Cult Podcasts

reddit.comFrom the cults community on Reddit: The Cult Of Sam Vaknin: Isla Traquair's "The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook" podcast (accompaniment to Mark Vicente's "Narcissist's Playbook"). Both extraordina...Explore this post and more from the cults community

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youtube.comWould you sign away your own memories for church entry? Plymouth Brethren Christian Church does!Imagine needing to sign a legal NDA just to attend a church service. That is the reality for members of the Plynouth Brethren Christian Church group led by Bruce Hales. While leadership claims no control over followers, this document demands secrecy even regarding what is stored in a person's own memory. It raises significant questions about power, authority, and what exactly is being hidden behind closed doors. Canadian citizen or resident? Sign petition e-7741 on coercive control: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7741 Watch podcast 182 for full story #plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #exclusivebrethren #PBCC #brucehales #RapidReliefTeam #OneSchoolGlobal #cultawareness #humanrights #control #expose #criticalthinking

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"Would you Sign away your own Memories for Church Entry? #PlymouthBrethren Christian Church does!" Get A Life - Ex-Cult Conversations @cherylgalpodcast.bsky.social 27 Oct 2026 [0:01:13] #PBCC #ExclusiveBrethren #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/l3mhMZVGNka_GuaG0qeuPA

open.spotify.comHow Fascism Works - Part 1In the season 4 premiere, we dive into Jason Stanley's book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, covering chapters 1 through 5. We explore how the same dynamics many of us experienced in high-control religion — the mythic past, propaganda, anti-intellectualism, unreality, and hierarchy — show up in fascist political movements, and why recognizing the overlap matters right now.Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Or still need to register to vote? Click here! Don’t know where to vote? Click this link to find your polling location! Resources discussed in this episode: How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them by Jason StanleyAmerican Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation by Jon MeachamThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderDisciples of White Jesus - The Radicalization of American Boyhood by Rev. Angela DenkerOrdinary Men by Christopher BrowningThis podcast is brought to you by the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery: an online trauma coaching company whose practitioners are trauma informed and trauma trained to work with individuals, couples and families who have experienced high control religion, cults, and religious trauma. For more information on the support that CTRR provides, for resources–including courses, workshops, and more–head to traumaresolutionandrecovery.com or follow us on Instagram: @traumaresolutionandrecovery The views and opinions expressed by Sunday School Dropouts are those of the hosts and not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. Any of the content provided by our guests, sponsors, authors, or bloggers are their own ideas and opinions.The Sunday School Dropouts podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups. Follow Andrew on Instagram and TikTok @andrew_kerbsTo begin working with Andrew as a coach, schedule your FREE inquiry call hereFollow Laura on Instagram and TikTo...

"How Fascism works - Part 1" Sunday School Dropouts 27 Oct 2026 [1:22:21] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/VgexQOWbBEKB3T-D9jmIAg

youtube.comBullet Stopped at the Heart: San La Muerte and Brazil's Bleeding ChristA bullet halted millimeters from a man’s heart. A crucifix soaked in red. Coincidence or something more? Jesuit Father Juan Carlos Enriquez and journalist Gabriela Calzada travel from Corrientes to Rio de Janeiro to probe two unsettling cases: an Argentine devotee who says San La Muerte saved him during a chest shooting, and a 1968 report of a bleeding Christ in Porto das Caixas. Inside a prison where 70 percent of inmates venerate San La Muerte, a man called “Satanás” reveals why protection has a price. A craftsman shows a forbidden ritual: implanting a tiny saint carved from human bone. In Brazil, a witness recalls Christ “writhing,” a pathologist admits he only tested for blood, and a forensic expert demonstrates how a hidden mechanism could fool a church full of believers. CT images, sworn testimonies, and a room of ex‑votos form a trail that raises more questions than answers. Where does faith end and theater begin? Watch to see what the evidence can and cannot prove. #SanLaMuerte #BleedingChrist #Argentina #Brazil #Faith #Miracles #Documentary #Investigation

"Bullet Stopped at the Heart: San La Muerte & Brazil's Bleeding Christ" Cult & Sect Documentaries 27 Oct 2026 [0:43:09] #Cult

youtube.comI've been on a lot of cult podcasts this year and learned SO MUCH about digital dangers. It's scary!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyrensch Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielrensch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyrensch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielrensch Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danielrensch Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/DanielRensch My website: https://dannyrensch.com

"I've Been on a Lot of #Cult Podcasts this Year & Learned So Much about Digital Dangers. It's Scary!" Daniel Rensch 25 Oct 2026 [0:00:55] #ChurchOfImmortalConsciousness https://s.cultpodcasts.com/7QDnbpBmTEurd6pmby-LQA

youtube.comEpstein report timing is “not a coincidence": Attorney David SchoenDavid Schoen says Jeffrey Epstein told him he had “no evidence whatsoever of misconduct by Donald Trump,” pushing back on Democrats’ efforts to link the president to Epstein’s crimes. Watch NEWSMAX, an independent news network with a conservative perspective, available in 100M+ U.S. homes. Watch NEWSMAX anytime at https://NewsmaxTV.com. Don't have cable/satellite that carries NEWSMAX? Watch NEWSMAX online, on-demand by subscribing to NEWSMAX+ with a free trial at https://NEWSMAXPlus.com. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and subscribe to NEWSMAX Podcasts at https://Newsmax.com/Listen Watch NEWSMAX and your favorite shows anywhere, anytime with NEWSMAX+! Get your free trial today at https://NewsmaxPlus.com Get breaking news and headline alerts from NEWSMAX, plus big guest announcements and more, by texting REMIND to 39-747. (Message & data rates may apply) Find NEWSMAX hats, caps, tees, mugs & more at our NEWSMAX Shop at https://nws.mx/shop WATCH NEWSMAX VIDEOS YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV Rumble: https://rumble.com/NewsmaxTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newsmaxtv FOLLOW NEWSMAX ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://facebook.com/Newsmax X: https://x.com/newsmax Instagram: https://instagram.com/newsmax Threads: https://threads.net/@NEWSMAX TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Telegram: https://t.me/newsmax BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/@newsmaxtv #NEWSMAX #News #BreakingNews #LiveNews

"#Epstein Report Timing is “not a Coincidence': Attorney David Schoen" Newsmax @newsmax.com 27 Oct 2026 [0:03:39] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://cultpodcasts.com/news/Newsmax/buqJHT_qDNVLt02HzleqQMI

youtube.comReligion Or Radicalization?: How Pastor Mackenzie Built a Death Cult | The Big Picture Podcast EP43Following the High Court’s landmark murder conviction of Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused for the deaths of 191 people, Kenya is forced to confront a chilling reality: how did a former taxi driver build a death cult in broad daylight? Community Organizer & Communications Specialist Ivy Werimba and Clinical Psychologist Francis Kathambana join us in this episode to unpack religious radicalisation. We dissect the court’s findings on cult brainwashing, the fine line where free will ends, how poverty was weaponized to enable religious sycophancy, and whether the state has done enough to rehabilitate survivors. Catch the episode live at 6PM. Thank you for watching. If you love our content, become an Africa Uncensored patron and support our work. It will boost our resources and enhance our ability to dig up the truth and bring you more like this. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/africauncensored or channel your contribution via M-Pesa Pay Bill number 880100, account number 2511150152. Follow us on social media for daily updates, feedback, and deep meaningful conversations. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afuncensored/ Visit our website https://africauncensored.online/ for more

"Religion or Radicalization?: How Pastor MacKenzie Built a Death #Cult | The Big Picture Podcast Ep43" Africa Uncensored @africauncensored.bsky.social 27 Oct 2026 [1:07:13] #PaulMackenzie https://s.cultpodcasts.com/7HDs46JaMUmG43Y2aMykAA

"Včera Byl Můj První Soud S Allatrou" Jakub Jahl: Sekty a světová náboženství 27 Oct 2026 [0:38:48] #AllatRa #764Cult #OrderOfNineAngles #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Pn-SjprTWESUx4FUVcMv9Q

open.spotify.comS4 Ep33: EP 33 - The Storyteller: Narcissist's PlaybookThe Sock-puppet Master Part 1 - Fake accounts and fraud, Sam Vaknin who has falsely presented himself as a Professor of Psychology to gain access to women through therapy, has used the internet to maintain his lies for two decades. A cyber expert contacted journalist Isla Traquair after hearing the podcast and offered his skills. He uncovered the method that SV has been using to block changes being made to his wikipedia, which reads more like a CV and is full of unverified information, now known be false. The self-confessed pathological liar has flooded the internet with content and successfully achieved what is called a home-page take over. LINK FOR VIDEO TIMELINE - https://samvaknin.infoFor videos, evidence and more join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSTAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you. If you need immediate help:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwidehttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://womensaid.org.uk/https://solacewomensaid.org/https://www.thehotline.org/Stalking support and advocacy UKhttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/To rent the documentary The Narcissist's Playbook: Empathy Not Included visit www.narcissistsplaybook.com

