Megan Colleen Johnson, an award-nominated Life, Leadership, and Business Coach as she discusses specific Dominant Dogma out in the world, how this keeps you from thriving in life and business, and how to overcome that dogma by Living Your Freedom Now. - Megan's website: megscolleen.com Apply for Coaching: https://megscolleen.com/work-with-me/
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We are two Former Mormons who were raised as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’re also both registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of California. We share our own stories, insights, and clinical opinions related to mental health and thriving in a life after Mormonism. We welcome active members of the church, former members, therapists serving this population, as well as those that are curious to listen in.
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Clean Christian comedy for all ages, with no agenda. Hosted by Cam Manaraze and friends! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cameron-manaraze/support
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Mammonburg is a godless capitalist hellscape. We are your guides: Jackal, Finch, Phil, and Josiah.
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Take a journey into the dark depths of the Australian criminal underworld with Australia’s most formidable crime reporter - John Silvester.
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This podcast delves into spirituality, pop culture, and politics. Whether you know a lot or a little about these topics there's a place for you in this conversation!
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Very Bad Therapy is a closer look at what goes wrong in the counseling room - and how it could go better - as told by the clients who survived.
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Dan Debuf (Dan and Maz, The Bachelor Unpacked, Lords of Luxury) has realised that creative and interesting people have creative and interested brains that are easily obsessed. They're dying to talk about their latest or lifelong obsessions, if only someone would ask... well, he's asking! Artwork by Dave Ferrier and Jo Cutri. Music by Caleb Garfinkel.
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We share stories and techniques about all things to do with the mind. Mental health, mindset, overcoming adversity and personal development.
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Welcome to The Beginning of Wisdom. Theology and apologetics in the sight of God.
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Shocked and Applaud is a Podcast devoted to an in-depth scene-by-scene analysis (spoilers) of some of the strangest film that is worth a double take. With hosts Naomi McQuade and Lydia Malcolm, co-hosted and produced by Jen McQuade. Movie facts and artwork by Sean Hall.
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Benny Hinn's Legacy: A Candid Conversation with Costi Hinn & Mike Winger
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Latest episode is up! Mike Winger & Costi Hinn both know a thing or two about Benny Hinn. This is the first time they have ever spoken together about it. This episode is dedicated to the victims of Benny Hinn; Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus me…
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Catch Amanda on tour with The Big Magical Cult Show in Chicago & Minneapolis this July! Friday, July 12: The Big Magical Cult Show at Park West in Chicago, IL (buy tickets here!) Saturday, July 13: The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN (buy tickets here!) Class is in session and boy oh boy is it perturbing. Teaching …
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205: A Series Of Unfortunate Events On The Ranch
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Bear with us guys - We're down bad on the ranch. First Rachael was in horrible hail storm truck accident that left her with a burst fracture in her L2 vertebrae but actually 12 hours before that Greg was in the hospital getting 7 stitches. Then well, two weeks later and Greg's Dad has a freak accident on the ranch and is air lifted by Helicopter to…
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State-sponsored poisoning and assassination is deeply ingrained in Russian politics. You’ve heard of Alexander Litvinenko, but where was the poison and delivery plan developed? And who were the other victims of Moscow’s poison laboratory?
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle!! Friday, July 12: The Big Magical Cult Show at Park West in Chicago, IL (buy tickets here!) Saturday, July 13: The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN (buy tickets here!) July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Co…
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Right or Wrong? Nepo Babies (Preview of Isa's New Podcast!)
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Listen to Isa Medina NEW PODCAST – I'm Right You're Wrong on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or wherever! Isa Medina is the Former Host and Co-Creator of Sounds Like A Cult Podcast. Follow Isa on IG @isaamedinaa for info about her live stand up comedy and her new podcast @ethicalgirlies. The episode preview ended at 23 min 40 seconds if you want to star…
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Dustin, David and Caz take it open themselves to start their own podcast. Let us know what you think. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cameron-manaraze/support
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204: Wrath - Anne Hamilton-Byrne & "The Family"
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The Family, also known as the Santiniketan Park Association or the Great White Brotherhood, was an Australian New Age group formed in the mid 1960s under the leadership of Anne Hamilton-Byrne. The group taught a hodgepodge of Western and Eastern religious doctrines, with Hamilton-Byrne claiming to have been a reincarnation of Jesus. Classic cult mo…
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Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books that they’d love to see turned into films, TV series, or mini-series. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons w…
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Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy
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Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story ab…
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle!! Friday, July 12: The Big Magical Cult Show at Park West in Chicago, IL (buy tickets here!) Saturday, July 13: The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN (buy tickets here!) July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Co…
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203: Listener Stories - The Time I Took Out Seven Trees In My Truck and More!
