Best Ex Adventist Podcasts (2025)

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Seventh Day Adventism: How My Adopted Mother Took Doctrine to a Dangerous Place 1:03:29

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Charlotte Hayes was adopted as a baby to Seventh-Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to h*rm her in unimaginable ways. She was forced to eat raw vegan, not given adequate nutrients and kept dang*rously thin, while the rest of the family ate normally. On top of that, CSA started happening at age 7 and she was told it was to prepare her for b…

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Seventh-Day Adventism: Harrowing Escape… and Inevitable Return 1:05:59

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Charlotte was adopted as a baby to Seventh Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to harm her in unimaginable ways. More details on her childhood can be found in part one linked below. Finally, at 18 years old, she enlisted a couple friends through Snapchat to help her escape just days before her former father, who made threats on her life for…

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Tradition or Reformation? | 338 41:00

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Reformation Day Special: Colleen and Nikki discuss the Protestant Reformation, church tradition, and the reason return to the Bible truth. True reformation must start and remain grounded on biblical inerrancy. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ …

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My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable 1:09:15

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CW: CSA, rape. Charlotte Hayes was adopted as a baby to Seventh-Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to harm her in unimaginable ways. She was forced to eat raw vegan, not given adequate nutrients and kept dangerously thin, while the rest of the family ate normally. On top of that, CSA started happening at age 7 and she was told it was to pr…

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Why My Jehovah’s Witness Parents Kept My Abuse Silent 56:50

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CW: CSA. Jacinta LeGore was born and raised in the Jehovah’s Witnesses. After being forced to confess that she had been CSA’d, then subsequently punished for it, it lead her down a shame spiral. Feeling worthless, she decided to get married at 16 to hopefully heal the part of her that the Elders and her parents thought was “impure”. The marriage en…

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Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Meets with Elder Father After 2 Years of Shunning 1:06:54

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Alissa Watson comes back to update us with some news of her father. She was a devout Jehovah’s Witness through adulthood, marriage and two children, despite a birthing scare that could’ve taken a dark turn if she ended up needing a blood transfusion. Her husband knew his wife was not allowed to receive blood due to the strict doctrine around it, bu…

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Obey the President | Romans 13:1–4 | 337 41:15

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 13:1–4. Do you believe that you must be in subjection to your governmental authorities, even if you don't like them or agree with their policies and agendas? Did you know that our leaders are given authority from God? Must a Christian obey every mandate? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathana…

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The Forgotten Generation of SCIENTOLOGY CHlLDREN (Warehoused Like Animals) 1:32:03

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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE CW: CA, mentions of suicide- Jamie Mustard was born into one of the most influential fringe movements in the 1970s: Scientology. Raised on a mythos of spaceships and made to believe that it was his life’s purpose to help save the world, he was determined to survive—not only unsurvivable neglect but also the i…

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How Scientology Destroyed My Marriage (ft. Jenna Miscavige) 1:02:42

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After an amazing discussion with Jenna Miscavige, we knew we had to come back and further discuss what led her out of her Scientology marriage. Even further, we will explore the tactics that set former Scientologists up for failure when it comes to relationships after the cult. A real and raw conversation about the hardships faced when raised in a …

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My Uncle is the Leader of Scientology (Jenna Miscavige EXPOSES ALL) 1:30:41

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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE Jenna Miscavige was born into and grew up in Scientology. Her uncle, David Miscavige, is the leader of Scientology. Jenna details her nearly parentless life as a number in the militaristic conditions where they kept the children. Her mother was a high ranking member, so when she saw how she lived in what felt…

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How We Treat Our Enemies | Romans 12:14–21 | 336 41:32

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Romans 12:14–21. Would you like to know how Christians treat their enemies? This passage gives the followers of Jesus a command that they must follow—it is imperative! Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmag…

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Is Seventh-Day Adventism a Cult? Pastor’s Daughter Speaks Out 1:05:40

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Following our incredible interview with Melissa Duge Spiers, today we go LIVE to confront the question... Is Seventh-Day Adventism a Cult? Melissa grew up in the shadow of control, silence, and secrets inside the insular fundamentalist sect, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. From being beaten for resisting a childhood home perm to seducing a forbidden …

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There’s a Predator in My Family: Confronting the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Who Silenced 1:13:47

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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE CW: mentions of eating disorders, female GM, CSA, SA. Melissa Duge Spiers grew up in the shadow of control, silence, and secrets inside the insular fundamentalist sect, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. From being beaten for resisting a childhood home perm to seducing a forbidden public school athlete in her pare…