"Ep 33 - The Storyteller: #NarcissistsPlaybook" The Storyteller: Narcissist's Playbook @narcplaybook.bsky.social 27 Oct 2026 [0:51:17] #SamVaknin #Vaknin #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/jukXUP2BrkmRfp7wTLisGg

youtube.comRfRx - Reclaiming the Witch, featuring Lorelei (Minister Malice)This week on RfRx, join us for a conversation with Lorelei (Minister Malice) drawing on the symbolic power of the witch as a figure of non-conformity, empowerment, and reclamation. We will explore the vital intersection between modern feminism and the historical and contemporary identity of the Witch—examining how reclaiming the word serves as a radical act of liberation, agency, and subversion in the modern era. You can watch the show live either in Zoom or directly on YouTube. Bring your questions, and plan on staying for the Zoom hangout immediately after the show. https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion https://www.facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion https://instagram.com/rfrorg https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/rfrorg The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +61 2 8203 7137 in Australia +44 20 3807 4586 in the UK Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering... If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for more info. Donations can…

"Reclaiming the Witch, Featuring Lorelei (Minister Malice)" Recovering from Religion @recoveringfromreligion.org 27 Oct 2026 [1:13:57] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Bhq-bBjYRE_M4VI7xvIyyQ

youtube.comSister Wives Season 21 Episode 4 Pink Elephant In the Room TikTok recapCory & Melanie were born and raised in the polygamist group Apostolic United Brethern. They give their thoughts on the latest episode of the TLC show Sister Wives. Buy Me A Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/Notestoself444 Follow us on our social media: Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/notestoself444?igsh=MWYwMWh4ajVnZ3k4&utm_source=qr TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@notestoself444?_t=8sHjRGapQr8&_r=1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bf27CAJoy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Spotify https://anchor.fm/s/ee26903c/podcast/rss Any topics you would like us to cover please reach out to us by email: notestoself444@gmail.com Our affiliate link for our podcast platform. https://riverside.cello.so/CoiSG42zi2f #notestoself #444 #polygamy #sisterwives #AUB #FLDS #mormon #exmo #cultsurvivor #sisterwivestalk #sisterwivestok #kodybrown #meribrown #janellebrown #christinebrown #robynbrown #season19 #season20

"#SisterWives Season 21 Episode 4 Pink Elephant in the Room TikTok Recap" Notes to Self 444 27 Oct 2026 [0:38:37] #ApostolicUnitedBrethren #AUB #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/4J8QzKStBUu_2IYjcN2GUg

youtube.comSurvivors of Narcissistic Abuse: The "Epiphany"RENT & WATCH NOW: narcissistsplaybook.uscreen.io Survivors of narcissistic abuse often spend years blaming themselves and trying to fix a relationship they cannot change. In Narcissist’s Playbook, Dr. Ramani Durvasula @DoctorRamani explains how gaslighting, self-blame, and emotional manipulation can keep survivors questioning themselves. Recognizing these patterns can be a turning point toward healing and recovery. #documentary #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticrelationship #narcissisticabuserecovery

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"Survivors of #NarcissisticAbuse: The 'Epiphany'" Narcissists Playbook @narcplaybook.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:00:52] #NarcissistsPlaybook #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Mra_se1GhUafcXSw-ussaQ

youtube.comGod Said WHAT?! The Messy History of Mormon Revelations | Ex Mormon SnarkApparently, when God speaks, somebody better write it down, print 3,000 copies, and hope an angry mob doesn’t destroy the printing press! 😂 Welcome back to Ex Mormon Snark, where we read Mormon children’s church history books so you don’t have to! Tonight, we’re diving into Chapter 23: The Doctrine and Covenants, and OH BOY, do we have questions. According to this lesson, Joseph Smith received revelations directly from Jesus, the Saints decided to publish them, and eventually those revelations became the Doctrine and Covenants. But the story gets a whole lot more interesting when you start asking what happened between the original revelations and the version Mormons read today. We’re talking about: 📖 Joseph Smith’s revelations and the original Book of Commandments 🔥 The destruction of the printing press in Missouri ✍️ Changes to supposedly divine revelations 🤔 Why an unchanging God apparently needed some editorial revisions ☕ Priesthood power, obedience, and the claim that Mormonism is the one true church And, of course, we’ll be providing plenty of snark, sarcasm, and unsolicited commentary along the way! Join us LIVE and bring your favorite Mormon history questions, your religious trauma jokes, and your beverage of choice! 💬 LET’S TALK: If these revelations came directly from God, why were some of them changed before being republished? Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with your favorite heathens! #ExMormonSnark #MormonHistory #DoctrineAndCovenants #JosephSmith #ExMormon #Mormonism #LDSChurch #BookOfCommandments #ReligiousDeconstruction #MormonChurch

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"God Said what?! The Messy History of #Mormon Revelations | Ex Mormon Snark" Kirsten & Megan 27 Oct 2026 [1:08:57] #Mormons #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/i3-kxKeok0C_ZtPim6D0Bw

youtube.comCan you actually challenge authority inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church?At a JSCEM hearing, Bruce Hales claims that members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church are free to challenge his decisions. However, Kristin Wolf offers a critical counterpoint, explaining how this dynamic functions within a coercive control structure. While Hales insists he is an open book, Wolf highlights how the internal reality for members, who intuitively understand the unspoken consequences of dissent, differs sharply from the image presented to the public, comparing the situation to psychological struggle sessions. Canadian citizen or resident? Sign petition e-7741 on coercive control: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7741 Watch podcast 182 for full story #plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #exclusivebrethren #PBCC #brucehales #RapidReliefTeam #OneSchoolGlobal #PlymouthBrethren #BruceHales #KristinWolf #CoerciveControl #CultAwareness

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"Can you Actually Challenge Authority Inside the #PlymouthBrethren Christian Church?" Get A Life - Ex-Cult Conversations @cherylgalpodcast.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:01:25] #PBCC #ExclusiveBrethren #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/xDQ7Y7chU0_QkU8cKvx38w

youtube.comThe Cult of Consumerism: How Brands Are Brainwashing YouHow do cults, brainwashing, and deceptive marketing manipulate the way we think, shop, and behave online? In this episode of Cults, Culture, & Coercion, Dr. Steven Hassan interviews marketing expert Dr. Mara Einstein about cult-like marketing tactics, social media manipulation, consumerism, propaganda, multi-level marketing (MLMs), and how brands and influencers exploit anxiety and vulnerability to influence your behavior to make you buy, buy, buy. Dr. Mara Einstein is a professor at Queens College, a former television and advertising executive, and an internationally recognized expert on deceptive marketing. She is the author of Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults and appeared in the Netflix documentary Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy. Drawing on her experience in advertising Einstein explains how corporations, social media platforms, influencers, and commercial organizations use techniques that mirror cult recruitment and psychological manipulation. In this conversation, Dr. Hassan and Dr. Einstein examine: - How deceptive marketing uses cult recruitment tactics, including targeting vulnerable people, love bombing, and upselling - Why Einstein argues that we live in an “anxiety economy,” where social media fuels anxiety to keep people scrolling and buying - How advertising, propaganda, and behavioral psychology exploit insecurity to create demand for products - The connection between brand loyalty, brand communities, and cult-like group dynamics - How social media algorithms, rage bait, infinite scrolling, and digital silos affect critical thinking - How the marketing funnel mirrors cult recruitment, from awareness and consideration to conversion and loyalty - Advertising campaign, church marketing, and the role of data-driven outreach in religious recruitment - How brand cults, influencers, conspiracy theorists, and multi-level marketing companies fit into Einstein’s cult marketing continuum - What NXIVM, LuLaRoe, and other multi-level marketing examples reveal about recruitment, pyramid structures, and financial exploitation - How to recognize unethical influence, rebuild critical thinking, and help loved ones who have become involved in high-control groups - Why compassion, active listening, and nonjudgmental support matter when helping people leave cults or exploitative organizations Dr. Hassan also draws on his own experience in a high-control cult. Together, he and Einstein explore the similarities between commercial persuasion and coercive influence, the importance of media literacy, and how people can recognize manipulation without surrendering their ability to think independently. The conversation also examines political propaganda, Christian nationalism, the relationship between marketing and religious recruitment, misinformation, and efforts to undermine trust in democratic institutions. From consumer brands and influencers to political movements and radicalization, this episode explores how effective market…