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Rachael was in a terrifying accident in her truck this week and so she is telling her OWN wild listener stories as well as more from our inbox! Thank you for sending in your stories and please keep them coming! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Part 3: Mohammed and the Origins of Islam
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In Part 3 We continue examining the history of Islam from their struggle with the rising power of the Mongols, to their connection with the Ottoman Empire, through the reformation times, and ultimately to 9/11 and modern day. Our guest James Rayment guides us through how this history leads to the beginning of an internal decline within Islam and ad…
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle!! Friday, July 12: The Big Magical Cult Show at Park West in Chicago, IL (buy tickets here!) Saturday, July 13: The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN (buy tickets here!) July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Co…
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202: There IS honor among thieves with Matthew Hahn - Part 2
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Matthew Hahn risks life in prison in order to save a young girl - and due to Hahn's prior criminal record and the 3 strikes law in California turning over this memory card to land in the hands of the proper authorities effectively provides evidence not only of a sexual assault on a child but also of a burglary committed by Matthew Hahn. He knew he …
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Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books that they’ve recommended to each other! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Boo…
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Part 2: Mohammed and the Origins of Islam
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Welcome back as we rejoin guest James Rayment to further the discussion on Islam. In this episode, we learn the history of Islam after Muhammad's death and the origins of the Quran. We discuss the succession of Islamic leaders throughout time and compare interesting similarities of Islamic history with Mormonism. We discuss the rise and fall of the…
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First of all, we are downright GIDDY to share two iconic voices on this week’s episode—not only our expert guest, culture reporter (and personal hero of Amanda’s) Anne Helen Petersen, but also Sounds Like A Cult’s very own intern (actually recently promoted to coordinator 😎), Reese Oliver!!! Speaking of new voices, team SLAC has been cooking up add…
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Hi Culties <3 Isa Medina here, former host and co-creator of Sounds Like A Cult! With a special announcement.... My New Podcast is Coming! I'M RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG hosted by Isa Medina & Lydia Keating. Click to subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your pods. If you want to stay up to date with me, my comedy, live shows & my new podcast, fo…
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From The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Trial by Water is a new investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Father’s Day, 2005. Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he…
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201: There IS Honor Among Thieves with Matthew Hahn - Part 1
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Back in December of 2019 Rachael traveled to San Jose, CA to interview Matthew Hahn - a man whose story will rock you to your core. He's an open book and his unwavering honesty from where he grew up, to his drug addiction, to losing a friend and ultimately making a decision that could have landed him in prison for the rest of his life - but saved a…
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Finch and Alien discuss the evangelical masterpiece, God's Not Dead (2014). Follow us on Twitter @Mammonburgpod Join the Mammonburg Discord Audio Credits God's Not Dead - Newsboys Shine - Newsboys My Life is in Your Hands - Kirk FranklinBy Finch and Alien
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Celebrity Beef, Block parties, That Diddy video, and the Rise of The Divine Feminine
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Wow. A lot has happened since the last time we spoke! Let's talk about it.
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On this episode, Cam and David recap there month and discuss the topic of Fat Tuesday which you’ll just have to listen to to get more information… enjoy the episode!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cameron-manaraze/support
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Part 1: Mohammed and the Origins of Islam
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Join Jeremiah and Andrew as they host James Rayment, founder of the The Al-Ma'idah Initiative. James Rayment helps train churches to understand what Islam is as a worldview and who Muslims are as people to help Christians build effective communication. As they begin their deep dive multi-series into Islam, guest James Rayment teaches us where to be…
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Drinkers asked for a bigger and more stable head and the brewers came up with a novel solution. The heaviest drinkers that couldn’t even afford a cup to pour their beer into and see a head started to mysteriously die of heart failure. An investigation begins!
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Lace yourselves up for this haunting and twinkle-toed episode covering one of our most consistently requested topics: Ballet! Despite the tutus and baby pink palette, this ruthlessly competitive industry often seems less like a dainty art form and more like a doggone cult. Think about it: Why do we audience members just blindly accept and support a…
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