Forgive Me For I Have Followed

In this conclusion to our two-part interview, we continue our conversation with Melanie Wilking, a dancer and content creator featured in the Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult documentary. Melanie and her sister Miranda, formerly known as the Wilking Sisters, created content together until Miranda was drawn into the 7M organization. Melanie and her parents raised awareness about the situat...

In this exclusive two-part interview, we speak with Melanie Wilking, a dancer and content creator featured in the documentary series Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult . Melanie and her sister Miranda, formerly the Wilking Sisters, faced a turning point when Miranda was drawn into the 7M organization. In a courageous move, Melanie and her parents went live on Instagram to expose the situati...

In this episode, we chat with Angela Derrick, former wife of 7M dancer James “B-Dash” Derrick. Angela recounts their initial pairing and eventual marriage within a cult-like environment, sharing the moment she realized she needed to leave. She discusses how her decision led to their divorce and her journey as a single parent. Angela also offers her perspective on the Dancing for the Devil document...

In this episode of the Netflix podcast, You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews  Dancing With The Devil  director Derek Doneen and executive producer Jessica Acevedo about the making of their documentary. Dancing For the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult  tells the story of the coercive church, its former members, and the performers still dancing online. It exposes the diabolical tactics us...

In this episode, Leah provides a unique perspective on the humble beginnings of Shekinah Church and reveals the profound impact it had on her family. She will also discuss how her relationship with her older brother, Daniel, a former Shekinah/7M mentor, was irrevocably altered by his involvement with the church.   Forgive Me For I Have Followed continues the exploration from Netflix’s hit Dancing...

Aubrey shares his experiences with Shekinah Church and his role in creating content for 7M Films. He reflects on some of the most poignant and unusual moments he encountered at the church. Aubrey also discusses the church's reaction to the Wilking parents' TikTok plea and how his perspective began to shift. Finally, he talks about his experience watching the documentary and the changes in his life...

In this episode, we examine the theme of “Dying to Yourself” and the extreme measures for spiritual connection promoted by Shekinah Church. Former member Marilyn shares her personal experience, including her decision to join the church and the intense motivation that led her to uproot her family from their newly purchased home. *The following is based on actual events. Certain composite and repres...

The new podcast Forgive Me For I Have Followed builds on Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil , delving into the personal stories of those affected by Robert Shinn, Shekinah Church, and 7M Films. Shinn founded Shekinah Church in LA over two decades ago, before establishing 7M Films, and is named in a civil lawsuit alleging abuse and "cult-like" behavior.   In the premiere episode, co-host and former me...

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