"The #Cult of Consumerism: How Brands are #Brainwashing you" Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com @drmaraeinstein.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [1:09:10] #MLM #AntiMLM #LuLaRoe #NXIVM https://s.cultpodcasts.com/exrbqfsiA0ihALixyhH6BA

youtube.comRussell Brand's ex PA gives evidence against him | Episode 9There is some explicit discussion of the legal definition of rape and sexual assault in this episode. Sky News' Martin Brunt reports on more of the prosecution case against Russell Brand, as more witnesses give statements. Katie is away so Martin is joined by Wendy Joseph, a former judge at the Old Bailey, to talk about how courts deal with rape trials. Brand faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. He denies all the charges. Listen to Russell Brand: On Trial on your podcast app Email the podcast: ontrial@sky.uk. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy or Ed Conway's Stuff Matters, available here: https://podfollow.com/stuff-matters To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales

"Brand's Ex PA gives Evidence Against Him | Episode 9" Russell Brand: On Trial 26 Oct 2026 [0:11:31] #RussellBrand #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/fUTvbs5Pr06xIsJWmokgQA

youtube.comLeft Pentecostal Christianity to Fight Christian Nationalism - Kevin Crowe | Ep. 2218Welcome to Exvangelical Stories, a new series under the umbrella of Mormon Stories Podcast exploring the experiences of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity, questioned their faith, and found their way beyond the religious worlds that shaped their lives. In this episode, Dr. Todd Phillips sits down with Kevin Crowe to explore his journey from growing up in the Evangelical church to becoming an ex-Christian and creating content about religious deconstruction. Kevin describes his childhood in the Church of God, where church was a regular part of life, and his eventual immersion in an intense religious culture filled with speaking in tongues, being “slain in the Spirit,” spiritual warfare, and the fear of hell. Kevin shares his experiences with the production Heaven’s Gate and Hell’s flames where he watched people getting dragged off the stage and into hell. He discusses what it was like to witness to others and carry the eternal fate of others in his own hands. We explore how Kevin tried to discern God’s will and how he explained questions about the Bible, including Noah’s Ark. Kevin shares how a conversation with a form pastor changed his entire life. Kevin also reflects on the aftermath of leaving Christianity in 2009, the loneliness of deconstruction, the lingering fear of hell, and the realization that belief can disappear faster than the fear associated with it. We discuss cognitive dissonance, why people that leave religion because they want to sin is a misunderstanding of the experience of losing one’s faith. Finally, Kevin talks about creating Jesus Unfollower, joining the deconstruction community, navigating social media as a former believer, and choosing comedy over rage in his commentary. He offers advice for those questioning their faith: stay curious, ask questions, take your time, and give yourself permission to investigate what you believe. If you'd like to support Exvangelical Stories, click here: https://donorbox.org/exvangelicalstories Where to find Kevin Crowe: YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@kevincrowecomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevincrowecomedy Website: https://www.kevincrowecomedy.com Where to find Dr. Todd Phillips: Join Decon/Recon, my private, protected online community for people questioning Christianity, actively deconstructing, or rebuilding after faith. Find honest conversation, real connection, and support without evangelizing, pressure, judgment, or debate. Join Decon/Recon: https://www.skool.com/deconrecon/about YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drtoddphillips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoddphillips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drtoddphillips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtoddphillips ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professi…

"Left Pentecostal Christianity to Fight #ChristianNationalism - Kevin Crowe" Mormon Stories Podcast @mormonstories.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [1:48:33] #Mormons #HeavensGate #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/2Hha0Kutj0yDiLXdWtllww

youtube.comThe “Little Gods” Teaching: Branham, Hagin, and Word of FaithJohn and Adam trace claimed historical connections between William Branham, T.L. Osborn, Kenneth Hagin, Latter Rain, Full Gospel Businessmen, and the developing Word of Faith and charismatic movements. They examine teachings about deification, the spoken word, and the idea that believers can speak circumstances into existence. The discussion also explores how these ideas appeared in prosperity teachings, financial declarations, deliverance, spiritual warfare, and claims surrounding Branham’s ministry. Along the way, they compare later Word of Faith concepts with Branham’s earlier claim that he could speak things into existence, including his unusual story about creating a squirrel during a hunting trip. CHAPTERS 00:00 Personal Connection to T.L. Osborn 03:10 Speaking Things Into Existence 04:06 Financial Declarations and Deification 05:35 Tracing Word of Faith Before Kenneth Hagin 06:23 Full Gospel Businessmen and William Branham 07:41 Branham’s Spoken Squirrel Story ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

"The “Little Gods” Teaching: Branham, Hagin, & #WordOfFaith" Leaving the Message 26 Oct 2026 [0:08:25] #KennethHagin #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/TbrwqDcr8ESzS3algHZC4A

youtube.comI’m a Narcissist and This Is EXACTLY What Spiritual Manipulation Looks Like!I’m Lee Hammock, a diagnosed narcissist, and in this reaction I break down a Life Works Church announcement in which Pastor Lydia introduces Minister Shakayla as her husband Prophet Israel’s second wife. The pastor says the second marriage is approaching three years, while the announcement describes their relationship as “the will of God.” I share my perspective on spiritual manipulation, religious authority, accountability, and the congregation’s response. This conversation is about how faith can be used to justify behavior, not an attack on religion or a clinical diagnosis of anyone featured. Subscribe to Mental Healness and share your thoughts: what stood out most about this announcement? All My Links (Coaching, Courses, Merch): https://link.me/mentalhealness RESOURCES & SUPPORT: 📕 Free Healing From Betrayal Guide - https://betrayal-reset.subscribepage.io/ 📚 Self Love Journal: https://a.co/d/70L3zKb 📖 Kid’s Book ("It's Not Your Fault"): https://a.co/d/2WNtdKJ 🎥 Podcast: https://youtube.com/@mentalhealnesspodcast?si=AVcJfHa16HZReqHL WHO IS LEE HAMMOCK? I am a diagnosed narcissist who has spent over 9 years in psychotherapy to understand my own mind and help you protect yours. On this channel, I take the mask off to show you how narcissists think, why we do what we do, and how you can heal from the damage. Join the Community: www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1vYQOEQRo6X4Dy8KoGPMw/join Want to be a Guest? https://tinyurl.com/Mental-Healness-Podcast-Form

"I'm a Narcissist & this is Exactly what Spiritual Manipulation Looks like!" The Mental Healness Podcast @mentalhealness.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:13:33] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/D0jWdgCr4UedSmot9yUQDQ

youtube.comWitness Lee CULT Exposed - Life After Leaving the CULT and Guiding Principles to Follow The Lord

"Witness Lee #Cult Exposed - Life after Leaving the Cult & Guiding Principles to Follow the Lord" Texas Street Preacher 26 Oct 2026 [1:09:53] #TheLordsRecovery https://s.cultpodcasts.com/nYwaprquDkqa2FBlKIMQRw

youtube.comWhy I Left Jehovah's Witnesses: Former Pioneer Michelle Speaks Out!Welcome back to another great interview! This time we have Michelle, a former Pioneer in this organization with her wake up story. Purchase Our Healing Journey Below!! https://www.lulu.com/shop/jeven-sly-and-alexis-smith/rebuilding-after-a-cult-a-journey-to-healing/paperback/product-yvz8dzr.html?q=rebuilding+from+a+cult&page=1&pageSize=4 https://www.lulu.com/shop/alexis-smith-and-jeven-sly/healing-journal-pimo-edition/paperback/product-gjv9m4q.html?q=healing+journal+PIMO&page=1&pageSize=4 #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah #jw #exjw #exjwcriticalthinker #kingdomhall #religion #spiritual #spirituality #christian #exchristian #athiest #apostate #healing #trauma #cults #vlog #couplevlog #podcast #watchtower #coaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

"Why I Left #JehovahsWitnesses: Former Pioneer Michelle Speaks out!" Awaken Truths 26 Oct 2026 [1:03:19] #JW #ExJW #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/kPYlLkl8fkqd-8oeIISdYQ

youtube.comChurch Love vs. Real Love Because REAL LOVE ISN’T SILENCEWere you taught that being loving meant keeping quiet, putting a smile on your face, and never expressing your pain or anger? Real love is so much more. Love tells the truth. It honors boundaries. It makes room for justice, self-respect, and wholeness. Jesus spoke up and challenged what was wrong. He had a voice—and he loved. You don’t have to lose yourself to be loving. ❤️ #LoveHasAVoice #ReligiousTrauma #HealthyBoundaries #FindingYourVoice #HealingJourney

