In this episode I chat with Laura Davis, host of the Kingdom Kids podcast . We discuss the differences between the Churches of Christ and the International Churches of Christ, how the split occured and Laura's personal experiences throughout childhood and beyond. The ICOC is a notoriously abusive group that finds itself in current media outlets consistently. Laura can be contacted at kingdomkidspod@gmail.com . https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/ https://vashtiinitiative.org/ https://footstepso...
Sep 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 273
In this episode I chat with Em about the history and changes within The Way International. We discuss Em's experiencesd growing up in the movement, what happened when the entire family were shunned, and the various abuse allegations and cases against leadership and beyond. This encyclopedic account of TWI, courtesy of Em, is one of the most thorough episodes to date. Em's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markandavoid/ Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1981/10...
Sep 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 272
In this episode I chat with Em about the history and changes within The Way International. We discuss Em's experiencesd growing up in the movement, what happened when the entire family were shunned, and the various abuse allegations and cases against leadership and beyond. This encyclopedic account of TWI, courtesy of Em, is one of the most thorough episodes to date. Em's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markandavoid/ Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1981/10...
Sep 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 272
In this episode I chat with Em about the history and changes within The Way International. We discuss Em's experiencesd growing up in the movement, what happened when the entire family were shunned, and the various abuse allegations and cases against leadership and beyond. This encyclopedic account of TWI, courtesy of Em, is one of the most thorough episodes to date. Em's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markandavoid/ Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1981/10...
Sep 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 272
In this instalment, I chat with journalist Pete Smith about his experiences growing up in the secretive but influential Christian sect known as "People of Praise". Pete talks us through how this small group targets individuals hold significant positions of power within society, using that influence to further the group's overall agenda. Sources - Guardian Article - Revealed: leaked video shows Amy Coney Barrett’s secretive faith group drove women to tears | US news | The Guardian Singing in Tong...
Sep 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 271
In this instalment, I chat with journalist Pete Smith about his experiences growing up in the secretive but influential Christian sect known as "People of Praise". Pete talks us through how this small group targets individuals hold significant positions of power within society, using that influence to further the group's overall agenda. Sources - Guardian Article - Revealed: leaked video shows Amy Coney Barrett’s secretive faith group drove women to tears | US news | The Guardian Singing in Tong...
Sep 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 271
In this instalment, I chat with journalist Pete Smith about his experiences growing up in the secretive but influential Christian sect known as "People of Praise". Pete talks us through how this small group targets individuals hold significant positions of power within society, using that influence to further the group's overall agenda. Sources - Guardian Article - Revealed: leaked video shows Amy Coney Barrett’s secretive faith group drove women to tears | US news | The Guardian Singing in Tong...
Sep 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 271
In this week's miniseries, I sit down to talk with journalist and author Anke Richter. This is a special talk for me personally, resonating with much of the work I have been trying to do through this platform. Grab a copy of Anke's book and check out her website . August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about how to get support and help to bring a spotlight to this awareness movement. Friend of the podcast Andrew Pledger has released the ...
Aug 25, 2023•40 min•Ep. 268
In this week's miniseries, I sit down to talk with journalist and author Anke Richter. This is a special talk for me personally, resonating with much of the work I have been trying to do through this platform. Grab a copy of Anke's book and check out her website . August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about how to get support and help to bring a spotlight to this awareness movement. Friend of the podcast Andrew Pledger has released the ...
Aug 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 268
In this week's miniseries, I sit down to talk with journalist and author Anke Richter. This is a special talk for me personally, resonating with much of the work I have been trying to do through this platform. Grab a copy of Anke's book and check out her website . August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about how to get support and help to bring a spotlight to this awareness movement. Friend of the podcast Andrew Pledger has released the ...