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Trapped By My Criminal Father: My Life on the Run 1:21:46

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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE CW: CA, DV, Mentions of CSA Material & Suicidal Attempts/Ideation. Zett Espinoza was born into a professional criminal family in Los Angeles. Her mother struggled with mental illness and that often left the children neglected and afraid. Initiated into gang life around 12 years old, Zett’s father was conditio…

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Why Prominent NEO NAZl Teen Denounced His White Power Movement 1:34:25

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CW: Suicidal ideation, self harm. Born in the 1970s in Wisconsin, Arno grew up in a turbulent environment with alcohol, fighting, and family dysfunction around him. As a teenager, he was angry, rebellious, and looking for belonging. That led him toward white power skinhead culture in the late 1980s. He became a founding member of a major U.S. skinh…

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ULTRA ORTHODOX: Unprepared For the Outside World (after Narcissistic Parents) 58:32

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CW: SA, ED, Suicidal Ideation. Growing up Ultra Orthodox in an extremely abusive home, left Tzivya Murrin completely unprepared for the outside world. She tried to get help multiple times to get away from her parents, but the system failed her. Once she finally got someone on the outside to listen, hands were held out to pull her out of her dangero…

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Love in a Brotherly Way | Romans 12:9–13 | 335 52:58

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 12:9–13. Do you know how to love the brothers and sisters of the body of Christ? Paul teaches the church on this unique sort of love in this passage. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ …

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ULTRA ORTHODOX: Community Enables Her Parents Doing the Unspeakable 1:15:13

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CW: CSA, CA, ED, Suicidal Ideation. In a system that keeps victims silent in their pain, perpetrators go unchecked and are further emboldened to inflict harm. Tzivya Murrin was trapped in this system. No matter what she did, her parents found reason for extreme punishment. She asked for help multiple times from her community and instead was handed …

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BREAKING: Tragedy Hits Mormon Church Twice Over Weekend 39:53

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Targeted violence hit a Mormon church in Michigan which claimed at least 5 lives. The same day, it was discovered that the LDS prophet had passed away at 101 years old. A weekend full of grief. We will discuss the events, hold space for those lost and talk about what might be next with the new prophet Dallin H Oaks. Joining us to speak on the histo…

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TWELVE TRIBES: Mother & Son Confront His Childhood in the Yellow Deli Cult 1:10:06

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Tamara was a new mom seeking connection and community in a scary world where simplicity was romanticized. She was introduced to the Twelve Tribes by a family member and after some love bombing on some overnight trips, she was hooked. She convinced her husband to sell all they owned including their home and even clothes to leave society and move the…

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The Dark Reality of Growing Up In the TWELVE TRIBES (Yellow Deli) Cult 1:19:05

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Just before Emmet Mathieu was 2 years old, his mother Tamara longed for community and simple living, so she convinced her husband to permanently move into the Twelve Tribes commune. Immediate regret set in, but it was too late. Forced to conform to extreme chiId discipline, Emmet was punished every day just for doing developmentally normal things. …

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Rejoining Society After 14 Years in TWELVE TRIBES (Yellow Deli) Cult 1:06:45

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After joining what Tamara Mathieu thought would be a wholesome, down to earth, communal family group in August of 2000, things quickly went downhill— she immediately regretted her decision. At 23 years old, Tamara, her husband and their 17-month-old son gave up EVERYTHING to join the Twelve Tribes worldwide religious organization. In return they re…

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Lured into the TWELVE TRIBES (Yellow Deli) Cult 1:22:39

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Have You Gotten Your Gift? | Romans 12:6–8 | 334 46:45

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She Silenced Whistleblowers of Abusive Evangelical Academy, Then Became One (Why She Flipped) 1:25:00

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Featured in the Shiny Happy People 2 doc-series, Cindy was deep in evangelical nationalism when she was hired as head of PR to silence whistleblowers from the Honor Academy at Teen Mania. She was told they were simply disgruntled chiIdren who were lying to defame the massive enterprise. Years later, she would realize, not only were the alumni telli…

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Why Fanatical Worldwide MINISTRIES Was Terrified of Silenced Alumni Speaking Out 1:19:22

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Mica Ringo was heavily invested in Teen Mania and went through the whole program completely ignoring xyr inner voice of authenticity. Being yourself was never an option in a group that specifically molds teens to be extremist warriors for Jesus. The program was grueling and even abusive in an attempt to break down the character of teens coming in. …

