[Cult]ure Shock

Merch is the BEST WAY to support my videos and this channel. Your selfless support means THE ABSOLUTE WORLD to me!! ⁠⁠⁠https://kendraleebryan.com/ ⁠ Jeff and Shaleia Ayan were at the center of two Twin Flame documentaries in 2023. The leaders of TFU promise to do a LOT of questionable things and claiming to permanently heal childhood trauma through hypnosis of unlicensed coaches is just the tip of...

In this shocking video, I sit down with Sarah, a former employee of Kenneth Copeland's evangelical empire. Sarah grew up in Copeland's church and worked closely for his organization before leaving - and she's finally breaking her silence. For the first time, Sarah pulls back the curtain on the lavish and controversial world of Kenneth Copeland Ministries and the dark side of prosperity...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you suddenly realized you were part of a cult? In this video, we delve into real-life stories shared on Reddit where individuals recount the chilling moment they realized they were involved in a cult. From subtle signs to shocking revelations, these eye-opening accounts shed light on the grip cults can have on unsuspecting individuals. Let's ex...

I fell down the r/UnresolvedMysteries rabbit hole and found some of the most chilling encounters people have had with real life monsters (including prolific serial killers like John Wayne Gacy). --- If you'd like to support this channel, check out my merch! www.kendraleebryan.com Join me and the rest of The Anti-Cult Club on Patreon for exclusive content, bonus material, early release episodes...

These are the Top 5 Deadlist Cults in History-and some of them are worse than you think. If you're a cult and crime enthusiast like me, you'll probably appreciate some of the obscure details I found about these stories. Which one of these cults disturbed you the most? -------------- Join me and the rest of The Anti-Cult Club on Patreon for exclusive content, bonus material, early release e...

Newly obtained documents show that Mica Miller was afraid for her life. The Medical Examiner has officially ruled her death "self inflicted" but there is a growing stack of circumstantial evidence pointing to something much more sinister. I'll take you through all the court documents and evidence I have to date and you'll see why Mica's estranged husband, pastor John Paul Mil...

The Twin Flames Universe is not your everyday cult-it's a Cult of Love. I spent 6 months inside their private Facebook group and saw firsthand how easy is for people to fall head over heels for false prophets and promises. Is the 2nd coming of Christ (and his wife) psychologically manipulating good people in an online cult? I'm convinced they are. Documentaries referenced: Escaping Twin Fl...

Two major industries make up 70% of all losses related to CSA. Equally upsetting is that you're handing children over to those industries every single day. Religious institutions and schools are the two major places your children are supposed to be safe and protected yet they’re the exact places kids are targeted by adults AND peers. Jodie joins me from South Africa to tell her story of comple...

This episode made me cry not only as we filmed but again as I was editing...it hit me THAT hard. Can you imagine growing up in a family with a dozen siblings, hundreds of cousins, and a cult leader GRANDPA?! Some people don't have to imagine it because they LIVED it. "Hugh" asked to remain anonymous so I've changed his name and blurred his identity in order to protect him and his...

Think you have what it takes to become a cult leader? With my cult curriculum, ANYONE can be. There are certain components every cult leader needs to master if they want to secure a spot among the notorious. This video teaches you the first 4 steps to becoming the best (worst) cult leader in history. Welcome to Cult Leader University! #cult #cultleader #cultsurvivor #rts #fundiefriday #cptsd #true...

If there was a competition for the "Ultimate Cult" this one would have my vote. The Church of Scientology checks every cult box from exploitation and silencing members, to forced labor and sleep deprivation. Jenni grew up as a Scientologist, just like her parents, and shared so many shocking and eye opening details about the secretive religion that I'd never heard before. Check out J...

Apocalypse, Doomsday, The 2nd Coming, Judgement Day... No matter what you call it, they all have a 100% failure rate. Interestingly, people continue to fall for these scams no matter how many times the prophecies fail. Fear is an incredibly effective motivator. The doomsday predictions in this video are absolutely WILD. It's crazy to think people have fallen for some of the really insane claim...