Aug 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 268
In this episode I chat with podcast host and survivor Andrew Pledger about his experiences growing up in the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptists) as well as his journey into the totalitarian, authoritarian christian college known as Bob Jones University. Andrew has a new podcast dropping next week titled " Surviving Bob Jones University " and this deep-dive is going to be like none other. August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about ho...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min•Ep. 267
In this episode I chat with podcast host and survivor Andrew Pledger about his experiences growing up in the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptists) as well as his journey into the totalitarian, authoritarian christian college known as Bob Jones University. Andrew has a new podcast dropping next week titled " Surviving Bob Jones University " and this deep-dive is going to be like none other. August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about ho...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 267
In this episode I chat with podcast host and survivor Andrew Pledger about his experiences growing up in the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptists) as well as his journey into the totalitarian, authoritarian christian college known as Bob Jones University. Andrew has a new podcast dropping next week titled " Surviving Bob Jones University " and this deep-dive is going to be like none other. August is International Cult Awareness Month . Please consider visiting the website to learn more about ho...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 267
In this miniseries I sit down with Brian and Troy, hosts of the popular podcast "I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist" We speak about the history of Pentacostalism in Australia and the world, and how the pair worked together to create a platform that is helping droves of survivors around the world. August is International Cult Awareness Month. Please visit this website to learn more, find out how you can support, calls to action and survivor resources. International Cult Awareness Month (ICAM) is when...
Aug 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 265
In this miniseries I sit down with Brian and Troy, hosts of the popular podcast "I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist" We speak about the history of Pentacostalism in Australia and the world, and how the pair worked together to create a platform that is helping droves of survivors around the world. August is International Cult Awareness Month. Please visit this website to learn more, find out how you can support, calls to action and survivor resources. International Cult Awareness Month (ICAM) is when...
Aug 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 266
In this miniseries I sit down with Brian and Troy, hosts of the popular podcast "I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist" We speak about the history of Pentacostalism in Australia and the world, and how the pair worked together to create a platform that is helping droves of survivors around the world. August is International Cult Awareness Month. Please visit this website to learn more, find out how you can support, calls to action and survivor resources. International Cult Awareness Month (ICAM) is when...
Aug 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 264
In this episode I talk with Kara - a former member of the Twin Flames Universe. Kara talks about how, during a moment of vulnerablity, she found a welcoming community who would become all encompassing, promising that with their help, Kara would find her one true soulmate - her Twin Flame. Vice article - Inside the Toxic World of 'Twin Flames' Spirituality (vice.com) Understanding Twin Flames | Institute of Noetic Sciences Kara's YouTube Channel - Kara Brodsky - YouTube August is International Cu...
Aug 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 265
In this episode I talk with Kara - a former member of the Twin Flames Universe. Kara talks about how, during a moment of vulnerablity, she found a welcoming community who would become all encompassing, promising that with their help, Kara would find her one true soulmate - her Twin Flame. Vice article - Inside the Toxic World of 'Twin Flames' Spirituality (vice.com) Understanding Twin Flames | Institute of Noetic Sciences Kara's YouTube Channel - Kara Brodsky - YouTube August is International Cu...
Aug 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 265
In this episode I talk with Kara - a former member of the Twin Flames Universe. Kara talks about how, during a moment of vulnerablity, she found a welcoming community who would become all encompassing, promising that with their help, Kara would find her one true soulmate - her Twin Flame. Vice article - Inside the Toxic World of 'Twin Flames' Spirituality (vice.com) Understanding Twin Flames | Institute of Noetic Sciences Kara's YouTube Channel - Kara Brodsky - YouTube August is International Cu...
Aug 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 265
In this miniseries, returning guest Esther Friedman talks to us about her recently self-published memoir "The Gentle Souls Revolution" detailing her time within the secret school of New York and Boston offered referred to as Odyssey Study Group. Esther has appeared on episodes 161 and 182, the second chat alongside fellow OSG survivor Spencer Schneider. Esther's memoir is currently being developed as an audiobook, with a crowdfunding effort launcing soon. Find a copy of Esther's memoir here - ht...