"Church Love vs. Real Love Because Real Love isn't Silence" Ex-Worldwide Truth Seekers - WWCG 26 Oct 2026 [0:10:47] #WorldwideChurchOfGod #WWCG #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/D8LTYNzOU0W57vGLeL0E9w

youtube.comHe Like Big Butts!Donald Trump’s latest remarks about women are disturbing enough. But what alarms me even more is the crowd laughing, cheering, and following his lead. As a former MAGA supporter, I know firsthand how powerful groupthink can be...and how difficult it is to break free. From *Lord of the Flies* to history’s most notorious leaders, we’re exploring social contagion, the psychology of crowds, and what happens when people surrender their own judgment to the person at the top. The real danger isn't just the person leading the crowd. It's what the crowd becomes when it stops thinking for itself!! The Best Merch Ever: https://www.lifeismyreligion.com/jen-ex Why I left MAGA: https://leavingmaga.org/they-left-maga/jennie-gage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetaketwojennie?rpxt=b3Q2ZmtscTZwaml2&utm_source=qr MLK Jr Stride Toward Freedom: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/stride-toward-freedom-montgomery-story #DonaldTrump #Groupthink #SocialContagion #MAGA #PoliticalCommentary #LifeTakeTwo Make the opening more specificStrengthen my former-MAGA credibility 00:00 Trump Ass Comment Cold Open 00:11 Why This Matters Now 00:33 Rally Clip Crowd Reaction 01:51 Ex MAGA And Groupthink 02:19 Lord Of The Flies Explained 02:47 Mimicry And Social Contagion 04:56 Churchgoers Laughing Along 06:39 Creepiest President Ever 07:52 Great Leaders We Should Copy 08:36 Creeps In History Compared 10:22 Putin Threats And Jokes 11:38 Choose Integrity Over Madness 12:51 Walk Away From The Crowd 13:31 Merch And Final Goodbye

"He like Big Butts!" Life, take two! 26 Oct 2026 [0:13:44] #PoliticalCult #QAnon #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/36WgR-l5CU_KWV58TX5EHQ

youtube.comOn Community, Why We Need it And Trusting Our Instincts: From The Culting of AmericaGroups are imperfect, but we need them and they add a lot of value to our lives. About Me: I'm Daniella Mestyanek Young, author, scholar of cults, extreme groups, and extremely bad leadership. These days, I'm also known as Knitting Cult Lady. I grew up in the Children of God cult (also known as the Family International, or COG-TFI), and served 2 tours of duty in the cult of the US army. I noticed that those two organizations had a lot in common and have been studying them and what we can learn about other cults-- and how to protect ourselves from coercive control and abusive situations. Those books are called, "Uncultured" (my memoir) and "The Culting of America" (my bad-guy tactics book). For those of you who have been through the cult experience (any kind of cult experience including 1:1 cults, or single family cults, or internet cults, or 12 step cults) I made a "Deconstruction Workbook" as a companion guide to help you find your way out of the rabbit hole. Support my Work and Learn About Me: Linktree with all my links and Upcoming Events:https: //linktr.ee/Daniellamyoung Buy the Culting of America: https://bit.ly/4reK0u7 Buy Uncultured: https://bit.ly/42TKNWN UnAmerican VideoBook (A Work In Progress): https://tr.ee/V_vytb1pcO Patreon: https://bit.ly/YTPLanding Cult book Clubs (Advanced AND Memoirs) Annual Membership: https://bit.ly/YTPLanding Knitting Cult Patterns: https://bit.ly/4alDbQe Get my book, Uncultured, from Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/4g1Ufw8 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4ePAOFK / daniellamyoung_ Unamerican video book (on Patreon): https://bit.ly/YTVideoBook Secret Practice video book (on Patreon): https://bit.ly/3ZswGY8

"On Community, why we Need it and Trusting our Instincts: From the Culting of America" Knitting Cult Lady @knittingcultlady.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:05:02] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/XWs2R4B9kUKybVvRjSpvow

youtube.comI’m a Narcissist and This Is How They Use Religion to Manipulate YouI’m a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I explain how narcissistic people can use religion, faith, scripture, guilt, and forgiveness to control their partners and avoid accountability. I break down religious manipulation, spiritual abuse, weaponizing God, forced forgiveness, and the red flags that can make you question your own judgment. Faith itself is not the problem, using faith to excuse mistreatment, demand obedience, or silence someone is the problem. If someone uses God, religion, or “forgiveness” to keep you in a harmful relationship, you deserve support and safety. Subscribe to Mental Healness for more real conversations about narcissism, healing, toxic relationships, and boundaries. Free Guide on healing from betrayal - https://betrayal-reset.subscribepage.io/ Book a Coaching Session- https://link.me/mentalhealness Channel Memberships For More perks- www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1vYQOEQRo6X4Dy8KoGPMw/join #diagnosednarcissist #narcissisticsupply #toxicrelationships #leehammock

"I'm a Narcissist & this is why we use Religion to Manipulate you" The Mental Healness Podcast @mentalhealness.bsky.social 24 Oct 2026 [0:30:49] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/oQm6UysvXkC6ce_ckMKanw

youtube.com'Obama's Not On The Epstein Files Either!': El-Sayed Pauses Speech After Shout From AudienceCandidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) paused his speech on Saturday to react to a shout from the crowd about former President Barack Obama and the Epstein files. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

"'Obama's not on the #EpsteinFiles Either!': El-Sayed Pauses Speech after Shout from Audience" Forbes Breaking News 25 Oct 2026 [0:02:01] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://cultpodcasts.com/news/Forbes%20Breaking%20News/brotgURVpWxChvjwPAfPDYM

youtube.comWhy Epstein is back for Trump AGAIN! Top Dem vows bank probe in 2027Top Democrat Robert Garcia joins MS NOW's Ari Melber on "The Beat" for an extended interview. (The Beat's YouTube: https://ms.now/ari) MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow Become an MS NOW Member! Join us here ms.now/membership MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinInvestigation

"Why #Epstein is Back for #Trump Again! Top Dem Vows Bank Probe in 2027" MS NOW @ms.now 26 Oct 2026 [0:18:27] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://cultpodcasts.com/news/MS%20NOW/bokz6i3ZKC5Au9H7T2WCq4g

open.spotify.comEncore: Melody Post’s Story—Life Inside and After the House of YahwehEncore: Melody Post’s Story—Life Inside and After the House of YahwehWhat happens when the person helping other survivors tell their stories shares her own?In this early episode of Cultimatum: The Culture of Cults, Andrew interviews his co-host, Melody Post, about her life inside the House of Yahweh and the long journey of rebuilding after leaving.Melody joined with her family at just 15 years old. Engaged to the leader’s son at 16 and married at 18, she describes how her teenage years became shaped by religious control, strict expectations, and preparations for the end of the world. She shares her experience of becoming a young mother without access to doctors and the introduction of plural marriage teachings that ultimately led to a breaking point for her family.But leaving did not make the fear disappear. Melody opens up about the guilt, anxiety, and deeply ingrained beliefs that followed her into everyday life, from struggling to work on a Saturday to waiting 17 years to put up a Christmas tree.Together, Andrew and Melody explore love bombing, the difficulty of questioning authority, and why rebuilding a sense of independence takes time. Melody also discusses creating the Facebook support group Cult Escape and Recovery and how helping others became part of her own healing.Her message to anyone struggling after leaving a controlling group: recovery is possible, life can get better, and you do not have to face it alone.Ep# 141Content warning: Discussion of religious trauma, coercive control, child abuse, and suicide.Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expensesPodcast Recognition: Cultimatum: The Cult & Human Trafficking Podcast was selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 35 Brainwash Podcasts on the web, recognizing its impact and contribution to awareness around cult dynamics and human trafficking. (We are #12)FeedSpot WebsiteCultimatum's Contact Info:Email: cultimatumpodcast@gmail.comCultimatum Facebook GroupCultimatum Instagram LinkCultimatum TikTok LinkCultimatum YouTube ChannelA Production of the Anonymous Andrew Podcast Studios:Website: www.anonymousandrewpodcast.comDisclaimer: Cultimatum is a documentary-style podcast that explores real events and personal experiences related to cults and coercive groups. The content reflects individual perspectives and reported accounts. For full legal disclaimers, visit our website.