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5 Women from 5 AMISH Settlements Compare Notes 2:12:59

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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE Celebrating 250 episodes with these 5 incredible women! We explore ways in which different Amish and sometimes Mennonite settlements had the same methods of control and even ab*se. We cover their rules, restrictions, medical allowances (or lack thereof), why CSA is rampant and how the perpetr*tors are often p…

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Why Teens are Being Weaponized & Trained for “End Times” Martyrdom (ft. April Ajoy) 47:09

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Following up our initial interview with the incredible April Ajoy, we go LIVE with her to further discuss her upbringing as a Christian Nation*list, in which they drilled into teens a persecution complex that would put their life on the line as a declared “believer”. Fresh off the heels of “Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War”, April is a successf…

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Mormon Church Loses Appeal After Failure to Report CSA (abuse continued 4 years) ft. Kolby Reddish 44:45

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Last month the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lost an appeal to remain blameless in the case of two bishops not reporting egregious acts of CSA in the state of Arizona. Today we go in depth with former guest and current lawyer Kolby Reddish to further discuss the case and potential legal outcome. Click here to watch on YouTube Check ou…

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Ellen White: Not the Spirit of Prophecy | Romans 12:6 (Part 1) | 333 59:01

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 12:6. Ellen White is not the fulfillment of the "gift of prophecy". This podcast reviews her statements about her gift and the contrasting biblical passages that are very concerning. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: …

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Taken Back to “The Family” Cult Commune After Mass Police Raid 1:43:00

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After escaping the COG cult in Australia with her husband, Maria Esguerra spent years in higher education so she could become a psychologist and better understand her past. Her mission now is to help other survivors of high control groups and people, move through their trauma and find healing in understanding. She is even doing her best to help leg…

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Why Daughter of Famous Evangelist Pastor Speaks Out AGAINST Her Childhood Teachings 1:27:51

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Fresh off the heels of “Shiny Happy People: Teenage Holy War” we sit with April Ajoy. She wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nation*list when she performed her original song “America Say Jesus” on the Jim Bakker show, or when she participated in Jesus Marches across America. April just considered herself a good Christian: faithful, and determ…

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Shiny Happy People 2: Re-living Teenage Torture at Honor Academy 1:16:27

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Featured in the new and second season of Shiny Happy People, Dani was determined to live a life dedicated to Jesus as a young teen. She attended Acquire the Fire events in her early years which eventually led her to officially joining the Teen Mania Honor Academy program. She spent years paying thousands to work for free to travel on a bus and put …

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Why Strictly Devout IFB Homeschooler Was Forced to Question God (ft. Genetically Modified Skeptic) 1:28:47

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Isolated within a world of a strict Independent Fundamental Baptist, Drew McCoy was more than invested in his beliefs. He would proselytize to anyone who needed God, even if it meant sacrificing his social status amongst non-believers. The closest he came to breaking the rules as a teen was hanging out with non-church friends who would smoke we*d i…

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Daughters Confront Past with Former Polygamist Mother 1:28:11

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The Lebaron group fled the US after being excommunicated from the Mormon church for still practicing polygamy. While in Mexico, the group split and the Ervilite side started implementing blood atonement in an attempt to wipe out the other. Pamela Jones grew up in fear that the Ervilites would come for them any moment. To escape the extreme abuse, s…

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Adventist: In the Body of Christ? | Romans 12:3–5 | 332 46:53

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 12:3–5. Did you know that all true believers are given faith? Did you also know that believers are members of one body? Are Adventists included? Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Faceb…

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I Worked for a Predatory Vampyre Cult Leader in NYC 1:43:38

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Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann Co Producer / Hos…

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Predatory Vampyre Cult Leader Exploits Vulnerable High Priestess on Altar 50:26

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In the Vampyre community that Father Sebastiaan was the head of, it was sometimes the case that the group rituals and spiritual practices were manipulated into something far more insidious. Khassa and Ashra describe what happened at the group ceremony called Babylon. They were each told something different by Father Sebastiaan about the intention o…

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Groomed & Preyed on by Infamous Vampyre Cult Leader ft. Ashra 1:11:32

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Ashra was looking for a sense of community and understanding when she came into contact with Father Sebastiaan, the most public face of the Vampyre community. Eager to learn from him, she entered into a mentor/mentee relationship. Things would eventually devolve into conversations about sex magick and rituals that he wanted her to be a part of. She…

