Aldo B. Martin Presents: The Reclamation

Welcome to The Reclamation Podcast. Although we primarily speak about our experiences with the International Church of Christ (ICOC and the ICC), we attempt to give a voice to those that have experienced and overcome any religious cult or high control organization.

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Episodes

Unpacking Episode 5 with Elena from 3B

Elena from 3B gives her thoughts on episode 5. She describes how the interview with Dr. Melton resonated with her in terms of forging relationships with fellow church members and how the church played a roll in her mental health. Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his Newsletter Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast So...Tell Me About Your Podcast To ...

Dec 29, 2021•19 min

Episode 5 - Bodies in the Seats - Conversation with Dr. Melton pt II

Our conversation with Dr. Melton continues as she now begins to describe how she was introduced to the organization and gives reason for why she joined. Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his Newsletter Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast So...Tell Me About Your Podcast To get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter , Instagram , or Facebook...

Dec 26, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Unpacking Episode 4 with Elena from 3B

Elena from 3B and Aldo sit down to recap and discuss episode 4. Join us as Elena, also a former member, shares her thoughts. Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his Newsletter Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast So...Tell Me About Your Podcast To get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter , Instagram , or Facebook...

Dec 22, 2021•18 min

Episode 4 - Conversation with Dr. Melton, pt I

Part 1 Dr. Michelle Melton is a clinical psychologist in Pheonix, Arizona. With more than 12 years of experience, she specializes mood disorders, anxiety, and coping skills. However, before her established career as a psychologist, Dr. Melton was a part of an organization that many deem to be a cult, cult like, or a high control organization. Her story is a complicated one as it reveals how a young college student can become engulfed in such an organization. Support the show Stay updated on Aldo...

Dec 19, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Unpacking Episode 3 with Elena from 3B

Aldo speaks with former ICOC member, Elena, about her reaction to episode 3. Listen as Elena recounts how the discussion and topics brought up in episode 3, jogged her memory about her time in the church. Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his Newsletter Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast So...Tell Me About Your Podcast To get in touch with Aldo, y...

Dec 14, 2021•18 min

Episode 3: "Your Social Life Revolves Around this Church"

(conversation with Aldo pt 3 of 5) Hosts Aldo Martin and Cousin Eddie continue with the third part of their conversation about how Aldo got drawn into a religious cult. Aldo discusses how the church seemed like such a wonderful place to be as it helped him find happiness, acceptance and fulfillment. However, this happiness, acceptance, and fulfillment came at a cost. It would cost him all of his time, that he willingly and happily gave. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aldobmartin Support the show S...

Dec 12, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: "The Beginning of the Rest of My Life"

(conversation with Aldo pt 2 of 5) Picking up from where they left off, former cult member, Aldo Martin, recounts to Cousin Eddie his first visit to what he now regards as a religious cult. The scene was filled with an attractive and happy variety of people who represented "all nations." https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aldobmartin Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his Newsletter Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Y...

Dec 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: The Making of a Cult Member

(conversation with Aldo pt. 1 of 5) How does one become a cult member? Hosts, Aldo B. Martin and Cousin Eddie attempt to answer such a question through conversation. Aldo shares about his background with mental health struggles and how those struggles lended to his being prime for indoctrination. Meanwhile, Eddie is hearing this information for the first time. Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aldobmartin Support the show Stay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing...

Nov 29, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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