Jul 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 263
In this miniseries, returning guest Esther Friedman talks to us about her recently self-published memoir "The Gentle Souls Revolution" detailing her time within the secret school of New York and Boston offered referred to as Odyssey Study Group. Esther has appeared on episodes 161 and 182, the second chat alongside fellow OSG survivor Spencer Schneider. Esther's memoir is currently being developed as an audiobook, with a crowdfunding effort launcing soon. Find a copy of Esther's memoir here - ht...
Jul 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 263
In this miniseries, returning guest Esther Friedman talks to us about her recently self-published memoir "The Gentle Souls Revolution" detailing her time within the secret school of New York and Boston offered referred to as Odyssey Study Group. Esther has appeared on episodes 161 and 182, the second chat alongside fellow OSG survivor Spencer Schneider. Esther's memoir is currently being developed as an audiobook, with a crowdfunding effort launcing soon. Find a copy of Esther's memoir here - ht...
Jul 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 263
In this miniseries, I chat with author Peter Young about his recently published memoir Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger: A Memoir of Spiritual Abuse in a Small Religious Cult. Peter discusses the difficulty of navigating a family cult when marrying the love of his life and being introduced to the strange family friend known as Uncle Robert. Peter's journey includes one of maintaining faith and doing all one man can do to hold onto his children. Check out Peter's incredible memoir, on sale today...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 262
In this miniseries, I chat with author Peter Young about his recently published memoir Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger: A Memoir of Spiritual Abuse in a Small Religious Cult. Peter discusses the difficulty of navigating a family cult when marrying the love of his life and being introduced to the strange family friend known as Uncle Robert. Peter's journey includes one of maintaining faith and doing all one man can do to hold onto his children. Check out Peter's incredible memoir, on sale today...
Jul 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 262
In this miniseries, I chat with author Peter Young about his recently published memoir Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger: A Memoir of Spiritual Abuse in a Small Religious Cult. Peter discusses the difficulty of navigating a family cult when marrying the love of his life and being introduced to the strange family friend known as Uncle Robert. Peter's journey includes one of maintaining faith and doing all one man can do to hold onto his children. Check out Peter's incredible memoir, on sale today...
Jul 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 262
For this miniseries, I sit down with Cheryl and Richard to discuss the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren. Cheryl and Richard are survivors of the PBCC, who are advocating for other survivors, raising awareness of the historical abuses of the church, as well as crimes covered up by its leadership. Check out their podcast "Get a Life" today - https://youtube.com/@getalifepodcast Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Cult Vault Shop -...
Jul 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 261
For this miniseries, I sit down with Cheryl and Richard to discuss the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren. Cheryl and Richard are survivors of the PBCC, who are advocating for other survivors, raising awareness of the historical abuses of the church, as well as crimes covered up by its leadership. Check out their podcast "Get a Life" today - https://youtube.com/@getalifepodcast Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Cult Vault Shop -...
Jul 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 261
For this miniseries, I sit down with Cheryl and Richard to discuss the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren. Cheryl and Richard are survivors of the PBCC, who are advocating for other survivors, raising awareness of the historical abuses of the church, as well as crimes covered up by its leadership. Check out their podcast "Get a Life" today - https://youtube.com/@getalifepodcast Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Cult Vault Shop -...
Jul 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 261
TRIGGER WARNING - SENSITIVE MATERIAL WITHIN THIS EPISODE REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE. PLEASE LISTEN WITH DISCRETION. In this episode, I speak to the author of "The Serpent Rising - A Journey of Spiritual Seduction". Mary Garden penned this memoir in regards to her experiences within India and beyond, spending time with various groups and eventually setlling by the Himilayan jungle to give her life to a man known as Swamiji. Little did Mary know at the time that this supposed enlightened being would t...
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 260
In this 2 part series, I am in conversation with Sean and Jules from the WetWired Podcast. We discuss all manner of cults and online extremism, touching on the Jordan Peterson Effect, figures like Andrew Tate and the online Incel Community. More from WetWired here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetwired/id1593022493 Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shop Crimecon UK 2023 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www...
Jul 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 259
