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Cults

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Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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ADRENALINE is a collection of Realm’s most riveting thrillers, mysteries, and crime stories. Every season, a new audio series will bring you to the edge of your seat — and keep you there. With episodes dropping weekly, you’ll never be without something to keep the adrenaline flowing. Current Season: Chinook, starring Kelly Marie Tran and Sanaa Lathan Religion and crime collide when a gruesome murder rocks the isolated community of Chinook, Montana. When Local Deputy Ruth Vogel (Kelly Marie T ...
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NEW Season 3: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. During a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, at least 39 people were killed in the South African city of East London – by one person. After years of investigation, we’ve tracked him down. He killed so many, he lost count. It has been 30 years since the white supremacist apartheid regime crumbled. The unresolved trauma of this time has cast a ...
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Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US! Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter: @coffeeandcults SUPPORT US: You could buy us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or support us regularly and get access to bonus episodes and fun stuff: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcults
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"How to Leave a Cult" combines the gripping biography of cult survivor Brooke Walker with essential education on cult dynamics. Uncover the true story of how she escaped the clutches of a small church in Arizona and gain insights into the psychological tactics used by these groups. Beyond storytelling, the podcast provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs and offers support for those on the journey to recovery. Explore the dark side of charismatic leaders and find empowerment ...
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This podcast is dedicated to all you ex-JWs out there looking for guidance on navigating life after leaving the Jehovah's Witness Its host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former JW with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a high control religion. Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and ...
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Reconstruct your life after leaving harmful and controlling religious beliefs behind! Educating listeners as to the dangers posed by cult psychology and tactics, the dangers of Christian nationalism, dominion theology, and the Christian Right.
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Living Cult Free: The Podcast

Gerette Buglion & Living Cult Free

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Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, ...
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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist

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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...
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Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...
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Kitchen Table Cult Pod

Kitchen Table Cult Pod

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Kitchen Table Cult unpacks all the things Kieryn and Eve learned at the kitchen tables of their childhoods in conservative Christian homeschooling families. Every week we take your questions and drill down on various topics about Quiverfull, the Religious Right, and our childhoods in high-demand groups (otherwise known as cults). We’re not surprised about the rise of Trump, Christian fascism, or evangelical white women voting for someone like Mike Pence, and we want to take you back through ...
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Cult survivor stories. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty.
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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about the weird and wonderful things that people do because of what they believe. It's a show about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, ...
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The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.
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Seven Deadly Sinners

Rachael O'Brien | Morbid Network | Wondery

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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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Each week, I interview guests who have crazy-unique occupations or life experiences. It could be anyone from a Mortician, a Near Death Experiencer, to a True Crime Event or a Religious Cult Escapee. I dig deep and pick their brains, and you won't believe some of the things I uncover because I wanna know... Join my Facebook group: "Because I Wanna Know" Contact me via: Becauseiwannaknowpodcast@gmail.com Contact me on my website at: https://www.podpage.com/because-i-wanna-know/ Instagram: @les ...
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The Victor Nieves Show is your home for the best analysis and commentary hitting cultural, religious, and constitutional issues! Victor Nieves is a former radio host on Real Talk 93.3FM, author of "Conservative Prudence", and viral content creator.
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Drawing on faith in Christ, I discuss the challenges of life along with the victory and true freedom available in belief in Jesus alone. Born again in 1987, I have traveled a road that has taken many paths and has at times been very traumatic. Raised in a dysfunctional family, sexually abused at a young age, separated from parents at times, along with the devastation that comes from decades in a fellowship which became a religious cult, it felt like the fear, guilt and shame was irreversible ...
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How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, brainwashing, greed, and the reality that even the most ordinary people can come to believe extreme ideas.
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Reclaiming the Garden

