Cultimatum: The Cult & Human Trafficking Podcast

Ep.#75 Unmasking the Cult of MLMs Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, the hosts delve into the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) and its parallels with cult dynamics. They discuss the BITE model, which outlines how MLMs manipulate behavior, information, thought, and emotions to control their membe...

Ep.# 74 Surviving the Praise Power Prayer Temple with Heather Ford Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Heather Ford shares her harrowing experience as a survivor of the Praise Power Prayer Temple, detailing the abuse she endured, her escape from the cult, and her ongoing fight for justice. Heather di...

Ep.#73 Breaking Free from the Amish: Nora's Story Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses (and thank you to those you have so far it is really appreciated) In this episode, Nora Bontrager, a former member of the Amish community, shares her transformative journey from a life of strict rules and patriarchal control to one...

Ep.#72 Cults, Trafficking, & the Fight for Justice with Kim Kelley Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Kim Kelley, a survivor of the Children of God cult, shares her harrowing experiences and insights into the world of cults and human trafficking. She emphasizes the unique vulnerabilities of chil...

Ep.#71 The Dark Side of the Potter's House with Joel Crosby Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses Summary In this episode, Joel Crosby shares his harrowing journey growing up in the Potter's House, a church with cult-like characteristics. He discusses the manipulative tactics used by the church, including military-styl...

Ep. #70 From Cult to Creativity: Micah's Journey Out of JW's Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Micah Losh shares his harrowing journey as a former Jehovah's Witness. He discusses the impact of growing up in a high-control environment, the trauma of losing his father, and t...

Ep. #69 Confessions of a Former Adventist: Alisa’s Truth Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody engage with Elisa, a former member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Elisa shares her personal journey growing up in a strict religious en...

Ep. #68 Recruitment & Indoctrination In The World Mission Society Church of God Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum Podcast, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody welcome Edgar Loera, a former member of the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG). Edgar shares his personal journ...

Ep.#67 Unveiling the Hare Krishna With Vanessa Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Vanessa Wilde shares her harrowing experiences growing up in the Hare Krishna movement. Separated from her parents at a young age, she recounts the indoctrination, abuse, and neglect she faced...

Ep. #66 Escaping Ariel Ben Sherman: Jeremy’s Life Inside and Beyond the Cult Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody interview Jeremy Paskell , a survivor of the Good Shepherd Tabernacle cult. Jeremy shares his harrowing experiences growi...

#65 Shunned at 10: Tim's Aftermath from Jehovah's Witnesses Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Tim shares his harrowing journey as a former Jehovah's Witness who was shunned at the age of 10. He discusses the impact of growing up in a strict religious environment, the traum...

Ep. #64 Brandon Salo: Poison into Medicine – Leaving the House of Yahweh Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this conversation, Brandon Salo shares his profound journey as a survivor of the House of Yahweh cult. He discusses his early life, the impact of his parents' divorce, and how he was introduced to the cult...

Bonus 1 year episode Cultimatum at One Year: Our Favorite Episodes, Moments, and Milestones Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this celebratory episode of Cultimatum, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody reflect on their first year of podcasting, highlighting their achievements, notable episodes, and the importance...

Ep. #63 The Cost of Obedience: Elisa Flores on Life in La Luz del Mundo Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Elisa Flores shares her harrowing journey of growing up in the cult La Luz del Mundo, where she spent 46 years of her life. She discusses the oppressive control exerte...

Ep. #62 Bound by Blood, Trapped by the Children of God: Siblings Speak Out (Part 1) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In the second part of this conversation, the survivors reflect on the lasting effects of their upbringing in the Children of God cult and the challenges they faced in reintegrating into society. The...

Ep. #61 Bound by Blood, Trapped by the Children of God: Siblings Speak Out (Part 1) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody speak with survivors of the Children of God cult, exploring their early memories and the manipulative tactics used...

Ep. #60 Polygamy and Power: The Kingston Clan Exposed Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, hosts Andrew and Melody engage with Eskel, a survivor of the Kingston Clan, a polygamous group known for its oppressive practices. Eskel shares his journey of breaking free from the cul...

Ep.#59 Inside the House of Yahweh: Jamie's Story Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Jamie Cormier shares her harrowing experience growing up in the House of Yahweh, a cult characterized by strict rules, polygamy, and a lack of personal freedom. Jamie discusses her early lif...

Ep. #58 Born and Razed: Beth Granger's Memoir Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody interview Beth Granger, a survivor of the Community of Jesus Church. Beth shares her harrowing experiences growing up in a cult-like environment, detail...

Ep. #57 Secrecy to Freedom: Leaving the 2X2 Cult Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody interview Kalie Adams, a former member of the Two by Two cult. Kalie shares her experiences growing up in this secretive religious group, discussing its str...

Ep. #56 Surviving the Unthinkable: Violet's Story Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Violet shares her harrowing journey as a survivor of two cults and human trafficking. She recounts her experiences growing up in a death cult that glorified violence and death, the complex dynamics of her family, an...

Ep. #55 Finding Freedom: T Brown on Cults, Identity & LGBTQ+ Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum Podcast, T Brown shares his powerful journey as a survivor of the Carbondale Sufis cult. He discusses his initial attraction to the community, the complexities of his identity as a ga...

Ep. #54 Beyond the Church Walls: A Former Reformed Baptist’s LGBTQ+ Awakening Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody engage with Brooke Baker, a former member of the Reformed Baptist Church. Brooke shares her experiences growing up in a...

Ep. #53 Faith Deconstruction: A Mother's Choice Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody welcome Kate Kendrick, a former member of the Mormon Church, who shares her profound journey of leaving the faith. Kate discusses her upbringing in a devout...

Ep. #52 The Hidden Truths of Human Trafficking with Caroline Pugh-Roberts Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, hosts Andrew and Melody engage in a profound conversation with Caroline Pugh Roberts, a survivor of human trafficking. Caroline shares her harrowing journey of being...