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High Priestess Exposes Insidious Vampyre Cult Leader ft. Khassa 1:09:15

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Growing up, Khassa’ Kaikesi's mother felt plagued by her abilities as a medium. Even though Khassa came from a long line of Magickal practitioners, when she started understanding her own gifts, she was left with no support and felt isolated. She was bullied for her practices and attended 4 different high schools because of it. Once introduced to Va…

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Escaping Mexico's LeBaron Cult: Not Allowed to Read or Write to Multi Millionaire 1:34:20

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After 34 years of being abandoned, neglected, and brainwashed, Pamela Jones and her nine children escaped a fundamentalist cult out of Mexico and fled to a new life in the US. She had 2 cars and nothing more than $5 and two credit cards which she didn’t know how to use. Her biggest challenge was acclimating to a life of leadership and tasks she was…

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Lebaron Polygamist Cult: How She Became a 15 yr Old Plural Wife in Mexico (Living in a Sheep Pen) 1:30:46

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Pamela Jones was born in Los Molinos, Mexico to members of the Church of the Firstborn of the Fullness of Times, a fundamentalist, misogynistic cult. She was the 11th of her abusIve father’s 57 biological children and 2nd of her mother’s thirteen children and it was from that moment on that Pamela held one single belief: She existed for one reason …

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Earrings and a Renewed Mind | Romans 12:2 | 331 40:07

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The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 12:2. Paul says in this passage that believers are not to be conformed to this world. Does this passage address jewelry? Clothing? Makeup? And what does Paul mean by stating that believers are to be transformed by the renewing of their minds? Are minds renewed by keeping the Ten Commandmen…

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TwinRay Cult: Secretly Dosing Devout Followers to Sell Them Expensive Magic Merch 1:31:42

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Demetria is a survivor of an Oregon New Age group called TwinRay. She describes her journey into spirituality after reading Eckhart Tolle's works and being drawn to an online guru who claimed to have achieved spiritual liberation and later claimed he wasn’t even human. He introduced a woman (a former actress) to the leadership and claimed they were…

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OneTaste Org*sm Cult: He Stole My Virginity with Intention to Impregnate and Entrap Me 1:14:49

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Feeling worthless as a young single adult in the Mormon church, Katie was sucked into a relationship with a “worthy priesthood holder” from her ward. Once he discovered her SA, a trauma that others were blaming and shaming her for, he claimed he could cure her using OneTaste’s Orgasmic Meditation. Vulnerable and left in the dark with all things sex…

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How a “Tainted” Molly Mormon Was TARGETED for the OneTaste Orgasm Cult 1:00:58

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Born and raised in a Mormon majority town, Katie was doing her best to be the most righteous and worthy Mormon she could be. Everything came crashing down when she was blamed by her mother and shamed by her bishop for being SA’d. They claimed her “purity was tainted” and she needed to repent. Upon graduation, she went to the Young Single Adults war…

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THE ORDER Incestuous Cult: Devastating Effects of ZERO Sex Ed for Women (ft. Amanda Rae Grant) 1:00:08

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Amanda Rae joins us to talk about the ways in which her former polygamous cult weaponizes ignorance and purposely withholds information about reproduction to keep women submissive to their husband. Click here to watch on YouTube Watch Pt 2 on Amanda's channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Q_vdflUQ69Y?si=oyE3eTaPp0QMpbim Find Amanda: YouTube: @TheAm…

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How One Man Inspired 200 KKK Members To Give Up Their Robes 1:40:36

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Daryl Davis has spent decades infiltrating and befriending not only Klan members but Klan leaders, even going as far as to attend their rallies. On a quest to do nothing more than explore racism and gather information for his book, Klan-Destine Relationships, Daryl Davis eventually became the recipient of numerous robes and hoods given to him by Kl…

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Sacrifice Yourself—Alive! | Romans 12:1 | 330 37:59

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The Book of Romans Series: Nikki and Colleen discuss Romans 12:1. Paul exhorts his readers to sacrifice themselves in their living state, and that act is a spiritual service of worship to God. Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission. Support the show Website, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/ Facebook—Former A…

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My Polygamous Father Exploited Religious AUB Rules to Terrorize Us 1:21:55

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Isolated in the Apostolic United Brethren, Janae’s father went unchecked when exploiting the nature of the religious group. With 4 wives and over a dozen children, he misused his power to control them all. “Life lessons” laced in traumatic experiences would leave the girls feeling helpless, scared and vulnerable without him, even when he was the tr…