April Little and Anna Dawahare

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Two queer Christian women exploring the space between belief and doubt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and the mysteries of faith that are ours just as much as the Christians who have gone before us—even the ones who say that our queerness is incompatible with Christianity. Regardless of your beliefs (or lack thereof), you’re welcome in this conversation about the religious backgrounds people came from, and how those experiences (and changes in belief) impact the life they live now.
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Let's Start A Cult

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Join me (not in a cult sense), Josh Schell, as we dive into the dark and interesting world of cults! I will take you on a journey of how cults form, who their leaders are, and how they almost always come to an end.
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Afterglow; UnVEILING The Idaho Cult Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell's story, is a true crime story like no other. Lori Vallow is a mother of 3. Some would call her a "monster" instead of a mother. Her children went missing in the fall of 2019. As things unfolded there were also, 2 dead spouses who both died untimely deaths. Lori Vallow Daybell has delusions of being a God and having lived on many planets. As the story continued more and more bizarre events took place. This story is complicated ...
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A show that explores the world of cultic organizations through real life encounters and lived-in research. Joins hosts Lisa VanArsdale & Syran Warner as they explore the world of secret societies, cults, & off the beat religious groups in an attempt to learn about their practices & culture.
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Den of Cin

Devin Lucas & James Dufresne

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"Den of Cin" is a movie podcast by Devin Lucas & James Dufresne, two friends since high school and movie nerds for life. Coming from their own backgrounds in writing & art, Devin & James bring their uniquely qualified perspectives to their favorite obsessions. This is a podcast for all lovers of cinema, from the mainstream classics to the most obscure cult films. Devin & James share a passion for all forms of film and pop culture history. Hyperbole ensues.
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I spent 13 yrs in a religious cult. This podcast is not only a outlet for me to express myself in a healthy and safe environment but hopefully I can help others recognize and get out of their situation as well. Let’s walk together Cover art photo provided by Lukas Bornhauser on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@luboco
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Sex Cult Radio

Cali Reign + Seamus Harvey

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Tales, thoughts, questions, discussions, and everything in between brought to you by members of the Abyssian Union - a religious organization (lovingly deemed “the sex cult”) dedicated to the elevation of consciousness thru sex and sexuality. Join us for explorations and discoveries in the worlds we roam most - kink, polyamory, sex magic, sex work, energy work, lgbtq rights, psychedelics, and so much more. There’s a lot to learn in the world of sexuality. Let’s do it together. (Abyssian.org)
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"Unconditioning Love" invites you on an insightful expedition led by your host, Lydia, delving deep into the transformational journey of deconstruction, unraveling the conditions we often put on love. Journey alongside us as we uncover tales of resilience, featuring candid conversations with members of the LGBTQ community, individuals who have discovered love after navigating narcissistic relationships, and courageous souls who have left high control religions. Together, let's peel back the ...
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Beyond the Vow

Nicholas and Janelle Lavender

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Welcome to Beyond the Vow! Beyond the Vow is hosted by Nick and Janelle Lavender and focuses on religious and marital topics. We delve into the ups and downs, the twists and turns, the victories, the struggles, and everything that a couple may encounter as they journey through life and faith together. Habits will be tested, boundaries will be stretched, views will be analyzed, and compromises have to be made. All this and MORE as we go "Beyond the Vow!" You can find us on Facebook by simply ...
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Trauma & Tribulation

Ryley Kalem Hawthorne and Willow Anderson

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A podcast co-hosted by Ryley & Willow DECONSTRUCTING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Ryley (He/Him), is an ex- Jehovah’s Witness who grew up in “The Truth” from 1997 to 2016. With humor and a touch of strife, he breaks down the doomsday cult he was born into from his 3rd generation perspective to his best friend Willow (She/Her). Explaining the history, structure, culture, and its abundance of issues within the closed organization while finally untangling himself of the religious trauma fearing the grea ...
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Andrew Pledger, a cult survivor, hosts “Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults", a podcast that allows people to share their stories of abuse and religious trauma in various high-control groups. Speaking Up has ended but Andrew has other podcasts like "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult" and "Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism." - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.myp ...
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There is a unique collection of dishes in the world that illicit a fervent following from their devotees. Producing almost religious veneration in their preparation and consumption, Cult Foods generate queues, make restaurants and crash Instagram. John Quilter aka Food Busker will take us on a journey to uncover the history of theses dishes. We’ll hear him speaking to friends, experts and fans to find out the whys, the wheres and the hows in an attempt to unpick the secrets to creating Cult ...
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Protect Your Noggin

