The Cult Vault

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.i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ca...

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 ca...

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 ca...

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 | Ins...

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 | Ins...

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 | Ins...

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...

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...

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...

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 do...

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 do...

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 do...

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://youtub...

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://youtub...

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://youtub...