Jesse and Ameran

Cults I'd Join

Religion EN ↓ 103 episodes

Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all the zany fun of cult joining, with none of that pesky commitment or potentially really bad decisions!

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Jesse and Ameran

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Anabaptists (and the Waldensians?) 23.12.2022 57:20

Ever driven past a lovely Amish family in their buggy and thought, "Revolutionary! Outlaw! Hung in the square and burned at the stake!" If you haven't, you don't know the roots of their movement. The Amish and Mennonites share their roots in the Anabaptist movement, and arguably go back even further than that. If you don't have time to read The Martyr’s Mirror, come join t...

Oneida 22.12.2022 1:09:14

It can be tough to pick your favorite cult in a world full of so many great ones, but we decided that the one and only Oneida community should be our inaugural episode. They're one of the greats, and yes, Jesse only uses Oneida silverware in her home. That is a true story. Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate...

The Snake Handlers 20.12.2022 55:42

Snake Handlers: we have more in common than we thought! The point where we diverge? You got it, it’s the snakes. But we can all agree on this: they're better in a church than on a plane! Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Google (please and thank you)! *Follow us on the social medes... we&apo...