"Encore: Melody Post's Story—Life Inside & after the #HouseOfYahweh" Cultimatum-The Culture of Cults & Human Trafficking 25 Oct 2026 [0:55:08] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/reziDzzwJkCUEypL30vGWw

youtube.comThe Epstein election?Democrats have spent over $20 million dollars on Epstein-related ads. Will it be enough to flip the Senate? Then the other stories animating Washington: President Trump boasts about making a fortune on oil while Americans pay more at the pump, Rep. Haley Stevens offers a tepid endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed and Barack Obama delivers a Cheesecake Factory-sized insult to Trump. ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/

"The #Epstein Election?" POLITICO 26 Oct 2026 [0:21:09] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/C_ZfgWT1nEevAbNWBFIEDw

youtube.comMark Vicente: Inside the NXIVM Cult, How He Escaped & The Dark Truth About Spiritual GurusHow does someone searching for personal growth and enlightenment end up inside one of the world's most notorious cults? And how can you recognise manipulation when it's disguised as self-improvement? In this extraordinary episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Mark Vicente, filmmaker, author and former senior member of NXIVM, the controversial organisation led by convicted cult leader Keith Raniere. Mark shares the remarkable story of how his search for meaning, spirituality and personal transformation led him into NXIVM, where he spent more than a decade believing he was part of a movement dedicated to changing the world. From being flown across America on a private jet and introduced to powerful personal development techniques, to discovering the disturbing reality behind the organisation, Mark reveals how intelligent, well-intentioned people can become trapped in systems of psychological manipulation and control. He opens up about the shocking discovery of NXIVM's secret society, the coercion and abuse of women, and the pivotal role his wife played in helping him recognise what was happening. He also recounts the extraordinary journey of exposing the organisation, speaking with journalists and law enforcement, and helping bring its leader to justice. Beyond NXIVM, Mark explores the darker side of the personal development and spiritual wellness industries, including the dangers of narcissistic leaders, spiritual manipulation and the red flags people often overlook when searching for answers. Drawing on his experiences and his work investigating destructive personalities, Mark explains why even the most inspiring teachers can become dangerous when power goes unchecked, and why learning to trust yourself may be the greatest lesson of all. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Meet Mark Vicente: His extraordinary life story 02:10 Growing up in South Africa and searching for meaning 04:12 Hollywood, spirituality and *What the Bleep Do We Know!?* 05:00 How Mark was recruited into the NXIVM cult 06:00 Discovering the truth and exposing Keith Raniere 08:18 Mark's extraordinary childhood and his parents' secret lives 09:49 How his upbringing shaped his understanding of power 13:11 The dangers of spiritual enlightenment and self-hatred 15:03 Why feeling superior to others is a major red flag 16:48 Learning to embrace being human 18:18 The frightening claims made about Mark after leaving a spiritual organisation 19:33 Joe Dispenza, retreats and the power of belief 20:52 The betrayal that changed Mark's life forever 23:00 How NXIVM recruited and psychologically profiled Mark 24:05 The manipulation techniques used to gain his trust 26:09 The psychology behind NXIVM's teachings 28:20 What a cult deprogrammer revealed about his experience 28:50 The psychological damage Mark discovered after leaving 29:28 The origins of NXIVM and Keith Raniere's rise to power 31:27 Allison Mack and the distu…

"Mark Vicente: Inside the #NXIVM #Cult, how He Escaped & the Dark Truth about Spiritual Gurus" Sarah Grynberg @narcplaybook.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:58:54] https://s.cultpodcasts.com/IpwpUDGNYkuY0qG8q4bYKw

youtube.comDallin Oaks on Peacemaking, LGBTQ Rights, and the Utah CompromiseWhen Dallin H. Oaks spoke about peacemaking at Washington National Cathedral in September 2026, he held up Utah’s 2015 compromise on LGBTQ rights and religious freedom as a success story. But who got to decide the terms of that compromise? Was the Utah Compromise really a win-win? And who had the power to decide what was negotiable? SHOW NOTES, including all sources mentioned in this episode, are available on Patreon with a FREE membership: https://www.patreon.com/postmormonpostmortem FREE members also get our monthly newsletter. Paid memberships start at $2/month for AD-FREE listening. TO SUPPORT THE SHOW (Thank you!) Venmo: https://venmo.com/postmormonpostmortem Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/postmormonpostmortem Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/postmormonpostmortem FIND US HERE Website: https://postmormonpostmortem.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@postmormonpostmortem TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@postmormonpostmortem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmormonpostmortem Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postmormonpostmortem Theme song | Vocals: Hannah W. | Guitar: Dr. Dave | Audio: Mick #mormonchurch #exmormon #ldschurch #DallinOaks #LGBTQRights #UtahCompromise

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"Dallin Oaks on Peacemaking, LGBTQ Rights, & the #Utah Compromise" Postmormon Postmortem @postmormonpostmo.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:13:49] #Mormons #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/14ViYPsfG0y5hqxHa1rCcA

youtube.comWhy Your Child Rejects You After Coercive ControlWhen children begin rejecting, avoiding, or showing contempt toward a loving parent, many protective parents immediately wonder: "What did I do wrong?" In most cases, that's the wrong question. In this video, Dr. Christine Cocchiola explains how coercive control impacts a child's attachment system and why the rejection many parents experience is often the result of manipulation, shame, and a deliberate effort to fracture the parent-child bond. You'll learn why alienation is not simply an outcome, but a process—one that often begins long before separation. Dr. Christine discusses how abusers project their own shame onto children, how that shame becomes internalized, and why attachment and connection are the keys to helping children heal. Most importantly, this video offers hope. Your child's words and behaviors are not a reflection of your worth as a parent. They are often signs that your child is caught in a dynamic they don't yet understand. In this video, you'll learn: • How coercive control impacts children's attachment • Why children may reject a loving parent • The role shame plays in family abuse dynamics • Why attachment is the pathway to healing • How protective parents can strengthen connection and resilience 🩵 Join Dr. C's Community: https://go.drcocchiola.com/innercircl... If this video resonated with you, please subscribe, like, and share to help spread awareness about coercive control and post-separation abuse. #CoerciveControl #ProtectiveParents #AttachmentTrauma #PostSeparationAbuse #ParentalAlienation #EmotionalAbuse #TraumaRecovery #DrChristineCocchiola 🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol 🔸Visit her website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting.com 🔸Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Protective Parent in this intensive educational program with an option for LIVE coaching/support to guide protective parents as they navigate the stormy seas of parenting a child who has been coercively controlled. 🔸Sign up here: https://go.drcocchiola.com/accelerated2-selfstudy

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"Why your Child Rejects you after #CoerciveControl" Perfect Prey: A Coercive Control Podcast @drcocchiola.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:03:42] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/mBwo8R_JYkKIokCzy-i_zw

youtube.comNarcissists in Power: Getting to the Top Allows Them to Control the MassesRENT & WATCH NOW: narcissistsplaybook.uscreen.io In Narcissist’s Playbook, self-described narcissist HG Tudor explores the historical connection between ruthless leadership, the pursuit of power, and the use of fear and control to silence opposition. His perspective raises important questions about narcissism, political leadership, and the lengths some individuals will go to maintain authority. #politics #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #cults #narcissisticabuserecovery

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"Narcissists in Power: Getting to the Top Allows Them to Control the Masses" Narcissists Playbook @narcplaybook.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:00:33] #NarcissistsPlaybook #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/E7fFjOhkPU_nlFGfxCr0vQ

youtube.comKRÁLOVSTVÍ Z JINÉHO SVĚTA aneb @QuintenHyde zkoumá český kult••••••• MINULÉ VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_ERcSc_HEEg?is=2UOsXSc3IQiESlHE VIDEO O 12 KMENECH: https://youtu.be/kQHsfuIbe3s?is=iDE3kl3t4jufLS00 ••••••••• Podpořte mě na Kofi https://ko-fi.com/jakubjahl nebo přes Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/jakubjahl či Revolut: https://revolut.me/jakubi1di Moje nejnovější kniha: https://ko-fi.com/s/23f5f8d77a Přečtěte si i můj blog: https://medium.seznam.cz/autor/ceske-sekty-a-sekty-v-cr-17247 Pokud máte zájem mě podpořit, můžete to udělat na IBAN: BG71INTF40012093916712 Created only for educational purposes.