This is by far one of the craziest cult stories I have ever obsessed over. I spent over 60 hours researching and writing this video and tried to include as much information as possible. I hope you enjoy learning insane details about this group because it's a super wild one! If you'd like to support my channel and efforts to bring you stories like this, you can find all ways to support link...

Hey Heathens! Have you watched Amazon's docu-series, "Shiny Happy People? In this episode I talk to Lindsey Williams who was prominently featured on the show but *plot twist*, we aren't talking about the documentary... at least not in ways it's been talked about before. We dive head first into the precise tactics Bill Gothard used on children and families to bring in millions of d...

Can you spot harmful control tactics in your relationships that mirror classic behaviors of cult leaders? Being in a controlling relationship with your family or a significant other comes at a major cost and can leave a profound and negative impact on your mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into the loop of repeating toxic relationship...

Hey Heathens! Welcome back for part 2 of Micki's story! Before you dig into this one, make sure you're caught up to speed with part 1 so you don't miss important context and insider information she shares there. Show Micki some support with a like and comment on the video, and hey, the algorithm loves it too! ;) ----------------- Want to be even more involved in the supportive and ente...

Micki is an absolutely beautiful spirit who's somehow more vibrant than her hair. ;) Fun fact-she is originally from New Zealand, which just so happens to be where my favorite trilogy was filmed...bonus points if you can name it! This episode is the 1st of a 2 part interview so make sure you subscribe so you don't accidentally miss the rest of Micki's story! You can watch the full vide...

Hey Heathens- I hope your week was amazing! SUBSCRIBE for weekly episode and I'll love you forever and a day! You can watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/vVYv1wo5jBk ----- It's been 20 FREAKING YEARS since I've seen or spoken to Jessalyn and we wasted no time breaking out some funny and traumatizing memories. You'll get to see an absolute blast from the past via OLD...

Jordan experienced a mother’s worst nightmare on August 21st, 2023 when she received a phone call from the FBI. She soon found out that her (then) boyfriend was committing unthinkable crimes against their daughter as well as other kids. In the wake of the unfolding events, Jordan took to TikTok to share her story and seek help from the online community. She’s encountered so many obstacles and chal...

On this episode I’m joined by my lovely and hilarious guest, Jess, who grew up in the Pentecostal Holiness church. Jess’ interview is packed full of wisdom, heartbreak, and many moments of humor as she recounts her own experience of growing up in an unsuspecting cult. She sheds light on many untold secrets and cover-ups that tarnished her youthful innocence and continue to impact innocent people i...

You can watch "Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals", on HBO Max or anywhere Investigation Discovery is playing. The 4 part docuseries follows the stories of several individuals who have left Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches. The victims have experienced horrific things while in them both as children and adults. The coverup and denial of their experiences has gone too far and for...

Hey Heathens! Hope you're having a fantastic week! You can watch the full video on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/aUIWb3N3Ahs ___ As a young teenager, Angela was groomed by a former youth pastor and covert narcissist, now serving a life sentence. Unfortunately, Angela and several other young girls did not escape without life long scars including ptsd and religious trauma syndrome (rts) However...

In this episode of had the pleasure of speaking with Mekael J., an ex-Mormon woman who left the church at age 37 when she came out as gay. We had an eye-opening conversation about her journey to embracing her authentic self and leaving a religion that treats homosexuality as a sin and worthy of excommunication. We also dug into the challenges that come with recovering from religion including losin...

Shannon Au was featured on Investigation Discovery's 'American Monster' in January 2023. Shannon endured spiritual abuse, church hurt, and cptsd in the years leading up to her mom’s brutal de*th in 2002. Shannon speaks out about the haunting memory of her mother's k*ller, who deliberately leveraged his position as a police officer and church leader to inflict years of physical and...