Stacie and Jeff Mallinson

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An expedition through the ruins of religious dogmas and political ideologies, and toward the goal of finding spiritual, financial, and mental emancipation. Regular hosts are Stacie Mallinson (death doula and yogini) and Jeff Mallinson (D.Phil., Oxford, historian of philosophy and religion). The couple started the show to help people outfox religious wolves, only to realize that they too were entangled in religious ideas that need deconstructing. They now document their life experiences since ...
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It was a January afternoon in 1981 when a man’s German Shepherd came upon a grisly discovery in the woods outside of Houston: the badly decomposed remains of a young man, beaten to death, and a woman, who was strangled. For 40 years, the victims were nameless – until late 2021, when a team of genetic genealogists identified the pair as 21-year-old Harold Dean Clouse and 17-year-old Tina Gail Clouse, a married couple who had moved from Florida to Texas with their infant daughter. But the disc ...
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Recovering From Religion

Recovering From Religion

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Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith. Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of ...
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The first season of The Chosen Ones focuses on the mysterious case of the doomsday cult obsessed mother of two previously missing children, JJ and Tylee. While looking at the key players of this case, it becomes evident Lori and Chad Daybell are a part of a religious cult that derives from the fundamentals of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Celene Beth as she investigates the truth behind the murders of Charles Vallow, Tammy Daybell, JJ Vallow, and Tylee Ryan.
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Rebecca’s story transcends individual experience to illuminate universal themes of resilience, identity, and healing. It underscores the power of community, self-discovery, and the ongoing process of healing from psychological and emotional wounds inflicted by cults and similar restrictive groups while celebrating the courage and strength required …
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Herb Baumeister was an unsuspecting, Thrift store owner and serial killer whose reign of terror gripped Indiana in the 1980s & 90s. He is considered to be the number one suspect in the I-70 strangler case and after scattering thousands of human bones all over his Fox Hollow Farms estate - the land has remained haunted to this day. See Privacy Polic…
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This week, we would like to introduce you to The Rapscallion Agency, from Leviathan Audio Productions. Set shortly after the events of the award-winning podcast The Leviathan Chronicles, The Rapscallion Agency continues the adventures of its two youngest characters, Lisette Mainsabiles and Paul Lee (aka Cluracan) who moved to Paris and use their un…
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In this episode, we have a conversation with our wonderful friend the Rev. Mel K! Mel talks about their denominationally promiscuous upbringing, their studies in social work and life as a foster parent, and her recent ordination in the Progressive Christian Alliance. We also talk about the importance of comprehensive sex ed, and Anna and Mel talk a…
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It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll la…
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Religion and vast amounts of knowledge and the insatiable desire for more and more, actually leads one down a twisting and turning, crooked path farther and farther away from the God who loves you, and Jesus Christ, who loved us so much that He gave His life for us. He is the Light of men, and He is the Life! Turn to Him and live! Join me for today…
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Contact me! Send me a text message here! Join The Victor Nieves Show this week as I address listener submitted arguments that you have heard used against Donald Trump as well as the need to register to vote and more! Be sure to share the show with as many people as possible! Support the Show.By Victor NIeves
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Join me as we look at Chapter Six of Paul's Letter to the Church at Galatia. The context from the opening words of the letter has been that the Law is not of faith, is a curse, and that you who choose circumcision and the law will have fallen from the grace that all mankind must have to inherit everlasting life. Grace come through faith, and since …
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Send us a text In this episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I dive into how the harsh and unforgiving teachings of the church led me to become controlling in my relationships. Driven by a desperate need to live up to the impossible standards set by the cult, I started to enforce the same rigid rules that were imposed on me. This episode explores how t…