"Království Z Jiného Světa Aneb Quintenhyde Zkoumá Český #Kult" Jakub Jahl: Sekty a světová náboženství 26 Oct 2026 [0:08:10] #Cult

youtube.comThe Trial of Russell Brand | Day 11: "Like he had been possessed"On episode eleven of the Trial of Russell Brand podcast our reporters were in the courtroom as evidence was heard from a former assistant of the comedian. In a statement, Helen Berger remembered him having an “insane sexual appetite” but didn’t remember witnessing Brand doing anything illegal. The court heard that she had worked with lots of celebrities around whom bad behaviour was normalised. “This was on another level”. The court also heard that the sister of Woman 3 was told Russell Brand’s eyes had become completely blank, like he was “possessed”, when he allegedly assaulted Woman 3 at a birthday party in 2004. Russell Brand denies all the allegations against him. Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace are in court every day, and then join Luke Jones to unpack it all. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show to never miss an episode. Send us your questions: investigates.podcasts@thetimes.com Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ Find us on X: https://x.com/thetimes Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimes/

"'Like He Had Been Possessed' | The Trial of #RussellBrand Ep. 11" Times Investigates 26 Oct 2026 [0:13:59] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/x28JdKk3Wki5aNTZ3wfCqA

youtube.com¿Qué Hay Detrás de las Profecías? Iglesia de Dios Ministerial IDMJI | @Lavozdelasovejasnegras▶️ Serie completa Ex Miembros de iglesias 👇https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSobyLB9Wl8i3ELC9yP_pJx5yv421RzhS&si=3JXNaqdL170ify3b ⭐ Apoya el canal haciéndote miembro y disfruta de contenido exclusivo. 👉 Únete aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6fNRNXcOSblsSlmVmSL1_Q/join 00:00 ¿Qué hay detrás de las profecías? 02:03 La historia de Mara: sus primeros años en la religión 04:48 Cuando la religión divide a una familia 07:01 Su experiencia en distintas iglesias evangélicas 09:01 ¿Cómo empezó su camino religioso? 11:30 Una experiencia difícil durante su infancia 14:05 La búsqueda de ayuda y el proceso de recuperación 16:04 Las consecuencias emocionales de sus experiencias 17:35 ¿Qué papel tuvo el liderazgo religioso? 20:05 Su experiencia en una megaiglesia 22:04 La influencia de las emociones y las creencias 24:05 ¿Por qué las personas buscan pertenecer a una iglesia? 26:06 Los encuentros religiosos y la sanidad emocional 28:03 ¿Cómo interpretaba las experiencias espirituales? 30:01 Lo que vivió durante un encuentro religioso 32:03 El perdón y su interpretación espiritual 34:03 Cuando empiezan las dudas sobre las creencias 35:04 Su experiencia como líder dentro de la iglesia 36:04 Las manifestaciones durante los encuentros 37:05 Las preguntas difíciles sobre la fe 38:02 Su vida personal y los cambios que experimentó 39:22 El acompañamiento de los líderes religiosos 41:54 Una experiencia que interpretó como una señal 43:00 Las decisiones personales y las profecías 44:03 Las dudas antes de tomar una decisión 46:08 ¿Cuándo empezó a cuestionar sus creencias? 48:04 La importancia de comprender las experiencias difíciles 50:03 El proceso de cuestionamiento religioso 51:59 Cómo comenzaron a llegar otros testimonios 52:11 ¿Por qué se repiten ciertos mensajes religiosos? 52:51 El miedo a abandonar una iglesia 54:00 Las creencias y el temor a las consecuencias 54:56 Las profecías y las expectativas religiosas 55:38 La experiencia de Mara con la IDMJI 55:52 ¿Qué piensa sobre el liderazgo religioso? 57:08 Los comentarios de los miembros y las experiencias personales 58:09 ¿Se puede cuestionar a una organización religiosa? 58:46 Una reflexión para quienes viven fuera de Colombia 59:40 La importancia del pensamiento crítico 01:00:05 ¿Qué pasa cuando dejamos de cuestionar? 01:01:04 Recuperar la identidad y las actividades personales 01:02:00 Reflexiones finales sobre la religión 01:03:16 Despedida 📩 Contacto: Si deseas compartir tu testimonio para el canal, escribe al correo electrónico: contactoparatestimoniosdoctrin@gmail.com Por favor indica en el asunto del correo: "Quiero contar mi testimonio ACLARACIÓN: Las declaraciones y experiencias relatadas en esta entrevista corresponden al testimonio y perspectiva personal de la invitada, basados en lo que ella afirma haber vivido y conocido. Este contenido se presenta con fines testimoniales, informativos y de análisis. Las afirmaciones sobre personas, prácticas o acontecimientos pertenecen a la exp…

"Qué Hay Detrás De Las Profecías? Iglesia De Dios Ministerial Idmji | Lavozdelasovejasnegras" Doctrinas Peligrosas 26 Oct 2026 [1:03:43] #Cult

youtube.comYOU DON'T NEED TO DIAGNOSE SOMEONE TO RECOGNIZE PATTERNS OF ANTAGONISM & HOSTILITYYou do not need to diagnose someone before deciding you’re finished engaging with them. What happens when you respectfully clarify a point and the response is more hostility, ridicule, or dismissal? In this video I explain what someone’s response to clarification can tell you about the interaction. I discuss mentalization, the willingness to consider another perspective, and the difference between constructive disagreement and an exchange that has stopped being collaborative. In ongoing relationships, repeated observations can help us recognize a broader pattern. We need to consider the times someone listens, takes responsibility, and changes their behavior...as well as the times they respond with hostility and antagonism. The purpose of observing these interactions is to inform your expectations, boundaries, and decisions about access to you. You are not looking for the perfect response that will change somebody. You can offer collaboration. You cannot supply both sides of it. MY BOOKS ON AMAZON: What If I’m Wrong?!? (You’re Not) Co-authored with Dr. Debra Lieberman https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4PYK7R2 The Social Predator’s Secret Playbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H59GBR4Q Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT133K83 Cruelty by Nature: The Science of Intentional Abuse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9RCNJ8 The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC565T78 #Antagonism #Boundaries #Mentalization #PersonalityDisorders #ProactiveAntagonism #ReactiveAntagonism #PsychologicalAbuse #HealthyRelationships #SelfTrust #DrPeterSalerno

"You don't Need to Diagnose Someone to Recognize Patterns of Antagonism & Hostility" Dr. Peter Salerno 26 Oct 2026 [0:03:48] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/yh9hcuBbBEqhFQbKAK8mpA

youtube.comThe cult did so much torture & mind control to try to keep us from escaping. And still we escaped.TW: cult torture The cult did so much torture & mind control to try to keep us from escaping. And still we escaped. It is possible to get around or through the mind control, to lower the volume, to work with folks inside on it. It is possible to get safe. There are so many of us survivors who have. #mindcontrol #cultsurvivor #ramcoa #ramcoasurvivor #ramcoasystem

"The #Cult did So Much Torture & Mind Control to Try to Keep us from Escaping. And Still we Escaped." Cheryl Rainfield @cherylrainfield.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:03:01] https://s.cultpodcasts.com/KRzEsJ0vskG-oH6Vdnp_-A

youtube.comThe Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Made Me Question My Own EmpathyDr. Ramani unpacks the Elizabeth Holmes movie “You Can See Everything" and confronts how her own empathy might be one of the most dangerous things she has. Find out how empathy can become a trap. You’re watching a special YouTube preview. Join today at drramaninetwork.com ==================== DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS VIDEO DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL. THE VIDEO DOES NOT REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON, AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS VIDEO, ESPECIALLY TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION THAT THE MAKERS OF THIS VIDEO BELIEVE, OR SUPPORT A CLAIM, THAT A SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE VIDEO AND THE INFORMATION FEATURED IN IT.

