The Cult Vault

Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes.

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#11 PRIDE Special - The History of Conversion Therapy

Pride Special - The History of Conversion TherapyIn this episode, we dive deep into the bizarre and anguishing history of conversion therapy among the LGBTQ+ community. To celebrate Pride, we include positive changes and milestones met by the civil rights movement, leaving that awful history behind.Thank you Meg for my amazing art work. Please visit her ETSY store here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/IllFittingFablesGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twit...

Jun 27, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11

#10 The Cult Mum & Doomsday Dad - The Tragic Story of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow - Part 1

The Cult Mum & Doomsday Dad - The Tragic Story of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow - Part 1In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the timeline of Lori Vallow Daybell and her missing children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. Trigger warning - includes assault, abuse, death and murder.Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail : cultvaultpodcast...

Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 10

#9 Messianic Judaism - An Introduction

Messianic Judaism - Cult or No Cult?This week I explore a different religious group with a special added testimony from one of its ex-members. Do you think this movement is a cult? Get in touch and let me know.Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail : cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon : https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSourceshttps:...

Jun 20, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 9

#8 Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member - (Part 2)

Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member (Part 2)**Warning Explicit Language**For this episode, I was joined by Author and Ex-Cult member Helen Zuman. Helen offers her memories and experience from her time on Zendik Farm, a community with a radical take on sex and relationships. Helen takes us on a journey through Zendik and the hardships she faced during her difficult time within the Zendik movement.Helen has published an autobiographical book which details her involvement with this cult. It's...

Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 8

#7 Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member (Part 1)

Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member (Part 1)**Warning Explicit Language**For this episode, I was joined by Author and Ex-Cult member Helen Zuman. Helen offers her memories and experience from her time on Zendik Farm, a community with a radical take on sex and relationships. Helen takes us on a journey through Zendik and the hardships she faced during her difficult time within the Zendik movement.Helen has published an autobiographical book which details her involvement with this cult. It's...

Jun 06, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7

#6 Pentecostal Church - An Interview With Ex-Members

The Pentecostal Church - An Interview With Ex-MembersThis episode includes the very fortunate guest appearances from David and Amelia - Ex-Pentecostal Church members. David is a former member of "Assemblies of God" and Amelia is past member of the United Pentecostal Church International (U.P.C.I)Along with a very brief history into the Pentecostal movement, Amelia and David offer candid and heartfelt experiences of their time within their respective church groups -Get In TouchInstagram: https://...

May 30, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 6

#5 The Tiger Cult - A Closer Look At Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle

The Tiger King - A Closer Look at Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle -**Warning: Explicit Language**Millions of people have streamed the extremely popular Netflix Original Documentary Series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness". And while the protagonists of the show made for compelling twists and turns, many were introduced to the sinister operation running in Myrtle Beach. A potentially thriving sex cult, with Antle at the helm.Get In Touch:· Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/· Twitter:ht...

May 23, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5

#3 The Unification Church AKA The Moonies

The Unification Church, also known as, The Moonies -For this episode we explore Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his billion dollar empire "The Unification Church". Famous for its mass wedding ceremonies and anti-communistic ideologies, the research into this episode took many unexpected twists and turns. Correct title for Steven Hassan's book is "Combatting Cult Mind Control"Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpodTwitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit : https://www.r...

May 23, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4

#4 ISKCON - An Introduction

Hare Krishna/ISKON -The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Join us as we look into the history of the Hare Krishna movement and highlight some of the worshipping methods used that could contribute to ex-members calling this society a cult. Cult or no cult? You decide -Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail : cultvaultpod...

May 23, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3

#2 Jim Jones and The People's Temple

Jim Jones and The People's Temple -In this episode we go through the lives and times of Jim Jones and The People's Temple. Through research, we will dive into Jones from birth until death and cover the events in between that eventually led to the tragedy in Jonestown -Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/th...

May 23, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2

#1 Introduction

The Cult Vault, Episode 1 -This episode is an introduction to myself and this podcast. Taking a look at the history of the word 'cult' and how it has changed over the years to carry the negative connotations that it does today. The correct title for the Steven Hassan Book is "Combatting Cult Mind Control".Get In Touch -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodGmail : cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comTumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit ...

May 21, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1

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