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Teddy Hose - Gun Worship in the Unification Church DIVORCED: Unification Church (the Moonies) Teddy Hose is an artist, writer, and public figure on the topic of cults, after growing up in the Unification Church, or “Moonies,” of the late Sun Myung Moon. He has appeared on Netflix’s Explained: Cults episode and How to Become a Cult Leader, as well a…
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For those of us who came out of fundamentalist Christianity, what happens when things go badly wrong in our lives? Do you have the temptation to pray, read the Bible, seek out a wise Christian counselor to discover answers for why this is happening to you? Within evangelicalism, the problem of suffering is a huge issue. There always has to be "an a…
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Send us a Text Message. Our episode #46 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15479735 Our chat on I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist: https://pod.link/1558606464/episode/cbd70c6c0c7f61a2ee51cdade0a85d7a Headline about Steve Greisen’s crime: https://gazette.com/news/courts/greisen-pleads-guilty/article_657a1e80-c80b-11ed-8af4-ef8af7389e73.html 2nd Chapter…
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The Law can do nothing to bear the fruit of love in our hearts and lives. It was meant as a verdict against the people who live according to the flesh. They had no love because they refused to listen and obey the God who is Love. But now, we have God who is Spirit, and who is Love, indwelling us and producing in us, His great Love, to seen in our l…
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To participate by donating to the cause, you can donate here (I will personally match the first $200 dollar for dollar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shunnedrecovery You can also Venmo to @michael-shemwell-1 (last four digits of phone are 3279 if needed) To learn more about this day and how you can go out and participate on your own visit: https…
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Dr. Jonathan Stea is a psychologist and author of the new book, "Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry." He joins us to talk about everything from detox to depression. Dr. Stea's website: https://www.jonathanstea.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/su…
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FBI file #38910-B, second partial VHS tape recovered from Crossroads Television ministries storage fire, Celebration Florida. Adrenaline: Chinook stars Kelly Marie Tran and Sanaa Lathan. Chinook is a Realm Original and a 30 Ninjas Production. Listen Away. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WI…
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The Letter Paul wrote to the Galatians is a hard line in the sand! The readers then, and many today, are left with a tough decision. Paul is writing the truth in dire warning to those who are being siren called into being circumcised into Judaism and keeping the Law and that by succumbing to it you will have fallen from the grace that saves you! Jo…
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In this episode I continue discussing the Treasure of Knowing Jesus. I finish talking about the 7 Keys to Intimacy with God with the sixth and seventh keys. Key 6 is to Seek His Glory and 7 is to Seek His Face. I conclude by stating that "Getting to know God, and His Son Jesus Christ, intimately and personally is the most amazing thing we can exper…
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Following up on the very positive response we received from part 1, in this episode we elaborate on these ideas around setting boundaries, and cover: Knowing when to set boundaries Different ways of speaking our boundaries and helpful phrases to use How to handle it when setting boundaries doesn't go as smoothly as we'd like And finally, how to put…
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Latin America has managed to preserve some of its pre-Columbian religious heritage, so we're going to explore the traditions of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca nations. We explore cocaine, purification rituals, human sacrifice, gods from throughout history, and Catholic syncretism. All this and more.... Support us on Patreon or you can get our mer…
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How many people did Louis van Schoor really kill? We reveal he carried out many more shootings than he was tried for. He said the police knew about them and supported him – that he had been made a scapegoat. Did he feel any remorse? What of the family of Edward Soenies, murdered by van Schoor? After 35 years, how have they tried to re-build their l…
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Chandra Levy was an intern at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C., who disappeared in 2001. She was presumed murdered after her skeletal remains were found in Rock Creek Park a year later in May, 2002. Despite multiple suspects, including a false confession by an inmate and an alleged affair with a congressman - The case remains unsol…