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"The #ElizabethHolmes Documentary made Me Question my own Empathy" DoctorRamani 24 Oct 2026 [0:17:20] #Theranos #YouCanSeeEverything #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/PEMDQae4lkWZcURt3COm7w

open.spotify.comIntentional Communities Series Chapter 1 Episode 94“So much more than a math equation” Hello! I'm back! Today we start a brand-new series on Intentional Communities. And you are not ready for where we end up! SOURCES: Timeline of Intentional Communities - Foundation for Intentional CommunityTimeline - Cove-ops, communes, and intentional communities: an interactive archiveHistory – Strawberry Fields FarmSadhana Forest - Foundation for Intentional CommunityThe Ancient Philosophy of Pythagoras: Why He Never Ate BeansTwo Fully Vegan Communities That Are Still Going After Decades | Vegan FTAA qualitative examination of the motivations behind vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore diets in an Australian population - PubMedWho Was Pythagoras? Life, Philosophy & Mathematics | CLAAPythagoras (570 BC - 490 BC) - Biography - MacTutor History of MathematicsWhen Communes Don't Fail - JSTOR DailyDecision-Making Models: Voting Versus ConsensusPythagoras & His Weird Religious Cult – docThe Origin Story of Pythagoras and His Cult Followers | Discover MagazineWhat Was Pythagoreanism? The Cult of Pythagoras Explored | TheCollectorhttp://www.ic.org/ -present day Foundation for Intentional Community http://thefec.org/ -present day Federation of Egalitarian Communities http://www.cohousing.org/ -present day National Cohousing Alliance

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"Intentional Communities Series Chapter 1 Episode 94" The Crafty Narrative 25 Oct 2026 [0:24:55] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/jrKW16yAE02IziBs7hAIsw

youtube.comWhy Were the Victorians So Obsessed with Death? The Cult of Mourning at the Victoria & Albert MuseumEnjoyed this video? This is Episode 3 of 4. Watch Episode 1 of this series next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_XbeFR-E4A Episode 4 is here: https://www.patreon.com/themuseumguide/posts/patreon-only-4-v-173406782 It’s nearly Halloween, and as the veil grows thin, my attention turns to the art of Victorian grief and mourning at the Victoria and Albert Museum. In this video, Jessica the Museum Guide (that's me!) takes you on a fully guided tour of the darkly beautiful and bizarre objects and art associated with the 18th and 19th century Gothic revival. Expect a cosy tour perfect for the spooky season – we’ll see Victorian mourning garb, haunting sculptures, jewellery made of human hair, grave markers and memorials, and so much more, finishing with three sweet tributes to beloved dogs. No generative AI was used to write, film, or edit this video, and I did not cross the picket lines to film this. Solidarity to the strikers. Museum Guide Merch coming soon! 👉🏻Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe – leave a comment and tell me which Victorian mourning objects are your favourite? 👉🏻Remember – I guide private museum, oddities, and cemetery tours in London and Canterbury. I also offer customised online private tours and lectures. Get in touch at jessica@themuseumguide.com 👉🏻Join me for exclusive content ONLY on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/themuseumguide - an extra video every single month, and invitations to free in-person tours. 👉🏻Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jessicathemuseumguide/ , TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themuseumguide and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themuseumguide 👉🏻I’m now on Cameo! Get a personalised message or short tour: https://www.cameo.com/themuseumguide 👉🏻My audio tours are available on VoiceMap - https://voicemap.me/tour/london/british-museum-audio-tour-rosetta-stone-to-the-parthenon-marbles 👉🏻As always, thanks for watching. If you enjoyed this virtual museum tour, then please consider leaving me a tip at www.paypal.me/jessicatourguide or buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaGuide VIDEO SUMMARY 0:00 - Introduction to the tour Why did the Victorians identify with the Gothic? Horace Walpole, Strawberry Hill House, and “Gloomth”

"Why were the Victorians So Obsessed with Death? The #Cult of Mourning at the Victoria & Albert Museum" The Museum Guide 25 Oct 2026 [0:47:47]

youtube.comस्वर्ग जाने के नाम पर बच्चों को भूखा मारने वाला धर्मगुरु, कौन है Paul Mackenzie? | Full ExplainerFor advertising – Please mail at taks.support@aajtak.com Kenya के Paul Mackenzie Case की पूरी कहानी जानिए। आखिर कौन है Paul Mackenzie, उसका बचपन कैसा था, उसने कितनी पढ़ाई की और Taxi Driver से धार्मिक उपदेशक कैसे बना? साल 2023 में Kenya के Shakahola जंगल से 400 से ज्यादा शव मिलने के बाद यह मामला दुनिया भर में चर्चा में आया। जांच में Paul Mackenzie और उसके धार्मिक समूह की भूमिका सामने आई। आरोप था कि अनुयायियों को Jesus से मिलने के नाम पर भूखे रहने के लिए कहा जाता था। इस Explainer में जानिए मामले का खुलासा कैसे हुआ, पुलिस जंगल तक कैसे पहुंची, Paul Mackenzie के परिवार में कौन-कौन था और उसके बेटे Dan Mackenzie ने अपने छोटे भाई-बहनों को बचाने के लिए पुलिस से संपर्क क्यों किया। 19 अक्टूबर 2026 को अदालत ने Paul Mackenzie और 28 अन्य लोगों को 191 लोगों की हत्या के मामले में दोषी ठहराया। इस मामले की Timeline, जांच और कोर्ट के फैसले को आसान हिंदी में समझिए। #PaulMackenzie #KenyaCase #ShakaholaCase #PaulMackenzie #ShakaholaCase #KenyaCase #KenyaCultCase #CrimeExplainer #FullStory #WorldCrimeNews #CrimeNews #TrueCrime #KenyaNews #DanMackenzie #ShakaholaForest #CrimeTak #HindiExplainer #LatestCrimeNews Paul Mackenzie, Paul Mackenzie case, Paul Mackenzie history, Paul Mackenzie full story, Kenya crime news, Kenya cult case, Shakahola forest case, Shakahola jungle case, 191 deaths Kenya, 191 people case, Paul Mackenzie Hindi, Paul Mackenzie biography, Paul Mackenzie family, Paul Mackenzie children, Dan Mackenzie, Dan Mackenzie interview, Kenya mass deaths case, Shakahola case explained, Kenya religious cult, Good News International Ministries, Paul Mackenzie verdict, Kenya court verdict, Kenya 2026 crime news, Shakahola investigation, Shakahola bodies case, Paul Mackenzie education, Paul Mackenzie childhood, Paul Mackenzie wife, Paul Mackenzie taxi driver, Kenya true crime, world crime news Hindi, crime explainer Hindi, cult case explained Hindi, Kenya pastor case, Paul Mackenzie followers, Shakahola timeline, Kenya investigation, international crime news, Crime Tak explainer, Paul Mackenzie latest news About the Channel: आज वक़्त के जिस दौर में हम जी रहे हैं उसमें आने वाला पल किस शक्ल में हमारे सामने आएगा कोई नहीं जानता। हां....अगर हम कुछ कर सकते हैं तो सिर्फ़ इतना कि आने वाले पल के क़दमों की आहट को ज़रूर भांप सकते हैं। इसमें CRIME TAK आपकी मदद करेगा। क्राइम की दुनिया की हर छोटी-बड़ी ख़बर CRIME TAK पर CRIME TAK is here to help and assist you in this regard, by making you aware of all crime related incidents/stories, so that you can be safe. --------- Follow us on: Website : https://www.crimetak.in Crimetak android app :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crimetak FB: https://www.facebook.com/crimetakofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeTakBrand

"स्वर्ग जाने के नाम पर बच्चों को भूखा मारने वाला धर्मगुरु, कौन है #PaulMackenzie? | Full Explainer" Crime Tak 26 Oct 2026 [0:18:38] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Yeg9HZTESE_C-iPExrCE8w

youtube.comThe Consensual Non-consent Sex Cult Episode (with Sherry Wong and Tom Adams)The Consensual Non-consent Sex Cult Episode (with Sherry Wong and Tom Adams) Episode Published October 26, 2026

"The Consensual Non-Consent Sex #Cult Episode (With Sherry Wong & Tom Adams)" AI Skeptics @serife.bsky.social 26 Oct 2026 [0:40:22] https://s.cultpodcasts.com/sGaDFODCZk_MzaNnYDq5WQ

youtube.comOne Tree Hill's Haley: How I Got Out of a CultBethany Joy Lenz shares how she escaped a cult after a decade. Learn the warning signs of narcissistic abuse and how to trust your gut again. One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz explains how a seemingly innocent Bible study slowly evolved into a controlling environment. She breaks down the subtle tactics used to isolate members and how she eventually found the strength to leave for the sake of her daughter. This conversation provides a candid look at the reality of life inside a high-control group. Beyond her personal story, Joy discusses the long-term impact of narcissistic manipulation and the path to healing. If you have ever felt confused by someone's behavior or blamed yourself for a difficult situation, this episode offers tools to help you recognize gaslighting and reclaim your sense of self. IN THIS EPISODE - How a good thing can slowly turn into control, and why so many of us miss the signs - Her rule now: "If you feel like something's weird, it's weird" - The 1 uncomfortable question that reveals a narcissist, and the response to watch for CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 04:33 How a Bible Study Turned Into a 10-Year Cult Experience 08:36 The Moment She Stopped Ignoring the Warning Signs 09:12 How Motherhood Helped Her Break Free From a Controlling Group 14:49 How to Trust Your Gut After Manipulation and Narcissistic Abuse 18:30 The Biggest Red Flag of Narcissistic Manipulation: Constant Confusion 20:14 How to Recognize Gaslighting and Manipulative Defensiveness 28:21 The Isolation Tactic That Keeps You Trapped in a Controlling Relationship 29:50 How to Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Past 39:20 How to Overcome Shame and Feel Less Alone After a Difficult Chapter MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Narcissist Decoder: How Smart Women Get Trapped in Emotional Abuse (https://tr.ee/tts-yt-ramani-bethany) FOLLOW BETHANY JOY LENZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msbethanyjoylenz/ Website: https://www.bethanylenz.com/ Get Joy's debut novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford (https://link.amazon/B0fKNyxkN) ____________ STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: - Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-newsletter - Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause: https://bit.ly/tts-yt-htm - Free Resources from Tamsen: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-hub - Watch all the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-playlist - Follow Tamsen on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig2 - The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig1 - Follow Tamsen on TikTok: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-tt 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761 SPONSORS: If you have an iPhone, head to https://www.ladder.fit/TAMSEN and take a quick quiz…

