Freddie FORTE

I Was In A Cult

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A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.

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Freddie FORTE

Episodes

Episode 12 - "Lindsay" Part 1 01.03.2022 58:21

In this 2-Part series, Lindsay joins the podcast to discuss how she was affected by the cult with their odd practices, misogyny, prideful leadership unwilling to accept financial help, and more.  

Episode 11 - "Dear Molly" 21.02.2022 9:47

In this episode, I read an Open Letter to Molly, the 25-year old teacher who only lasted in the cult for 24 hours. She inspired me more than she will ever know.

Episode 10 - “Daniela” (Part 3) 18.02.2022 1:03:06

In this 3-Part series, Daniela shares her experience with the cult, from how she was recruited, and how she was lied to and manipulated once she got there.

Episode 9 - “Daniela” (Part 2) 18.02.2022 43:37

In this 3-Part series, Daniela shares her experience with the cult, from how she was recruited, and how she was lied to and manipulated once she got there.

Episode 8 - “Daniela” (Part 1) 18.02.2022 53:31

In this 3-Part series, Daniela shares her experience with the cult, from how she was recruited, and how she was lied to and manipulated once she got there.

Episode 7 - “Jojo” (Part 3) 12.02.2022 1:03:13

In this three-part series, I welcome my long time friend Amy Jo, also known as Jojo, another former member of the cult, as she shares her two year experience within the organization, along with how their influence affected her long after her time in Tennessee came to an end.

Episode 6 - “Jojo” (Part 2) 12.02.2022 48:27

Episode 5 - “Jojo” (Part 1) 12.02.2022 33:41

Episode 4 - “Body Image and Forced Labor” 29.01.2022 29:51

In this episode, I speak about maintaining certain images, how people were body shamed into those images, and the conditions of the housing facility we lived at, plus the renovation work that we as “volunteers” had to do while making $15/week.

Episode 3 - “Rituals and Forgiveness” 26.01.2022 13:02

In this episode, I explain some of the weird practices we encountered, including the Forgiveness Principle, and how they induce trauma into young minds.

Episode 2 - “How I ended up in Texas” 23.01.2022 31:19

In this episode, I recap how was manipulated into being on a road team to “impact Black kids” to being knocked off my team because “two Black people can’t be on the same team”.

Episode 1 - “How I Found Out About the Cult” 21.01.2022 12:47

In this episode, I explain how I found out about the cult, and some perks of joining. Basically, I tell you how they lured us in.

I Was In A Cult: Intro 21.01.2022 5:44

Introducing my time in a traveling ministry/assembly group, and how their practices were that of a cult.

I Was In A Cult (Trailer) 21.01.2022 0:56