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Brothers and sisters, I was wrong! For nearly two decades I was fully enmeshed into a cult of Messianic Judaism or Hebrew Roots at Messiah Fellowship in Brighton, and now Ontario, Indiana. It, like each Torah Observant fellowship, has its own version and dogma based on the Law of Moses and many extra-biblical writings and inter-web, self professing…
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Jason describes his life like a cult version of the Nickleback song Too Bad and the accompanying video. The house was a bad day away from being condemned. Home was a place where his parents hated each other. His dad had an affair, got disfellowshipped, and took off. Mom was working at a cafe. Jason had to go fend for himself, and eventually his 15 …
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Loro recounts Cunningham’s arrest as she sits with Ruth in the hospital. Between the murder charges and the discovery of the scopolamine drug, it seems Loro finally has a federal conspiracy case to bring against Amos Laseur. Ruth is left to make amends with her sister Beth, who is still reeling from the loss of her domestic life. Laseur secretly vi…
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Abraham with Hagar produced Ishmael by an act of the flesh, in an attempt to bring God's promise into reality. It was works based and not God doing, by His power, what He had promised He would do. It was a picture of the attempt to be under the law given at Sinai for justification. Israel was under the law until flesh came, and now, Paul writes pla…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I share the harrowing experience of navigating my arranged relationship within the cult. Not only was I responsible for teaching him the "law of the land" and dictating our living situations, but we also faced constant emotional torment due to false accusations. The cult's leadership…
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Michelle Fischler, a trailblazer in the realm of sex therapy, is renowned for her innovative approach to fostering sexual wellness and education. As a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist and ASTO Certified Sex Therapist, she seamlessly blends her expertise with her role as a dynamic therapist, interviewer, and speaker. A highlight of her work …
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The desire to be accepted, to feel approved and to have attained something through our work and intellect is what the devil uses to draw us into legalism. Things from our childhood that have left us in a co-dependent mindset make us easy prey to those who can manipulate our emotions. I was one of those who fell prey to that cult manipulation into t…
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Devin & James are back in the saddle for another roundup of Italian flicks. A sampling of the cultiest of all cult genres, the SPAGHETTI WESTERNS! When Clint Eastwood rode through Spain and called it Mexico in 1964's Fistful of Dollars, it started a legit European phenomenon that would produce over 600 titles in barely over ten years! Whereas the A…
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Ruth races to her sister’s rescue and finds Cunningham at her side, hellbent on escape or suicide. Ruth tries to persuade Cunningham to let her leave with Beth as he slyly serves them nightshade-laced tea. Ruth attempts to fight her way out of the house as she slips under the influence of the tea, but Cunningham quickly recaptures both sisters and …
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I left off in Galatians a little over half way through it, and realize that I must finish it before continuing in Mark. The onset of religious perversion is growing and it shipwrecks faith. It's my prayer that we pay close attention to what Paul writes to the Church at Galatia, and apply it to the deluge of religion striking fear in some from the H…
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Are you with someone because you really want them or because you’re more afraid to be alone?Are you settling for junk food relationships that never satisfy and leave you feeling empty?And how does loneliness drive us to choose lousy partners? Relationships are hard and the only way to learn is to get in the mix. Today Alyson and I find some frictio…
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To most ex-JWs, especially those newly out, the idea of boundaries is a foreign concept. Because, for the most part, boundaries don't exist within the organization. The idea of saying "no" "that doesn't feel good" or "please don't do that" are not really in our vocabulary, and we've been programmed to think that using those phrases makes us a bad p…
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There are those who preach a health, wealth and prosperity gospel, and those who focus more on God giving us a successful life free of trouble here in this side of eternity. But there are those who die in Jesus, having never been released from the prison cells or die of a terminal illness, while having strong faith in Jesus Christ. Those are just t…
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