"#OneTreeHill's Haley: How I Got out of a #Cult" Tamsen Fadal 26 Oct 2026 [0:42:15] #BigHouseFamily #WildBranchMinistries https://s.cultpodcasts.com/1-Ux5ZBduEq2axomLVE-dQ

open.spotify.comHealing begins with honest conversations about power, gender, and relationships.In this conversation, Marina Crane discusses the profound impact of patriarchy on Indigenous women and the historical trauma stemming from residential schools. She explores the complexities of Indigenous identity, the modern attention economy, and the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous communities, particularly the youth. The conversation delves into the complexities of Indigenous women's experiences, highlighting their struggles with systemic racism, the quest for respect in relationships, and the importance of healing from intergenerational trauma. Marina Crane emphasizes the need for understanding and respect, both within Indigenous communities and in broader societal contexts.Takeaways Indigenous women's experiencesImpact of patriarchy on Indigenous communities Indigenous women's strugglesImportance of respect in relationshipsChapters 00:00 Weather Reflections and Personal Insights01:55 Patriarchy and Indigenous Women06:40 The Modern Business of Porn10:41 Historical Trauma and Its Effects17:49 Indigenous Identity and Gender Dynamics22:14 Youth, Trauma, and Education30:29 Legacy of Residential Schools31:28 Understanding Indigenous Women's Struggles39:33 The Quest for Respect49:02 Navigating Relationships and Respect57:05 Dismantling Systemic Racism

"Healing Begins with Honest Conversations about Power, Gender, & Relationships." Upcoming Trial of Nathan Chasing Horse April 14, 2025 26 Oct 2026 [0:58:56] #NathanChasingHorse #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/kfQwX_4SGkeu0fTZ9kw4kg

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open.spotify.comOrthodox Judaism: "Thank You For Not Making Me a Woman"Shira was the youngest of seven, the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, and riddled with guilt. Because growing up Orthodox Jewish in Brooklyn, she wasn't supposed to question the life she'd been given. But she did. And the incessant amount of rules didn't help: Cover your knees. Cover your elbows. Don't wear anything too bright. Don't wear pants. Don't eat cheeseburgers. (Burgers are cool, though.) Don't question. Collars buttoned to the top. She even had to wash her strawberries a certain way. And then the blessings... A blessing the moment you open your eyes. A blessing before every sip of water. Another when you're done. A special cup to wash your hands before bread, no talking until you've blessed it, and a five-minute blessing when you're done eating it. (Pastries get their own blessing, of course.) But some rules weren't simply arbitrary. And as Shira got older, some rules cut deeper. Marry within your community. Cover your hair once married. Sit separately from the men. Accept that men mattered more. Their voices counted. Their presence counted. Their authority counted. Women were expected to cover up, quiet down, marry young and have babies. Shira is a singer, and in her world, women weren't allowed to sing in front of men. Or touch men they wasn't related to. Or even count toward the ten people needed for communal prayer. And it wasn't dating an outsider that finally broke her free. It was one heartbreaking experience that left her questioning everything she'd ever been told was true. But it would be almost three decades before that would happen. And along the way, somehow the girl who had spent her childhood wanting out kept trying to make herself fit in. Because getting away from the community was one thing. Risking losing the people she loved was something else entirely. But when your menstrual cycle can end with your underwear in a rabbi's hands… well, eventually you might find yourself asking: Wait… was I in a cult? ______________ FOLLOW USInstagram → @wasiinacult TikTok → @wasiinacult SUPPORT THE SHOWJoin our Patreon! Ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes conversations, and our forever gratitude. HAVE A CULTY STORY?Email us → info@wasiinacult.com RESOURCES National Maternal Mental Health Hotline → call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) Footsteps (support for people leaving ultra-Orthodox communities) → footstepsorg.org LISTEN TOInfamous, with reporters Natalie Robehmed and Vanessa Grigoriadis, digs into the most explosive scandals of the century, from high-profile divorces to sex cults! Listen here → Infamous Podcast SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince makes elevated everyday essentials at 50-80% less than similar brands! Free shipping and 365-day returns → quince.com/cult Shop brings all your favorite stores together in one place, so you can search every store at once and track every order in one spot! Enter to win the $1 million Shop Cash giveaway, now til Nov 1st → shop.com No purchase necessary. Re…

"Orthodox Judaism: 'Thank you for not Making Me a Woman'" Was I In A Cult? 26 Oct 2026 [1:14:20] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/h4viuT4HJ0_3V_aqKIroEA

youtube.comChristian Harry Potter: When Spiritual Warfare Becomes a Fantasy World | Pia Hugo | Episode 734John and Pia explore the spiritual warfare system Pia learned through New Apostolic Reformation circles, including prophetic intercession, territorial spirits, spiritual mapping, prayer altars, generational curses, regional strongholds, fasting, prayer watches, and the belief that individuals could help transform cities through strategic prayer. Pia describes her experiences with Lou Engle, Cindy Jacobs, houses of prayer, extended fasting, and the intense sense of responsibility placed on young believers who were told they were preparing for an end-times spiritual battle. They also compare this worldview with the fictional world of Harry Potter, examining the irony of rejecting fantasy stories while describing an unseen realm filled with spiritual enemies, special warriors, geographic strongholds, and cosmic conflict. Pia discusses the emotional consequences of believing that failed deliverance or unanswered prayer reflected personal failure, and John and Pia consider how these teachings can shape young people, discourage critical thinking, and turn ordinary struggles into battles against invisible forces. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 07:28 Who Lou Engle and Cindy Jacobs Are 15:25 Houses of Prayer and 24/7 Spiritual Warfare 20:10 Pia’s Training as a Prophetic Intercessor 26:00 Why Young People Were Drawn Into the Movement 33:03 The Historical Roots of the Prayer-Warfare Model 38:26 Personal Deliverance and Generational Curses 47:47 When Deliverance Replaces Mental Health Care 52:14 Politics, Dominionism, and the 2020 Election 59:51 Gamified Religion and the Endgame ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

"Christian Harry Potter: When Spiritual Warfare Becomes a Fantasy World | Pia Hugo | Episode 734" Leaving the Message 26 Oct 2026 [1:02:44] #NewApostolicReformation #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/g2E8o5CfrU_xWwyAVMuF8g

youtube.comMLM scams are consulted by government to make it easier to sell snakeoil. #antimlm

"#MLM Scams are Consulted by Government to make it Easier to Sell Snakeoil. #AntiMLM" Julie Anderson 26 Oct 2026 [0:14:19] #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/OI8brW4feUCUVGVdUSQaFQ

youtube.comWatchtower's Asking JW Children For Money, AgainThe Broken Mirror (my Christian theology book): https://a.co/d/gQhwcso Join this channel to support my work: https://www.youtube.com/@exjwanalyzer/join My faith-based channel: @jonathanlegerpodcast References: https://exjwanalyzer.com/references/?id=giving-glorifies-jehovah All footage images used in this video are used legally for criticism, commentary & education, and are protected by the Fair Use Law/Act: Section 107 of the USC: https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf #religion #jehovahswitnesses #watchtower #jworg #exjw #christianity #christians #cult #cults #cultsurvivor

"#Watchtower's Asking #JW Children for Money, Again" EXJW Analyzer 26 Oct 2026 [0:23:57] #ExJW #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/DsTGNcc4zki9nvG7cjvEYg